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Last Minute Gift Guide: Part Two

Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Last Minute Gift Guide Part Two
Today's post is my final christmas gift guide of 2016! How has 2016 gone by so quickly, it feels like it was new year a couple of months ago! I've posted a few gift guides this month and back in November which seems like ages ago now. I've posted my Lush, The Body Shop, Tisserand and Snapfish gift guides as well as my MensLuxury, Under £15, Womens, Stocking Filler and Last Minute guides.

This post is for those last minute gift buyers as most online stores have their delivery deadlines either today or over the next two days so you still have time to order or pick up a gift for friends, family or neighbours. This gift guide features a range of beauty, book and lifestyle gifts.

*Beauty Kitchen Everlasting Radiance Moisturiser (£19.99, 60ml)
Winter skincare would make a fantastic practical gift as this time of the year can be damaging and harsh to the skin. I always change up my skincare routine and products during the colder months and this gorgeous, natural moisturiser would be a perfect addition. It contains 100% natural ingredients including seahorse plankton, sea kelp, blue chamomile, bergamot, lavender and more, you can't go wrong. It's blue in colour, smells amazing and it is packaged beautifully so it would make a lovely gift to beauty lovers!

*Susino Wind Resistant Floral Ladies Automatic Compact Umbrella (£19.99)
Again, another practical but cute gift; I think practical gifts are some of the best gifts as the recipient doesn't need to buy them themselves. The umbrella has a pretty floral print, simple design and it is fairly compact so it would be great to keep in your bag or in the car. It has a switch on the handle so it automatically opens (it can be a bit lethal so give it room!) so it would be really useful, instead of fighting with an umbrella that won't open. I can't recommend it enough; I've featured the mini compact umbrellas in my previous gift guide. Next day delivery is available on the Susino website.
Last Minute Gift Guide Part Two
 *The Picture Of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
I have been reading so many books this year especially compared to last year when I read just a handful of books but I'm currently reading my 75th book of 2016! One of my reading goals for next year is to read more classics, hopefully at least one per month and this is one at the top of my list. I have watched a few TV shows and films that feature a Dorian Gray type character so I am familiar with the general story but I want to read the book and this Alma edition is gorgeous. They have some amazing book bundles to choose from! Tomorrow is the last delivery date for Christmas!

*Someone Is Watching by Joy Fielding 
I was very kindly sent a couple of new releases from the lovely people at Bonnier Zaffre Books which along with Alma Books and Pushkin Press are some of my favourite publishers of 2016. I am a fan of a lot of genres but one in particular is thrillers. This thriller sounds fantastic and if you have a fan of thrillers in your life then definitely check this one out. You can still get this title in time for Christmas if you use next day delivery on Amazon.

*The Little Book Of Hygge by Meik Wiking 
How gorgeous is this book, it's definitely one of the prettiest books on my bookshelves! I have a full review of this Hygge book on my blog already, if you want more information. Hygge seems to be the new big lifestyle trend of 2016 and I'm all for it as it's about being cosy, comfy, happy and spending time with friends and close family. The book is gorgeous, well laid out and a great mini coffee table book. It's available on Amazon for only £5 which is such a low price considering that it's a hardback and SO pretty.

*A Study in Scarlet & The Sign of the Four by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
This pretty edition is part of the Macmillan Collector's Library range and it's gorgeous! It is a stunning cover which underneath is a duck egg blue clothbound book with gold edges *heart eyes emoji*. It would make a lovely gift for any book lover especially if they like classics as the range is pretty much all famous classics. I've reviewed it already and it's a great read, even if you are familiar with the Sherlock TV shows/films as the book is quite different.
Last Minute Gift Guide Part Two
 *Dr Botanicals Total Repair Healing Lip Complex (£99) 
My lips are annoying and stubbornly dry all year round so lip balm is an essential for me which explains my rather massive lip balm collection but there are only a few that are actually deeply moisturising, most just wear off and only work for a very short period of time but this one is amazing! The balm is really pricy, in my opinion but it would make an effective, natural and luxurious gift. The balm feels very nourishing but lightweight on the lips and it pretty much instantly makes my lips feel so comfortable, moisturised and very smooth and that feeling and appearance lasts for so long - I only need to reapply twice a day, whereas with other lips balms I have to reapply ten plus times a day. I cannot recommend it enough!

