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Jill, old enough not to want to give away her age, is mother to four demanding daughters that keep her on her toes when it comes to anything retail and beauty related.

Jill much prefers shopping online to fighting the masses instore and her favourite websites include EveLom.co.uk, OkaDirect.com, TimeToSpa.co.uk, Inverawe.co.uk and FormanAndField.com (the latter two keep the men in the family smiling!).

MOTB: Seven Saturdays to Go!

Published on Friday 3rd April 2009

Sunny weather just brings out the dirt and dust – well, it’s always been there but the gloom of winter keeps it well hidden. This weekend it was revealed in our sunroom; the sun was actually in it for once, which is unusual, and which is why it fills up with clutter and grime.

Spring fever got to me, especially as that's the dining area for the band who will be playing at the wedding (and anyone else that needs sustenance other than the guests). I cleared and cleaned until it shone like a new pin!

The village fete has done very well out of the newfound sunshine, which is almost poetic as it is it coincides with the wedding and anyone who arrives early can spend a happy hour two enjoying the pleasures of one of the highlights of an English village.

Who knows, they might buy some of the bric a brac if the girls take big enough bags!

My children will also benefit as I’ve finally emptied all the packing cases from my late mother-in-law’s house and they’re now all ready for any wedding presents while the happy couple are away on their honeymoon. The former contents will end up with those not as yet blessed with such gifts!

Although we have sunshine at the moment I’m mindful that English weather can be a bit temperamental, so I thought I should investigate pashminas for the bridesmaids.

I looked on the web and found just what I was looking for on MyPashmina but - horror of horrors - they only had two available in the size and colour that I needed, so for once I had to pick up the old fashioned telephone and ring them.

On the other end I found an angel called Stuart, who calmed me down and said it wasn’t a problem and he would request that a further two be made in my preferred colour. He arranged to send the available two immediately to make sure that I was sure that they were right and sure enough they were with me the next day. I called him today and he arranged for the others to be made. He has my custom for life – or until they go out of fashion anyway…

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