Whether you’re going for the hipster, eclectic or full on Santa beard, here are a few tips and tricks for that classic beard look
Some things you must know before you get started: 1. You’ll go through an itching stage
It’s not going to be that easy, the road to beardom will be filled with unwanted itches but these won’t last forever. stick through it and you will reap the rewards.
2. There will be random colours of hair poking through that perfectly trimmed beard
Ginger, grey, white you name it but nothing a little grooming can’t fix
3. ‘Can I touch it?’
Your work of art will mesmerise, surprise and attract people but most of all be prepared for the touching
4. Who needs ID when you have a beard?
Your beard is the golden ticket to the mature, whiskey- drinking and sophisticated lounge, you won’t even be asked for ID
Now that’s sorted let’s get on to the beard grooming...
You’ll need:
- A good, sturdy razor
- Beard balm
- Beard oil
- Beard comb
- Mini scissors
- Beard trimmer
Step 1
Choose your style
An easy way to do this is grow a full beard out and start to trim and tame, see what best suits you. The beard chooses the face!
Step2
Take care of your beard!
Just a few minutes a day and your beard will blossom, trim, clean and balm the beast and you’ll be on your way to that beautiful beard
Step 3
Create a realistic jawline
Too high and you’ll have too many chins, too low and you’ll have no chins. Go with what looks natural on you.
Step 4
Moisturise
Make sure to use balm to prevent itching and a comb to make sure no unwanted substances stay in your beard
Step 5
Use Beard oil
When trimming or shaping with a blade make sure to use oil, it keeps things less irritating and the hairs stay relatively straight
Follow these steps and you’ll be beard beautiful!
As October draws to a close, November is creeping in which only makes Christmas that little bit closer! We have a Fair filled November, and you can come and see me at the following sales:
17 November Carrdus School Fair, Carrdus School, Overthorpe Hall, Banbury, Oxon OX17 2BS
19 - 20 November Camp Hill Charity Christmas Fair, The Orangery, Camp Hill, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 2LS
26 - 27 November Cancer Research Christmas Fair, Scone Palace, Scone, Perth, Perthshire PH2 6BD
8 December Rainbow Trust Christmas Fair, The Leatherhead Theatre, Church Street, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 8DN
There may be some additions to the Christmas Fair programme, so keep in touch.
Very much looking forward to seeing you!
Next we will be found in North Yorkshire at the 16th Camp Hill Christmas Fair, on the evening of 19 November from 5.30 pm until 9pm, and from 9.30 until 4.30 pm on 20 November.
We will be supporting the Yorkshire Children’s Hospital Fund, which in turn, gives money to local causes/equipment desperately needed by poorly children and not funded by the NHS. The Rainbow Trust will continue to receive some money too for their valued work with children with life threatening conditions.
I hadn't realised that January has already gone, and February is here. Too quickly already, the fast approaching celebration of love is nearly upon us! I have had my head down looking for great new presents , about which I am really excited. They won't be here for Valentine's day, but we still have a great choice of great presents for your loved one. The 14th of February isn't only for girls, and you can celebrate that special relationship with something for him too! My husband doesn't read my blog, so I won't be giving anything away by sharing with you my ideas for him.
Last year he was given this fabulous 24" shoehorn, which he uses all the time.
My thinking this year, is perhaps a military wet pack. I love these English leather washbags as they are so cleverly designed and are great replicas of the wash bags soldiers used in the First World War. They have got fab pockets to fit in all those bits and pieces.
i will let you know what he thinks!
What are you thinking of giving? And what is the best present that you have given him....keep it clean!!!
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Scone Palace was quite beautiful and more so by the gorgeous sunset on Monday, and heavy frost on Tuesday morning. The Christmas Fair was great and spread throughout the Palace. It's a very special place.
I left their this morning and have repacked the car ready for an early departure heading to The Temple Church Christmas Fair, which runs tomorrow from 12pm - 8pm. This setting is also quite something and I am looking forward to spending the day soaking up atmosphere and enjoying my surrounds whilst serving lots of customers!
Please come if you can, it would be lovely to see you.
Lucy x
Gearing up for lots of Charity sales in the run up to Christmas. Next going to be at The Carrdus Christmas Fair, which raises funds for The Hill Youth Community Centre and Katharine House Hospice. The Carrdus School is at Overthorpe Hall, which is one mile east of Banbury off the A422. It starts at 10 am and finishes at 4pm. As ever, it would be lovely to see you there.
As October draws to a close, November is creeping in which only makes Christmas that little bit closer! We have a Fair filled November, and you can come and see me at the following sales:
17 November Carrdus School Fair, Carrdus School, Overthorpe Hall, Banbury, Oxon OX17 2BS
19 - 20 November Camp Hill Charity Christmas Fair, The Orangery, Camp Hill, Bedale, North Yorkshire DL8 2LS
26 - 27 November Cancer Research Christmas Fair, Scone Palace, Scone, Perth, Perthshire PH2 6BD
8 December Rainbow Trust Christmas Fair, The Leatherhead Theatre, Church Street, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 8DN
There may be some additions to the Christmas Fair programme, so keep in touch.
Very much looking forward to seeing you!
Now that September is drawing to a close, and only 87 days until Christmas, October sales are on my mind. I'm off to Devizes for the Autumn Fair at The Corn Exchange on Monday 15 October. The fair is in aid of Bath, Salisbury and Swindon Hospices and here is the link - http://www.devizesautumnfair.org.uk/
I do hope you can come and see me.
I shall be driving around the country, from North to South and back to the middle, to give as many people as possible the chance to buy great presents!
It will also be a lovely opportunity to catch up with old friends and family en route.
The first sale happens next week at the Dundas Castle Autumn Fair on Wednesday 19 September. It takes place all day and I look forward to seeing lots of you there.
Lucy x
Oh Dear! I have been remiss! I haven't been chatting for almost a year! That is embarrassing! I do wish that I was better at writing, and better able to express on the page what I think!
Anyway, it has been a very busy year. I do enjoy trying to find British products, which allows me to talk with some fascinating people throughout the Country. And they do appear at the oddest of times, and in the most unlikely of places. The Boot Jack is one example. Who would have thought that my cousin's great friend was going to be with us at the weekend, and gave Charlie and Sophie a boot jack as a present! Coincident, or serendipity!
I love coincidences, and find a really interesting pattern of them throughout my life! Other wise how would I have found my husband!
Hope you have a lovely weekend - I'm going to make the Hairy Bikers Belgium Chocolate Cheesecake, before any packing for next week.
Lucy x
The weather is tantalising! The wind is piercing and seriously cold but the sun is there. It is up there and it is warm when it is allowed to touch you. And early in the morning the birds are chirpping. Draw the curtains and the brightness is blinding, and you feel like stretching your arms and getting out in the garden to start the tidy up and get that garden ready for summer....Oh do hurry up and come along!
