International Jamboree Brings Gift Buying To New Level
Knowing how to get the most out of a group of car enthusiasts who also come visiting the heritage property in the grounds of their chosen jamboree is sometimes a bit daunting. Recently I had aexactly that task set for me. We had a parituclarly huge set of serious car fanatics who were offered the… Read more
Online Shopping A Boon In Scorching Weather
When you get to this really heavy, sultry period in the summer months, it can be very difficult to concentrate and get any work done to a degree of satisfaction. The heat is really something else and it consumes our whole being. At night the humidity takes it out of you too. I try turning… Read more
Historic House Wedding Adds Touch Of Class
I was volunteering at a mini stately home recently, doing my usual stint of room stewarding. The house had been the venue for a lovely family wedding the previous weekend and we were lucky enough to still have the flowers and other floral decorations around the main rooms. It was a fantatic heady mixture of… Read more
Country House Craft Fayres Inspire Perfect Gifting Ideas
I have recently been involved with volunteering at a country house out ‘in the sticks’. It has been an absolute pleasure to attend my watch – the other volunteers are really a great bunch and the property is beautiful. The need for fund raising is constant. This will never end as there is now no… Read more
Matching Kettle & Toaster To Likely Masterchef
Giving gifts at weddings and anniversaries is sometimes an nightmare. If the happy couple have co-habited for any length of time, they will of course have at least one of each of the major items considered once to be the absolute wedding present. Coffee making gizmo; carving sets; toasters, etc. et. There of course are… Read more
Unique Giftware and Homewares Need That Special Browse
When we’ve been in a home for quite a few years, it becomes very difficult to throw things out – downsize or just reduce the amount of ‘stuff’ around. There seems to be this problem in my own abode – I’m forever picking up things that don’e seem to have a permanent home elsewhere and… Read more
Royal Weddings Are Like Gifted Party Days
Sometimes I think you can get to Christmas and suddenly the year seems to have shot by and you’re left with that feeling of immense under achievement. Maybe you’ve not had the fantastic holiday you hoped for, or perhaps you’ve not had many party/event invites this year – they do tend to bring a feeling… Read more