About Me

I was born and here I am all these years later a Squidoo addict. Mother is so proud.

Lens of the Week

Welcome to Lens of The Week, This is an all category fight to the death. Each week I am inviting nominations for Lens of the Week. In a selection process involving a panel of er... well me, I will whittle the nominations down to three then turn it ov...

All About Tomatoes

Welcome to my tribute page to the worlds greatest fruit masquerading as a vegetable -the little red beauty that is the tomato. On this lens you'll find a few of my favourite tomato recipes as well as links to more than a few I wish I'd thought of. Y...

Portobello : A Little Slice Of East Coast Heaven

Portobello is a quiet beach resort situated about three miles from Edinburgh City Centre. It has been a beach resort since the 18th Century and remains a fantastic place to visit even today. Below you'll find pictures, useful links, clips and informa...

The Morrissey Directory

Morrissey and The Smiths links,discographies, clips, news,information, downloads and shopping in one handy online bookmark.

Afghan Vegetarian Cooking

Afghanistan's proximity to Iran and India has attracted many travellers and invaders over the centuries. As a result Afghan culture has absorbed many foreign influences including Greek, Persian and Indian.These influences have given Afghans a unique...

Cooking With Chickpeas

One of the foods I'd be lost without is the humble chickpea. One this lens you'll find some of my favourite chickpea recipes as well as links, clips and information on chickpeas.

Charity Lens Of The Month

Welcome to Charity Lens of the month. Each month three charity lenses will battle it out to become lens of the month. Entering is easy simply email your chosen lens to me clairwil123AThotmail.com. From the nominations I will select three to face the...

Save Paddy's Market

Paddy's Market has been a much loved part of Glasgow's heritage for 200 years. Sadly it was announced this year that the city council have decided to shut Paddy's Market, despite local opposition to the proposed plans. On this lens you'll find links,...

Jordan

The bold Jordan: glamour model, businesswoman, personality, author and mother. Pictures, quick facts, links, quotes, clips, shopping and more.

Footballers Wives

Page of clips, links and other odds and ends related to the sadly missed ITV1 and BBC America series Footballers Wives.

The Green Fairy

Absinthe is a strong spirit distilled with wormwood, anise and aromatic herbs. Absinthe is probably best known for its popularity in late 19th and early 20th century Paris, in particular amongst artists, musicians, writers and bohemians. On this len...

A Giant Squid's Favourite Fifty

On waking up today I was somewhat surprised...no make that totally astonished to discover that I'd turned into a giant squid! Naturally I did all the usual things whooping, cackling and victory dances but you know what spoilsports people can be -wou...

Banksy

Banksy links, pictures, clips, books and more.

Siobhan Fahey

Siobhan Fahey: ex-Bananarama, ex-Shakespear's Sister and current solo artist.

Little Edie Beale

This is the best thing to wear for today, you understand. Because I don't like women in skirts and the best thing is to wear pantyhose or some pants under a short skirt, I think. Then you have the pants under the skirt and then you can pull the stock...

Ping Two Tone Golf Balls

As competition on the internet increases it's harder than ever to find a good, profitable niche. That said it's by no means impossible. PING two tone golf balls are a fast growing successful niche seller that you might want to try. On this lens you'...

The Big Hello Kitty Department Store

The bright and kind-hearted kitten best known as Hello Kitty was created in 1974 by Sanrio in Tokyo, Japan. Hello Kitty appears on all manner of merchandise from clothing to computer games to furniture and is loved by both adults and children alike t...

Black Wedding Dresses

This year several designers have featured black wedding dresses in their bridal collections. Whilst this may strike some as a rather unconventional choice, it is not unprecedented. In the 1800's most women would marry in the best dress they could af...

Siouxsie and the Banshees

Siouxsie charts, news and downloads

Vegetarian Cooking

Tasty Meat Free Cooking from around the world

Prisoner: Cell Block H

The Original Bad Girls......

I'm So Bored

I made this lens to help relieve any feelings of boredom that may be lurking out there. It's a big internet and an even bigger world. There's loads of stuff to do and no excuse for being bored. On this you'll find links, clips and shopping to help y...

