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@Queen Mab That's true, I hadn't thought of the flowers that way. Some of the more artistic floral designs were wonderful, but some were just nice dresses and it seemed a lazy way to meet the theme.

It was perfectly on theme - much more so than all the pretty floral dresses. Garden of Time is a story about the fleeting nature of beauty - hence the sand hourglass symbolising how quickly time runs out. The exhibition is about fragile garments. Tyla's dress was moulded to her body… Read More

Elle/her designer really understood the assignment.

Yes. Some of the outfits have stories behind them explaining how they fit the theme or what the artist was going for, and it makes everything far more interesting if you have that information

I just commented something very similar. I love my parents but it took me until my 30s to relearn that expressing emotions and showing affection (physically and verbally) is a good thing. It took my mum until her 60s but she's getting there. My dad is a work in progress.

My mum is great in so many ways, but she repeatedly described me as 'oversensitive' if I got emotional. I spent decades hiding or downplaying emotions (good and bad) because I didn't want to impose my oversensitivity on people.

My brother used to get called gay for reading books. I guess the written word is so transformative it can change your sexuality. Now I work in education and so many male teachers get mocked or criticised if they like working with children. It's messed up.

Sure they should. They should be at family friendly pubs at a Sunday lunchtime. There are a dozen or more family friendly pubs in St Alban's to choose from.

Came here to say this. It's not like this is the only pub in St Alban's - there are plenty to choose from if you want a family friendly or pet free one.

Huh. The Good Place is one of my favourite show endings. I cry for a solid hour, but find it cathartic.