When we think of giftware, there is everyone’s most unloved present, the gift voucher. I personally like these as I can choose exactly what I want, instead of receiving something rather ghastly and not at all fitting in with my Read more…
When it comes to showing appreciation or celebrating special occasions, gifting sweets has always been a delightful choice. The act of gifting sweets holds a special place in many cultures worldwide. Not only do sweets bring joy, but they also Read more…
When it comes to celebrating birthdays, finding the ideal gift can sometimes be a challenge. Flowers may wilt, and chocolates may melt, but have you ever considered the delightful and healthy option of a birthday fruit basket? Bursting with vibrant Read more…
The summer can be a very funny time to be organising large homewares, and o an extent, larger items of giftware. With so much emphasis on family holidays, there is often a conflict oer the finances available. However, to ensure Read more…
There has been no let up in the amount of gift buying this last week, that’s for sure. With the Coronation in full swing, the shops in London have been full of all sorts of memorabilia – some of it Read more…
This time of year is so exciting for every stage of adulthood. When at the younger end, there are the love tokens and flowers aplenty, leading a little later to weddings and then christenings, hopefully. When that phase is over, Read more…
I have had a most expensive 2022. Having decided for a new year resolution that I needed to tidy up my kitchen, perhaps improve the state of the old worktop . . . . Funny how that one thought triggered Read more…
As we approach the holiday season it becomes apparent that I’m not as organised as many other folk. I like to buy things specifically for the recipient but several of my friends and relative buy in a bulk lot of Read more…
As the summer has been and departed, we are left with the reminders of that scorchingly hot period. so many excessively sunny days! I am old enough to remember the one onme ’76. There were water shortages well before the Read more…
We all love to think of hot sunny days down by the beach don’t we . . . well we think we do. Lately though there has been such an surge in the take up of uk based holidays that Read more…