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Things We LoveSeptember 17, 2018

Autumnal Crockery Finds At Gudrun Sjõdén

By Amanda

If the onset of a colder season is proving hard to take, you could look to the homeware collection of Gudrun Sjõdén to cheer you up and ease you gently onwards. The ceramic collection of plates and mugs from the… Read More

Things We LoveMarch 21, 2018

Fierce Botanics: For A Better Gin and Tonic

By Amanda

We’re thrilled with this new development from our friend Amanda Saurin at A.S. Apothecary, who is using her immense knowledge of natural herbs, seeds and flowers to create a decent non-alcoholic drink, Apothecary Tonic No 1. Regular readers will know… Read More

Things We LoveFebruary 21, 2018

Beauty Buys To Fix Flu-ish February Skin

By Amanda

While in bed with flu I’ve tried to make myself feel better through the application of nice beauty creams. It kind of worked, when your skin is hurting, dry and going a strange shade of yellow, a soothing balm can… Read More

Things We LoveJanuary 11, 2018

Best Lip Balms for Broken January Skin

By Amanda

It’s that time of the year, when your lips feel like they’ve been used for pot scourers. Mine go flaky at the first hint of icy weather, then come over all super-sensitive when faced with central heating, wind, snow, hot… Read More

Things We LoveNovember 28, 2017

Menopausal Beer From Libeeration

By Amanda

I can not believe we missed the press release by The Portsmouth Brewery from New Hampshire, about its new brew Libeeration Beer, which claims to ease menopausal symptoms. Its a lovely idea, the gruit style ale has replaced the hops… Read More

Things We LoveNovember 20, 2017

Empowering Women On Your Christmas Tree and Cards

By Amanda

We loved these alternative festive tree angels from the not-for-profit organisation Women To Look Up To. If you are fed up with the fey-looking fairy on your tree, replace her with someone a little more bad-ass and empowering this year.… Read More

Things We LoveOctober 23, 2017

Fashion Families, ‘Go Fish’ for Fashion Fans

By Amanda

If you are the type of family that views autumnal evenings as incomplete without a board or card game played around the kitchen table, then the new Fashion Families may well be for you. If members of your family are… Read More

Things We LoveSeptember 15, 2017

Midnight Radiance Mask from Omorovicza, For Lazy Beauty Fans

By Amanda

I am very lazy with my beauty routine, preferring fast action, simple applications rather than complex, multi-staged interventions. Apparently there’s a ‘thing ‘about double cleansing happening in beauty right now, I can hardly bring myself to clean once, let alone… Read More

Things We LoveJuly 26, 2017

The Dries Van Noten Film Is Out On DVD

By Amanda

Just a quick heads up for anyone who might want to see the new Dries Van Noten film but whose local cinema is unlikely to screen it…The film is out now on DVD and is a total treat. Jane wrote… Read More

Things We LoveJuly 24, 2017

A Few Summer Drinks Ideas, Plus An Excellent Cocktail Book

By Amanda

Apparently, according to new research, even moderate drinking is now linked to an increased risk of dementia and other age-related issues. Life without any alcohol would be very dull in my view, but I’m aware of the dangers and I… Read More

Things We LoveJuly 6, 2017

Grown Up Pyjama Trousers For Summer From Winser London

By Amanda

A quick heads-up on these wide legged Winser London summer trousers, which I’d be buying under normal circumstances. I saw these at the Winser press day and fell in love immediately. They are from the Yasmin Le Bon collection, which… Read More

Things We LoveJune 8, 2017

Summer plates by Gudrun Sjödén

By Amanda

All this fabulous recent sunshine has got me in the mood for a more summery take on mealtimes. While I’m a keen white-plate-minimalist with my everyday crockery, I like the idea of a splash of colour for summer. I was… Read More

Things We LoveApril 25, 2017

Scented Pencils From Caran D’Ache and Mizensir

By Amanda

Attention stationery geeks, it’s National Stationery Week! A good excuse to treat yourself to a new note book or set of coloured pens or possibly you might want to indulge in some scented pencils, like these lovely limited edition ones… Read More

Things We LoveApril 23, 2017

Sliders To Strive For

By Amanda

I’m touching wood heavily as I write this next bit of the next sentence, but I’ve never suffered from back problems. I think it’s because I do yoga and haven’t worn heels for ages, but I’m not foolish enough to… Read More

Things We LoveApril 15, 2017

A Fabulous Lipstick For All From Lipstick Queen

By Amanda

Listen up, womenfolk! I’ve learned about a terrific new lipstick from the Lipstick Queen that works for anyone. The weirdly green coloured Frog Prince is a shea-butter and vitamin E stuffed lipstick that once applied, amplifies your own lip colour… Read More

