Toni's Glamour Shack

Remembering Princess Diana

John Phillips - Mamas and Papas August 30th 1935 - March 18th 2001 John Phillips, primary songwriter of the Mamas and Papas was born this day in 1935.  A perfect excuse to play one of my all time favourites "California Dreamin" :)

Happy Birthday to Meeeeeeeeee - thank you for my lovely presents and cards xxx

Up early - a busy day ahead

Bank Holiday approaching and the weather is going to be fine - enjoy everyone :)

Trip to London I spent the day at the BMA House  (British Medical Association) in London today, taking part in an IT Workshop on digitalisation.  I have to say the venue was stunning.  Did you know that Tavistock House, the home of Charles Dickens used to be on the grounds of BMA House?

Celebrating Thomas Burberry This month, English  gentleman outfitter, Thomas Burberry was born in Surrey in 1835.  After serving an apprenticeship, Thomas opened his first shop in Basingstoke in 1857 and by 1861 was employing 7 men, 3 boys and 7 women.   In 1880, he had designed a breathable, waterproof fabric called gabardine which were worn by explorers such as Scott and Shackleton.  He also sold his fabric to the army and were worn by Lord Kitchener and Lord Baden Powell. Thomas retired in 1917 and in 1920 Burberry went public on the London Stock Exchange.  It was shortly after that, the famous check design was introduced and used in coat linings.  Thomas died on the 4th April 1926.

Hello New Week

The Pig A walk along Middle Beach, Studland this afternoon ended with a visit to The Pig once the beach house of the Bankes family. https://www.thepighotel.com/on-the-beach

Liz Hurley - Amazing at 52 Recently Liz Hurley has been posting pictures of herself looking absolutely fabulous in a range of swimwear.    Liz reports that her enviable figure is down to walking, running, generally being active and eating a balanced organic diet. Daily Mirror

A rare treat for Lola

Remembering Elvis 40 years ago today, The King of Rock n Roll passed away but his music still lives on: pininterest.co.uk

HMS Queen Elizabeth The Navy's largest warship HMS Queen Elizabeth arrived at Portsmouth this morning.   It weighs 65,000 tonnes and is 920 ft long and will be able to carry 40 aircraft and be crewed by 1,000 sailors.

A pleasant day ahead

Evening Walk

Hello Monday!!

"We Could Run" Very different sound from Beth Ditto - but I love it

Marie Helvin Happy Birthday to former fashion model, Marie Helvin, who celebrates her 65th birthday today.    With Jerry Hall & Grace Jones Looking fabulous in her 60s