christmas
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Smiggle opens in the Bullring
Last week I was invited to the opening of a fabulous new store in Birmingham’s Bullring. Smiggle is a stationery store that promises to bring fun, choice and must have pieces to any school bag. (think Paperchase with a younger target audience). The store is sure to be a haven for youngsters and teens, as well as a nostalgia trip for any adults who used to collect rubbers and key rings when they were younger. Smiggle is an Australian company that has now opened 16 stores across the UK in 2014. The stores change the stock every six weeks, so there is always something new to see, making it a…
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Festive books from Little Tiger Press
I am in the opinion that every Christmas stocking should contain at least one book. Whether it belongs to an adult or a child, the gift of words is one to treasure, and the encouragement of reading through lovely stories with beautiful illustrations is definitely be something to be encouraged. Little Tiger Press have created a wonderful range of stories for young children (Key Stage One and younger) that would make lovely gifts this Christmas, or would be great in the build up to the big day. Surprise by Jonathan Litton This is such a gorgeous book for little hands to enjoy. ‘Surprise is a board book telling the story…
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Dream Dresses from Phase Eight
Maybe you’re dreaming of a white Christmas this year, or maybe you’re dreaming that 2014 was all a dream and you may still get a very single Mr Clooney in your stocking. Whatever your Christmas dream may be, the chances are that you are also dreaming of wearing a killer dress over the festive season. Because if Christmas isn’t the time to pull the glad rags out and get really dressed up, then no time is. Phase Eight always excel when it comes creating beautiful gowns and dresses for party season. The Collection 8 range takes its inspiration from the Hollywood style of the 1920s and 1930s with lace, beading,…
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Grab a Disney Store Bargain this weekend
When it comes to looking at the most popular toys this Christmas, it is safe to say that products from the Disney Store will be right there at the top of the list. The perennial favourites Mickey and Minnie Mouse never lose their popularity, and seem to find a brand new audience every year. (My niece has recently become obsessed with Minnie Mouse – taking a cuddly version just about everywhere she goes – she’s 18months.). This year, with lots of interest in a certain film currently in production, the Disney Store has a new, must have, range. I am, of course, talking about the new Star Wars movie, and…
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PANDORA Wishes with Rochelle and Marvin
The gorgeous PANDORA store in Birmingham’s Bullring was host to a very special, invitation only party this week. As part of the launch of the PANDORA Wishes Campaign, two of its stars, Rochelle and Marvin Humes, made a guest appearance at the party, with Xtra Factor host ( and new style crush) Sarah-Jane Crawford interviewing the couple, and then doing a DJ set in store. It was quite a night! The #PANDORAwishes campaign is aimed at helping couples to choose the perfect presents for each other by creating a PANDORA wishlist. They have enlisted three celebrity couples to front the campaign, with Jamie and Louise Rednapp and friends Rick Edwards…
