Books, stationery, and wellbeing
Guess who finally saw Star Wars last night! I've been battling a cold for days and sat there with tissues wedged up my nose, like the classy gal I am, so we could finally go. And it was rather awesome! I totally fell in love with BB-8. After his first scene I asked Luke if… Continue reading Item of the day: BB-8 App-Enabled Droid from IWOOT
Fed up of those naff chocolate advent calendars that don't even taste like real chocolate? Fear not, as I've discovered ten incredible alternative calendars. There's bound to be one here for you! For the hipsters: beard oils (Not on the High Street, £29.99) For the tea lovers: various tea (Not on the High Street, £29.50)… Continue reading Top ten alternative advent calendars for Christmas 2015
Steelbook editions can make otherwise unappealing films suddenly very attractive. It pains me to say this, as a film geek, that I have never seen the original Star Wars trilogy. Don't worry, I plan on rectifying this before the release of JJ Abrams' flick and this steelbook bluray collection from HMV has definitely caught my… Continue reading Item of the day: Star Wars steelbook blurays from HMV
In case it's slipped your mind, this Sunday is Father's Day. It's Luke's first and we have grandads to buy for now too, so I've pulled together a little selection of ideas for the dads/grandads in your life. Whether you're looking for something sentimental or sensible, cool or quirky, I've got you covered! Star Wars… Continue reading Last-minute Father’s Day gift guide
Is it weird to love a piece of Star Wars merch having only seen Episode One? Believe me, I'm as disappointed with that fact as you are! I plan on seeing the original trilogy before the release of JJ Abrams' latest offering, so don't fret too much. But you've gotta admit, this Storm Troopers t-shirt… Continue reading Item of the day: Star Wars t-shirt from Rakuten
Try as you might, there are just some kitchen gadgets that are hard to get excited about, like a knife block for example. But Firebox have only gone and bloody done it! Have you seen how freakin' cool and shiny this Star Wars knife block is?! It was £79.99 and is now £55.99.
I have had to re-work my usual 'best of' list because it would appear that I've only been to the cinema ten times this year. Ten! I am shocked and appalled but, hey, you've gotta work with what you've got. Out of the list of new UK cinema releases in 2013, this is my solid… Continue reading My favourite films seen in 2013
There's a girl who gets on my bus to work who has been rocking an R2D2 backpack over the last week. I'm not much of a Star Wars fan myself (maybe it's because Episode 1 is the only film I've seen all the way through) but even I have to admit it's pretty awesome! I've… Continue reading Item of the day: Star Wars backpack
Moleskine do the best notebooks and there are many different types for different purposes. I've got loads at home and there are plenty more on my list. iPad cover, £65.00, Pink gift box, £33.81 (also available in purple, yellow and black), Little Price box, £43.50, Peanuts box, £43.50, Detour book, £64.90 Professional notebook, £15.99, Storyboard notebook,… Continue reading Favourite notebook brand: Moleskine
When I say that my Item of the day is a dressing gown, it sounds a tad boring. But when I add that it's from Truffle Shuffle, you know it's going to be awesome. I have found the perfect dressing gown for my boyfriend to compliment the teddy robe that I posted about the other… Continue reading Item of the day: Truffle Shuffle dressing gown