When it comes to buying a gift for a new baby, or at least a gift for new parents, it is hard to know what to buy. Do you opt for something for the baby to wear, or something that the parents can treasure as a keepsake? Do you go for something that is practical and useful, like baby toiletries or food utensils? Maybe you choose a soft toy or a rattle for when they become a little more alert. Or do you skip the baby altogether (they’ll never know) and instead get something special for the mom for doing such a sterling job for nine months? Whichever option you…

Personally, I think the gift of a book for a person of any age is a thing of beauty, but this is especially true when it comes to gifting a book to a child. Fostering a love of reading is something that should be nurtured and encouraged from an early age, whether this be a work of fiction or non fiction. This guide is dedicated to a few lovely book gift ideas for children of all ages. Annuals From Little Brother Books Little Brother Books is the UK’s only annual dedicated specialist, and this year they have a range of 13 annuals that are suitable for those who love Barbie,…

Just because you’re not a fat man with a beard or a reindeer with a red nose doesn’t mean you can’t look fly this December. When the fashion world is moving as fast as Santa’s sleigh (and, if you do the math, that’s really fast), it can feel impossible to keep up with the latest trends. But fear not—your go-to guide to looking cool during this chilly season is here. For the top five winter fashion trends you should get a ho ho hold of, check out this list.  #1 Oversized Puffer Jacket Popularized most recently by the incomparable Billie Eilish, the oversized puffer jacket trend isn’t going anywhere. This…

During the last lockdown period (which has now finished, unless you live in a Tier 3 area, where you are still in a lockdown by any other name, although that’s a topic for another post…) clothes shopping was limited to two areas – online, and the supermarkets. I took a trip to a local Tesco to do a food shop and was able to take a look around the F&F clothing section, which I have to say had some really nice things, some of which clearly had Christmas in mind, even though we can’t really go ‘outout’. Sparkles I’ve seen this sequined top with puffed sleeves on a few Instagram…

For most people, the dream would be to have a home that was filled with large, airy and spacious rooms. These would allow us to indulge in the decor of our dreams, no matter how ostentatious the design and how large the furniture. But, unfortunately, many of us struggle when it comes to space, with kitchens and bathrooms in particular, rooms where we need to be clever with our use of design, furniture and storage. A small bathroom doesn’t have to be a cluttered, unloved space. It just needs to be thought out cleverly in order to make the best of what you have. Dual-flush toilets with built-in macerators such as…