tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83883532814467594262024-02-13T16:10:59.447+00:00What Laura Did NextWhat Laura did Nexthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458453579609212281noreply@blogger.comBlogger459125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388353281446759426.post-84714385890276484882020-11-26T08:00:00.051+00:002020-11-26T08:00:02.376+00:00Christmas Gift Guide 2020: For the ladies in your life<p style="text-align: center;"> <i>I'm going to put my hands up and say, that when thinking of what to feature for today's gift guide, I was thinking a lot about what I would like to see under the tree this year, and about my gal pals. So obviously, this was one of the easiest of gift guides I've created in this series, and the last one too! </i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>There are some gorgeous gifts for the ladies in your lives below, plus, with Black Friday tomorrow (although a lot of brands have offers on already) you will be able to pick up a bargain on some of the below. I know I'll be checking out the <a href="https://uk.missoma.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Missoma</b></a> sale, and picking up a little sparkly treat for myself. </i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Zlidjw5gnV4ey5Fyol807FTyN2MYNAxSTTO5zYJbHldL80Oomutx0_3Uha1wA_jB1vcHbaRAyHC0Pmdw0Ok9D4CkDoz8UZ2PMVnBNZ0QsIs0Dm0IgjgSmbkN-gh-CWMH7bP2qzaK0AiW/s513/Screenshot+2020-11-18+at+15.42.22.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="507" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Zlidjw5gnV4ey5Fyol807FTyN2MYNAxSTTO5zYJbHldL80Oomutx0_3Uha1wA_jB1vcHbaRAyHC0Pmdw0Ok9D4CkDoz8UZ2PMVnBNZ0QsIs0Dm0IgjgSmbkN-gh-CWMH7bP2qzaK0AiW/w395-h400/Screenshot+2020-11-18+at+15.42.22.png" width="395" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://www.kurtgeiger.com/women/shoes/flats/princely-2-black-glitter-kurt-geiger-london" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kurt Geiger Shoes</a> / <a href="https://www.riverisland.com/p/black-spot-print-feather-hem-pyjama-trousers-787619?ranMID=38432&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-Ge5QDHpN7nZO.QBGZse17A&mid=38432&cur=GBP&cmpid=af_Linkshare_UK_PB_TnL5HPStwNw_10&utm_source=Skimlinks.com&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=affiliates_UK_Linkshare&siteID=TnL5HPStwNw-Ge5QDHpN7nZO.QBGZse17A " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">River Island Feather Trousers</a> / <a href="https://www.demellierlondon.com/the-vancouver.html?color=460" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Demellier Bag</a> / <a href="https://uk.missoma.com/collections/hoop-earrings/products/gold-small-ridge-claw-hoops?currency=GBP&country=GB&redirected=true&" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Missoma Hoops</a></i></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/ouai-haircare-chill-pills.html " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ouai Chill Pills</a> / <a href="https://www.thewhitecompany.com/uk/Pom-Pom-Sock-with-Cashmere/p/PPCSA?swatch=Mid+Grey+Marl " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The White Company Cashmere Bed Socks</a> / <a href="https://www.anyahindmarch.com/en-GB/zany-envelope-card-case-SS200132000471.html " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anya Hindmarch Card Holder</a> / </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.glossier.com/products/water-bottle " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><i>Glossier Water Bottle</i></b></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><i>So, this is the last post in my Giftmas series! I hope you've enjoyed, and I've also given you some ideas for Christmas. Most importantly, I really hope you are all able to have a wonderful Christmas, even if it's going to be slightly different this year, make sure to keep positive and stay safe. </i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>For all my posts in my giftmas series, see links below:</i></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Day 1: <a href="http://www.whatlauradidnext.co.uk/2020/11/the-small-business-christmas-gift-guide.html" rel="nofollow" style="background-image: linear-gradient(transparent 0px, rgb(230, 223, 228) 0px) !important; background-position: 0px 0.7em !important; background-repeat: no-repeat; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.5s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">The Small Business Gift Guide</a></b></span></i></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Day 2: <a href="http://www.whatlauradidnext.co.uk/2020/11/christmas-gift-guide-2020-21-under-20.html" rel="nofollow" style="background-image: linear-gradient(transparent 0px, rgb(230, 223, 228) 0px) !important; background-position: 0px 0.7em !important; background-repeat: no-repeat; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.5s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Gifts under £20</a></b></span></i></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Day 3: <a href="http://www.whatlauradidnext.co.uk/2020/11/christmas-gift-guide-2020-books.html" rel="nofollow" style="background-image: linear-gradient(transparent 0px, rgb(230, 223, 228) 0px) !important; background-position: 0px 0.7em !important; background-repeat: no-repeat; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.5s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Books</a></b></span></i></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Day 4: <a href="http://www.whatlauradidnext.co.uk/2020/11/christmas-gift-guide-2020-food-gifts.html" rel="nofollow" style="background-image: linear-gradient(transparent 0px, rgb(230, 223, 228) 0px) !important; background-position: 0px 0.7em !important; background-repeat: no-repeat; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.5s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Food</a></b></span></i></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Day 5: <a href="http://www.whatlauradidnext.co.uk/2020/11/christmas-gift-guide-2020-beauty.html" rel="nofollow" style="background-image: linear-gradient(transparent 0px, rgb(230, 223, 228) 0px) !important; background-position: 0px 0.7em !important; background-repeat: no-repeat; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.5s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Beauty</a></b></span></i></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Day 6: <a href="http://www.whatlauradidnext.co.uk/2020/11/christmas-gift-guide-2020-homeware-gifts.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homeware</a></b></i></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Day 7: <a href="http://www.whatlauradidnext.co.uk/2020/11/christmas-gift-guide-2020-kids.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kids</a></b></i></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Day 8: <a href="http://www.whatlauradidnext.co.uk/2020/11/christmas-gift-guide-2020-teenagers.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teenagers</a></b></i></p><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Day 9: <a href="http://www.whatlauradidnext.co.uk/2020/11/christmas-gift-guide-2020-for-him.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Men</a></b></i></p>What Laura did Nexthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458453579609212281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388353281446759426.post-22952208190606470052020-11-25T08:00:00.011+00:002020-11-30T09:34:34.612+00:00Christmas Gift Guide 2020: for him<p style="text-align: center;"><i>I always find it difficult to buy for my husband, and the other males in my family, so putting together a gift guide just for men is tricky. But I'd like to think that the items below are good and not too cliché either - f</i><i>rom clothing to items such as the <a href="https://www.johnlewis.com/theragun-mini-4th-generation-percussive-therapy-massager/black/p5023243%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>hand held massager</b></a> and the <b><a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/bed-of-nails-acupressure-mat.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acupressure mat</a>, </b>and even a make your own ukelele (yes, a little random, but go with it!) there is something in this gift guide for every guy out there - h</i><i>eck, there are even a few items in here that will definitely be suitable for the ladies too. Although, there is a gift guide for them coming tomorrow...</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUE3ZvAB8pAHmOAOR2010z_pYm16BE6SheRZ50wTNdcUCqap7HAsj6e4ucLxzWmakRNR5KUYS9HWLRjT8iGRVTDSWnkLUyHZmS08hBu_IgNePOJGc5GK57y0AMVAIRwOAJQmSHDERx6LXA/s500/Screenshot+2020-11-24+at+12.26.03.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Gift ideas for him" border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="500" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUE3ZvAB8pAHmOAOR2010z_pYm16BE6SheRZ50wTNdcUCqap7HAsj6e4ucLxzWmakRNR5KUYS9HWLRjT8iGRVTDSWnkLUyHZmS08hBu_IgNePOJGc5GK57y0AMVAIRwOAJQmSHDERx6LXA/w400-h399/Screenshot+2020-11-24+at+12.26.03.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: for him" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://www.trouva.com/products/fjallraven-vardag-anorak-storm-blue " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anorak</a> / <a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/bed-of-nails-acupressure-mat.