My Best (ish) Bits: The Finest Clairwil Ever

A round up of a few of my favourite lenses and few works in progress that slipped through the net!

M.I.A

Some, some, some, some I murder Some I let go

Jeremy Kyle

Satans own representitive on earth.........

Mae West

Welcome to my Mae West Lens, it is and will remain a work in progress as I struggle to list all the best links to all things Mae online. If you have a site or lens you'd like added please let me know.

Vegan Cooking

Vegan Cooking recipes and links.

Cooking With Butterbeans

Tasty, versatile and nutritious, butter beans, also known as lima beans are one of my favourite pulses. On this lens you'll find recipes, links, shopping and information on butterbeans.

Pink Narcissus

Links, clips and information on Pink Narcissus.

Flower Remedies

Bach Flower Remedies aim to deal with emotion rather than physical health. Despite being gentle and natural they can have a powerful effect on our emotional wellbeing. The remedies can either be taken neat or added to a glass of water depending on p...

Jerome K Jerome

Jerome Klapka Jerome was born in Walsall, England on 2nd May 1859 to Jerome Clapp and Marguerite Jones. He is perhaps best known for his book 'Three Men in a Boat' a humourous account of three men, based on Jerome and two friends, travelling up the T...

Flowering and Performance Teas

Flowering Teas, also know as performance and blooming teas are a modern Chinese tradition. They are made from hand-sewn individual leaves designed to 'blossom' when added to hot water. They are best served in a glass pot or individual glass cups so t...

A Visitors Guide To Glasgow By A City Native

Glasgow is becoming increasingly popular as a destination for short city breaks. I have lived in the city for over thirty three years and thought I'd share some of my favourite places with visitors to Glasgow. This lens covers where to stay, eat, dri...

Courtney Love

Courtney Love is an American actress and musician, perhaps unfairly best known for her marriage to the late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and her various personal dramas. On this lens you'll find Courtney Love and Hole downloads,discography, pictures...

Kangol Hats and Bags

Buy Kangol hats and bags online! Compare prices from a range of competitive sellers. Massive Choice. New and Vintage!

Lorraine Kelly

Meet Lorraine!

Councillor Terry Kelly

Scottish Labour Councillor Terry Kelly defies both description and belief! All I can do is point you in his direction and allow you to boggle your own mind. Please note that this man is a real councillor elected to serve real people in a real constit...

Veggie Burns Supper

Burns Suppers have been part of Scottish culture for  200 years as a means of commemorating the life and works of poet Robert Burns. The traditional centrepiece of the Burns supper  menu is the haggis -a meat dish. However nowadays there ar...

Seitan

Recipes, links and information on the meat substitute Seitan.

Meltem Avcil

If you want to help out email Prime Minister Gordon Brown to protest browng@parliament.uk and the Home Secretary at homesecretary.submissions@homeoffice.qsi.gov.uk.

Weight Loss

Weight loss tips and help.

Viscount Linley

Keeping tabs on the royal blackmail scandal.......

Kawaii Spectacle

Kawaii and Decora buys and inspiration for girls.

Germaine Greer

'Act quickly, think slowly.' -Germaine Greer

Onions

Onions are the bad boy of the vegetable world. They stink, they make make you cry but my God they're delicious. Salad Onions, scallions, spring onions, pickled onions, red onions, brown onions, shallots or white onions. I love them all. It would pr...

Kevyn Aucoin

'That's why I began doing makeup in the first place: I was hoping that through helping people see the beauty in themselves, I could try and find it in me.'  -Kevyn Aucoin 14th May 1962 - 7th May 2002

Phoolan Devi

'God has given me more strength to endure than he has given other women' 

Oscar Wilde

Page of Wilde related links and resources.

Barbara Windsor

Barbara Windsor star of Eastenders, The Carry On series, theatre and all round national institution.

John Smeaton

They've got bombs but we've got Smeaton!

Nancy Spungen

Mrs Sid Vicious, groupie, style icon and dead blonde.

Khaled Hosseini

Khaled Hosseini was born in Kabul Afghanistan in 1965. The son of a diplomat and a teacher, Hosseini himself is a qualified physician and worked in this field before turning his hand to novel writing. In addition to his writing he is also a UNHCR goo...

