christmas
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Christmas Gift Idea: The Kensington Necklace From Buckley London
When it comes to finding a gift for a wife or girlfriend, mom or sister, daughter or friend, let me tell you, beautiful jewellery is always a good idea. It shows thought and consideration, and, if you pick a stylish, timeless piece rather than a fashion item, it is something that can be worn and cherished forever. Buckley London is a stylish brand of award winning fashion and costume jewellery who re well known as the designers of the Royal British Legion Poppy Collection. Buckley’s ranges are always elegant and come in a wonderful gift box that is instantly recognisable and means that the gift inside requires no further gift…
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Halfords Black Friday Countdown and Competition
In recent years a new day has rivaled Bonfire Night and Thanksgiving as the most popular and famous day in November. I am of course talking about Black Friday, the date when stores and the internet are a treasure trove of bargains and savings on literally everything that come just in time for Christmas. If you are trying to bag a bargain, or have your eye on something specific, then Black Friday, and it’s friend Cyber Monday, are dates to highlight in your diary. This year’s Black Friday date is 24th November, but motoring giant Halfords are giving you some extra special treats in the run up to Black Friday…
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Christmas Gift Idea: The Novella Nostalgia Series
If you are looking for an unusual gift for a fan of classic movies, the Novella Nostalgia series may just be the answer. Penned by the author Tony Drury, this fabulous series of books link modern storytelling to some of the most iconic movies of all time. Inspired characters, classic scenes and the familiarity of those classic films, but modern scenario’s make these the ideal present for someone who still loves the romance of turning a page rather than just scrolling up. There are three books in the Novella Nostalgia series so far, with a further two planned. The first was ‘Lunch With Harry’ which is inspired by the wonderful…
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Christmas Gift Guide for Sports Lovers
We are now firmly entrenched in November. Halloween has gone, Bonfire Night is now a distant memory, so we can now firmly turn our thoughts to the most wonderful time of the year, at least in my eyes. Yes, Christmas is now just over a month away, and for some, this might mean that the panic is starting to set in. Because, although some people are very easy to buy a gift for, others can lead to many sleepless nights. I have been writing a series of posts giving pointers to gift ideas that may be a little different from the norm. This post is some ideas for gifts for…
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The Night Before Christmas at John Lewis Birmingham
“Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house”, well, all through John Lewis in Grand Central Birmingham actually, but you get the general picture. Christmas arrived in Birmingham last week, as a group of very lucky bloggers (myself included – yay!) were invited to a Christmas launch event after hours in the flagship Grand Central store. There was fizz, there was delicious looking food, and there was everything that says ‘Christmas’, It was amazing. The night was all about getting a taste of John Lewis Christmas, before the much anticipated advert is released. There was an opportunity to look at specific promotions, including a set of very special…