Things We LoveApril 6, 2017

Tadine, from Les Belles Matieres Collection by Cire Trudon

By Amanda

Of all the candles I have inhaled over the last twelve months – and believe me, there’s been a LOT of inhaling – I’m always looking for someone to out-do my very favourite candle maker of all time, Cire Trudon.… Read More

Things We LoveMarch 17, 2017

Couture Jams from Confiture Parisienne

By Amanda

I read this week that marmalade – which I love- is in decline, mostly because it’s only being bought by older people. In a recent research project, it was discovered that six out of ten marmalade buyers are over 65.… Read More

Things We LoveFebruary 21, 2017

FRUU, A Millennial and Vegan Friendly Lip Balm

By Amanda

FRUU is a good new lip balm from an indie cosmetic company which aims to provide good quality, organic and sustainable products at a price well below the fancy stuff that’s out there. I’ve been using the Mango Lip Balm… Read More

Things We LoveJanuary 27, 2017

Poo Pourri – An effective way of keeping your bathroom smelling good.

By Amanda

Poo Pourri. Yes, it really is a ‘thing’ and a good one, too. If, like me, you have a number of men around the house with robust appetites, you’ll know the, ahem, consequences of this can be unpleasantly aromatic. Well,… Read More

Things We LoveJanuary 9, 2017

A Beautiful Jacket From Joseph

By Amanda

My wardrobe audit was interesting in that it turned up an unexpectedly high count on jackets…..26! Although I’ve got some lovely ones, I’m aware there’s a gap for a beautiful, classic blazer that would elevate jeans and a shirt/sweater to… Read More

Things We LoveNovember 24, 2016

A lovely Pair of Rose Gold Earrings at Finery

By Amanda

I was pottering through the Finery website today (I allow myself a quick glimpse now and then, just for research sake you understand…) and found these pretty rose gold hoops. I love a hoop earring but have steered clear of… Read More

Things We LoveNovember 4, 2016

Sheepskin (Peak) Hygge For Your Feet with Superga And The White Company

By Amanda

I know we’ve reached Peak Hygge now, but I do love these shearling lined plimsoles from Superga and The White Company. They seem like the very best version of Hygge for your feet. Regular readers know I have something of… Read More

Things We LoveOctober 6, 2016

Dr Sebagh’s Skincare at Urban Retreat in Harrods

By Amanda

Here at TWR, we wade through a lot of very average skin creams in order to be able to tell you about the good ones and when you find a good one, I always get a teeny bit over excited.… Read More

Things We LoveSeptember 18, 2016

Russell & Bromley’s Velvet Roxanne Boot

By Amanda

It’s all about velvet for autumn 2016, in case you haven’t been paying fashion-attention. I’ve been looking forward to it since the February catwalk shows indicated it was heading our way, it’s my Fav Fabric Evs. The velvety Roxanne boot… Read More

Things We LoveJune 24, 2016

Cold Brew Tea -It’s Definitely ‘A Thing’

By Amanda

Since my post on the Rare Tea Lady my inbox has filled up with people wanting to draw my attention to their tea brands….and cold brew tea is clearly the tea story of the summer if the PR releases are… Read More

Things We LoveMay 20, 2016

Tried and Tested – Holiday Beauty Buys

By Amanda

While on holiday recently, I packed a number of beauty products that turned out to be cracking additions to the Holiday Must Have beauty list. First up, Percy & Reed’s Wonder Cleanse and Nourish, which is basically conditioner-as-shampoo. You may… Read More

Fashion & Beauty, Things We LoveApril 19, 2016

Pore Minimiser: What is it and why do you need one?

By Jane

I talked about the benefits of pore minimiser back in 2010 when I discovered Benefit’s Pore Professional in New York. Not one to gush about products, I couldn’t get enough of its flawless effect. Applied under make up it smooths… Read More

Things We LoveMarch 29, 2016

The London Bag by Susannah Hunter

By Amanda

I’m a big Susannah Hunter fan, her bags have such charm and individuality and are all made in her busy basement below her Lambs Conduit Street store. You can’t get more artisan than that. The London bag is an … Read More

Things We LoveMarch 14, 2016

Amande Supple Skin Oil by L’Occitane

By Amanda

If you are a fan of almond smells, then this might be right up your street. L’Occitane’s Supple Skin Oil in almond is a deliciously light body oil made up of 50% almond oil, which absorbs fast and… Read More

Things We LoveFebruary 29, 2016

Mother’s Day Inspiration: Jo Malone London’s Herb Garden Collection

By Amanda

If you are looking for inspiration for Mother’s Day, either to drop hints for yourself or for your own mum, then the new Herb Garden Cologne Collection is worth considering. Personally, the collection had me at the fantastic imagery, using… Read More