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Acupressure mat</a> / <a href="https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/common-projects-achilles-retro-leather-low-top-trainers_R00109644/?previewAttribute=WHITE%20BLACK%20NEW " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trainers</a> / <a href="https://nordace.com/en/product/nordace-gisborne-smart-everyday-convertible-totepack/ " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smart packpack</a></i></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Out goes the letter to Father Christmas, the carrots once left out for the reindeer on Christmas Eve are now being dipped in hummus, and the mince pies are being eaten before they're even placed on a plate for Father Christmas. </i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>But, one thing that doesn't change is presents - this can be no easy feat - there is always something new, and I don't know about you, but I am not up-to-date / 'down with the cool kids' to know exactly what is 'cool' at the moment. </i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>So, I've consulted the in-house step-teenager, and managed to get more than a few short answers out of him, I also consulted the world.wide.web, and found some ideas that I personally think are 'cool' - Tbh, the 'girly' items I've chosen I'd happily have under the tree for myself - those <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/swedish-hasbeens-merci-metallic-heels?category=new-all&color=066&type=REGULAR&quantity=1 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>pink metallic Swedish Hasbeens</b></a> being number 1, along with the <a href="https://www.marcjacobs.com/the-small-barrette/M0016663.html?dwvar_M0016663_color=695 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Marc Jacobs hairslide</b></a> - HELLO. </i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div>What Laura did Nexthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458453579609212281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388353281446759426.post-38801537356182905972020-11-23T08:00:00.002+00:002020-11-23T17:02:15.313+00:00Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Kids<p style="text-align: center;"><i>I LOVE shopping for kids! You can truly indulge your inner-child, and pick items that you wish were around when you were little (think Flamingo dressing up costume), choose some colourful items of clothing, and fun toys that they will (hopefully) play with for longer than 10 minutes! </i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Whether you're shopping for your own little ones, your friends' toddler or your nephews and nieces who are growing up far too fast, there's a gift here they're sure to treasure. </i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>I have my eyes on a fair few of the items below for my friends’ young children - I’m especially loving the inspirational kids print by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/825802152/be-yourself-nursery-decor-art-print?ref=shop_home_active_8%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>My Tiny Beast</b></a>, and also the <a href="https://melanieporter.co.uk/all/pompom-fairy-light-star" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>personalised pom-pom fairy light</b></a> by Melanie Porter. </i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>I hope you find something below, and if you’re looking for a gift idea for teenagers, fear not - I have a a post coming for you tomorrow...</i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIJw2EzabwzITV2fLTRY8VRspvWEEpleAhOwsUbdAWZs0E3C3TG0p895F1y0UaTc24h0AULMvBtAFJ7rBhyphenhyphenfnFe0_CGK-XyZI-vKzwEtgRm_WGtoqIcb2PlqOKQ4ZkHIGB93hMgdXEB0RC/s501/Screenshot+2020-11-19+at+14.58.39.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Kids Christmas gift ideas" border="0" data-original-height="501" data-original-width="501" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIJw2EzabwzITV2fLTRY8VRspvWEEpleAhOwsUbdAWZs0E3C3TG0p895F1y0UaTc24h0AULMvBtAFJ7rBhyphenhyphenfnFe0_CGK-XyZI-vKzwEtgRm_WGtoqIcb2PlqOKQ4ZkHIGB93hMgdXEB0RC/w400-h400/Screenshot+2020-11-19+at+14.58.39.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Kids" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/849075063/under-the-sea-themed-playdough-sensory?ref=shop_home_active_16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Playdough Sensory Kit</a> / <a href="https://www.trouva.com/products/laurence-king-dinosaur-bingo-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dinosaur Bingo</a> / <a href="https://www.marcuswalters.com/shop/wink-sweatshirt " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Winky face sweatshirt</a> / <a href="https://www.arket.com/en_gbp/children/trousers/product.artist-edition-printed-sweatpants-beige.0860109003.html " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jogging bottoms</a></i></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguQVw-m_GIH6vFCHEzJtnYfG_vVJpKHAgxuG2xNBibF3DkY5-0_sXe8K0olnCPWIICtQgN-XHReXwks9AN2MJYg8B8vrLNOREe3pi5xxfchJrWqdpxaGv9O8bz_4KZDa2lCqfDxz184I1s/s508/Screenshot+2020-11-19+at+15.00.20.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kid's Christmas present ideas" border="0" data-original-height="508" data-original-width="496" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguQVw-m_GIH6vFCHEzJtnYfG_vVJpKHAgxuG2xNBibF3DkY5-0_sXe8K0olnCPWIICtQgN-XHReXwks9AN2MJYg8B8vrLNOREe3pi5xxfchJrWqdpxaGv9O8bz_4KZDa2lCqfDxz184I1s/w390-h400/Screenshot+2020-11-19+at+15.00.20.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Kids" width="390" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/825802152/be-yourself-nursery-decor-art-print?ref=shop_home_active_8 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kids positive print </a>/ <a href="https://merimeri.co.uk/products/flamingo-cape-dress-up " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flamingo dressing up costume</a> / <a href="https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/littlelulubel/product/kids-pink-with-sparkles-nail-varnish?DGMKT=FID__TID_aud-320996244214:pla-296554581271_PID_545427_CRI_296554581271&gclid=CjwKCAiA7939BRBMEiwA-hX5JximMFlPjoNR2RFS96rOr9eMPoZormETid9Y75rIeyPWLjaZX5v06RoCrksQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kid-friendly nail polish</a> / <a href="https://www.junioredition.com/collections/toys-6-years/products/cinderella-puppets-paper-craft-kit-by-djeco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DIY Puppet making kit</a></i></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlVDi6gsTpvUdAZTEpQWi5n0XAwG6ZoZVCFr5fMPhaXsGZQ7mEBJbmEk_d6zXZkNwZajY1g1IR0z7gFJp0LwHN2KW685F5mxOpr3rpD6PN0PrYpLI-_gFFSPbP0aIjPyK-wx5jJru1Dgkv/s501/Screenshot+2020-11-19+at+15.05.15.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Christmas gifts for kids" border="0" data-original-height="501" data-original-width="495" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlVDi6gsTpvUdAZTEpQWi5n0XAwG6ZoZVCFr5fMPhaXsGZQ7mEBJbmEk_d6zXZkNwZajY1g1IR0z7gFJp0LwHN2KW685F5mxOpr3rpD6PN0PrYpLI-_gFFSPbP0aIjPyK-wx5jJru1Dgkv/w395-h400/Screenshot+2020-11-19+at+15.05.15.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Kids" width="395" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://scampanddude.com/product/supercharged-toddler-leopard-print-wellies/ " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kids Wellington boots</a> / <a href="https://merimeri.co.uk/products/dragon-cape-dress-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dragon Dressing up costume</a> / <a href="https://www.mybusybots.com/collections/busy-bags-for-kids-aged-4-years-and-over/products/pinch-a-pompom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Craft kit </a>/ <a href="https://theweekjunior.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Week Junior subscription</a></i></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWmIqKeDC7fN11vWn3871PvdId7d8NzMbwR4ZWUog7FZQkNA-vCOfH05kJhk9LtedP6zrQqofvIOuQ1Fa8mLm-hb5t62qABBkc7YEshQ1Ay2uYF5kMhLeMMgMfRsM1ru_XTSLxBRuyi1Lc/s502/Screenshot+2020-11-19+at+15.08.07.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kids christmas present ideas" border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWmIqKeDC7fN11vWn3871PvdId7d8NzMbwR4ZWUog7FZQkNA-vCOfH05kJhk9LtedP6zrQqofvIOuQ1Fa8mLm-hb5t62qABBkc7YEshQ1Ay2uYF5kMhLeMMgMfRsM1ru_XTSLxBRuyi1Lc/w400-h400/Screenshot+2020-11-19+at+15.08.07.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Kids" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/583750390/unicorn-night-light-kids-bedroom-decor?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=kids&ref=sr_gallery-1-3 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personalised Unicorn light</a> / <a href="https://muthahoodgoods.com/collections/books/products/little-explorers-when-i-grow-up " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'When I grow up' book</a> / <a href="https://www.daisiesanddinosaurs.co.uk/product/tender-leaf-toys-foxtail-villa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dolls House</a> / </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://muthahoodgoods.com/collections/under-40/products/fable-heart-x-strong-girls-club-crown " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><i>Fable-Heart x Strong Girls Club Crown</i></b></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcDSA9qyJwXKfcTsE_GpYe8o3enTTScrIOEvsU27MKeIoD6ofwiuyXHeyWLIKsmBvpcco7Yv2hrkpoRpFYeW_1ANkfXo6yZ3_vC1UhkFqQOQeyi_f1lRMmW6OtBRe7YsN_YJO2Z2SkfD7z/s504/Screenshot+2020-11-19+at+15.10.21.