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Things We LoveNovember 25, 2013

Autumn Leaves Boxed Gift Tags & Twine from Rowen & Wren

By Amanda

We have some Christmas wrapping inspiration coming in a post later this week, but for those who need a bit of extra help now, try the ultra stylish Autumn Leaf boxed gift set of tags and twine from the home… Read More

Things We LoveNovember 19, 2013

Jo Malone Christmas ornaments

By Amanda

It’s possible I’m a bit late with this post….even though there’s still six weeks left until Christmas. These sweet little tree boxes from Jo Malone contain a handbag sized Pomegranate Noir cologne and tiny pot of English Pear and Freesia… Read More

Things We LoveNovember 15, 2013

Petalon: bouquets by bike

By Jane

Hackney is home to a new breed of florists who are breaking the rules and creating beautiful, seasonal, unconventional floral arrangements. Petalon is one such company and was born out of a love for two things – Bikes and Flowers.… Read More

Things We LoveNovember 12, 2013

Harrods Hampers

By Jane

Nothing says Christmas like a hamper, especially a Harrods hamper – so if you are planning your Christmas present list for fussy in-laws, posh aunties, or difficult to buy for Dads, check out the Harrods website, as they pretty much… Read More

Things We LoveNovember 5, 2013

Fresh Sugar Face Polish

By Amanda

I read about this on Into the Gloss, as I was developing a crush on the inspiring Catherine Walsh, SVP at Coty and user of Nivea Creme to make her hair looks this good….It is an inspiring interview, Catherine sounds… Read More

Things We LoveOctober 31, 2013

Leighton Denny Nail Repair Cream

By Amanda

You know when you take nail polish off and your poor nails dry up like fragile chips of old waxed paper, brittle and flakey and sucked of all moisture? Well, get yourself a tube of Leighton Denny’s nail repair cream… Read More

Things We LoveOctober 28, 2013

Weleda Calendular Weather Protection Cream

By Amanda

This is good. A honey coloured and nice smelling cream that is a multi purpose mender. It protects skin in cold and windy weather, softens hands, cuticles and skanky-dry feet skin as well as cracked lips and dry elbows. Being… Read More

Things We LoveOctober 13, 2013

Yes Nurse! Protect your lovely hands

By Amanda

This is terrific hand cream, which comes in the cutest box and has been developed by a UK nurse who found her hands were suffering badly from dryness and redness when working at being a nurse. This lovely cream -which… Read More

Things We LoveOctober 11, 2013

Youth Liberator Serum Foundation from Yves Saint Laurent

By Amanda

Do you remember we wrote about the excellent Forever Light Creator Serum from Yves Saint Laurent? Well the range has been extended to include a serum based foundation, and jolly good it is too. There’s been a lot of science… Read More

Things We LoveOctober 3, 2013

M&S Formula Advanced Illumin-ATP Radiance Programme

By Amanda

We’ve written a lot about expensive skin creams, not so much about medium- priced ones, this new M&S Illumin-ATP Radiance range might help redress the balance a bit. Actually, according to the M&S beauty buyer Louisa Maaldrink, who we met… Read More

Things We LoveSeptember 23, 2013

Anna Lou of London

By Jane

Remember back in April I posted about my increasing love for costume jewellery? Well I have been on the hunt for some affordable versions ever since. Zara have a well priced range but the quality isn’t great (a friend has… Read More

Things We LoveSeptember 17, 2013

Houndworthy

By Jane

As all you stylish dog owners out there will know there are so many websites for dogs it’s a mine field when it comes to finding products that are right for your hairy best friend. They for the sublime to… Read More

Things We LoveSeptember 5, 2013

TM Lewin women’s shirts

By Amanda

When we were buying middleson’s first suit, we ended up buying his shirts from TM Lewin, as the brand did a great quality shirt in a 4 for £100 offer and all have lasted very well. By coincidence, the brand… Read More

Things We LoveSeptember 3, 2013

Astalift Light Analysing Moisture Foundation

By Amanda

Do you remember we wrote about the Astalift Jelly Aquarysta recently? It’s a very good hydrating gel that everyone I speak to who uses it seems to like a lot. It’s that clever Fujifilm Japanese technology, odd though it seems… Read More

Things We LoveAugust 26, 2013

Perfume review: Iris Prima by Penhaligon’s

By Amanda

Now this I love, a fragrance house that has tried to recreate the smell of ballet rehearsal rooms, sweaty shoes and all, in a good way, obvs. Just like the smell of old books and libraries, the inside of my… Read More

Things We LoveAugust 25, 2013

Perfume review: Boadicea The Victorious – a feminist’s fragrance?