*Dr Botanical Advanced 8 Hour Overnight Renewal Cream (£106.70 - now £24.99 - SALE)
This cream is actually more balm like which is perfect for my very dry skin as it's so nourishing and smoothing on the extra dry areas of my skin. It is made in the UK as is the lip balm and contains lots of lovely natural ingredients such as pomegranate oil, goji berries and shea butter. It doesn't irritate my sensitive skin and when used as part on my evening skincare routine, it leaves my skin incredibly moisturised, smooth and deeply nourished in the morning. It's a winter skincare staple, even though it's a little pricy but it is currently on sale so GO, GO, GO. There are quite a few products in their amazing over 70% off sale so hurry!

What do you think of my final gift guide? Do you have any of the products I've featured? Do you still have presents to buy? 

Tangy Melon Candles

Friday, December 09, 2016
Tangy Melon Candles
During the autumn and winter months, I burn so many candles, probably more than I do for the rest of the year; candles are a hygge essential and I'm all for hygge! Candles make me feel so incredibly cosy, warm and relaxed which for the past week has been so important as I've had a few stressful things to deal with including driving lessons and I'm taking my driving test today so positive vibes would be amazing!

I was very kindly sent a couple of cute candles from Tangy Melon which all have quotes and hashtags on so I think they're perfect for teens and also bloggers. All of their candles are made with 100% natural waxes and oils.

*Tangy Melon #Dope Candle (£9.95)
The first candle I chose was the #dope candle which is lavender and rosemary; if you've been following my blog for a while then you'll know that lavender is one of my favourite scents ever so when I see a lavender candle, I have to go for it! The candle smells absolutely heavenly, I could smell it all day and the candle is actually quite strong when it's burning so much so that when it's in the office, I can smell it down the stairs! It burns evenly, the packaging is cute and I adore the scent - I couldn't recommend this one enough! Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5!

*Tangy Melon #WhiteChristmas Candle (£9.95)
Again, the packaging is really cute and I do prefer it to the previous candle - it's very festive. This candle is supposed to be pumpkin and spiced apple so obviously going by that description I had to choose it as I love scents like that; however the candle to me doesn't smell anything like pumpkin or apple, in my opinion it has a artificial watermelon scent which I'm quite disappointed with. It burns evenly and the scent throw is pretty good but I definitely prefer the lavender and rosemary candle by far. Overall rating: ★★★☆☆, 3/5.

Overall, I couldn't be happier with the lavender and rosemary candle as it smells so relaxing, calming and gorgeous to me and the scent throw is really impressive but the pumpkin and spiced apple candle is quite disappointing unfortunately. Make sure you check out their Twitter and Instagram.

What candle scents do you love at this time of the year? What do you think of these candles? 

Ultimate Women's Gift Guide

Monday, December 05, 2016
Ultimate Women's Gift GuideI love gift guides, they've been so fun to write and I've been lucky enough to work with amazing brands this year - thank you to the lovely brands and PRs who have contributed wonderful items and gift sets to my gift guides this year! Today's gift guide is my rather long women's gift guide which contains gifts that I think would be great for a range of ages and interests, I know my friends and family would love all of these! 

*AA Essentials Skincare Rose & Pomegranate Duo (£11.88)
I've tried a range of skincare from this brand and I've loved everything but this is the first haircare set I've received. I love the packaging, it's nicely presented in a box so it would make a lovely gift. The products contain anti-oxidant rich pomegranate and rose; both products are suitable for vegans to use (on a side note, did you know that the new £5 notes actually contain animal fat!). The shampoo and conditioner both smell gorgeous and are suitable for all hair types so not only does it look like a lovely gift but it will be suitable for everyone! 
Ultimate Women's Gift Guide
Books have become a massive part of my life this year (I know that sounds so cheesy) and I've read over 70 this year which I'm so proud of so obviously I want to gift people books this year and you really can't go wrong with a Mary Berry baking book or any useful and interesting non-fiction read. 

*Mary Berry Cook The Perfect Step by Step (£25)
The edition I have from the lovely people at DK Publishing has a free baking themed tote bag included so it would make an extra special gift (it would be great for groceries). I love Mary Berry, she's like the nations grandmother and I'm still slightly devastated about the Bake Off news. I love her cooking programmes so I knew I'd love her book - my auntie has it too and uses it all of the time. I love the recipes, they're so easy to follow and I love the cute tote bag as well. 

