Dermalogica Sheer Tint – sheer fabulousness in a tube.
It’s no secret that when I turned 40, my skin started acting up like it was 15. Adult acne. I mean, come on. HOW is that fair? So along with having to learn how to look after it for the first time in my life (What? I did use baby wipes on it – sometimes… – and I always used sunscreen when abroad, at least… *cough*), I was absolutely forced into taking a long hard look at what exactly I was putting on my...
Barefoot trail running with the Trail Freak II
I am not really a runner. I mean, obviously like most healthy people I *can* run, but I’ve never got to the point where I yearn to be running, where it is the joy and head space in my day that so many friends seem to love. But – I also know I need to be fitter. And I get so BORED on the cross trainer that I have to use Netflix to occupy myself so I don’t just jump off. And then I get slower and slower as I get...
Woodburners from a sheet of metal to a stove in 20 minutes – Visiting Arada Stoves
We’re so very excited about the latest project in the House of LittleStuff. When we built our extension 143 years ago we always intended to have an open fire. But architects and builders being what they are, issues with the plans meant that once the foundations were complete and the walls going up, it was established that the planned fireplace couldn’t happen, and there was no budget left to re-arrange the existing works...
The Chicken Run – what happened when it rained…
Chickens don’t like the rain. I mean, they REALLY don’t like the rain. Actually, this should have been No. 11 in the Things I Didn’t Know About Chickens list (I suspect this list is going to continue to grow…). It makes them moody and depressed and grumpy and shouty. And I’m sure they do everything they can to look way more bedraggled than they actually are, just to gain a few more cabbage leaves out of...
A week of moments with Popchips #GetPopped
Have you seen Popchips yet? They’re the potato crisp that has been popped rather than fried, so you’re getting all the taste, but only the half the fat content of a regular fried crisp. Last week Popchips were celebrating the launch of two flavours (Sea Salt and BBQ) in multi-packs of six, and as they believe that everyday should be filled with fun and uplifting moments I was challenged to take some time to enjoy a series...
Luxury Down Duvets – I swear, the duvet cuddled me (even for allergy sufferers).
When it comes to cuddling up for a comfy night’s sleep, the right duvet makes all the difference, doesn’t it? And even if we’re not talking comfort (and really, why wouldn’t you?), did you know that for every degree you turn down the thermostat you’ll save 1-2% on your heating bill during an eight-hour sleep cycle. That’s 10% over the course of a year! And obviously retaining natural body heat is...