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Buntella from Boomf!*

18th November 2015
A couple of years ago I featured Boomf, the coolest marshmallow brand in town. It’s a brand I hold a great deal of affection for so when they got in touch to introduce their latest venture, Buntella I knew I was in for a treat.
Essentially Buntella is customised bunting. Even as someone who never bought in to the bunting fad I was pretty intrigued by this. As with Boomf you can create a product entirely out of your own photos or choose from a set of designs from various artists suitable for any occasion. I opted for images designed by The Corrigan Sisters as I wanted something to brighten up my room, not to say I don’t approve of the own photo approach- I think that would be amazing for a special birthday of wedding celebration!
Each Buntella compromises of nine triangles and come packaged in a neat little box just like Boomf mallows. The quality of the images is fantastic and the fabric has a good weight to it so it hangs beautifully. The bunting comes ready to hang (assuming your cat doesn’t make a beeline for it like Mae did) and is a super quick and easy way to jazz up any living space.

I couldn’t resist these pun-tastic prints especially with the “biscat” design. At £25 I think this makes for a pretty good value way to add something to your home or a special gift. What better way to show a friend how much they mean to you than plastering your mug-shots from nights out and happiest memories on to bunting?

What would you put on your bunting and what do you think of the idea? For me it’s another winner for the brains behind Boomf! Not to un-tangle the feline beast.

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#FashionForwardFlightwear- inspired by the air hostess*

08th November 2015
Recently Monarch airlines have been getting nostalgic and taking a look back at their aircraft over the years. Good Housekeeping magazine soon picked up on this and did a similar feature showing how the Monarch crew uniform has changed over the years too. I loved seeing the evolution of the cabin crew uniform (how fabulous are those capes?) so when challenged to create my own cabin crew uniform made up of current high street pieces I game on and ready for take off…
I love a co-ordinated look and thought this paisley printed boucle jacket and skirt from Warehouse teamed with a smart roll neck under it would bring the style of the sixties and seventies up to date and on trend without detracting from the traditional glamour of an air-hostess. Add in some patent kitten heels (because comfort is key when you’re on your feet) and I think you’ve got a pretty sleek look and one that I’m seriously considering for when I want to look super smart and polished. Finish off with a sleek chignon and a swipe of red lipstick and get ready to board!
Cloche Hat and leather gloves entirely optional but I think they finish the look rather nicely, perhaps not for mid-flight though.
What do you think of my look? Admittedly it might be a *little* on the snazzy side for a uniform but I’m pretty taken with it.

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My Dream Garden*

07th November 2015
When the weather is good I love to spend time in the garden at my parent’s house, it’s a lovely little haven and a right proper sun trap making it perfect for reading a book and grabbing some much needed rest and relaxation. There was talk earlier this year of them having the garden completely re-done (once they’ve finished with the soon to start kitchen renovations of course) and it got me thinking about when I have a place of my own, should I be lucky enough to have my own private garden how would I like it to be?

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I think a garden should be a place of relaxation. Plenty of greenery but not so much as to make it high maintenance. It should be a place to go to escape the day and worries of every day life and have plenty of places to sit down and relax.

In my ideal garden I’d have a decent bench to sprawl out on, a big grassy area to scatter outdoor cushions and of course a traditional picnic bench on a patio hosting a fire pit for having friends round for a bit of BBQ action.

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For the most part I’d keep things bright and cheerful. I’d favour wild flowers to inject some colour and a tree or two for providing shade should be get a really hot and sunny summer. Other than that the plants would be minimal, I want something that can look after itself- mowing a lawn is about as far as I go!

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Being the cat lady that I am and a lover of the un-expected I would break with tradition slightly for a bit of a feline theme in the form of a carefully pruned bush (oh hush!). I’m not sure I could manage that by myself though, I’d call in the expert services from someone like South East Tree Care to keep my kitty in tip-top condition.
What would your dream garden contain and where do you find your inspiration?

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The Perfect Gift with Jacques Vert

28th October 2015
We’re officially in to the festive run up now, the clocks have changed and Christmas trees are springing up in shops across the country. Today I have some lovely luxury gift ideas to share from the Jacques Vert Group who are home to brands like Kaliko and Precis as well as their namesake brand, perfect for a special someone in your life.

Mirror | Hats from a Selection | Jewellery from a Selection | Scarf | Umbrella

This is only a small selection and my favourites from what Jacques Vert have to offer and I think they offer some lovely, affordable and sophisticated pieces for the special women in your life. Starting taking notes and be set to impress when December 25th rolls around- and don’t forget to ask Santa for a piece or two for yourself, too.

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Getting Personal

25th October 2015

Once October rolls around (and indeed it’s now nearly rolled out again) my hunt for the perfect Christmas gifts starts in earnest. I can easily while away a couple of hours in the evening seeking out something unique and meaningful for my loved ones and I like to share some of my favourite finds on the blog in hopes of providing inspiration for others as well.

I was recently contacted by Getting Personal who offered to send me a gift of my choice from their vast selection of personalised goodies. Anyone who knows me well will already know what theme I rolled with and I happen to think I picked the perfect piece for gifting any fellow feline fans.

Mug c/o Getting Personal (get yours here!)

“Love me love my cat” is pretty much my motto in life and despite trying to put a silencer on it I just can’t help but talk about Mae to anyone and everyone. I think this mug makes the perfect present for anyone who is obsessed with their pet. It can be personalised with any message of your choice too to give it that extra special touch.

I’m delighted with my new mug and also with the Getting Personal website. I had heard of them before but hadn’t used them, thanks to their well timed e-mail I’ve found gifts for a few of the trickier to buy for people in my life (and there may be a few little presents to me, from me finding their way in to my basket as well).

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