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Bookmarked: Let it Reign
If you’re easily tempted by a little window shopping let me introduce you to Let It Reign. The online boutique sources the very best in unique and contemporary products from established and emerging British designers including Alphabet Bags, Wolf and Moon, and Me, Me, Me to name a few. If you’re partial to unique handpicked accessories, design-led homewares and contemporary prints then take a peek through their site for inspiration; here’s what inspired me! 1. Wooden Egg Cups 2. Merci Beaucoup Card…
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AskHerFriends: Mother’s Day Gifts
Hello there! Happy Wednesday and all that malarkey. A quick post today letting you know I’m now a member of the AskHerFriends bloggers panel. Hurrah! As part of the bloggers panel I, along with awesome bloggy folk, choose our top picks from the site and ask YOU to vote for your favourite selection. Ooh and there’s a £50 prize up for grabs too! Ooh. Ahh. 1. Anchors Away Mug 2. Heart Shaped Chopping Board 3. Liquid Soap 4. Magnolia and…
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Tote of the Week: TOTES bag by OH NO Rachio!
Via OH NO Rachio! I’ve had a couple of realisations this week; I’m addicted to wasabi peas, banana chips and Easter Egg chocolate. I’m obsessed with Matthew McConaughey in True Detective (favourite TV show since Breaking Bad) and I’m counting the days till the next season of Game of Thrones. Food and good drama, it would seem, are two of my favourite things at the moment. Not forgetting tote bags of course. Here is another to add to the mix from…
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Tote of the Week: Less Popular Nail Varnishes by Gemma Correll
Via Gemma Correll Hello there, how’s Friday (and February) treating you? All jazzed up to hit the town or curled up on the couch ready to put the week to rest? We’ve had a charming week, the highlight being a mid-week city break in Leeds. It was a luxury to flee from the Valley, if only for a day or so. As much I love Hebden Bridge, it can feel a tad small sometimes (and a little too much gossip…
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Bookmarked: Minted Stationery
Minted, the online stationery shop, stumbled upon my wee blog and spotted I had a weakness for the following; contemporary design, stationery and independent designers. They suggested I take a quick peek at the site full of wonders and washi tape and see what I thought. Ooh the little devils. I’m weak, I told you. Here’s what I thought and what makes them different. Minted, is an online marketplace selling design-led stationery, art and party decor; all created by independent designers…
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Christmas Gift Guide #6
***Welcome to the sixth and final instalment of the Christmas gift guide series. Hopefully you will find inspiration for all tastes and pockets, from the high street, online and the super awesome independents right here in the UK. Happy gifting!*** 1. Hex Trio Earrings, Paper & Chain // 2. Albert The Bear, Cox and Cox // 3. Eloping Seagulls Necklace, Karen Mabon 4. Bronze Pencil Notebook, Howkapow //5. Brightest Star Tea Towel, Keep Calm Gallery // 6. Dress, JOY //7. Clarks Wine Brogues, Bells Shoes // 8. Diamond Ring, Howkapow // 9. Alarm Clock, Dotcomgiftshop Happy shopping!…
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Tote of the Week: Oh Deer by Oelwein
Via Oelwein Hello there. You freaking out how quickly this week has gone? Yup, me too. I’m going to try my best to enjoy every second of the next few weeks whilst they pass by in a blur; taking note of the simple things that make me smile, writing Christmas cards and researching recipes for the big day. Also, to make sure I look after myself a little better to balance out the mince pies, cherry liqueurs and mulled wine…
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Tote of the Week: French Weekend via Petite Mila
Via Petite Mila, £11.99 Is it really Friday? Really? I’m not sure what’s going on with this time malarkey but please SLOW DOWN already. Too much to do my friends, and so little time. I’ll do a proper catch up next week but until then gaze your eyes on this darn fine tote bag via Petite Mila and please the Francophile in your life this Christmas. Joyeux Vendredi! ♥ P.S On the hunt for a new tote bag? Christmas shopping?…
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Christmas Gift Guide #4
1. OnePiece 2. House of Rym 3. Hus and Hem 4. Isak 5. Fine Little Day 6. Darling Clementine 7. Ikea This Christmas gift guide is for the folk in your life with an eye for great design. Scandinavian inspired gifts provide the perfect mix of contemporary, functional and beautiful design; a fine choice for Winter too. Look at that tray! Also, the kind people from OnePiece, makers of the Norwegian original onesie, are offering my readers 20% OFF all onesies on their site until December…
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Tote of the Week: Thank God It’s Friday by Antonin Plus Margaux
Via Etsy, only £9.42 I’m going to be that annoying person for a moment and declare how busy I’ve been this week. SO BUSY. You know the type of busy where your brain cannot process any new information and you swear a lot? Yeah that. So this weekend will be spent catching up on a few projects I’ve got planned for this blog, and getting my brain back in check ready for the silly season. I may watch a Christmas…
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Christmas Gift Guide #2
***Welcome to the second instalment of the Christmas gift guide series. Hopefully you will find inspiration for all tastes and pockets, from the high street, online and the super awesome independents right here in the UK. Happy gifting!*** 1. 2014 Calendar, Southwood Stores £12.99 //2. Chloe Roses EDT, Beauty Base £46.80 // 3. Marshmallow Lights, Cable & Cotton £22.95 //4. Frankie Magazine, Amazon £8.25 // 5. Origami Crane Necklace, Rabbits Fantasy World £12.87 //6. Raspberries and Roses Candle, Rose & Co £12 // 7. Point…
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Best British Designer-Makers: Laura Slater
The 12th Holmfirth Art Market launched over the weekend with a selection of British designer-makers selling original art, design and contemporary craft. To celebrate weekend one (of two), What I Always Wanted, an online marketplace selling the work of British designer-makers, were chosen to judge a new award this year – the Contemporary Craft award. Deborah Bancroft, Laura Slater and Ann Ellison The worthy winner was Laura Slater, who designs and makes bespoke hand screen-printed interior products. Laura has an…