5 reasons to book early for your family ski holiday
When thoughts are turned to sunshine and beach holidays after Summer has finally arrived we want to highlight the reasons why it’s important to be one snow step ahead and get your top family ski holiday booked now. Family ski holidays have the perfect combination of getting the whole family out and about in natures finest mountain air, creating exhilarating experiences on the slopes and recounting the days adventures over alpine foods...
SALE! Reversible Striped Wide Brim Sun Hat from John Lewis
Lookety look what we have spotted in the John Lewis’s sale! This beautiful reversible striped wide brim sun hat, not only is it rather gorgeous there is 50% yes FIFTY precent off the price, wowsers! A funky feminine reversible hat from John Lewis, so stylish and rather gorgeous. In a soft cotton blend, the hat has a soft chambray side and a stripe styling on the other side for versatile wear. The hat has a round crown and...
Spotted – Flamingo Tumblers! *want*
Oh how I love these tumblers! When I was younger and greener I believed a flamingo on an item immediately made it a no-go kitsch area. But as i’ve got older, and my taste has refined, I’ve rather had a re-think and now I’ve a serious soft spot for a flamingo (personally I blame Gnomeo & Juliet). And these tumblers I spotted on the John Lewis site are just perfect, aren’t they? Imagine a long summer’s...
Frankly ashamed to show you this… | Moppy by Polti Review
A steam floor cleaner. I know. YAWN. But wait. Because this here is a Moppy by Polti Review – and the Moppy is like no other steam mop I’ve ever come across, that’s for sure. But please be warned – the following images are NOT for the faint-hearted. Any domestic goddesses should turn away now, because what follows will not be pretty. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. So – the Moppy by Polti Now I’m...
Summer attractions that parents will love as much as kids
Getting out of the house this summer doesn’t have to be a kids’ only affair. As much as there’s often an element of hassle in bundling everyone into the car, dealing with the long drive and keeping an eye on the budget, it doesn’t have to be all worries, either. I’m actually really looking forward to a few big breaks with the family this year and there are already a few venues on my mind. Here’s a rundown of a few solid favourites,...
La Cour Carrée – brilliantly chic boutique hotel in Bordeaux
Last week we had the pleasure of a short city break, staying in a boutique hotel in Bordeaux. For only the third time in over seventeen years of parenthood, this one was without any kids. Oh Yes. Just us. The Grown Ups. I know, right? Ridiculously exciting and worryingly abnormal, all at the same time. (NB don’t fret, we didn’t just abandon them – a grown up moved in for a few days to make sure...