17/08/2026
This book was written in 1980, 46 years ago when I was 9.
It belonged to my Nan, Sue Sheilds, and was passed on to me when she died. I remember her reading it in her kitchen and writing down herbs she needed to pick.
I would sit on the edge of her bathtub watching her apply her makeup, pursing her lips and brushing her lashes. She owned a beauty salon and I worked there when I was in school.
Women for centuries have taught each other to care for their skin health and appearance.
One day this book will belong to my granddaughters Bonnie or Lara. Of course, its all online now so it won’t mean much to them. And they never knew their great, great grandmother.
But the memories are nice 🥰