Flo Whitaker

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Flo Whitaker15 minutes ago2 min readThis month, Flo Whitaker recalls the good old days of customer service and courtesy chairs for shoppersFor me, footwear shopping is a (literal and metaphorical) pain, as I have super-slender feet and ridiculously high arches. To be honest, my overall physique suggests I was one of God’s Friday afternoon experiments, as I’m blessed with narrow feet, skinny ankles – and a backside as wide as Norfolk.

1 month ago | sussexliving.com | Flo Whitaker

Plant pots come in many forms and a seasonal potted display will bring a dynamic quality to your garden. Flo Whitaker takes a look at the different types available Terracotta pots have been around for thousands of years. Their natural appearance suits all types of plants and garden styles. Unglazed terracotta is porous, breathable and moisture-retentive – a welcome environment for plant roots. Alas, these qualities make terracotta vulnerable to winter damage.

1 month ago | sussexliving.com | Flo Whitaker

Bullying is vile and its toxic threads can spread far and wide. If you witness bullying, do something – intervene and call it outElon Musk recently took part in a chainsaw-wielding,attention-seeking stunt – and the world sighed and reached for another bucketload of anti-depressants. Having completed a chainsaw safety training course, my immediate instinct on seeing him wave a chainsaw above his head was to yell “Nooo!” However, it transpired the machine wasn’t operational. Fair enough.

2 months ago | sussexliving.com | Flo Whitaker

There’s a group of plants that’s often overlooked – annual climbers. These fast-growing characters are easy to propagate from seed. Give them a sunny, sheltered spot and they’ll perform all summer long, says Flo Whitaker Cobea scandens bears large, exotic-looking flowers in lilac and mauve. Its common name, ‘Cathedral Bells’ is apt, as the long stamens give the blooms a distinctive bell-like quality. The pale form, C. alba, offers white/cream flowers with green-ish highlights.

2 months ago | sussexliving.com | Flo Whitaker

This month, Flo Whitaker addresses the hell of clothes shoppingThey say that first impressions count. If you met me, I reckon your initial thought would be, “Blimey! There’s someone who doesn’t shell out for manicures and dry cleaning”. When it comes to low maintenance, I plumb the depths. I slightly resent the 20 minutes a year spent getting my annual haircut and would happily live my entire life in pyjamas if I could get away with it.