Do you remember the kid at school whose hair always looked like they had been dragged through a hedge backwards no matter what they did? That kid was me. My hair has a complete life of its own, if it wants to stick up in the air it jolly well will and it doesn’t care…
There is something about a candle that just helps set a relaxing mood, something that means when it comes to a night in, I love having one burning on the sideboard and if I don’t – well things don’t feel quite right. Isle of Skye Candles are a brand I had come across before and…
Travelling at Christmas is just magical. If you are planning on a city break this year, you need to head to Amsterdam. It’s a hive of culture and activity as well as some unusual traditions. The Netherlands is an attractive place for many tourists. But, it’s the city of Amsterdam that captures people’s imaginations. The…
I love looking around gift stores and seeing what they have to offer, they often seem to have the most usual things hidden among the shelves. However with my mobility these days, it isn’t as easy as it once was, which is why I am so glad that there are a number of online stores that…
I remember coming across Zazzle many years ago, looking through the things they sell and wishing with all my heart they delivered to the UK (ok some things did ship here, but the price was a little crazy) so I was over the moon when I heard Zazzle had opened up a UK website and…
We love a good monthly subscription box in this house, with Ash being very into all things ‘geek’ and me, well, I like giving anything that takes my eye a try and I was lucky enough to be offered a Kawaii Box, to try out this month. For those who don’t know, kawaii means cute…
// A combination of trends is bringing glasses back into fashion in a big way. As the likes of Google glass increasingly have futurephiles adopting interesting eyewear, the craze for retro styles in high fashion means striking older looks are coming back, with models sporting frames that dominate their features. If you’re shy about wearing…
Are you looking around for your perfect Christmas decorations yet? Here are some suggestions from interiors expert Alison Cork’s Alison at Home range. I know as soon as I step into a shop which sells them, I can’t help but have a look around to see if any catch my eye, even if I am…
