Henna Workshops are back!
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by Connie
2y ago
Okay, hands up who learned a new hobby during the last two years? I know I did… Ever the over-achiever here’s full disclosure of things I started during lockdown/pandemic living: Crochet Baking (steaming buns, loaf cakes, scones, pancakes, cinnamon rolls) Having my first pet (a hamster – actually two) Building custom hamster homes Re-decorating (the entire kitchen, the cellar, my wardrobe area, our family computer ..read more
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A Marrakech Henna Journey
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by Connie
2y ago
Mektoub. Arabic, meaning “it is written”, from the Islamic notion that Allah (pbuh) has pre-written all that is meant to be. Also meaning fate, or destiny. Pre-destined. Pre-ordained. Meant to be. I didn’t actually learn the translation for mektoub prior to embarking on the Marrakech henna journey so aptly named ‘Mektoub Henna’. The organisers, Lisa Butterworth and Jenpa Konchok, of this journey have been nurturing ..read more
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Me & Eyecare (AD/gifted review)
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by Connie
3y ago
It's not easy to find independent service providers nowadays. Capitalism has really made big business for big businesses being able to take advantage of economies of scale and use a centralised manufacturing centre for cost effectiveness. I'll admit I didn't search very hard. So when I received a direct message on my Instagram from someone named Laura , complimenting my choice of glasses and inviting me to an opportunity for a gifted eyecare service in return for promoting their glasses and service through a review and social media content, it felt like for once the creepy, stalky social media ..read more
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NYK1 Lash Force Review
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by Connie
3y ago
Before reading the blog, please consider making a donation to one or more of the following deserving organisations: BLAM Charity The Black Curriculum UK Black Pride Black Cultural Archives Black Lives Matter UK Black Minds Matter LGBT Foundation Show Racism the Red Card Stephen Lawrence Trust Stand Up to Racism Southall Black Sisters Stand Against Racism & Inequality Today, I am breaking from my typical ..read more
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Henna & Racism
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by Connie
4y ago
Before you read the blog post, please consider making a donation to one or more of the following deserving causes: BLAM Charity The Black Curriculum UK Black Pride Black Cultural Archives Black Lives Matter UK Black Minds Matter Show Racism the Red Card Stephen Lawrence Trust Stand Up to Racism Southall Black Sisters Stand Against Racism & Inequality Two weeks ago I lightly clicked ‘Add ..read more
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Amplify Melanated Voices
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by Connie
4y ago
Thanks for coming back for more. I thought maybe I might have scared you off. This will be a series of blog updates relating to the Black Lives Matter civil movement, journalling my self-education, and sharing with you my resources in case they can be of help to you if you are daunted by the momentous task at hand. So… Where to even begin? It ..read more
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These Are Historic Times
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by Connie
4y ago
It’s been one hell of a year – and we’re not even halfway yet. I don’t think we’ve had even a moment to catch our breath, have we? Or did we, and I missed it? I don’t even know anymore. To recap for posterity (because we all know what happened – unless you live under a rock which is possible given the disparity in wealth ..read more
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Hello, we are BACK!
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by Connie
4y ago
It’s been a low-key stressful fortnight as I experienced website update issues, so in my quarantine wisdom I decided this would be the ideal time to migrate my domain and website out from my husband’s US based host and server, and over to my own server space. Yes, it was time for me to move out. After performing what I believed to be the relevant ..read more
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Henna GIPHYs!
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by Connie
4y ago
When lockdown inspires other creative outlets.... GIPHY happens ..read more
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Lockdown Mood Colouring Sheets
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by Connie
4y ago
How are we all coping? Have you had The Moment of Dread descend upon you yet? That moment of dawning realisation, heavy and overwhelming? Believe me, you are not alone. We all have different timelines for that moment, but it’s happening to all of us. But it’s okay. We have hope. And we know that this is not a normal situation. I have trust that ..read more
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