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Personalised Kids gifts" border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="502" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcDSA9qyJwXKfcTsE_GpYe8o3enTTScrIOEvsU27MKeIoD6ofwiuyXHeyWLIKsmBvpcco7Yv2hrkpoRpFYeW_1ANkfXo6yZ3_vC1UhkFqQOQeyi_f1lRMmW6OtBRe7YsN_YJO2Z2SkfD7z/w399-h400/Screenshot+2020-11-19+at+15.10.21.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Kids" width="399" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://melanieporter.co.uk/all/pompom-fairy-light-star " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personalised fairy light star</a> / <a href="https://babymori.com/collections/toys/products/jellycat-amusable-cloud?variant=33137170088022 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cloud cuddly toy</a> / <a href="https://www.weststantonstore.com/collections/gifts-under-25/products/my-tooth-box " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'My first tooth' box</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/762389496/personalised-baking-set-childs-baking?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_-craft_supplies_and_tools&utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAiAzNj9BRBDEiwAPsL0d8JWgvsC9lBMfkAnWj8ELMHfd-6670gyrW1IUXivc5hhO9mFLUY9HhoCpD8QAvD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go_11073922980_109610251118_462914649514_aud-966475066973:pla-295462056867_c__762389496engb_121801417&utm_custom2=11073922980&gclid=CjwKCAiAzNj9BRBDEiwAPsL0d8JWgvsC9lBMfkAnWj8ELMHfd-6670gyrW1IUXivc5hhO9mFLUY9HhoCpD8QAvD_BwE " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personalised Baking set</a></i></b></div><br /><p><br /></p>What Laura did Nexthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458453579609212281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388353281446759426.post-56373926561538189712020-11-22T08:00:00.045+00:002020-11-22T08:00:03.790+00:00Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Homeware gifts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Day 6 of Giftmas - I hope I have given you some ideas so far!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I don't know about you, but having spent ALOT of time at home this year, I feel like I'm paying more attention to making my living space as nice as possible. So, today is all about homeware, and who doesn't love that? </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I'll put my hand up and say that I was thinking about my home when putting today's gift guide together - the <a href="https://www.habitat.co.uk/inspiration/shopshrimps" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Shrimps x Habitat collaboration</b></a> is top of my list, and I will definitely be purchasing some gorgeous dried flowers from <a href="https://thehappyblossoms.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>The Happy Blossoms</b></a> to brighten up our living room. It was also love at first sight when I stumbled across the <a href="https://www.souschef.co.uk/products/ostrich-feather-duster" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>ostrich feather duster</b></a>, although, I think it would be more of a display piece in our flat - I wouldn't want to use it for its actual purpose! </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlyist92jiJK8ReH7bhedK0jLqLOwneZyP08-aaWyawMGyThC-b-TyyMK-LSE9W1XlPabLzbE8EFGgPAlzf3y3pcuS6X0XVi174hfaF49_8RMyw-jdAqfjysoGOjqy8fjOKKm3fMrl1GE9/s512/Screenshot+2020-11-12+at+13.08.20.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Homeware gifts" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="511" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlyist92jiJK8ReH7bhedK0jLqLOwneZyP08-aaWyawMGyThC-b-TyyMK-LSE9W1XlPabLzbE8EFGgPAlzf3y3pcuS6X0XVi174hfaF49_8RMyw-jdAqfjysoGOjqy8fjOKKm3fMrl1GE9/w399-h400/Screenshot+2020-11-12+at+13.08.20.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Homeware gifts" width="399" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.souschef.co.uk/products/ostrich-feather-duster" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feather duster </a>/ <a href="www.amara.com/products/vice-canister-secrets-black-white" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ceramic Jar</a> / <a href="https://hudsonhome.co.uk/collections/lighting-table/products/copy-of-glass-lamp-with-charcoal-shade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lamp</a> / <a href="https://www.amara.com/products/deco-dot-kettle-black" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Polka dot Kettle</a> / <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/816601225/jewelry-tray?ref=sold_out_ad-5&plkey=bb509e59994d974aaedaa52f44bad28922b7186b%3A816601225" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jewellery dish</a></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGK5nRzI7MU73p4diHUxFPQtqcJRkriOi_oQDk5ZwhIPzui0rMo3iNe3B7B7527NizVYtGHKIPqv-wp0mzZ_GKKSAzoINO6Cia8LNysIi5AW0U1Qm7GKfgcYTPnCC20FP9PBcR2pS8bqUa/s511/Screenshot+2020-11-12+at+15.08.38.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Gifts for the home" border="0" data-original-height="511" data-original-width="507" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGK5nRzI7MU73p4diHUxFPQtqcJRkriOi_oQDk5ZwhIPzui0rMo3iNe3B7B7527NizVYtGHKIPqv-wp0mzZ_GKKSAzoINO6Cia8LNysIi5AW0U1Qm7GKfgcYTPnCC20FP9PBcR2pS8bqUa/w396-h400/Screenshot+2020-11-12+at+15.08.38.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Homeware gifts" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.souschef.co.uk/products/monkey-king-corn-sweetcorn-holder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sweetcorn holder</a> / <a href="https://www.oliverbonas.com/homeware/double-gold-metal-hanging-plant-pot-315166" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hanging Plant pot holder</a> / <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/bistro-simone-tile-fromage-platter?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=018&searchparams=q%3Dbistro&type=REGULAR&size=PLTR%2FTRAY&quantity=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Serving dish</a> / <a href="https://studiosarah.co.uk/product/perle-glass-3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glass</a> / <a href="https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/floating-the-skies-rainbow-balloon-model-R376991006.html#pos=5 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Balloon ornament</a></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Buom7D4tP7hBir3kCONRsjRPhl3M_F_sdyoaCt5HlaVCXNCpSNnYA9EwDXKWjDPH76k3CZsezU09yZc9VdzupK9OQBL27n3E7bbBPGs3emOxlvcBQxDZaMk-VjyxXlQjgCHiArGBpcJN/s512/Screenshot+2020-11-12+at+12.10.40.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Homeware gifts" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="506" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Buom7D4tP7hBir3kCONRsjRPhl3M_F_sdyoaCt5HlaVCXNCpSNnYA9EwDXKWjDPH76k3CZsezU09yZc9VdzupK9OQBL27n3E7bbBPGs3emOxlvcBQxDZaMk-VjyxXlQjgCHiArGBpcJN/w395-h400/Screenshot+2020-11-12+at+12.10.40.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Homeware gifts" width="395" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.notanotherbill.com/product/hk-living-shell-vase?variant=21053&gclid=CjwKCAiAtK79BRAIEiwA4OskBtC_4LHKudPphnTRPdSllzj_tzFyC4J6Zvg-2Qd3ofZg9yWq90W5YBoCW7EQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shell vase</a> / <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/lena-scalloped-storage-mirror?category=new-home&color=027&type=REGULAR&size=S&quantity=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scallop mirror</a> / <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/bear-dessert-stand?category=new-home&color=012&type=REGULAR&size=One%20Size&quantity=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bear dessert stand</a> / <a href="https://www.kinhome.co/collections/new-in/products/ferm-living-free-cushion-natural" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cushion</a></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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You can check them out here:</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Day 1: <a href="http://www.whatlauradidnext.co.uk/2020/11/the-small-business-christmas-gift-guide.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Small Business Gift Guide</a></b></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Day 2: <a href="http://www.whatlauradidnext.co.uk/2020/11/christmas-gift-guide-2020-21-under-20.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gifts under £20</a></b></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Day 3: <a href="http://www.whatlauradidnext.co.uk/2020/11/christmas-gift-guide-2020-books.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Books</a></b></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Day 4: <a href="http://www.whatlauradidnext.co.uk/2020/11/christmas-gift-guide-2020-food-gifts.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Food</a></b></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Day 5: <a href="http://www.whatlauradidnext.co.uk/2020/11/christmas-gift-guide-2020-beauty.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beauty</a></b></i></p>What Laura did Nexthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458453579609212281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388353281446759426.post-8198935980731085272020-11-21T08:00:00.001+00:002020-11-21T08:00:03.516+00:00Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Beauty <p style="text-align: center;"><i>We all have that friend or relative in our life that’s beauty-obsessed, and we can all probably relate to the fact that shopping the beauty aisles can be a bit overwhelming (to say the least).