Monday 22nd February, 2021

Happy Monday – here are some of the things that we have been enjoying the past week or so. We are loving all the recommendations being shared and getting great feedback on our inclusive approach to spreading the word on your favourite things. So please do keep yours coming!

Watch: The Big Day on Netflix Released in time for Valentine’s Day, The Big Day has been created by Condé Nast India and follows 12 couples as they plan their lavish weddings. Whilst the extravagant opulence is definitely worth tuning in for (some of these ceremonies contain all the colour, spirit and ceremony of an Indian wedding x 1000), it is also worth watching for its heart and the stories behind each couple and their path to marriage. For example, the story of Tyrone and Daniel’s relationship which is the first time Netflix has aired a same-sex Indian wedding. Three episodes are available to view now with three more set to be released later this year.

You can view it here – https://www.netflix.com/title/81161576

Read: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Two of you have mentioned you have read or are currently reading this 2020 novel from Matt Haig – who is a public champion for mental health and has written much lauded other titles including one of Meghan Markle’s favourite novels Notes on a Nervous Planet. In The Midnight Library, the protagonist Nora Seed has the opportunity to reflect on her life and the choices she has made, and to see what might have been if she had made different decisions. This is an enjoyable and also hopeful novel with some life-affirming messages throughout. It also reminded me (and a lot of other readers it appears) of Sliding Doors – and there is nothing wrong with that!

Listen: 5 Years Time – The Podcast and in particular week 3 in which a wonderful friend of mine Lauren Everet is interviewed by Darcy and Harry about her career, and how she went from an award-winning chef on a yacht sailing the world to the head chef at the very special The Soup Kitchen in London that does an amazing job of feeding more than 100 homeless people every day. I am incredibly proud of Lauren, but that aside, it is also a wonderful, uplifting listen about following your passion, and building a career with purpose. The podcast is available across all the main platforms.

Listen: Black Box Down Our second podcast recommendation this week comes from my friend Sarah. She suggested Black Box Down – which bills itself as a ‘true crime podcast in the air’. I wasn’t overly convinced when she first mentioned this series on major airplane failures, hosted by lifelong aviation enthusiast Gustavo Sorola and his co-host Chris Demarais, however they also look at what airlines learn from incidents to ensure they don’t happen again. Whilst survivors are also perhaps more common than you might think – so it is not (always!) the doom and gloom you might expect. Definitely one for those who enjoy the darker podcasts but want a change from the real-life murders! You can find the podcast across all the usual suspects.

Using: A Gua Sha Finally, throwing something a little different into the mix this week. Having had calls with friends Anji and Alex where they both sold me on their Gua Sha routine, I invested myself and have to say I am sold. Not only does the traditional Chinese massage tool help to stimulate blood flow to the face and reduce puffiness through lymphatic drainage but it is a great tension reliever. The jury is still a bit out on if it is truly a game-changer but even for an end of day bit of pampering, that is a bit more involved than just slapping on some night cream, I would say go for it. Once you have your Gua Sha though, I would definitely recommend checking out one of the many YouTube videos advising on the best technique.

They are widely available these days but I got mine from Hayo’u

So that is our five things for the week! We hope you have enjoyed them and they have given you some ideas. Until next time!

Sundaze Salon x