By Amanda

Since we’ve been talking a lot recently about the rise of feminism #3, it’s made me think about what perfume a woman could wear to make her feel stronger, more empowered and ready to face the battle of being female… Read More

Things We LoveAugust 19, 2013

Neom Limited Edition Enchantment

By Amanda

I’m still very fond of the Neom range of luxury organic home smells, with its reassuringly no-paraffin wax, no synthetic scents and no added chemicals, and the brand does a great range of reed diffusers. We recently got the Enchantment… Read More

Things We LoveAugust 17, 2013

Cosmakeup from Sampar

By Jane

Cosmakeup is new beauty “thing”, which basically means blurring the lines between cosmetics and make up – who knew? Well you do now, and one of the brands championing this thinking is French company Sampar. Available from Marks & Spencer… Read More

Things We LoveAugust 12, 2013

Muji’s aroma diffuser

By Amanda

It’s possible I’m telling you all to suck eggs with this wonderful Muji aroma diffuser, do you all already have one? Quite possibly, as they are not new. However, just in case you don’t know about the amazing, steamy mist… Read More

Things We LoveAugust 6, 2013

Perfume review: Isis by Agonist

By Amanda

Yet more reason to love all things Swedish. I have fallen for the niche fragrance brand Agonist, founded in 2008 by Christine and Niclas Lydeen, which puts a distinctly Nordic inspired, arty bent on appreciating smell. Niclas is an art… Read More

Things We LoveJuly 30, 2013

Damask Rose Petal Spray from The Herbal Dispensary

By Amanda

When the heat comes back (This Thursday apparently) you might like to consider investing in a small bottle of this lovely rose water spray to keep you cool, specially if you have to travel by tube or bus. You spray… Read More

Things We LoveJuly 29, 2013

Hydracotton Towels from The White Company

By Amanda

Having interviewed The White Company recently on its lovely bedlinen, I’m now seriously into revamping my domestic textile investments. It’s amazing how long you can go without changing your towels….so long in fact that you can completely miss new and… Read More

Things We LoveJuly 24, 2013

Forever Light Creator Serum by Yves Saint Laurent

By Amanda

YvesSaintLaurent is really working hard on its skin care ranges, you may remember we mentioned the Forever Youth Liberator serum and cream here, and now we have a magic lotion that will smooth the skin tone and help you glow… Read More

Things We LoveJuly 19, 2013

Velvet Rope: The perfect Red lipstick

By Jane

If you are a regular reader you will be familiar with my life long quest for the perfect red lipstick. I was recently disappointed when I tried Tom Ford‘s Cherry Lush, which has been heralded as an iconic red.The colour… Read More

Things We LoveJuly 17, 2013

Perfume Review: Vaara by Penhaligon’s

By Amanda

Another week, another perfume launch….it’s getting very crowded on the perfume shelf! This is Vaara from Penhaligon’s, a perfume inspired by the birth of the Maharajah Gaj Sing II of Jodhpur’s grand daughter, who is called Vaara. His Highness the… Read More

Things We LoveJuly 15, 2013

Sennheiser Momentum On Ear headphones

By Amanda

Round our way, it’s perfectly acceptable to see grown ups and teens wearing the most ridiculously giant headphones on their heads as they do their shopping or walk the dog. They are mostly Beats by Dr Dre. I don’t quite… Read More

Things We LoveJuly 11, 2013

Perfume review: Saffron from Jo Malone

By Amanda

It seems to be saffron’s turn to be ‘spice of the moment’ for fragrance, last year it was pink peppercorns. Saffron is an interesting oddball addition to the heftier Cologne Intense collection from Jo Malone, where prices are a wee… Read More

Things We LoveJuly 9, 2013

Perfume review: Oriental Collection by Yves Saint Laurent

By Amanda

I’m excited by this new Yves Saint Laurent perfume range because not only does it smell good, but it lists the fragrance accords on the bottle. Is this a first? I am always forgetting the floral make-up of perfumes, I… Read More

Things We LoveJuly 3, 2013

A nice summer vest from Hanro

By Amanda

So far, it’s been the type of summer that would benefit from a nice vest. Temperatures have hardly risen to blistering and on a number of evenings this year when I’ve been wearing a summer shirt, I’ve really wished for… Read More

Things We LoveJune 27, 2013

Martha Stewart at Staples

By Amanda

A quick update on the Martha Stewart with Avery at Staples range. A new duck egg blue ipad case has been launched which is not just pretty (trust Martha to do duck egg) but practical. It has a thick elastic… Read More