Danny Wallace

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Judy Finnigan

Welcome to the page of the long suffering Judy Finnigan wife of the hatstand mad Richard Madeley.

Monokuro Boo

The big, huge Monokuro Boo store

Affiliate Future Review

Are you looking for a good affiliate scheme with a low payout threshold and an impressive choice of advertisers? Then look no further Affiliate Future is just what you're after.

Jodie Marsh

Meet Jodie Marsh

Community Care Grants

Do you qualify?

Julie Goodyear

Meet soap legend Julie Goodyear

PJ Harvey

PJ Harvey links, news, clips and downloads.

Turkish Vegetarian Cooking

Turkish food is an intriguing blend of Asian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Balkan cuisine. Add in to that the many regional variations and specialities and you have a cuisine it is virtually impossible to grow tired of. On this lens you'll find...

Carmen

The title role in Bizet's Carmen was originally performed by French mezzo-soprano Galli-Marié (pictured). Whilst Bizet's opera is the most famous depiction of this story, it was based on a novella by Prosper Mérimée. Since then t...

Jacqueline Susann

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I Hate My Boss

My boss is a hateful, evil, moronic cowpat -and that's on a good day. I want to order a hit on her but as I'm too scared to go to jail so I'm using this lens to vent my venom instead. Fasten your seatbelts it's going to be bumpy.

Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse news, links, clips, downloads and store.

Charlie Brooker

Everything Charlie Brooker!

Bento Boxes

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Johnny Marr

ex-Smith Johnny Marr

Heather Mills

All about Heather Mills

Patti Smith

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New York Dolls

Dolls links, pics and news.

Bet Lynch

Hello cock......

Quentin Crisp

'Blind with mascara and dumb with lipstick, I paraded the dim streets of Pimlico with my overcoat wrapped round me as though it were a tailless ermine cape...'-Quentin Crisp 

Isabella Blow

Isabella Blow R.I.P

Cloudspotting

Little Fluffy Clouds

Terry And The Idiots

Saluting the majesty of Terry and the Idiots. Surely the most criminally ignored band of the punk era. *Sign the petition! -Together we can make the reunion happen.*

Adam Ant

All hail the dandy highwayman

Wendy James

Lead singer of Transvision Vamp, solo artist, founder member and singer in Racine.

Pink Power Shopping and Therapy

Pink isn't only a pretty colour, it has many benefits for our sense of well being. It is used by colour therapists to treat a range of problems including skin inflammations, low self esteem and feelings of guilt. On this lens you find hints and tips...

Angelica Root For Natural Health

Angelica Root can be used to treat menstrual problems, dull skin, gout, tiredness, psoriasis and water retention. It has a fresh, woody, herby scent which makes it a valuable addition to your aromatherapy kit. On this lens you'll find useful links,...

Bananarama

Bananarama clips and downloads

Camille Paglia

Keeping an eye on Camille.

The Morrissey Video Showcase

Welcome to the Morrissey video showcase.

Beetroot

Links, recipes, information, clips and snaps of good old beetroot.

Joan Collins

England's sexiest pensioner and legendary on screen bitch.

Julie Burchill

England's most acerbic, controversial and frequently hilarious journalist and author.

The Lingerie Stop

The best lingerie deals online.

Mary Ellen At The Church Turned Up

Poor Old Mary Ellen Bottomley!

eBay Bestsellers

The eBay (UK) Bestsellers of 2007!

Vegetarian Cooking Video Showcase

Veggie cooking videos, recipes and links

Fancy Dress and Costume

Been invited to a fancy dress party? Stuck for ideas? No time to shop? Then look no further, on this lens you'll find great costumes for adults, kids and even dogs.  Dress up as anything from Mae West to a banana!

Belfast and The North

Despite being described by one writer as a 'Hibernian Rio' Belfast isn't top of most people's list of must see cities. Forget what you've seen on the news. The real Belfast is about as far away as it's possible to be from it's troubled image. It's a c...

kidsboutique

Kid's clothes handpicked to make you say awww!

Samantha Fox

Samantha Fox links, clips etc

Cheapskates

What this definitely isn’t is a get rich quick plan.  It isn't even a plan just some things I've tried that have saved me money.  Whether you just want to save a bit of cash, get some freebies or obtain free items to resell there's...

