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From the Daily Telegraph. By Emma Hill, Published: 7:00AM GMT 09 Nov 2009

Mineral make-up: a simply great idea

Mineral make-up, a new kind of foundation, is changing the face of the nation, says Emma Hill.

There's rather a buzz around foundation at the moment. Sales soared earlier this year by 15 per cent according to L'Oréal, and a new kind is causing a bit of a stir – mineral foundation.

Unlike conventional, liquid foundation, mineral make-up is a powder, made from finely ground minerals. The way it's put on is also different. You do it with a brush using a circular, buffing motion, a bit like polishing a table, and it has its advantages.

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There was great excitement at our place this morning.

This little fellow was on our lawn, enjoying a cool morning.

I went to a friend's wedding on the weekend. It was just to have a look and see her get married. I thought I'd take a few shots as a gift.

I was shocked to see the official photographer had a film camera, small lens and flash and a manual wind on mechanism.

so anyway I took some shots, out in the bright sun as it was outdoors at 11:30AM. I thought the shots were sweet and bride and her mother are stoked - the bride even asked herself why didn't she just ask me.

At this stage I'm not ready to go professional, but who knows it might be an option one day as a side job.

Just back from a bike ride, so am feeling the endorphins or whatever it is that make you feel great after exercise.

Stopped down at the Swan River and noticed that I could see around 40 black swans sitting in the shallows. I can remember not that long ago that you never saw a black swan on the Swan River. So great to see them return in good numbers.

These shots aren't from today, but were taken in the same area, the South Perth foreshore.



This one in a park nearby.

My grandma had beautiful soft hands. Her secret: used coffee grounds.

All you need is about a tablespoon's worth which you rub for a half minute or so between your hands, just like when you wash vigorously with soap, really. Rinse well with plain water (no soap) and towel dry. Your hands will smell like coffee for a little while, yes, but they will also feel amazingly smooth.

This works best with very fine (espresso) and fine coffee grounds. Be sure to rinse under rings, if you wear them.