*Neals Yard Remedies Essential Oils (£16.99)
I love the Neals Yard skincare I've tried (I've reviewed the Deliciously Ella skincare on my blog) so I was interested to check out this book. I love using essential oils to scent my bedroom before I sleep, in diffusers and within skincare and bodycare I use so it's been interesting to find out more about essential oils. There are various recipes to try out to make ointments and more so it would be great for those who currently use essential oils or who love to make their own beauty products. 
Ultimate Women's Gift Guide
Tweezerman has been one of my favourite brands for years, even before I started my blog so it's amazing that I get to work with them! I've tried lots of lovely products from Tweezerman and I cannot recommend their eyelash curlers, tweezers, mirrors and brow mousse enough! I've been sent some of their gorgeously sparkly new autumn/winter 2016 collection. 

*Rose Gold Love Story Gift Set (£34.95)
I can't get over how incredibly gorgeous this rose gold set is! It's sparkly and perfect for the festive season *and bloggers!*. The set contains a good sized makeup bag, award winning eyelash curler and tweezers which makes a fantastic gift set. I adore the eyelash curler as it fits my almond/deep set eyes perfectly (the Tweezerman eyelash curler is so much better than the famous Shu Uemura one I have) and I cannot recommend their tweezers enough. It came in a beautifully presented rose gold box so it would make a gorgeous gift for beauty lovers. 

*Merry & Bright Mini Tweezer and Mirror (£25)
Another incredible set, I adore anything sparkly during the festive season and sparkly gifts definitely make the best gifts. I've had one of these Tweezerman mirrors years ago and loved using it as it's a magnifying light up mirror so it is fantastic for precisely tweezing the brows although you do get to see how gross pores are! I love the cute, sparkly tweezer design; the set would be great for anyone but especially for travellers. 

*All That Glitters Holiday Set (£29.95)
Sticking with the glittery, sparkly theme, this final set is so festive and it's a limited edition set so snap it up while you can! I love the golden glitter, the red detailing and the cute case that would make travelling or keeping your tweezers on the go much easier and safer. I have been using Tweezerman tweezers for about eight years and I cannot recommend them enough! 
Ultimate Women's Gift Guide
Hand creams and bodycare are safe but lovely gifts, I've bought so many hand creams for myself and others over the years and also body sets - they're safe and easy gifts for so many recipients such as friends, aunties, cousins and my mum loves any bodycare or hand cream set. Additionally as most people use products like the ones I'm featuring, they would be great as a secret santa gift. 

*Crabtree & Evelyn hand Therapy Sampler Set (£26)
The set contains six gorgeously floral hand creams including lavender, freesia, violet, lily, rosewater and jasmine. The set is worth £36 so it's great value and it looks so pretty too. The hand creams are a famous and best selling product of Crabtree and Evelyn. I've tried so many hand creams and these are lovely. I've featured the cute Crabtree and Evelyn Hand Therapy Cracker in my Stocking Fillers Gift Guide and I love it too. They have so many gorgeous and festive gift sets to choose from!

*Dermalogica Body Buffering Set (£15.50)
This next gift is also great value for money as the contents are worth £36.45 so it's a great deal - go, go, go! The set contains a conditioning body wash, body hydrating cream and a ultimate buffering cloth. The set is packaged so nicely and the products smell gorgeous. To me, the highlight of the set is the buffering cloth which is designed to buff and polish the skin leaving it feeling so silky soft and exfoliated. 
Ultimate Women's Gift Guide
The final couple of items are more lifestyle gifts that I think will be perfect for so many recipients as who doesn't love cookies and candles! I love cookies and candles especially at this time of the year as they are VERY hygge and great for being cosy during the cold and dreary autumn/winter months. 

