February 16, 2005
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An image promoting gift wrapping for my website. Recycled gift wrap! Wrapping the box so that you don't have to tear the wrap to open it, like on a 1980's TV sitcom special Christmas double episode!
Fri, November 9, 2007 - 8:11 AM
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I just passed my Life in the UK test, a new requirement since April for residency or citizenship in the UK. It consists of 24 questions, which you have 45 minutes to complete. It took me 6 minutes.
Tue, August 7, 2007 - 6:14 AM
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The questions are about basic stuff like, who is the head of state, what is the largest minority in the UK (Indian), what national tests must children take. I think the main point is to test whether people can understand English (and most people there were struggling). It didn't test the rea... read more 
If you haven't heard by now, my "I'm not a smug twat" bag has received a lot of attention in the press and in tons of blogs. I designed it to make fun of the frenzy over the "I'm not a plastic bag" bag. I've always thought it-bags and that sort of thing are ridiculous, whether it's putting your name on a waiting list for a $5000 bag or queuing for a $15 tote bag. Now, ironically, my bag is a bit of a minor scale it-bag, having appeared in the London Evening Standard, Time Out London, New Y...
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Mon, July 30, 2007 - 2:57 AM
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UK clothes lovers can now get the Frame Vest, Capuchon Short Vest or Maiki Dress at www.discoo.co.uk!
Wed, April 25, 2007 - 8:25 AM
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I am not a vegetarian. In fact, at a Spanish restaurant last night I ate lamb sweetbreads (the thymus gland), razor clams, partridge and pork cheeks. <br>
Thu, April 5, 2007 - 1:00 PM
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However, I absolutely love this soup recipe from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (by Deborah Madison). Kim introduced me to this cookbook and I still use it frequently after about 7 years. <br> I never tried quinoa until I decided to try this recipe. I was immediately smitten with the texture of quinoa and added it to my list of ... read more
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i'm married to a northern englishman, and pregnant - due in December 2007
busy running my clothing company - check out my website at: www.marissav.com Check out my pics on flickr.com: flickr.com/photos/marissav
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An image promoting gift wrapping for my website. Recycled gift wrap! Wrapping the box so that you don't have to tear the wrap to open it, like on a 1980's TV sitcom special Christmas double episode!
blog entry posted Fri, November 9, 2007 - 8:11 AM
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"Life in the UK" test
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I just passed my Life in the UK test, a new requirement since April for residency or citizenship in the UK. It consists of 24 questions, which you have 45 minutes to complete. It took me 6 minutes.
The questions are about basic stuff like, wh... read more
blog entry posted Tue, August 7, 2007 - 6:14 AM
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I'm NOT a smug twat - well I sort of am...
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If you haven't heard by now, my "I'm not a smug twat" bag has received a lot of attention in the press and in tons of blogs. I designed it to make fun of the frenzy over the "I'm not a plastic bag" bag. I've always thought it-bags and that sort ...
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blog entry posted Mon, July 30, 2007 - 2:57 AM
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from marissa v. clothes on www.discoo.co.uk!
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UK clothes lovers can now get the Frame Vest, Capuchon Short Vest or Maiki Dress at www.discoo.co.uk!
blog entry posted Wed, April 25, 2007 - 8:25 AM
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True Grit (recipe for Quinoa Chowder with Spinach, Feta, & Scallions)
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I am not a vegetarian. In fact, at a Spanish restaurant last night I ate lamb sweetbreads (the thymus gland), razor clams, partridge and pork cheeks. <br>
However, I absolutely love this soup recipe from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone (by De... read more
blog entry posted Thu, April 5, 2007 - 1:00 PM
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