Drinks by the Dram That Boutique-Y Gin Company Advent Calendar
Nov02

Drinks by the Dram That Boutique-Y Gin Company Advent Calendar

Well we grown-ups deserve an Advent Calendar don’t we, hmmm? Oh I think we do! And this gem from That Boutique-Y Gin Company on Amazon ticks all the boxes, I mean, it’s gin right, of course it does! Don’t expect to find any little squares of plain chocolate behind the windows of this Advent calendar. Instead, you’re going to find a different 30ml wax-sealed dram of gin. Excellent for those looking to put a...

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Love love love these Mustang winter boots!
Oct05

Love love love these Mustang winter boots!

Come on – we all need some lovely winter boots. and yes they need to be warm and practical. But they also need to be pree-tttyyyy. And just look at these Mustang winter boots (I spotted them over on Zalando)… The thing is, winter bots can be a bit tricky. Buying good ones is an investment, so many of us only get one pair; and that one pair has to try and work with everything. Jeans, leggings, woolly tights and a...

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Spotted: Copper Thermos Food Flask
Oct03

Spotted: Copper Thermos Food Flask

It’s that time of year again – it may still be warm, but there’s a briskness in the air which is crying out for some soup – and obviously a Thermos food flask. I know, I know. It’s not glamorous. It makes no attempt to woo you with it’s pretty wiles (though I’ll say unashamedly here and now that that copper colour is damned fine looking). And yet – nothing beats the Thermos Food Flask....

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The Naked Guide to Wine Hacks – Perfect Dinner Party Success
Sep19

The Naked Guide to Wine Hacks – Perfect Dinner Party Success

I’m not sure we can say ‘staying in is the new going out’ any more – we’ve been ‘staying in’ for so long it hardly counts as ‘new’, does it? Most of us love to entertain our friends, and it’s fun to go to town and do it properly. The popularity of shows such as ‘Come Dine With Me’ and ‘Dinner Date’ shows there’s never been as much emphasis on...

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Neal’s Yard Baby Barrier Cream. EVERY house needs it.
Sep13

Neal’s Yard Baby Barrier Cream. EVERY house needs it.

Honestly – I’m a bit of a bore on this. Neal’s Yard Baby Barrier Cream is one of my top ‘new baby’ gifts; this little blue pot is an essential in any house.  Most Mum’s prefer anything that goes near their babies to be as additive-free as possible. So it’s no surprise that we love the Neal’s Yard range either! Natural products, beautifully packaged… of course we love them. But...

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Ted Baker Sale! #LoveTheSales
Aug06

Ted Baker Sale! #LoveTheSales

Whoever said money can’t buy happiness simply didn’t know where to go shopping. – Bo Derek So how’s the hunt going for that outfit for the kids for the summer wedding/party/family dinner out? I know, it’s a nightmare isn’t it?If you’re like me, the kids get one ‘good’ outfit; it sees them through anything that requires more than their usual daily diet of shorts and tees at this...

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