Books, stationery, and wellbeing
If you're looking for a gift for the stationery addict in your life and you don't know where to start, or if you want to treat yourself but need need help whittling down the wish list, I'm here to help. Below, I've listed 14 ideas from under £5 to over £100 - something for every… Continue reading Gift ideas for stationery addicts on any budget
This post features affiliate links Heads up: there are just seven sleeps until Father's Day! If you're looking for a last-minute gift under £20, I've got you covered. I stand by the fact that you can never go wrong with a book for any kind of gift occasion. Here are a few ideas... Why I'm… Continue reading Father’s Day Gift Guide 2020
Wow, this Christmas is so different to last year already. For a start, Jenson can tell us what he'd like for Christmas. Secondly, he knows who Father Christmas is - and he's been 'calling' him since the start of October telling him what's on his list. From the start it's been a Paw Patrol Lookout… Continue reading Jenson’s Christmas list
When you're struggling to buy a gift for someone you can't go wrong with a book - and we all know dads are notoriously difficult to shop for. There are only so many mugs and keyrings one poor old fart can own with "World's Best Dad" on them. Me? I like to go with a… Continue reading A bookish Father’s Day Gift Guide
The blogosphere is getting all kinds of festive, with some fab gift guides and other holiday highlights. In amongst all the Blogmas posts you can also spot a few inspiring lifestyle gems. Here's a look at what I've loved reading over the last fortnight. Want to use Twitter to grow your blog? Corinne has put… Continue reading Saturday Share #123
Wondering what to buy a two-year-old for Christmas? These days, Peppa Pig and Twirlywoos are the favourites in our house. When you're shopping for little ones it's got to be books and toys, right? We finished shopping for Jenson a while back and his presents pretty much consist of Peppa Pig, Duplo, books and a… Continue reading Jenson’s Christmas list 2017
This year I'm making a conscious effort to support small businesses when it comes to Christmas shopping, from food to gifts, to decorations and gift wrap. Wherever possible I'm avoiding the high street chains and buying from local and independent sellers. I don't know about you but one of my favourite things about Christmas is… Continue reading Why you should support small businesses this Christmas [gift guide and £200+ giveaway]
Despite my mum being a regular reader of this blog I can comfortably post a Mother's Day Gift Guide without spoiling anything for her. This year I'm giving her the gift of a child-free afternoon with me - which she knows about because I had to make sure she wasn't working! We're off to see… Continue reading Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2017
You can't call yourself a Cornish geek and not feature a gift guide with Cornish goodies now, can you?! I've mentioned before that I love shopping independent and local where possible, so here's a selection of gifts from some of my favourite Cornish brands/creators. Teacup and tea plate by Isobel Higley Ceramics, Etsy, £24.95 and… Continue reading Christmas Gift Guide 2016: With love from Cornwall
This is always a fun gift guide to put together - and stressful, as I remind myself what literary goodies I've already shared recently. Got a bookworm in your life? Looking to treat yourself? There are some great boxsets and accessories here, if I may say so myself. Roald Dahl centenary boxed set, Wordery, £59.97… Continue reading 2016 Christmas Gift Guide: For bookworms