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They say it's what's inside that counts. What about... what's inside a paper bag? In June 60 boys and girls were given the chance to go on a speed dating night - with a paper bag on their head. The premise behind it was it was substance over style. Conversation flowed as the pressure to look good was out of the way.  People were given the opportunity to unleash their creative spirit by designing what went on their paper bags (see above) It took place at the Science Museum on a warm June evening and people got the chance to find out about 15 people of opposite sex (there were two rooms of 30) and just have fun! The guys behind it are Loveflutter who have created an app - the brainchild of Daigo Smith (pictured below) #SayNoToShallow Take a look!

Beautiful jewellery for a beautiful cause...   The team at  Wolf and Moon   have collaborated with  Coppafeel   - an organisation designed to bring awareness to breast cancer. They've designed a l imited edition range of beautiful jewellery - 50% of the sale from each of the pieces go to the cancer awareness organisation - so as you wear something beautiful, you’ll be doing something beautiful too.

On this day in 1990, #NewOrder hit the #1 spot on the UK singles chart with ‘World in Motion’. #90s #England pic.twitter.com/H13mNCwIIN — We Luv the 90s (@We_Luv_the_90s) June 3, 2014

Just before the Easter break I was emailed asking if I would like to sample some chocolates from a company called BEECH'S *. There was no doubt I was going to say "yes". I knew I wouldn't be overdosing on Easter eggs anyway so I was curious to see how good or bad the chocolates would taste. The chocolates arrived the day after Easter Monday and came as a welcome midday snack. The chocolate was smooth and silky... I am a particular fan of white chocolate over any other chocolate (I know connoisseurs will not be happy with that - where are the cocoa solids they ask) but it's my favourite.  The milk chocolate with sea salt is always a good idea too, the individual salt grain that hits one's tongue against the sweet chocolate is a delight. Well recommended (and there's more if you prefer the darker stuff). Beech's Fine Chocolates Milk Chocolate Anglesey Sea Salt 60g Bar £1.50 Beech's Fine Chocolates White Chocolate 60g Bar £1.50 ...

The Cancer Research Race for Life will be taking place soon . I did the 5K in 2011 and 10K in 2012. Not amazing times but was very happy I did it. Things that helped me: Support - I had friends run alongside me in the 5K and in the 10K I ran with noone I knew, but made sure I had a cheering friend on the sidelines - so glad I did because that support pulled me through. Music - I also ran with running music - a soundtrack that I loved! Food - I didn't eat anything too heavy beforehand. It was a sunny day for both races, but in 2012 it ran at the end. Probably just as well. Kept me cool! Clothes - Wear PINK.

I love art and fashion, so to meet the talented Megan Hess (below and who I am ashamed to say I had never realised was responsible for so many illustrations in fashion campaigns such as Chanel, Dior and Tiffany & Co) at a Hardie Grant-sponsored workshop * at Drink, Shop, Do was brilliant! We had an hour to come up with our own creations using the blank croquis she had created.  The top tips I took away from the illustration masterclass were: Don't let your clothes cling too close to the croquis especially at the waist - to make it look more realistic Let the clothes flow Enjoy the flourishes and the frills Think about where the light is shining from Take in the creases along the garment Megan herself is a very elegant lady and I was fortunate enough to take a pic with her. Her book Fashion House is out now.

No matter how old you are, it is not too late to make your Love-given dreams come true. I cannot begin to imagine what yours are so I won't deign to conjure up the usual clichés but you know what they are. I am persistently and consistently inspired (sometimes to the point of inertia, ironically) by people's actions. But as I acquire more days in my life-repertoire (hehe) the more I realise that dreams are about getting started, getting on with it, adapting as necessary along the path, getting results and always learning. Sometimes it's not easy, sometimes it is, but it should be pursued. Always.  Work towards the fulfilment of your Love-given dreams.