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Summer is a beautiful time of year. It's so full of life, isn't it? Particularly in early summer when the joys of Spring are still very much alive, like new-born lambs and birds chirping at all hours. Not to mention the flowers that burst into life too, in the vibrant rainbow of colours that they sprinkle everywhere we look. From...

Wedding season is well and truly in swing right now it seems. If you've got one coming up and you need a gift or card for it, then let us lend a helping hand to find the perfectly matched gift for the happy couple that will have not only them, but everyone saying 'I do'. From fun new Jellycats to...

Sometimes, life can be a bit hectic. It can all get a bit much. And in those times, often the thing to do, no matter how much you might want to fight against it, is just stop. It seems frustrating sometimes though, doesn't it? Quite often the point when you need to stop is when you might feel like you've got...

New seasons call for new goodies. One of our favourite things about our newest powder collection is how, as per usual, it emanates the summer season with its beautifully bright colours and always vibrant patterns. Here, take a look for yourself and see. First of all, we simply must introduce you to the new designs of the super popular hair...

Ah, May, how we love you and the bank holidays you bring. Did you know that this May in particular we've got more Monday's off than we do on? Long weekends all round, how fab. So this week on the blog, we're celebrating that and all that comes with it. Get-togethers, barbecues, coffee with friends or even just a chance to decompress...

There's something quite pleasing about a good old fashioned bar of soap, don't you think? There's something a bit nostalgic about them, and a certain level of novelty, too. Plus there's been quite the resurgence of soap bars thanks to the sustainability movement, and the two soap brands that we stock have got this mastered. The English Soap Company and Go La...