Rose Elliot

Rose Elliot is the undisputed queen bee of vegetarian cooking. She has published many brilliant veggie cookbooks which are an essential fixture in my kitchen.

What I Know

Everything I've ever tried that's made money!   New to Squidoo? Join here and earn a free $5 bonus! 

Home Altars

Altars are most commonly associated with religion but a home altar can provide a great focus for meditation or a nice way of paying tribute to people, places or beliefs than mean a lot to you. There is no right or wrong way to do it. Just make it mea...

Sindy

Meet Sindy!

Daisy Chainsaw

Love Your Money......

Cosmic Ordering

Go on make a wish!

Online Dating

With so many companies offering online dating opportunities it's hard to know where to start. This guide will introduce you to a few options and their features to let you find the right dating service for you.

Life Coaching

My life long interest in belief and it's influence on our behaviour has led me towards a career in life coaching. Below I will share some effective exercises to help you live your dream life. I've also added links to clips, further reading and other...

Tiffin

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The Line of Succession to the U.K Throne.

Most of us probably know who the first few people in line to the throne, once her majesty dies or decides to retire to a bungalow in Essex, actually are. However it's a long line of succession, there's loads of the buggers. So much so that on reading...

Alisher Usmanov

A handy information resource for the slim, handsome and honest businessman Alisher Usmanov.

The Scottish Idlers Guild

"Idleness does not consist in doing nothing, but in doing a great deal not recognized in the dogmatic formualries of the ruling class." -Robert Louis Stevenson

Mary Barbour

Mary Barbour leader of the successful Govan rent strike of 1915

Laila Rouass

Profile and clips of actress Laila Rouass

Jarvis Cocker

Ex- lead singer of Pulp and current solo artist.

Britblog Round Up

The Britblog Round Up is a long running look at the best of the U.K blogosphere. It is hosted by a variety of blogs on a weekly basis. Follow the links below to see where it is this week. To nominate your blog email britblogATgmail.com 

Still Game

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Malcom McLaren

Famous chancer, manager, self publicist and snooty old ginger.

bust enhancement

Get better boobs without going under the knife.

Karen O

Lead singer of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and bloody stylish woman.

Healthy Sweet Stuff

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Life On Mars

Life on Mars links, clips and news.

The Healthy Cooking Group

All welcome but inappropriate lenses will get the boot. See below to join.    

The Scottish Blogs Round Up

Scottish Blog Round Up & Scottish News.

Tanya Turner

Tanya in trouble as ever......

Tennessee Williams

Thomas Lanier Williams is probably best known by his adopted nickname of Tennessee Williams. One of the best known American playwrights of the last century, Tennessee Williams was born 26th March 1911 and died on February 25th 1983 shortly before his...

Vegan Cooking Video Showcase

Welcome to the Vegan Cooking Video Showcase.

morrisseylyrics

The plan is to have all of Morrissey's lyrics here at some point. Here's what I've got so far.

Britney Spears

Britney Spears downloads, links, information, shopping etc.

Vauxhall And I

Track list, downloads, lyrics, shop and more.   

Stella Vine

British Artist Stella Vine is best known for her gaudy, childlike yet disturbing paintings of celebrities. Discovered by the art collector Charles Sattchi, her work is loved and loathed in equal measure. In 2007 she designed a range of clothing for T...

Mike Joyce

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Frances Farmer

Frances Farmer links, clips, movies and more.

The Ronettes

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Larry David

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Bagpuss

....Not so long ago, There was a little girl and her name was Emily. And she had a shop. There it is. It was a rather unusual shop because it didn't sell anything. You see, everything in that shop was a thing that somebody had once lost, And Emily ha...

The Africa Boutique

Buy African fashion online from a range of competitive and reputable retailers.

Vegetarian Celebration Food

On this lens you'll find recipes and links for vegetarian and some vegan celebration buffet food. So whether you're catering for an all veggie gathering or are stuck for what to serve your vegetarian guests you'll find some ideas here.

Ashes To Ashes

Ashes to Ashes: The follow up to the BBC series Life on Mars

Handbags

The best handbag deals online for all ages, styles and occasions.