*Gooey Chocolate Mug Cookie Mix (£5.95)
Is there a more perfect christmas day gift that a yummy gooey chocolate cookie in a mug mix with Belgian chocolate that's ready in less than a minute...no, there isn't! The box contains four portions so it would be great to share if your feeling the christmas spirit, if not then I won't judge (I'd probably want it all for myself too!). I've tried the mug mix is it's so quick, easy and so delicious; I don't have a massive sweet tooth but one of my favourite sweet treats are definitely cookies, especially when they're warm. I know every one of my friends would love this kit as well as my sister and cousins; also the price is great so it would be great as a low budget secret santa gift. If you don't like the sound of the cookie mix (then leave my blog now), then there are other options to choose from including gluten free mixes. 

*Tangy Melon Candles (£9.95)
I love candles and I burn them so much more during the autumn and winter months than at any other time of the year so they're great christmas gifts for me. I was kindly sent a couple from Tangy Melon which are adorably packaged. I chose the #WhiteChristmas candle which is spiced apple and pumpkin scented although to me it has a sweet fruity scented rather than spicy or pumpkin notes; I also chose the #Dope candle which is heavenly and scented with lavender and rosemary. I adore this candle, the scent is gorgeous and the scent throw/dispersion is impressive as I have it burning in my office and I can smell it down the stairs! 

Phew, that was a long post! I have been lucky enough to receive some lovely gifts to feature this year and I cannot recommend them enough, especially the Tweezerman sets, mug cookie mix, the gorgeous #dope candle and the Mary Berry book although every gift would be great! 

Stay tuned for my under £15 gift guide and last minute gift guides coming soon!

What do you think of the gifts I've featured? Have you finished your christmas shopping? 

Tisserand Gift Ideas

Saturday, November 26, 2016
Tisserand Gift Ideas
Tisserand has been one of my favourite brands this year and last year too when I was first introduced to them; I'm always using the bath oils as they are so indulgent and even though they aren't as interesting as bath bombs, they are much more moisturising! Tisserand have just released a new bath and body collection, all of which looks heavenly and perfect for Christmas.

*Lavender & White Mint Hand Wash (£7.95, 195ml)
Lavender is one of my favourite scents, for anything, as it's so incredibly relaxing and calming to me! So anything that contains lavender and I'm all over it; this lovely hand wash also contains white mint, aloe vera, comfrey and chamomile. The hand wash smells heavenly, it's a gorgeous lavender scent but I don't really get any mint but that's fine with me as the more lavender the better. It lathers well, doesn't strip the skin and it doesn't irritate my eczema which some hand washes can do.

*Rose & Geranium Leaf Soap (£4.50, 100g)
Geranium is another favourite of mine, well I'm a fan of anything floral really and again this is another Tisserand product that smells divine - all of them do! The soap contains almond oil and pure essential oils to cleanse and also moisturise. It has Tisserand embossed on the front and it smells subtle but gorgeous. I think any of these products would make perfect additions to a present hamper or as a stocking filler.


Tisserand Gift Ideas
*Tisserand Peaceful Night Set (£9.95)
I love any products that contain lavender and also products that are supposed to help you sleep (even though most don't really work but these definitely help) as I'll try anything and they usually smell comforting and calming. This set contains the Sweet Dreams Bath Oil, Sweet Dreams Rollerball and the Sweet Dreams Body Oil, all of which are mini sizes so they'd be great as trial sizes for people who haven't tried the brand before and for those who travel.

I have the full size of the Sweet Dreams Bath Oil (30ml) which is just heavenly and the Sweet Dreams Bath Oil (30ml) that contains jojoba seed oil, lavender, jasmine flower oil, bergamot peel oil and so many more lovely, natural ingredients. Unlike most body oils I've tried, this one absorbs really quickly and it leaves the skin smooth, moisturised and subtly scented - my only negative is that I wish the scent lasted longer on the skin although that's where the Sweet Dreams Rollerball comes in. The Sweet Dreams Rollerball has the same gorgeous scent but in a quick and portable format that's perfect to use on the pulse points before bed and on the go but again I wish the scent was a little stronger/longer lasting.
Tisserand Gift Ideas
*Tisserand Neroli & Sandalwood Body Wash (£9.95, 200ml)
You can't go wrong with anything from Tisserand as not only are the products natural and effective but they all smell heavenly and this is no exception. When I look for certain scents in perfumes or products, lavender, neroli and sandalwood are all options I look out for. It also contains chamomile, ginseng and vitamin E. The scent is floral and musky, it's a perfect autumn/winter scent and it makes me feel relaxed every time I use it! As with the hand wash, it leathers well but it doesn't dry out the skin or irritate.

