July 10, 2013

10.07.13


I haven't treated myself to a new cookbook for what feels like forever and I seem to be spending lots of time on line looking at food websites pondering what to make - which is fine (I'm not about to get upset about the Internet as a blogger now am I!) but when it comes to food, i want a book book. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a total luddite when it comes to books; I've taken the digital leap from paperback to ebook for novels in my stride (albeit a very long time after the rest of the planet) but when it comes to my cookbooks I am still very old fashioned. I am a happy girl (girl? 33? debatable!) when I'm flipping back & fourth between pages a hundred times a second comparing ingredients. I don't mind if the pages are scraped or marked or torn. I enjoy seeing a recipe splattered with the ingredients and scribbled with my incoherent notes all over them. For those reasons, i want these books (right now) in all their paper page turning glory.


Oh & no, this isn't a sponsored post, but y'know if anyone wants to send me them feel free ;) (that's how that works, right?!)

November 26, 2012

LETS SHARE // ETHICAL FASHION

With Christmas only a month away (cue heart attack inducing mad panic) i'd thought share with you some of my favourite pieces from the world of ethical fashion. I was browsing the splash website last night whilst trying to get some inspiration for some eco-friendly Christmas gifts, when I stumbled across a few ethical fashion labels that were new to me, and boy did i hit the jackpot! 
Eco-fashion has certainly come a long way from it's early image of patchwork quilted rainbow dungarees & floaty tie-dye patchouli oil dresses hasn't it? (I made both of those things up, but you get the picture don't you? No? Well think Glastonbury Festival when tickets were about 28 quid). Ethical fashion as we know it today is not only something that people are genuinely proud to be a part of, it is also pretty damn gorgeous and it's majorly high up there in the fashion stakes. It's fashion with a conscience and it's awesome. And lets face it, when you get the likes of young fashionistas such as Emma Watson facing campaigns for companies like People Tree, you can guess the designs are going to be pretty special. 

Take a look!

1. Star Bobble Hat Chinti & Parker // 2. Star Scarf Chinti & Parker // 3. Heart Elbow Patch Sweater Chinti & Parker // 4. Jill Red Stripe Tunic People Tree // 5. Purse Elvis & Kresse // 6. Key Ring Elvis & Kresse



October 20, 2012

INSPIRATION: LETS SHARE // ECOVER ZERO

Have you heard of Ecover's new range, Zero?
Of course you have because the blogging world has been going crazy about it lately hasn't it?! Well, now i know why - it's because it is pretty damn good, that's why!
Plain & simple.
I've actually been a huge fan of Ecover for a long time & have used the standard Ecover products around my home for as long as I can remember. So when I was asked if I'd like to try out the new Ecover Zero range, I practically jumped at the chance!


The new range has been specially crafted for those of us who require top quality cleaning but who may need an allergy-approved product or prefer a fragrance free alternative to smelling like a mango infused with lavender & patchouli oil on a hazy summers day in June (thanks, but no!). 
This new range appealed to me on many levels. I get mild eczema and have done all my life and Flo has a mild form of asthma which she was diagnosed with age 2.  Alongside that, as a mum of 2 school kiddos and one seriously grubby toddler i do way more than my fair share of washing, so the least amount of crap I'm pumping into the environment, the better in my opinion.
When I recently returned from my jolly in London, I was welcomed home by a house full of sicky peeps. So when I say I put the Zero laundry range to work, i really did. It cleaned superb, and although i was a little worried about the no-scent thing for such a major job, it was excellent and our washing came out smelling of.... wait for it.... clean washing! Just want i wanted was exactly what it delivered. Refreshing right? I think so.



I also was pleased to see they do a washing up liquid in the range. Don't get me wrong, I'm not pleased i was handed a new reason to do more washing up (!) but i used to use a separate bottle sanitiser for all the kids cups & bottles etc rather than run them through my dishwasher load and now that I have Zero (& will continue to buy Zero) I just was everything up together! Fab!

I really like this range, and if you are keen on protecting our planet as best you can and want cleaning products that work well, then you can't go far wrong with this stuff! It just goes to show you can be clean and be green - hurrah!


This is a sponsored post but all opinions are honest & my own. 
You can read more about Ecover and it's work here

September 10, 2012

INSPIRATION: LET'S SHARE // SHIPSHAPE STUDIO


Let me share with you this amazing new online shop Shipshape Studio It was brought to my attention couple of weeks ago, and I'm still enjoying working my way around it's beautifully designed website. It's kind of a strange browsing experience when you wander around Shipshape studio because to me, it doesn't feel like i'm mechanically clicking tedious links to get to the product i want. Instead, i feel like i am physically meandering through a beautiful modern boutique, full of things i love!
Shipshape studio was set up by Emily & her partner Adam in November 2011 - you can read more about their journey on the shipshape studio blog here.
I wanted to share the shipshape studio shop as part of a new series of places or brands that i love. The internet is so overwhelmingly huge that i need to group up & remember the places that i adore.  
Have a look at these pieces i that i particularly love, want & NEED! Thank goodness i have a birthday coming up - family, take NOTE! 
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So, go make a brew & have a look at this place, then when your done, think about how much fun a party would be... I know i want in!

Enjoy x

this isn't a sponsored post, i just love it!