MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS

My approach to Mother's Day is the same as Valentine's Day : sure it's commercialised, but I like any opportuni…

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR HER

The Christmas countdown is on!  If you haven't already made a considerable dent in your gift shopping list it's tim…

COMING UP ROSES

Debenhams Flowers kindly sent me a peony, rose and lily bouquet , which has brought my living room to life for the past wee…

VILLE DE FLEURS CANDLES

At Etsy 's recent press day I came away with a Queen Cleopatra’s Secret scented candle from Ville de Fleurs which sme…

THE CLASSIC VALENTINE'S PRESENT

My grey Saturday morning was cheered up by a dozen red roses sent from luxury florist Appleyard London . They're excel…

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

Twelve Christmas gift ideas - six for him and six for her - for last minute shoppers. Balmain Extatic Eau de Parfum …

THE BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT EVER

Well, in my opinion, definitely one of the best gift ideas ever.  And it's under £15!  Last Christmas I bought a few cop…

SUMMER ESPADRILLES

Espadrilles are a summer holiday classic.  The casual rope-soled cotton canvas shoes originate from the Pyrenees where they…