*Tisserand Rose & Geranium Hand Cream (£7.95, 75ml)
There are quite a few products in this Rose & Geranium scent range including this gorgeous hand cream. I use hand cream multiple times per day as I have dry skin anyway but I also have eczema on my hands *cries* and hand creams definitely help to keep my hands feeling comfortable. The hand cream contains shea butter, jojoba and aloe vera to moisturise, smooth and soothe the skin.

Overall, I'm so happy with all of the products I've been able to try from Tisserand and I couldn't recommend them enough either for yourself or as a Christmas gift. None of the products irritate my sensitive, eczema prone skin and they all smell wonderful - they're presented beautifully too. Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5!

Have you tried anything from Tisserand? What do you think of these gift ideas? 

The Body Shop Gift Ideas

Tuesday, November 22, 2016
The Body Shop Gift Ideas
The Body Shop has been one of my favourite brands for the past ten years and it is also one of my go-to stores for amazing sales and fantastic gift sets for family and friends. I've bought so many gifts from The Body Shop and I love the makeup items I've tried too (the foundation lightener is on my wish list!). I was very kindly sent a few of their Christmas products and sets to try out!

*The Body Shop Vanilla Chai Body Sugar Scrub (£15, 250ml)
I've tried SO many scents from The Body Shop and I think this one is my all time favourite! To me it smells creamy, rich and subtly spiced, I adore it! I love sugar scrubs, especially the Lush ones although I might like this one more as it's just more convenient to use, I love the packaging and they scent is heavenly. It really exfoliates without being harsh and it leaves my skin velvety soft, smooth and it's perfect to use before shaving. There are so many gorgeous products in the scent range so when the boxing day sales come around, I'll be buying everything!

*The Body Shop British Rose Beauty Bag (£10)
The Body Shop gift sets are perfect, indulgent and safe gifts for so many people including friends and family, colleagues and secret santa recipients. I think this is one of the very few Body Shop scents that I haven't tried and it's gorgeous. Rose scented products can either be old fashioned and grandma-like and others can be fresh and divine; thankfully this range is definitely the latter - it's fresh, sweet and floral, I love it and I'm sure a lot of others will too. The Body Shop body butters are an essential for me at this time of the year (I currently have about four on the go!) and their hand creams are lovely too (this one absorbs SO quickly). I know so many friends and family members of mine would be happy to find this gift set under the tree.
The Body Shop Gift Ideas
*The Body Shop Spiced Apple Hand Cream (£4, 30ml)
I tried this gorgeous hand cream last year and I'm so glad to have another and I used up my tube a couple of months ago. I love the packaging, it's great on the go and it smells so good - I love anything that has a food scent to it! The hand cream and body butters don't irritate my eczema and they are so moisturising without being heavy or greasy on the skin. The Body Shop hand cream and body butters would make fantastic stocking fillers.

*The Body Shop Frosted Cranberry Body Butter 
I can't find this body butter on The Body Shop website but you might be able to find it in-stores. It is rich, thick and very moisturising even for my dry skin. It also has a lovely sweet, fruity and festive scent that smells really nostalgic to me! It contains cranberry seed oil and community fair trade shea butter from Ghana. I can't recommend The Body Shop body butter enough!

Have you tried any of these products? What do you think of The Body Shop's Christmas products and gifts this year? 

Landon Tyler Candle + Diffuser

Sunday, October 09, 2016
Landon Tyler Candle + Diffuser
Candles are such an essential for me, especially during the colder months as they not only provide a gorgeous scent but they make any room look incredibly cozy and homely; also candles and warm cozy lighting is essential for the feeling of hygge. I was very kindly sent a couple of products from the lovely people at Landon Tyler to try out.

