Le Creuset has just launched a range of herb planters, and if this is not enough motivation to try and discover your green thumbs, I don't know what is. The planters are available in six colours, and have a drainage hole and saucer to ensure your plant's soil...
Keep calm and keep food fresh with Addis Easy Keepers
I still have to find the home where plastic lunchboxes and storage containers never lose their lids - or lids lose their containers. It is one of life's great mysteries, I guess. Or rather, it used to be. Enter Addis Easy Keepers. Easy Keepers keep lids and containers...
The writing is on the wall
This is a sponsored press release. Hommy DIY Wall Art will transform a blank wall into a creative work of art. These Vinyl wall stickers take functional art to a new level; certain designs include hooks, photo frames, lamp shades and LED lights. There is a Hommy...
All the power to keep flowers flourishing with Parrot
It's not really a secret: I'm a plant killer. When green thumbs were handed out my mother got two, and I got none. So when I was asked to review the Parrot Flower Power device, I was filled with excitement and doubt. Could I get a refund on my plant if it died,...
Swinging fashion at Retrospective in Brooklyn Mall
Retro fashion has never been more fun than at the brand new shop, Retrospective, located in shop 345 in Brooklyn Mall (upper level, across from Le Creuset and next to La Spiga). Everything, from the moment you step through the doors, is colourful and happy - the...
Wechsler opens up a world of luxury
This is a sponsored press release Knock, knock… Open Sesame! Wechsler introduces its new range of Fired Earth door knobs and hooks exclusive to selected Builders Warehouse stores. Add some luxury to your décor with Fired Earth door knobs. These door knobs can be used...
Step up to Shoes-day
Apparently Marilyn Monroe said "Give a girl the right pair of shoes, and she can conquer the world", and Cinderella certainly is proof (bear with me here) that shoes can change a girl's life. One of the greatest shoe experiences I’ve had happened in the Melissa shop...
New house, new wish lists
At the end of January, I moved into my new place – a fantastic little studio flat in a very secure complex. And while my landlady kindly supplied me with the basics, there are quite a few things I need to get to make my home even more comfortable. This time I have...
All about money: credit, debt, and bonuses
I don't blog about my personal stuff on this site that often, but I've been involved in a project and feel like I should own up to my financial situation publically; it helps to remind me that I'm not defined by it, despite it feeling like an overwhelming part of my...