</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>I love a beauty gift set (way more than a beauty advent calendar), they're great value, and brands usually include at least one of their best sellers in the set. I've rounded up my favourite beauty gifts to help make your shopping go a little more smoothly during the festive period. From skincare, makeup, haircare and fragrance - the beauty addicts in your life will love these gifts. </i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Don’t say I don’t treat you.</i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0-vhzkBnVRjKtumn0770fEnfXFT74b0LFUF5BqGXEe4BnQeNZlzQ6oYuiPjm7x3nVNATnJ4xyMqPAbVovpq7F6WDlEUPo-WiIU4AJ7gEWKOclSH0myyf5WDCE4wUGjy2YUOW1dRN8a8wL/s448/Screenshot+2020-11-13+at+18.38.15.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Beauty gift sets" border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="447" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0-vhzkBnVRjKtumn0770fEnfXFT74b0LFUF5BqGXEe4BnQeNZlzQ6oYuiPjm7x3nVNATnJ4xyMqPAbVovpq7F6WDlEUPo-WiIU4AJ7gEWKOclSH0myyf5WDCE4wUGjy2YUOW1dRN8a8wL/w638-h640/Screenshot+2020-11-13+at+18.38.15.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Beauty" width="638" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/zoeva-share-your-radiance-brush-vault-.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zoeva Makeup Brush set</a> / <a href="https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/pillow-talk-makeup-secrets " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk set</a> / </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.patmcgrath.com/products/gilty-pleasures-mini-lip-trio#14880350535749 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pat McGrath Guilty Pleasures mini lip trio</a> / <a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/huda-beauty-mini-nude-obsession-mini-liquid-matte.html?variant_id=29994" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Huda Mini Nude Obsession set</a> / </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/13996/76522/palettes-and-sets/mini-long-wear-cream-shadow-stick-set/fh20 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bobbi Brown Cream Shadow Stick Set</a></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim7w4EQ0UVc5DNgwHL9O3qXKPIf9fUUJWp28hAv3GlBS9ig3RYw2YVH2cugjZB0QguFqjx225rHjuB9Is7MNQkRlwFR-hRTtLwDKDwEH-qRXGsR-vNpBE4iT4S6_cTjorVrqWXrlugZnh5/s450/Screenshot+2020-11-13+at+18.31.44.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Beauty gift sets" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="447" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim7w4EQ0UVc5DNgwHL9O3qXKPIf9fUUJWp28hAv3GlBS9ig3RYw2YVH2cugjZB0QguFqjx225rHjuB9Is7MNQkRlwFR-hRTtLwDKDwEH-qRXGsR-vNpBE4iT4S6_cTjorVrqWXrlugZnh5/w637-h640/Screenshot+2020-11-13+at+18.31.44.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Beauty" width="637" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.harveynichols.com/brand/harvey-nichols/830753-ultimate-fenty-beauty-hamper/p3922491/ " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fenty Beauty Hamper</a> / <a href="https://www.harveynichols.com/brand/marc-jacobs-beauty/828909-tempting-trio-lip-and-eye-set/p3929513/ " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marc Jacobs Beauty Mini set</a> / <a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/nars-climax-uncensored-set.html#af=cat2%3abeautygifts_beautystockingfillers&cip=82.3.220.107&isort=globalpop&lgkey=https%3a%2f%2fwww.cultbeauty.co.uk%2fnars-climax-uncensored-set.html&lgsku=NAR132&lot=json&method=and&p=R&rk=54&rsc=Ci3Vu7SHWM213UNP&ts=json-full-uk&ua=Mozilla%2f5.0%20%28Macintosh%3b%20Intel%20Mac%20OS%20X%2010_15_7%29%20AppleWebKit%2f537.36%20%28KHTML%2c%20like%20Gecko%29%20Chrome%2f86.0.4240.183%20Safari%2f537.36&uid=504324362&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.cultbeauty.co.uk%2fnars-climax-uncensored-set.html&w=*" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nars Climax Uncensored Set</a></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-xCEmczyDcAjKEX_1R6DcMxT-bSUPYJiQJAT_IdcgZnDgV1ugOpjHGjtqiaGYBfWK-7hkaUxKmkZeHmKXYAttvvIM6x9cbLd5BsPSkIRDG4dcih8xBHf02_A5tbU0rejkLE_07bAgUiNm/s456/Screenshot+2020-11-13+at+18.12.48.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Beauty gift sets" border="0" data-original-height="456" data-original-width="454" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-xCEmczyDcAjKEX_1R6DcMxT-bSUPYJiQJAT_IdcgZnDgV1ugOpjHGjtqiaGYBfWK-7hkaUxKmkZeHmKXYAttvvIM6x9cbLd5BsPSkIRDG4dcih8xBHf02_A5tbU0rejkLE_07bAgUiNm/w638-h640/Screenshot+2020-11-13+at+18.12.48.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Beauty" width="638" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/drunk-elephant-firmy-the-day-kit.html#af=cat2%3abeautygifts_skincaregifts&cip=82.3.220.107&isort=globalpop&lgkey=https%3a%2f%2fwww.cultbeauty.co.uk%2fdrunk-elephant-firmy-the-day-kit.html&lgsku=DRU051&lot=json&method=and&p=R&rk=33&rsc=HIJiCFytWBb6eTiL&ts=json-full-uk&ua=Mozilla%2f5.0%20%28Macintosh%3b%20Intel%20Mac%20OS%20X%2010_15_7%29%20AppleWebKit%2f537.36%20%28KHTML%2c%20like%20Gecko%29%20Chrome%2f86.0.4240.183%20Safari%2f537.36&uid=504324362&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.cultbeauty.co.uk%2fdrunk-elephant-firmy-the-day-kit.html&w=*" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drunk Elephant 'Firmy'box set</a> / <a href="https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/milk-makeup-after-party-gift-set_R03680232/ " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Milk Makeup After Party Set</a> / <a href="https://www.glossier.com/products/super-pack " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glossier 'Super' Trio</a> / </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/summer-fridays-hydration-set.html " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summer Fridays Hydration Set</a> / <a href="https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/selfridges-the-ultimate-mask-collection_R03684862/ " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Selfridges Ultimate Mask Collection</a> / <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/product/susanne-kaufmann/home-spa-box/1228410 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Susanne Kaufmann Home Spa Box</a></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjDyxCJqxeFNkU0kqLAFXjsfVW5MZW5JrPZLoRF6SaoaBM-hrl2xDdgg5sOiPrp2Zce5QC7ktPtZkaiHZiM9NrMPUPDg4kB7nF8dPPpATjhECJZ8qqC3Z9tShc2wUEXJzVNkfa7WIxfBce/s452/Screenshot+2020-11-13+at+18.21.33.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Beauty gift sets" border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="449" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjDyxCJqxeFNkU0kqLAFXjsfVW5MZW5JrPZLoRF6SaoaBM-hrl2xDdgg5sOiPrp2Zce5QC7ktPtZkaiHZiM9NrMPUPDg4kB7nF8dPPpATjhECJZ8qqC3Z9tShc2wUEXJzVNkfa7WIxfBce/w637-h640/Screenshot+2020-11-13+at+18.21.33.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Beauty" width="637" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.spacenk.com/uk/skincare/skincare-set/skincare-sets/cloud-nine-5-piece-favorites-collection-MUK200027784.html?dwvar_MUK200027784_size=UK200027784 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Herbivore Skincare Set</a> / <a href="https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/the-sleep-kit-R377284006.html#pos=6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liberty Sleep Kit</a></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSroWO41CUVc9Vna5Ol5yBkepYHrIGhChHKqfWn3CZFuO1p8U_qrRBq6at4vxP7YuIzcXt01XnOR7HoW7zI7QelM95JjfpPxMZUB2a2uHVr6GtLd1S04hpZwg2BpgrFrDwPvk0-wmKqT9J/s448/Screenshot+2020-11-13+at+18.28.27.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Beauty gift sets" border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSroWO41CUVc9Vna5Ol5yBkepYHrIGhChHKqfWn3CZFuO1p8U_qrRBq6at4vxP7YuIzcXt01XnOR7HoW7zI7QelM95JjfpPxMZUB2a2uHVr6GtLd1S04hpZwg2BpgrFrDwPvk0-wmKqT9J/w640-h640/Screenshot+2020-11-13+at+18.28.27.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Beauty" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/briogeo-merry-multi-masking-kit.html " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Briogeo multi-masking Set</a> / <a href="https://www.spacenk.com/uk/haircare/haircare-sets/hair-sets/get-your-ouai-kit-MUK200027932.html?dwvar_MUK200027932_size=UK200027932" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ouai Haircare Kit</a> / <a href="https://www.spacenk.com/uk/haircare/haircare-sets/hair-sets/holiday-hair-fix-MUK300054926.html?dwvar_MUK300054926_size=UK300054926https://www.spacenk.com/uk/haircare/haircare-sets/hair-sets/holiday-hair-fix-MUK300054926.html?dwvar_MUK300054926_size=UK300054926" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Olaplex Holiday Hair Fix Set</a> / </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.aveda.co.uk/product/20192/83155/hair-care/all-hair-care/cherry-almond-hair-and-body-softening-trio " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aveda Cherry Almond Set</a> / </b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.jomalone.co.uk/product/26322/80660/gift-sets/christmas-cologne-collection?size=5_x_9ml " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jo Malone Christmas Collection</a> / <a href="https://www.spacenk.com/uk/bath-body/aromatherapy/aromatherapy-treatments/dream-team-MUK200027835.html?dwvar_MUK200027835_size=UK200027835 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Works Dream Team</a> </b></div><br /><p><br /></p>What Laura did Nexthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458453579609212281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388353281446759426.post-1451426772877722282020-11-20T08:00:00.003+00:002020-11-20T08:00:02.646+00:00Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Food gifts<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Day 4 of Giftmas, and it's all about...Food, glorious food! From something for the sweet toothed, to the meat lover, and also the wannabe mixologist - there is something for EVERYONE in today's food gift guide. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>If you're stuck on what to get someone who loves food, why not treat them to a subscription box? I've included a couple below from Oddbox and Little Bee Bakes. Or, for something a bit fun (and random) order a personalised tin of Heinz Baked beans - they also offer other personalised Heinz products (ketchup anyone?).</i></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6DIFIXPeF_kixeyIwYvazDJ4A8sIUVlohO50ThWQWaO1I19skDurhc4v_JEkBbXqX2yNh8e5HSU41Zr3IPStT-YzOFf3sQ1-hyV4qmBgXtgYxRGYwdCyZECZcjuxi1X6jnJm7_M5Aa1-/s514/Screenshot+2020-11-12+at+16.15.24.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cake subscription" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="514" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6DIFIXPeF_kixeyIwYvazDJ4A8sIUVlohO50ThWQWaO1I19skDurhc4v_JEkBbXqX2yNh8e5HSU41Zr3IPStT-YzOFf3sQ1-hyV4qmBgXtgYxRGYwdCyZECZcjuxi1X6jnJm7_M5Aa1-/w640-h638/Screenshot+2020-11-12+at+16.15.24.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Food gifts" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.bettys.co.uk/chocolate-lovers-gift-bag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Betty's gift box</a> / <a href="https://www.littlebeebakes.co.uk/product/monthly-cake-subscription/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cake subscription</a> / <a href="https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/thenakedmarshmallowco/product/vegan-marshmallow-toasting-kit?referredBy=plp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vegan marshmallow kit</a> / <a href="https://randallsuk.com/collections/christmas/products/15-chocolate-variety-window-box" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">US Candy selection box</a></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOGWl1j7WxnVZ4uA21WAnOgKlXC2_9XtLbiXpJq6A75eYpDwNQhd7IuINmPhU4ZuHBaw9Xrk5WVG48WQp4iRIJDsINu7B65Wv3r-UqKoFTrIF5DQASCJD3wVd6VOMPIZI4CYgvX7vyHqyD/s516/Screenshot+2020-11-12+at+16.16.59.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Food hamper" border="0" data-original-height="513" data-original-width="516" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOGWl1j7WxnVZ4uA21WAnOgKlXC2_9XtLbiXpJq6A75eYpDwNQhd7IuINmPhU4ZuHBaw9Xrk5WVG48WQp4iRIJDsINu7B65Wv3r-UqKoFTrIF5DQASCJD3wVd6VOMPIZI4CYgvX7vyHqyD/w640-h636/Screenshot+2020-11-12+at+16.16.59.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Food gifts" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.boroughbox.com/best-of-british-food-hamper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Best of British hamper</a> / <a href="https://www.formanandfield.com/product/smoke-bubbles-box/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smoked salmon and bubbles box</a> / <a href="https://www.yumbles.com/the-real-cure/charcuterie-letterbox-hamper.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charcuterie hamper</a> / <a href="https://shop.linastores.co.uk/collections/christmas-hampers/products/la-cucina-hamper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lina Stores hamper</a></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh8WuXQPSqyVBbhnfw68vrSk3AGsgrlE6XIN4Xok3pxvKmZjc8CFU-Dhn2J8MIGQNund3sx939hT-O2DEfDOBkbiCDdrVr7-AOts3ov8NMeuIKqp1aEyLKhJVp7ooKxMbFG6FgljqzB3F2/s512/Screenshot+2020-11-12+at+16.34.16.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Luxury hampers" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="511" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh8WuXQPSqyVBbhnfw68vrSk3AGsgrlE6XIN4Xok3pxvKmZjc8CFU-Dhn2J8MIGQNund3sx939hT-O2DEfDOBkbiCDdrVr7-AOts3ov8NMeuIKqp1aEyLKhJVp7ooKxMbFG6FgljqzB3F2/w638-h640/Screenshot+2020-11-12+at+16.34.16.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Food gifts" width="638" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://thegingerpig.co.uk/pages/our-classes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ginger Pig Butchers class voucher</a> / <a href="https://www.oddbox.co.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAiA17P9BRB2EiwAMvwNyPHfLnJDyLObZlt7lqj512-XiP5W-S63HGTavpvVw2r2bR-ipgDjPRoCFrMQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oddbox subscription</a> / <a href="https://brindisa.com/products/spanish-tasting-box?variant=8424188674109&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAiAtK79BRAIEiwA4OskBv5PWFoxdjcprsGS9_Xxi4k_IAO77CnkJXvCp0Va9dj_kMRM_AH3xRoCTbwQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brindisa Spanish tasting box</a> / </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.finecheese.co.uk/great-expectations-the-large-classic-cheese-and-partners-selection-box?utm_source=google_shopping&gclid=CjwKCAiA17P9BRB2EiwAMvwNyOOOpnBXXmnyVPjsG9zhzK8r4JMgGSbxshaOdOE6h7IwdoCZTpyZnRoCFKYQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Cheese & Biscuits gift set</b></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-pbk2jbL7fosCLdAvI530tDCAUp6H0EQKaoFSyiwU3XfrJfobkiBuuT-bVq_s8yMr-NqbF-CmiPeTOEna4xDKL2Adn6HdKY4hvxn-9KVRjY5s1F5lB5jVYQhrG2tsDH2RdH1-4dJCIK3/s515/Screenshot+2020-11-12+at+16.44.47.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Personalised food gifts" border="0" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="513" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-pbk2jbL7fosCLdAvI530tDCAUp6H0EQKaoFSyiwU3XfrJfobkiBuuT-bVq_s8yMr-NqbF-CmiPeTOEna4xDKL2Adn6HdKY4hvxn-9KVRjY5s1F5lB5jVYQhrG2tsDH2RdH1-4dJCIK3/w638-h640/Screenshot+2020-11-12+at+16.44.47.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Food gifts" width="638" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://heinztohome.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personalised Baked beans tin</a> / <a href="https://www.souschef.co.uk/products/limited-edition-medium-fruity-extra-virgin-olive-oil-in-gaballo-terracotta-bottle-500ml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Olive oil </a>/ <a href="https://plasticfreedom.co.uk/products/green-island-food-huggers-x4-pack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Food huggers</a></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div>What Laura did Nexthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458453579609212281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388353281446759426.post-72393952327761840322020-11-19T08:00:00.059+00:002020-11-19T10:18:12.634+00:00Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Books<p style="text-align: center;"><i>Day 3 of Giftmas, and it's all about books.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Buying books can be a bit of a tricky one, but I LOVE recommending books and gifting them to friends and family, as much as I love reading them. For me, 2020 has been a big book year for me (I've had a lot of time on my hands) and as I type up this Christmas Gift Guide series, I am currently reading my way through my 31st book of the year. That's for another post though, as you bet I'll be writing up about them separately. </i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>There are a few friends and family members I, without fail, will buy a book or two at Christmas for, and always write a little note inside the front cover. I find this to be such a thoughtful gift idea, and cost effective. </i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>This gift guide was a tricky one, as it was hard to narrow down my favourites! However, this guide doesn't just include books I've read - I've also added a few that came as recommendations too, and included a few cookbooks, which may come in handy for tomorrow's gift guide...</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>You will notice, that all the links for the books below take you to <a href="http://Bookshop.org"><b>Bookshop.org</b></a> I wanted to support local, independent businesses as much as possible throughout this gift guide series, and this website is an online bookshop with a mission to financially support local, independent bookshops. </i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Due to the current climate, we physically can't walk in to our local bookshops to pick up our next read - we have to order online. So this website allows us to have an easy, convenient way to buy our books and support local bookshops at the same time - what's amazing about it, is that if you want to support a specific local bookshop, you can find them on the map provided, and that bookshop will receive the full profit from your order. Otherwise, your order will contribute to an earnings pool that will be evenly distributed among independent bookshops. Either way, you're helping, so get clicking! </i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH35fIPC2gFWQhZMAfmnjnD3BrcmuYWw4v5piJKUetGiI-CwZeUvnwYsRKMdZJaG-I8eC7lODtBxOl-4Vq_cFKI333-idLFLcH2qMS04j55XajSYqBU6BE0LKOZ-JtBm8u5KmkM1Z-Iadp/s449/Screenshot+2020-11-13+at+11.37.54.