*Landon Tyler Chesil Beach Candle (£8)
Landon Tyler has a range of scents but the one I chose was Chesil Beach which contains woody notes as well as lavender, bergamot and spice. I mainly chose this range because of the lavender, I'm obsessed with lavender as to me it is such an incredibly relaxing and calming scent. The candle looks much more expensive than it actually is and it smells amazing! To me the scent is musky, floral and rich - it would be perfect for the spring and autumn months. I adore the scent but I think to some it could be a little powdery/old fashioned. I always have candles burning in the office at home but as they are on a windowsill they never tend to burn 100% evenly but that is easy to counteract by turning the candle every so often. The scent is stronger than I though it would be as cheaper candles tend to be very subtle but this one isn't. I'd definitely recommend this candle, it's inexpensive, it smells lovely and it burns well. The only negative is that I seem to be burning through it very quickly! Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5.
Landon Tyler Candle + Diffuser
*Landon Tyler Chesil Beach Diffuser (£10) 
I am definitely more of a candle person but as my mum is a bit...paranoid about candles, I am always looking for diffusers that don't look really cheap and that actually give off a scent. I have tried quite a few and most are very subtle, they don't last long and they look really cheap but this one is fantastic. As with the candle, it looks a bit more expensive than it actually is and the scent is the same as the candle - musky, floral and gorgeous. I have the diffuser at the front door and I can smell it half way up the stairs which is impressive (even my mum is impressed!).  Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5.

Have you tried anything from this brand? What is your favourite candle brand/scent? 

We Are Little's Infused Coffee

Sunday, June 19, 2016
We Are Little's Infused Coffee
If you know me in 'real life' you will know that I'm a big coffee drinker, I'm one of those people who put off doing anything productive until I've had my coffee *in other words procrastinating until caffeine is ingested*. I have a latte a day, most of the time it will be a gingerbread latte as they are life but I do want to try more flavours, enter We Are Little's.

I was very, very kindly sent the *We Are Little's Mix and Match Flavour Infused Instant Coffee (£15) which contains six flavoured coffee variations, all of which are in 50g jars. I first have to say how much I freakin' adore the branding and packaging, it's gorgeous! The coffee doesn't contain added sugar and they all contain 100% natural flavours; also they're only 4 calories per serving.

We Are Little's Spicy Cardamom Coffee (£2.75 each)
This coffee flavour is the one I was most excited for as, firstly, it sounds so interesting and unique and secondly, I make a Finnish bread (called Pulla bread) which contains cardamom and I eat with it my coffee for lunch and this combination of coffee and cardamom is already a favourite of mine. It smells amazing and it tastes so good but I did have to add sugar as otherwise it is quite bitter. Myself and my dad really liked this one even though it definitely isn't a typical flavour combination. Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5.

We Are Little's French Vanilla Coffee (£2.75 each)
I think this flavour is one of my favourite from the six that I have tried (although they have more flavours if you aren't interested in these such as chocolate orange, chocolate caramel, havana rum and maple walnut, the latter two sound amazing). This coffee flavour is one of the sweeter flavours and it really creamy and comforting. Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5.

We Are Little's Coconut Coffee (£2.75 each)
Yet another unusual flavour, I don't think I've ever heard of a coconut flavoured coffee before! I think these jars or mix and match sets would make perfect and unusual gifts. I didn't know how I would feel about this one, although I love both coffee and coconut and I was pleasantly surprised; it does have a coconut flavour but it isn't like drinking coconut water. I really liked this one, it wasn't bitter and I think it would be great as an iced coffee. My dad really didn't like this one though so it won't be for everyone. Overall rating: ★★★☆☆, 3/5.

We Are Little's Rich Hazelnut Coffee (£2.75 each)
Now we are back on more familiar ground which a hazelnut infused coffee which I think is one of the more traditional coffee combinations but sadly it wasn't for me. I love hazelnut spread, like the heaven that is Nutella, but I don't like it in anything else. It was a little bitter and a bit cloying, to me but this was one of my dads favourites from the six we tested out as he rated it 4/5.  Overall rating: ★★☆☆☆, 2/5.

We Are Little's Cafe Amaretto (£2.75)
Again, as with the previous one, this isn't my kind of thing and I also found this one bitter, really rich and too much for me, if that even makes any sense! It has a almond flavour which I really don't like so this one was never going to be a hit for me unfortunately but I know my auntie will love it. Overall rating: ★★☆☆☆, 2/5.

We Are Little's Swiss Chocolate Coffee (£2.75)
The smell of this variety in the jar is amazing so I couldn't wait to try it and it didn't disappoint. This flavour was mine and my dads favourite from the range. It isn't bitter, it's creamy and it is fairly sweet too. I think it will be perfect in the colder months, while the coconut coffee will be perfect for summer as it will make a gorgeous iced coffee. Overall rating: ★★★★☆, 4/5.

