Father’s day. Giving the Obvious with a Boy’s Toy power saw.
Big Boys Toys. It’s a cliché – but the thing about cliché’s is that they’re clichés because they’re true. Not always, not every time… but often enough. And actually, it’s true. One thing that makes The Man happy is a new tool to put in the shed (stop sniggering, I’m not being allegorical here…). It’s an obvious gift, maybe, but a whole heap better than socks or chocolates is...
Balance Me Skin Serum. Absolute Essential Magic Goo.
As a teen I rarely got a spot, and those that did show up were often on my forehead and easily hidden by some judicious fringe layering (and copious amounts of hairspray). Yet in my 30’s I suffer with monthly breakouts, often accompanied by one single mediaeval-sized pustule pulsing somewhere very obvious on my face. Lovely. Thanks, hormones. I’ve tried all sorts over the years, but a few months ago I was sent a teeny tiny...
Spotted! Slate Topped Farmhouse Dining Tables.
But with these totally amazeballs slate-topped tables, you’ll be handing out the chalks yourself. We *love* them. Seriously – these are a beautiful piece of furniture. I’m just wondering how to safely set fire* to the current dining table, so that I can nab myself one of these babies to replace it… (*This is a joke. No tables were harmed in the writing of this post.). The rather exquisite Slate...
The Perfect Lemonade Recipe
Provided by The Linen Works – for us, it’s the Best Drink Ever on a hot day… Preparation time: 10 minutes Ingredients ¾ cup of sugar 1 cup water (for the simple syrup) 1 cup lemon juice 3 to 4 cups cold water (to dilute) Method 1. Make a simple syrup by heating the sugar and water in a small saucepan until the sugar is dissolved completely. 2. While the sugar is dissolving, use the juice from 4 to 6 lemons, enough...
Spotted! Drop Your Pants!
Brilliant, no? Don’t think you need to know any more than that, really. The wooden Drop Your Pants laundry sign is a mere £8 from the always fabulous Jonny’s Sister.
Spotted! The Most Beautiful Giant Floor Cushion
Just. Want. This. Isn’t it beautiful? And yes I know it’s £150, but this is a cushion that will last your child a lifetime – sit on it as a child, and also use it for their own child to learn to sit on. Perfect for the book corner of a child’s bedroom, but equally at home in your own sitting room. Like I said. I just *want* one. We Spotted it on Etsy in the fabulous Big Bird’s Boutique. (please note each...