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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Win £130 of bestselling Dermalogica Skincare! | #SummerStuff
Jul27

Win £130 of bestselling Dermalogica Skincare! | #SummerStuff

Day 12 of #SummerStuff fortnight, and this one’s just for YOU; Dermalogica are offering one lucky reader the chance to win their bestselling Cleanse & Hydrate Trio of skincare products, worth over £130! Okay, I’ll admit it. This one’s a bit of a love letter to Dermalogica, actually. I’ve always been blessed with really great skin; even as a hormonal teenager I rarely had spots and did nothing except use the...

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Win a £120 Designer Tabletop Barbecue from BergHOFF | #SummerStuff
Jul21

Win a £120 Designer Tabletop Barbecue from BergHOFF | #SummerStuff

Day 6 of #SummerStuff fortnight, and today’s prize is probably the most summery of the lot. How about a barbecue – that you can take with you wherever you go? And no, it’s not a horrid disposable thing; this is a beautiful designer carbon steel affair from BergHOFF worth £120! Everyone loves a barbecue – and personally, my absolute tip top favourite place to have an outdoors cook up is on the beach. But I have a...

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