Overall, I adore the packaging/branding, I think the flavour range is fantastic which some traditional combinations and some more unique ones. My favourites have to be: swiss chocolate, french vanilla, cardamom and coconut. There were a couple of flavourites...I've just invented a new word, a combination of favourite and flavours, that I didn't like but that's just personal preference. I think they'd make amazing gifts for coffee lovers and the price is fantastic too!

Do you drink coffee? If so, which of these would you like to try? Have you tried any of the We Are Little's coffee flavours? 

New In: Linea Baking & Homeware

Tuesday, June 07, 2016
New In: Linea Baking & Homeware
Some people relax by playing video games, gardening, meditating or painting. Me? I bake up a storm and eat half of what I've made instantly...yeah. Baking and cooking for the most part is so relaxing and calming to me and you get something yummy to eat at the end of it, win win. My mum is the same which explains why we have a massive cupboard full of baking tools, cases, tins, icing and more so when this packaged arrived we were both very excited!

House of Fraser is a store that I always look in for homeware, sales and beauty products but I've never really tried anything from the Linea range until now. The Linea range is a great value range and to be honest, I didn't expect the products to be as gorgeously designed and as really high quality as the products I received are. I was very, very kindly sent a range of products from House of Fraser including Linea and Dickins & Jones.

*Linea Home Queen Bee Double Oven Glove (£16) 
How freakin' cute and gorgeous is this design! I love the range I received mostly because it is very bee themed and features a beautiful mint, purple and white colour combination which I love! You can't see from the photo above *sorry* but the inside of pattern is the same as the mint bee tea towel below. The range matches perfectly and together it looks so cute. I think they would make a fantastic gift for anyone who loves baking, cooking and gorgeous homeware.

*Linea Home Queen Bee Apron (£16)
Obviously I had to forgot to photograph one item *cries*, I received a super cute apron which is also from the Queen Bee range from Linea. I'm not a fan of aprons, I don't know why but I never use them as they just get in the way and I'm not that clumsy in the kitchen but I have to admit that this one is gorgeous. It has a huge pocket on the front which I love but I don't think I'll be using it as it is fairly long and I'm tiny but I know my auntie will adore this apron so she'll be receiving it.
New In: Linea Baking & Homeware
*Linea Home Queen Bee Set of Three Tea Towels (£14)
Again, I adore the print as does everyone else! The set has three different prints that match the sections of the oven glove. The mint and bee print is definitely my favourite of the three, closely followed by the purple 'queen bee of the kitchen' print/design. The tea towels are huge and they are 100% cotton. I think this set would be great as part of a baking/cooking hamper!

*Linea Home Sky Blue Retro Timer (£15)
Staying with the pastel and adorable theme, I also received this cute timer which reminds of an american diner in the 1950's, maybe that's just me! We don't actually have a timer, maybe that's why I struggle with timings of my bakes...oops. I love the sky blue colour and design and it's magnetic too so it can stick onto the fridge.
New In: Linea Baking & Homeware
New In: Linea Baking & Homeware
*Dickens & Jones Milk Bottle Measuring Cups (£20)
These measuring cups are probably my favourite item I was sent as the measuring cups when stacked look like an adorable mint green and cream milk bottle design...yes, I love it and it's so cute. In England we don't really use cup measurements, it's more of an American thing but since I started incorporating more vegan recipes into my daily life, I find that I'm using cup measurements so much more as pretty much all of the vegan recipes I try are from American bloggers/websites. I know I'm going to get so much use of the these measuring cups which come in 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup and a whole cup measurements. They look so cute when stacked and act as functional decor almost.

Overall, I adore the homeware and baking items I received, especially the cute milk bottle measuring cups! The queen bee design throughout the range is so summery, gorgeous and it fits with our kitchen decor really well in terms of the colour scheme. I didn't know what to expect with the quality as the Linea range is a more reasonably priced but I'm really impressed and I cannot recommend these items enough. Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5.

What do you think of the Linea range? Have you tried anything from the House of Fraser homeware range? 