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="449" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH35fIPC2gFWQhZMAfmnjnD3BrcmuYWw4v5piJKUetGiI-CwZeUvnwYsRKMdZJaG-I8eC7lODtBxOl-4Vq_cFKI333-idLFLcH2qMS04j55XajSYqBU6BE0LKOZ-JtBm8u5KmkM1Z-Iadp/w640-h638/Screenshot+2020-11-13+at+11.37.54.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/books/so-lucky/9780008126100" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dawn O'Porter</a> / <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/books/ghosts-the-debut-novel-from-the-bestselling-author-of-everything-i-know-about-love/9780241434543" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dolly Alderton</a> / <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/books/dune/9780340960196" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frank Herbert</a> / <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/books/queenie-british-book-awards-book-of-the-year/9781409180074" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Candice Carty-Williams</a> / <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/books/where-the-crawdads-sing/9781472154668" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Delia Owens</a> / </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/books/the-insecure-girl-s-handbook/9781841883878 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Olivia Purvis</a></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhMRSXC12h8zA-KxhoJBF5FIPqm88IuekmRz6OknRILiktVCNjyZShAobi5NZlZRLXQNq4MM4ID1_QfqJW0IhfGDjGpt9iaKO2X_KrHwIpxTfvN7VfNdFNxcdkmdpyaQYD5zuHSdhiNFQ4/s454/Screenshot+2020-11-13+at+12.10.40.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="454" data-original-width="453" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhMRSXC12h8zA-KxhoJBF5FIPqm88IuekmRz6OknRILiktVCNjyZShAobi5NZlZRLXQNq4MM4ID1_QfqJW0IhfGDjGpt9iaKO2X_KrHwIpxTfvN7VfNdFNxcdkmdpyaQYD5zuHSdhiNFQ4/w638-h640/Screenshot+2020-11-13+at+12.10.40.png" width="638" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://wordery.com/you-are-incredible-just-as-you-are-emily-coxhead-9781785043154#" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emily Coxhead</a> / <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/books/around-the-world-in-80-trains-a-45-000-mile-adventure/9781408869772" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monisha Rajesh</a> / <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/books/a-promised-land/9780241491515" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barack Obama</a> / <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/books/fair-play-share-the-mental-load-rebalance-your-relationship-and-transform-your-life/9781529400182 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eve Rodsky</a> / <a href="https://moleculevintage.co.uk/collections/new-homeware-gifts/products/houseplant-bookmark-tradescantia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookmark</a> / <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/books/the-good-immigrant/9781783523955" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nikesh Shukla</a></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Whether you’re shopping for your BFF, or a colleague's name you've picked out of a hat for the usual office secret Santa- hopefully this post will give you a few ideas!</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>From the creative, to the most random (yes, Gin Mayo is actually a thing) there is something for everyone. Personally, I'm loving the <a href="https://www.sighh.co/collections/sighh-x-the-insecure-girls-club/products/you-are-enough-mirror-decal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Sighh x The Insecure Girls' Club collaboration</span></b></a> which launched last week - everything is super cute, but I especially love the mirror decals - check the rest of the collection out here, and treat yourself. </i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>For those that love a bit of a giggle, I suggest buying someone who has a dog the Trump dog toy (there is also a Boris one too!), and for someone stylish, you can't go wrong with a reusable tote from <a href="https://www.nolaboutique.co.uk/collections/baggu/products/standard-tote-in-metallic-rainbow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Baggu</span></b></a> - the metallic one is a favourite.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZAEkQ-DwNyODZzrhuRolcCvFotcGxkI4zut_rl84T8beyqSET2q5X9F3_MhwHJCQ3PTmov-LdnnHwFkL9csc5TKo-Y_y4ZcA1VDCIMcbQWFVHhh1wVhmYeh_QgTpXaefJXvMwyHeVrwX8/s515/Screenshot+2020-11-16+at+09.52.17.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="£20 and under Christmas presents" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="515" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZAEkQ-DwNyODZzrhuRolcCvFotcGxkI4zut_rl84T8beyqSET2q5X9F3_MhwHJCQ3PTmov-LdnnHwFkL9csc5TKo-Y_y4ZcA1VDCIMcbQWFVHhh1wVhmYeh_QgTpXaefJXvMwyHeVrwX8/w640-h636/Screenshot+2020-11-16+at+09.52.17.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: 21 Under £20" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b> Mirror Decal, <a href="https://www.sighh.co/collections/sighh-x-the-insecure-girls-club/products/you-are-enough-mirror-decal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">Sighh x The Insecure Girls’ Club</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Plant pot speaker, <a href="https://www.asos.com/thumbs-up/thumbs-up-plant-pot-speaker/prd/21906814?colourwayid=60308364&SearchQuery=&cid=9085" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">Thumbs Up</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>The Happy Newspaper Gift Subscription, <a href="https://thehappynewspaper.com/shop/the-happy-newspaper-gift-subscription/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">Emily Coxhead</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRaxpqqOKAU4-o4Z4ybSVxi99RPaHzYW_w_UMNO9uxmOGcZzF6cOB_m1eO1qYj7kurMhK1ycG0UUJDYMw7piGchw1Vpfx2LROabuu1jyuEvrS2H2fCYJ5ZJn-20L5UIelAm0BqDlh36V3M/s517/Screenshot+2020-11-16+at+09.54.00.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Trump dog toy" border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="517" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRaxpqqOKAU4-o4Z4ybSVxi99RPaHzYW_w_UMNO9uxmOGcZzF6cOB_m1eO1qYj7kurMhK1ycG0UUJDYMw7piGchw1Vpfx2LROabuu1jyuEvrS2H2fCYJ5ZJn-20L5UIelAm0BqDlh36V3M/w640-h634/Screenshot+2020-11-16+at+09.54.00.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: 21 Under £20" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>LED Ring light, <a href="https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/en-gb/shop/led-ring-light-and-tripod?category=gifts-under30&color=001&type=REGULAR&size=ONE%20SIZE&quantity=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">Urban Outfitters</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Gin Mayo (Yes, really), <a href="https://www.beyondliving.co.uk/products/gin-mayo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">Beyond Living</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Trump Dog Toy, <a href="https://www.trouva.com/products/pets-hates-toys-donald-trump-dog-toy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">Pets Hate Toys</span></a></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHtN9QTJ16EBSfxO8RF9Ln1HBuqXdj1LRGC9wIr3kDLu4pqAcxzWgT1MZ5Co2LvzdRoLlJV1B4OuYvXCgdNw4OlvI7UKQo-LL6hUhUhunv5NtL6VOkaBJG4tyzGjxBdJFNm4dd5xg87ZL3/s510/Screenshot+2020-11-16+at+09.56.29.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Beauty presents for under £20" border="0" data-original-height="510" data-original-width="509" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHtN9QTJ16EBSfxO8RF9Ln1HBuqXdj1LRGC9wIr3kDLu4pqAcxzWgT1MZ5Co2LvzdRoLlJV1B4OuYvXCgdNw4OlvI7UKQo-LL6hUhUhunv5NtL6VOkaBJG4tyzGjxBdJFNm4dd5xg87ZL3/w638-h640/Screenshot+2020-11-16+at+09.56.29.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: 21 Under £20" width="638" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Glitter nail varnish, <a href="https://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Nails/Nail-Polish/Glitter-Nail-Polish/essie-278-Set-In-Stones-Silver-Glitter-Nail-Polish/p/750061" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">Essie</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Eye Mask, <a href="https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/eye-mask-pack-R176029006.html#pos=2 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">Spacemasks</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Eye Gel Patches, <a href="https://www.spacenk.com/uk/skincare/eyecare/eye-treatment/merry-and-bright-MUK200027937.html?dwvar_MUK200027937_size=UK200027937 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">Patchology</span></a></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSbr4O1a_vwQhXhEuR_zAVvf6XP7LovfEG5zVAU3v4Xdj0Hlwm_Xm1AVp7uxHA7xUP_AcV8tOMfmktl3vlMrd65mGaOq1-EOTw10Ur3ige1ppnQQSC4qfdu2lgb-oY_aZzIosJdCNfJvv5/s511/Screenshot+2020-11-16+at+09.57.50.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Gifts for under £20" border="0" data-original-height="511" data-original-width="508" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSbr4O1a_vwQhXhEuR_zAVvf6XP7LovfEG5zVAU3v4Xdj0Hlwm_Xm1AVp7uxHA7xUP_AcV8tOMfmktl3vlMrd65mGaOq1-EOTw10Ur3ige1ppnQQSC4qfdu2lgb-oY_aZzIosJdCNfJvv5/w636-h640/Screenshot+2020-11-16+at+09.57.50.