Tag: ideas

  • We’ve recycled our Christmas Cards!

    I was looking for ideas of what to do with my old Christmas cards.  In the past, I’ve used them to create gift tags, thank you postcards but mostly end up burning or recycling them.   However, after a quick troll on the internet I found these wonderful placemats.  They were very easy to make and…

  • You know you’re posh when….

    Apparently, according to my mate, who rubs shoulders with the likes of Meg Matthews (Noel Gallagher’s ex), you’re posh if you have Molten Brown products in your bathroom. I have finally arrived, thanks to an early Christmas Gift from Molton Brown. Before long I’ll be driving a Landrover that’ll never see any mud, shopping at…

  • Christmas Gift Ideas

    Alpaca Country Socks?  Wine Glass Draining Rack? Pocket Folding Secateurs? Rainbow Coloured Hip Flasks?  Robin’s Eggs Soaps? Quick Drying Hair Turban? Pocket Fishing Rod? Computer Mug Warmer? I can see why The Handpicked-Collection prides themselves in unusual and inspiring gifts. I was sent a catalogue to peruse. I really struggled to choose something to review…

  • Perfect gift for Newborns

      This is NOT a sponsored post in any way.  In fact, I contacted the company, MyBlankets.com, to ask if they minded if I featured it on the blog because I love them so much. In the last couple of years I’ve purchased at least three Personalised Taggies for my new mummy friends and each…

  • Father’s Day???

    I was totally busted buying a last minute BIRTHDAY present for hubby at Sainsbury’s.  Madame spent ages picking this out and was very pleased with herself.                     It was all going well until…….                     Doh!  At least…