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be a perfect valentine

this one is for the men……

tired of the same old valentines gifts? a bunch of pretty flowers and a selection of the finest chocolates are no doubt always a winner, but if you really want to show that special someone in your life that you really do care how about creating a magical, relaxing evening for them… why not run them a bath? and I don’t mean one surrounded by children’s ducks and soggy towels. a really special bath involved dim scented candle light, such as Yankee Candles Relax or True Bliss candle, maybe a few hanging heart tea light holders from the window? a couple of crystal tea light holders glistening around the room? Or for a really special effect some floating candles in amongst the bubbles (don’t forget the bubbles no good bath can miss those out). maybe pop some special signs of love at the front of the bath such as the words bathe or LOVE and some hanging tin hearts so that as they sink into the warm bubbles they really get a little hint of how much you care reminding them this really is a heart felt special bath. Add a glass of their favourite champagne and pop on some easy music and let them soak away all the troubles of the day. Then, and here’s the clever part, whilst they are relaxing you can prepare a special room in the house for them to come out to. Its never nice to come out of a warm bath to the reality of everyday life. So a special room, be it the bedroom if your in the mood for some fun or the dining room if your planning a special meal can be transformed with some mood lighting, aromatherapy scented candles such as the Yankee Candle Sensual and some twinkling flower lights. Trust me, valentines day is about letting your loved one know that you appreciate and care for them so why not indulge them in a simple but special way…………. xxx xxx

Country Style Doorstops - Look No Further

Hurray, at last one of the greatest inventions of all times is making a come back onto the retail market as the latest in fantastic products that we never knew we could live without. Yes, doorstops are back!  Weather you live in a country cottage, rustic farm, studio apartment, terrace, B&B, hotel, pub or even on a barge, everyone props doors open. To keep the cold out, or invite a cool breeze in, as a products doorstops are so versitile and easy to insert into your home that you can have two or three different doorstop designs dotted around the house without feeling guilty or excessive.

With so many designs to choose from, the rope doorstop, dog doorstop, cow doorstop, country heart doorstop & country linen doorstop to name a few. If you fancy having the same design doorstop for the home but want different fabric’s so they fit in with the decor of the room then our country fabric doorstops come in a range of different country style fabric’s including blue stripes, red stripes, beige linen, floral doorstop and all with a rustic country heart stitched onto the front and tied with rustic string - lovely.

And don’t forget the kids room. Doorstops are great when they are playing in another room and you want to prop the door open safely. We have new and exciting russian dolls doorstops & wendy house doorstops just waiting to come into stock in the next few weeks. These really are beautiful and fun. 

IDEA……. get a couple of the same or different design doortops and they can double up as unusual book ends when your not using them as doorstops - Inspirational!

Cosy & Comfortable Room Designing

“the best things in life are free”

this lovely statement is never more true when the festive season is over, all over indulging has been done and the doom of January begins to set it. It’s never a better time to consider wrapping up warm in gloves, hats and scarves and heading down to the nearest beach or woodlands for a wintery walk. this time of year is truely magical. A cold crisp wind, the sound of the waves and the sheer beauty of nature can give us time to clear our thoughts, focus our thinking and prepare us for the year ahead. In this technology age it’s a real treat to simply pull on some wellies, wrap up warm and head out for a spot of mind clearing, reflective thinking. it’s what my plan is for this weekend, I’m heading to the beautiful coast of North Wales to collect drift wood and creative ideas.

As we know Christmas is nearly upon us but there is still time to get those last minute gifts that your friends and family actually would like! A draught excluder for gran, a wellie boot stand for dad, twinkling flower lights for your sister, maybe a rustic metal napkin holder for a special aunty and a really cute red cord coat for your new niece? Take a peak and get all the christmas presents now. Remember spend over £50 and p&p is only £2.95!

just a really quick idea which would make the most perfect personalized gift!

why not make your own magnetic memo for your friends so they all have one designed by you.

simply chose a metal vintage plaque, personalise with some ribbon of your choice and add some magnets. hay presto each friend can have a memo board that suits there decor, taste and you can give a unique gift.

love

kati x