International Interiors

Give your home a unique feel by drawing on inspiration from around the globe.

Candy Darling

Candy Darling- Warhol Superstar.

Jimmy Saville

Now then, now then!

The World Won't Listen

The World Won't Listen by The Smiths

My Melody

My Melody Store

Billy Childish

Wild Billy Childish

Craig Gannon

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Albert Kahn

Albert Kahn was a wealthy French banker, probably best remembered for his gardens, interest in other cultures and film and photography archives which capture many world cultures just on the brink of being lost forever.

Dressing Doggy

Fancy dress and day wear for dogs!

Plus Size Fancy Dress

Curvy dress ups for big beautiful women (and a few for big boys too!)

The Skull Shop

Skull print clothing, jewellery and accessories

Chiho Aoshima

Japanese artist Chiho Aoshima

Jordan

Meet Jordan- shopgirl, style icon, actress and breeder of Burmese cats

The Tarot Store

Everything Tarot!

Richard Madeley

The madness of Madeley can perhaps best be summed up in this comment he made to Bill Clinton whilst discussing the Monica Lewinsky scandal.... 'I was in a similar position to you. I was accused of shoplifting. But unlike you, I knew I was innocent ......

Colour Therapy

Enhance your life by harnessing the power of colour.

Vivienne Westwood

Vivienne Westwood English eccentric, designer and national treasure.

Marrying On A Budget

Tips, links and shopping to help you get the best out of your wedding budget.

Making Stuff

Have you read 'Making Stuff? If not and you like crafts you should. It's full of brilliant ideas , quirky projects and tips for beginners and more accomplished crafters alike. Every time I run out of ideas I take a look through it and am always inspi...

Christmas Gift Ideas

Everyone knows someone who is near impossible to buy a suitable gift for. Below are some first class gift ideas to help you give even the most awkward member of the awkward squad a Merry Christmas.

Editors

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Grace Dent

Grace Dent links and clips.

Kate Moss

Kate Moss links, shopping and resources.

Jackie Collins

Once described by Louis Malle as a 'raunchy moralist', Jackie Collins is the author of some of the most unintentionally, hilarious trash novels ever printed. Cringe at her sex scenes, marvel at the insane plot twists, the terrible dialogue and then...

Johnny Cash

clips, auctions and headlines.

Win Competitions!

Win competitions online!

Courtney Love Video Showcase

Courtney Love clips and more.

Jung Chang

Jung Chang author of Wild Swans and Chairman Mao: The Unknown Story.

The Man Who Sold The World

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Sunset Boulevard Video Showcase

Sunset Boulevard clips

Minnie The Minx

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A-ha

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Tony Hancock

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Dennis The Menace

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The Adult Net

Links, Clips and news on Brix Smith, The Adult Net and Start

Robert Burns

Burns links, clips and resources

Dirk Bogarde

Links, clips and resources on the late English actor and writer Dirk Bogarde.

Edith Sitwell

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Kenneth Williams

Carry on and Round The Horne Star Kenneth Williams

The Damned

Damned Clips, Auctions, Downloads and Links

Zoe Lucker

Zoe Lucker aka Tanya Turner.......

Diana Inquiry

News on the ongoing Diana Inquiry, general news links and Diana merchandise.

Labour Cash Scandal

Feeds and updates on the Labour dodgy donations row -feeds updatated every 30 minutes.

Soft Cell

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Tracy Quan

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Eastenders Video Showcase

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Ofra Haza

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Laura Kipnis

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Marquis de Sade

Meet the Marquis

gumball charms

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The Best Sign Up Deals For Online Bingo Players

This guide to online bingo's best deals is relevant to U.K residents only.  

Best Beauty Buys

The best beauty buys online at the best prices.

Oliver Postgate

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Dessarae Bradford

Meet Dessarae Bradford, Colin Farrell's alleged stalker.

Unique Gift Ideas

Tired of giving people the same old gifts? Stuck for ideas? Here is a selection of unusual gift ideas to help you out

Yoga

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blogs and chit chat

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Gypsy Rose Lee

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Beauty Buys

The best beauty deals online.

Sarah Records

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Sid James

My Sid James lens. Please bookmark and check back for updates.