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JUNE SPARKLE LIST

26/6/2020

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Welcome to the monthly Sparkle List, a round-up of things I'm buying, eating, reading, growing, making, seeing, watching, doing, learning, listening to... It's like a Pinterest board, in words (and some pictures).
Would love to know what you think!

READING
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How to Think Like  a Roman Emperor by Donald Robertson
Stoicism has much to teach us about how to approach life in the midst of a pandemic and with so many terrible things happening in the world.
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The Indie Roller News
A newspaper for indie businesses. Strangely, there's LOADS of modern day Stoicism in here too.

LISTENING
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We Will Get Past This Podcast
Such a witty look at characters from history. Short, sharp podcast bursts of energy from one of my fave British radio and TV presenters.

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The Great Indoors Podcast
Who would have thought that a podcast about interior design would actually work?!
But it does.

WATCHING
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Top Chef Season 1 (2006)
So funny to see early mobile technology and almost vintage food prep. And of course, there's BIG drama as well as the cooking.

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The Real Housewives of New York Season 1
I told myself I'm watching because I miss New York but the reality is, I love the drama. Don't judge me! My brain is frazzled by 8.30pm

MAKING
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Dried herbs from the deck for end of year teacher gifts. Off to buy some teeny jars and hand make some labels.
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Large pendants are now restocked in the webshop. I LOVE making these...it's like therapy.

LEARNING
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Ukulele Songs
It's about time I added to my repertoire of Japanese children's songs, retro Japanese ballads and Stand By Me.
I'm learning a new song on the ukulele, the gorgeous song 'Someone You Loved' by Lewis Capaldi.
And before you ask, I won't be performing on video!
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Macramé
I've been learning macramé jewellery for a while now. I started with Paracord a few years ago but wasn't sure how to incorporate the ideas into my kimono accessories. I have an idea for A/W 2020. Watch this space as I experiment.

SHOPPING SMALL
A month of birthdays and Fathers’ Day and uncertainty over shipping times meant we shopped all gifts and cards online with UK based independent businesses to be sent directly to family members.
Shopping small is important to me and supporting these businesses in the time of Covid is essential to keep them going. I want them around when we come out of all this.

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Hazel and Blue Soy Candle Making Kit for a birthday gift.
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Audrey and Coco cards with our personalised message printed inside and sent directly to family members.
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Spice Kitchen UK
African and Middle Eastern Spice Tin for Fathers' Day

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The Korean Pantry Kimchi (UK only)- homemade kimchi and other Korean goodness for Fathers' Day.
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