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: 21 Under £20" width="636" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Reusable hot drink flask, <a href="https://www.amara.com/products/thermal-mug-gold-dots" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">Kate Spade New York</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Mickey Mouse Food container, <a href="https://www.amara.com/products/disney-hello-mickey-mouse-food-container " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">S'WELL</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Matches, <a href="https://www.trouva.com/products/john-derian-intervals-of-seventh-match-box" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">John Derian</span></a></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM-fOIwDyO9PcQBUW6ijtTpGUgyM2m_6Dx8i_P7QwEAqFI5fo-z7zcD_4CovYeWE4bN1EVwwTCUQeu0s048sSd5uP6q8vQQw8rsbxs9HFfhvR_p0z-JG0ZKjvhorh55yb-SfW2KGqBKq5F/s511/Screenshot+2020-11-16+at+09.59.20.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Fun gifts for under £20" border="0" data-original-height="511" data-original-width="507" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM-fOIwDyO9PcQBUW6ijtTpGUgyM2m_6Dx8i_P7QwEAqFI5fo-z7zcD_4CovYeWE4bN1EVwwTCUQeu0s048sSd5uP6q8vQQw8rsbxs9HFfhvR_p0z-JG0ZKjvhorh55yb-SfW2KGqBKq5F/w634-h640/Screenshot+2020-11-16+at+09.59.20.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: 21 Under £20" width="634" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Glass tumbler, <a href="https://www.trouva.com/products/ichendorf-milano-greenwood-tumbler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">Ichendord Milano</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Bottle opener, <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/en-gb/shop/citrus-squeeze-bottle-opener2?category=gifts-all&color=027&quantity=1&size=One%20Size&type=REGULAR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">Anthropologie</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Doughnut lover's puzzle, <a href="https://www.oliverbonas.com/gift/the-donut-lover-s-1000-piece-jigsaw-puzzle-314722" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">Oliver Bonas</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Portable raclette set, <a href="https://www.amara.com/products/oslo-partyclette-for-cheese-and-barbecue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">BOSKA</span></a></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOsr337gaMDGLdU5gPsWKrfc6G9ltiJMYs2v4vQbbFdb2WCoxAkeuDVFvsqf6UstyVwpS9GMbNiSO5RsFbIyFWeORGTClhiD2J2qb6dqAAibuu3_tqEXFN99LAXpTbVdg0u1RwM_VsFwl_/s513/Screenshot+2020-11-16+at+10.02.44.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="gifts for girls for under £20" border="0" data-original-height="511" data-original-width="513" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOsr337gaMDGLdU5gPsWKrfc6G9ltiJMYs2v4vQbbFdb2WCoxAkeuDVFvsqf6UstyVwpS9GMbNiSO5RsFbIyFWeORGTClhiD2J2qb6dqAAibuu3_tqEXFN99LAXpTbVdg0u1RwM_VsFwl_/w640-h638/Screenshot+2020-11-16+at+10.02.44.png" title="Christmas Gift Guide 2020: 21 Under £20" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Mini lip and blush duo, <a href="https://www.spacenk.com/uk/makeup/sets-palettes/cheek/soft-lust-mini-lip-and-blush-duo-MUK200027850.html?dwvar_MUK200027850_size=UK200027850 " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">NARS</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Metallic tote bag, <a href="https://www.nolaboutique.co.uk/collections/baggu/products/standard-tote-in-metallic-rainbow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">Baggu</span></a><a href="https://www.nolaboutique.co.uk/collections/baggu/products/standard-tote-in-metallic-rainbow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Personalised notebook, <a href="https://www.papier.com/leopard-print-23707" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">Papier</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Lucky cat bento box, <a href="https://www.souschef.co.uk/products/white-manekineko-bento-box" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">Sous Chef</span></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Croissant Butter Chocolate, <a href="https://www.heistchocolate.com/chocolate/croissantbutter " rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #800180;">Heist</span></a></b></div><br /><p><br /></p>What Laura did Nexthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458453579609212281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388353281446759426.post-32186734078509203272020-11-17T08:00:00.004+00:002020-11-17T08:00:06.633+00:00The Small Business Christmas Gift Guide 2020<div class="separator" style="text-align: center;"> <i style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;">Woah, I haven’t done a Christmas Gift Guide since 2017! </i></div><div class="separator" style="text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></i></div><span id="docs-internal-guid-ad7dcbf3-7fff-b9ff-551b-e77ea89588d4"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>I used to love doing these posts, and I know it helped me pick out gifts for my nearest and dearest, so I’m bringing them back with a long series - that’s right, a whole TEN DAYS of Christmas gift guides (lets call it GIFTMAS)</i></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>I have put my Elf outfit on, and delved into the world wide WebSphere to find some Christmas gift ideas for you lovely lot!</i></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>First up, and I think the most important gift guide of them all, one that features a whole load of pretty things from Small businesses. </i></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>More so than ever small independent businesses and traders need our support, so please try and shop small this Christmas when possible. Across the next 10 days, I will also be featuring some small businesses in my other gift guides, so keep an eye out. </i></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>As a Brighton born and bred gal, I've included a fair few local businesses, but, if you're not from around here, fret not - they offer shipping! </i></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Go forth and browse....There’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking to TREAT YO’ SELF (you deserve it!!), or you’re ready to start your Christmas shopping. This is where it’s at...</i></span></p><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsxD_HTX5anlmTAjE7TLHSNj-j8hyphenhyphen00ysUocajY0QQXXqMVJdhP6PqVgTlmX_i8-IX29JL_05A-o791KcYySghVmEr7LoDIbwUTeaVAxxV6fW8hmnLnsCqKbcRhEVL4Ss4ywUQ9swCAwBT/s456/Screenshot+2020-11-13+at+09.44.02.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Brighton based businesses" border="0" data-original-height="455" data-original-width="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsxD_HTX5anlmTAjE7TLHSNj-j8hyphenhyphen00ysUocajY0QQXXqMVJdhP6PqVgTlmX_i8-IX29JL_05A-o791KcYySghVmEr7LoDIbwUTeaVAxxV6fW8hmnLnsCqKbcRhEVL4Ss4ywUQ9swCAwBT/s16000/Screenshot+2020-11-13+at+09.44.02.png" title="The Small Business Christmas Gift Guide 2020" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Bag, <a href="itsrooper.co.uk/collections/bags/products/black-and-white-polka-dot-furoshiki-bag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roop</a></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Personalised Christmas Ornament, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/886289064/personalised-2020-christmas-ornament?ref=shop_home_active_5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daisy and Fen</a> (Brighton based)</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Best of Brighton Hamper, <a href="https://thisisbrightoninabox.com/products/the-original" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brighton in a Box</a> (</i></b><b><i>Brighton based)</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Terrazzo pot, <a href="https://www.saltstudios.co.uk/shophomewares/white-amp-black-terrazzo-medium-pot" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Salt Studios</a></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Embroidery Hoop Kit, <a href="https://cottonclara.com/collections/embroidery-hoop-kits/products/pre-order-yes-she-can-embroidery-hoop-kit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cotton Clara</a></i></b></div></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9PbWOfHe40EHtCNcYL1ou2w8ovL49uFxoMmRnY69jGMrB5vCYhdE5QQvP-2OSAU4PEcSm3CvAabzQqwBKm57zp7axqGFskeUh3ARtNwIfOSKCRvTGXCI7hRPZO-FQg8AGH2-pGW9KpY6/s890/SBXMASFEMALE.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Small Business Christmas Gift Guide 2020" border="0" data-original-height="888" data-original-width="890" height="639" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9PbWOfHe40EHtCNcYL1ou2w8ovL49uFxoMmRnY69jGMrB5vCYhdE5QQvP-2OSAU4PEcSm3CvAabzQqwBKm57zp7axqGFskeUh3ARtNwIfOSKCRvTGXCI7hRPZO-FQg8AGH2-pGW9KpY6/w640-h639/SBXMASFEMALE.PNG" title="The Small Business Christmas Gift Guide 2020" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><i><b>Beret, <a href="https://www.maisonarchives.com/store/p137/Beret_-_Hearts.