Summer’s coming – Energy Saving in warmer weather.
I always think Energy saving in winter is a bit obvious – turn the heating down, use thick curtains, batch cook on wholesome family meals. but in the summer, none of those things really apply do they? With the warmer weather approaching (*eyes the rain hammering at the window and crosses fingers it IS coming…*) I’ve been thinking about this a lot. Once the house basics are done – insulation, double glazing etc...
Spotted! The Dot Wall Vase. *swoon*
Oh these are Brilliant! LOVE them! Bright and cheery dots in gorgeously bright-but-not-glary colours, that double up as perfect vases. Not just for teeny tiny little sprigs of flowers either – oh no, these’ll take huge rose blooms too. Just beautiful. And when they’re empty? Still looking pretty ;) The coloured china wall-mounting flower vases hold up to 6 stems of flowers – and with 9 colours to choose...
Spotted! The One Who Waits Owl Mug – Just Beautiful
Isn’t he the MOST handsome thing? Titled ‘the one who waits’ – waiting for us all to give him a home, I’m thinking. I’d like to think of him waiting in my cupboard for me in the mornings, too. It’s a fine bone china mug, designed and made in the UK – and it’s dishwasher safe. Perfect. The One Who Waits owl mug was Spotted over at The Lost Lanes, and come wait in a cupboard of yours...
Spotted! White Mugtail Cat. CUTE!
Oh, SO pretty – I do love a quirky mug that manages to retain its elegance. and this mug has it by the bucket. And yes, I know that £14 is a lot for one mug. BUT. Loooook at it! Also – don’t just think about sipping your tea from it (be aware that the beautiful matt finish is because the mug isn’t glazed, so I’m guessing may stain over time). You could put candles in it too… And yes, it’s not...
Fabulous Vintage Mug down to just £3!
Don’t you just love it? It’s a Portmeirion Vintage Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Mug – it’s bone china, and would make a fabulous gift if you could bear to part with it. Reduced from £5 down to a snip at £3 too. Spotted over at John Lewis – hurry!
Spotted: Pollys Pantry Jug #EasterGiftIdeas
This had us oooing and ahhing, we love this very pretty Pollys Pantry Jug by John Lewis, and guess what..there are loads more to buy in the same range…you lucky things :-) Beautifully hand decorated ceramic stoneware jug, individually crafted to provide a unique and elegant table piece. Polly’s Pantry is a sweet range of durable crockery ideal for everyday use. Its hand painted pattern of pastel dots, stripes and flowers...