Over the last couple of weeks I have had a friend staying with me. He gets up early, before I'm out of bed and vacuums for me. The living room, the hall and the kitchen are left tidy before I even get up. He even cleaned up after my rather messy Halloween party! My friend is actually a … [Read more...]
Festive Cake Pops made With Sweet Treats Cake Pop Maker
I have been baking up a storm in my kitchen of late with the help of the Sweet Treats Cake Pop maker. This nifty kitchen gadget can create tasty cake treats in the time it takes to make a cup of tea. More known for my kitchen disasters than my accomplishments I am a keen, enthusiastic … [Read more...]
Tefal Gelato: Dangerously addictive ice-cream maker
Up until a few weeks ago I had no experience of ice cream makers. I'd even go as far as saying was a little sceptical of their abilities. No-one I knew had one or had used one. I was a virgin ice-creamer. But now, it's pretty safe to say that since getting the Tefal Gelato, I've gone ice cream … [Read more...]
More Pantone stuff: Laptop cases, Christmas decorations and artwork
Once you start on the path to Pantone-coloured heaven, you may find yourself a little bit obsessed. I'm already the proud owner of a set of Pantone Espresso Cups, and the Pantone Scented Candles we featured a while back are definitely going on my Christmas list. To keep you topped up on Pantone … [Read more...]
Heroes and Villains cushion
Who doesn't love superheroes? Well if you don't like superheroes then that must mean that you are a villain, right? In which case you will still want this cushion from Ohh Deer. Win-win!This Heroes and Villains cushion is a creation by artist Jack Teagle. It features geeky favourites … [Read more...]
ROK Manual Espresso Maker: Review
I might as well come out and say it straight away, the ROK Espresso Maker (£129) is excellent. I'm a fan of coffee, owner of a Gaggia Classic Espresso machine and countless cafetières – all of which serve their purpose really well. (If you've not got a thermal coffee press that keeps extra cups … [Read more...]
Vinegar and Brown Paper etched glass loveliness
This is everyday life, a little from the side...with one eye closed. Is your glass HALF EMPTY or HALF FULL? Or maybe it just could be, if only you could have A DROP OF GOOD LUCK? Or perhaps it’s that your CREATIVE JUICES have dried up and your ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT is running low? Well never … [Read more...]
Harry Potter and the deathly pillows
These Harry Potter themed pillows are designed to each look like a different character from the series of books and films. Can you guess who this Trio of Wizards are made to resemble? Or this cheeky red-headed pair? Or this quirky girl wizard? These pillows are made by Etsy seller Pantoufle de … [Read more...]
Kitchen geek: baking
Believe it or not, baking is a science. A delicious science, but a science all the same. The process is irreversible, just like a chemical reaction, and you need to have pretty exact quantities of all ingredients to avoid making a total mess. Despite this, the making of baked goods still … [Read more...]
Mr Benn wall decal sticker things
Because we live in a civilised society, it is now possible to acquire wall stickers of Mr Benn dressed up in all his fancy dress costumes. The fact that these Mr Benn Wall Stickers from Binary Box are removable wall decals shows just how far we have evolved beyond the apes. If apes had made these, … [Read more...]
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