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Adding this brand new print to the collection this week... I love it and by the reaction on Instagram you do too! Great. Such a pretty subtle floral print in three wonderful colour-ways : Aqua, lilac and blue... which one will you choose? I'm going to call it the 'Helen' as it reminds me of a wonderful woman I met at the weekend with Alice's Escapes... the Lilac one has purple flowers in it :) Another one for the collection Helen! Super soft and silky, Bold Beanie hats are made to fit snuggly so it doesn't move around, but not...

Dolores Cannon talks about how to let go of fear and release karma an interview for the movie 3 Magic Words. She tells us to let go of karma, fear and anger.  "Fear holds us back, it cripples us. Let go of fear and Karma...we drag is around like garbage... it holds us back and makes us sick." I need to find a way to forgive... enough is enough.  See Dolores's powerful short video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpoQWN6REac

This is one of the most wonderful, hilarious and incredible comedic sketches I have ever seen. Everyone should watch this... to the end! Sensational and this young boy Deryn's courage is truly inspirational. Following on from my research yesterday, it was amazing to have this show up on my Facebook page as affirmation that laughter really is a wonderful medicine.  http://www.reshareworthy.com/boy-asks-comedian-to-go-to-his-funeral/#Cx4BOcLmkupZq35f.01 "Comedian Russell Howard tells a hysterically funny, yet touching story about his friendship with Deryn, a young 14-year-old cancer patient, who asks him to attend his funeral. This story had me laughing and crying at the same time. You’ll...

I heard a few very interesting things said about laughter therapy the other day and its benefits on the body, so I thought I would into it more. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2008/jul/06/healthandwellbeing4  In The Guardian Newspaper article it says:  Laughter not only provides a full-scale workout for your muscles, it unleashes a rush of stress-busting endorphins. What's more, your body can't distinguish between real and fake laughter - any giggle will do What is it? The elation you feel when you laugh is a great way of combating the physical effects of stress. When we laugh, our body relaxes and endorphins (natural painkillers)...

My girls and I were so happy to be able to help out at the most recent Alice's Escapes open day over the weekend and catch up with many of the amazing supporters as well as Alice's mum and dad and Milly, her sister. Introducing the new lodge and raising awareness for Alice's Escapes  This wonderful charity provides family holidays for seriously-ill children and also bereavement breaks for families of little angels.  In October 2010, 14-year old Alice Pyne was given a terminal prognosis. Determined to make every second count, she started an online blog detailing her hopes and dreams....