Gift Ideas: Woodpecker & Weasel

Monday, May 16, 2016
Gift Ideas: Woodpeaker & Weasel
When it comes to gift giving, I always want to give something special, personalised and or unique - I also love receiving gifts like that too! I was very kindly sent a range of gifts from the Etsy store Woodpecker & Weasel which is an Etsy store based in beautiful Cornwall featuring a range of unique handmade gifts, greeting cards, jewellery and homeware. All of the items came well protected and packaged really nicely!

*Woodpecker & Weasel Oyster Shell Ring Dish (£6)
How unique is this ring dish, it is a purple/blue oyster shell that has a printed interior. The one I have is painted gold but there are options of silver pewter, white fire gold and copper. It doesn't have to be used for rings, they could be used for most small things. I have been using mine for earrings as they are SO easy to lose, especially earring backs! Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5.
Gift Ideas: Woodpeaker & Weasel
*Woodpecker & Weasel Hand Poured Oyster Shell Candles (£9-16)
 If you know me then you will know how much I love candles! These have to be the most unique candles I have and they smell amazing! I have the almond coconut candles which smell just like summer which is perfect as while I'm typing this, it is raining and grey outside...They don't burn/melt complete evenly as they are in oyster shells so you wouldn't expect that but I'm really happy with them. If you don't fancy the almond coconut scent, they also have: vanilla, rose, white chocolate, fresh linen, fresh orange and many more including lavender and geranium which both sound amazing! Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5.

Overall, I'm really happy with all three products I received and how they were packaged! They would make lovely gifts and the candles smell so lovely and at least I can try and imagine that it is summer because rain and clouds sure don't look like summer! I'd definitely recommend checking out this adorable Etsy store - I need to visit Etsy more often! Now onto my video:

What do you think of these gifts? Do you buy from Etsy? 

Unique Gift Ideas ft. I Just Love It

Monday, May 02, 2016
Unique Gift Ideas ft. I Just Love It
When it comes to giving gifts, I always want to give something unique, personalised or something that they don't have or don't expect and I Just Love It is perfect to find such gifts. They have a personalised children santa book that I had when I was a child and I loved it, they also have gorgeous engraved gifts and amazing wedding gifts.

I was very kindly asked if I wanted to review some of their gifts and I am so happy with the products I chose, some are for family and others are for me...The first its I am reviewing is my favourite item, it was a close call though and it's the *LED Ampersand Wall Light (£28.99) which if you follow me on Instagram or Twitter then you will have seen it already as it is a perfect blogger gift and it's perfect as a photograph background prop - #BloggerProblems thinking about things like this all of the time!

To me, it looks like a carnival/circus light which I adore and it looks amazing in blog photographs and next to my rose gold Crosley cruiser record player; everyone seems to love it and I think the ampersand or initials would make a lovely and unique gift. I cannot recommend it enough and I love mine!
Unique Gift Ideas ft. I Just Love It
I also have the *Treemendous Card (£6.99) which is probably, actually not probably, it is the most unusual birthday card idea ever! Yes, it's a greetings card *of sorts* but inside is a live and ready to plant tree...a tree. The tree is a Scots Pine and it looks so cute; I need to plant it ASAP. I just thought this was the most unique card I've ever seen and it would be perfect for green fingered friends or family or if you just wanted to completely surprise someone.

I chose a cute personalised gift next for my sister, the *Engraved Wooden Mixing Spoon (£7.99). Pretty much everyone in my family and all of my friends love cooking and baking so this would be the perfect gift for anyone I know. It's not the most practical personalised gift as the lettering will be covered and maybe worn away as it is being used but it's so cute!

Last but not least, another amazing and unique gift idea, a *Victorian Newspaper (£20) which is the perfect gift for me as I adore history and historical items. You can choose a year and you will be sent an ORIGINAL newspaper from that year which is amazing; I chose 1888 as I hoped that I would get a newspaper featuring or mentioning Jack the Ripper but sadly not; however it is still so interesting and I received The Times newspaper from February 1888.
Overall, I adore all of the gifts I choose and I'm really grateful to receive and review them; I know my sister will love the gift I chose for her. I don't think I need to rave about the gorgeous ampersand light more but, I adore it and you will continue to see it in all of my instagram and blog photos!

What do you think of the gifts I chose? Have you checked out I Just Love It?