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maison Archives</a></b> </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Cosy sweats, <a href="https://www.stalf.co.uk/product-page/the-stripe-fiend" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stalf</a></b> </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Earrings, <a href="https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/trapped-real-baby-s-breath-puddle-earrings/?result_index=4&query_id=aaf6142c633464daa40b65a8606b6296" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laugahey</a></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Cushion, <a href="https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/dragon-fly/?result_index=31&query_id=64240ee3991fc0915304c4d2dc4dae51" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vintage Cushions</a></b><a href="https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/dragon-fly/?result_index=31&query_id=64240ee3991fc0915304c4d2dc4dae51" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Phone case, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/852001589/chevron-clear-case-for-iphone-samsung?ref=shop_home_feat_2&frs=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CaseMill, Etsy</a></b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/852001589/chevron-clear-case-for-iphone-samsung?ref=shop_home_feat_2&frs=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Pouch bag, <a href="https://wolfandgypsyvintage.co.uk/collections/new-in/products/night-lily-pouch-bag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wolf & Gypsy Vintage</a> (Brighton Based)</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1WlYocuHOaV_cWpxJMK5q5pO7UCpYOETfHK02uX0q3m_H_zViSiRZXfKbbmiTW7IoOzj38yn5iKAeFeua24QZZ9DXoE6uEl_Qw5lUhMUr_u7-WgZPrwDBeslGA-XfMqyfwIcp9bUA6oz-/s793/SBXMAS.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Small Business Christmas Gift Guide 2020" border="0" data-original-height="790" data-original-width="793" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1WlYocuHOaV_cWpxJMK5q5pO7UCpYOETfHK02uX0q3m_H_zViSiRZXfKbbmiTW7IoOzj38yn5iKAeFeua24QZZ9DXoE6uEl_Qw5lUhMUr_u7-WgZPrwDBeslGA-XfMqyfwIcp9bUA6oz-/w640-h638/SBXMAS.PNG" title="The Small Business Christmas Gift Guide 2020" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Wellies, <a href="https://scampanddude.com/product/supercharged-adults-leopard-and-lightning-bolt-print-wellies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scamp and Dude</a> </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Personalised Earbuds case, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/754924651/earbuds-wireless-earbuds-wireless?ref=shop_home_active_51&frs=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Koko Blossom</a></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Candle, <a href="https://sevenseventeen.myshopify.com/collections/candles-by-scent/products/hibernate-juniper-pine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SevenSeventeen </a></i></b><b><i>(Brighton based)</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Slippers, <a href="https://www.velvetstore.co.uk/product-page/bunny-slippers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Velvet Stores</a> </i></b><b><i>(Brighton based)</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Hand Sanitiser key ring, <a href="https://keylean.co.uk/product/keyring-holder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keylean </a></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Baseball cap, <a href="https://www.ourdailyedit.com/collections/man/products/wood-wood-x-disney-low-profile-cap-in-beige" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Daily Edit </a></i></b><b><i>(Brighton based)</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Eye Mask, <a href="https://www.sleepywilson.com/collections/accessories/products/audrey-flamingo-stripe-silk-eyemask?variant=36149991604386" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sleepy Wilson</a></i></b></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR85bRHb-LOafuiBFWjwl3BPRTpSMkf_NOjUDbEYFuV0OaXMVNzZqk2lJMeIFg22TI7eNvvbtOvFGmJffgYX-1KQQ22E1Dga4XxT9f2ByrQ0aVn6PA3B-yHrfLXdEIF0rZ0G9YWoXvTwqy/s799/SBXMASHOME+2.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Small Business Christmas Gift Guide 2020" border="0" data-original-height="799" data-original-width="798" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR85bRHb-LOafuiBFWjwl3BPRTpSMkf_NOjUDbEYFuV0OaXMVNzZqk2lJMeIFg22TI7eNvvbtOvFGmJffgYX-1KQQ22E1Dga4XxT9f2ByrQ0aVn6PA3B-yHrfLXdEIF0rZ0G9YWoXvTwqy/w639-h640/SBXMASHOME+2.PNG" title="The Small Business Christmas Gift Guide 2020" width="639" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Print, <a href="https://unlimitedshop.co.uk/collections/artwork/products/i-like-it-what-is-it-print" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unlimited Shop</a> </i></b><b><i>(Brighton based)</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Laptop case, <a href="https://www.nolaboutique.co.uk/collections/baggu/products/puffy-laptop-sleeve-in-pink-wavy-13" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nola Boutique </a></i></b><b><i>(Brighton based)</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Cross Stitch Pattern, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/710435222/do-more-of-what-you-love-cross-stitch?ref=hp_rv-4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitchrovia</a> </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Notepad, <a href="https://www.papersmiths.co.uk/products/graphiclnotebook-yesno" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Papersmiths </a></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Hoptimist, <a href="https://dowsedesign.co.uk/collections/gifts-under-21/products/baby-smiley-hoptimist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dowse Studio & Shop</a> </i></b><b><i>(Brighton based)</i></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH3IfwC00Jl2Z91X8-rARhmSF9GJcAA6pgsprFtOJrp3di2dpTmQnecEACQiqG1fN65w_cSht8E89i_yGTpe-i5Zw8TYrzK1RtaNVr0Ayf13tfn3guYTmR2iRPQv73DYTWSU-sK0dNDe4r/s874/SBXMASHOME.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Small Business Christmas Gift Guide 2020" border="0" data-original-height="874" data-original-width="870" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH3IfwC00Jl2Z91X8-rARhmSF9GJcAA6pgsprFtOJrp3di2dpTmQnecEACQiqG1fN65w_cSht8E89i_yGTpe-i5Zw8TYrzK1RtaNVr0Ayf13tfn3guYTmR2iRPQv73DYTWSU-sK0dNDe4r/w637-h640/SBXMASHOME.PNG" title="The Small Business Christmas Gift Guide 2020" width="637" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Eggcup, <a href="https://www.nolaboutique.co.uk/collections/homeware/products/poodle-egg-cup-in-pink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nola Boutique </a> </i></b><b><i>(Brighton based)</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Plate, <a href="https://www.jimbobart.com/collections/illustrated-side-plates/products/otter-have-cheese-side-plate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jimboart </a></i></b><b><i>(Brighton based)</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Candlesticks, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/669025988/striped-dinner-candles-fair-trade?ref=shop_home_active_5&crt=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">British Standard</a></b> </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Decanter, <a href="https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/eto-copper-mirror-finish-wine-decanter/?result_index=2&query_id=0d93d1f374ce195efc9332c02c8f6f71" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eto</a> </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Hourglass, <a href="https://dowsedesign.co.uk/collections/ceramics/products/hand-blown-5-minute-hourglass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dowse Studio & Shop </a></i></b><b><i>(Brighton based)</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Steamer Pot, <a href="https://workshopliving.co.uk/collections/utensils/products/black-donabe-steamer-pot" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Workshop Living</a> </i></b><b><i>(Brighton based)</i></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfw34cyfkGspW6LrVh0HK8UhgHUF3sq_VlN9h7C-9t0tQ5a2WM0zvBWcgEp3CDmXw0-KQQm-EvPj2mHpu9_dZrcP39I9dG1dMM8f4Js1UoeaTQXyR0VsRkXrv-au8ok7hxNe9Wht8GpqNt/s878/SBXMASKIDS1.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kids Christmas gift ideas" border="0" data-original-height="868" data-original-width="878" height="633" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfw34cyfkGspW6LrVh0HK8UhgHUF3sq_VlN9h7C-9t0tQ5a2WM0zvBWcgEp3CDmXw0-KQQm-EvPj2mHpu9_dZrcP39I9dG1dMM8f4Js1UoeaTQXyR0VsRkXrv-au8ok7hxNe9Wht8GpqNt/w640-h633/SBXMASKIDS1.PNG" title="The Small Business Christmas Gift Guide 2020" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Wooden food playset, <a href="https://tenderleaftoys.co.uk/collections/kitchen-shopping/products/chefs-chopping-board" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tender Leaf </a></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Garland, <a href="https://thicketandthimble.com/collections/interiors-collection-bestsellers/products/mustard-garland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thicket & Thimble </a></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Pouch, <a href="https://muthahoodgoods.com/collections/stocking-fillers/products/iconic-women-pouch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Muthahood </a></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Flamingo toy, <a href="https://www.jellycat.com/fancy-flamingo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jellycat </a></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>WigWam, <a href="https://www.daisiesanddinosaurs.co.uk/product/wigiwama-grey-star-play-tent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daisies & Dinosaurs </a></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Kids bike, <a href="https://bobbinbikes.com/collections/age-2-4/products/moonbug-balance" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bobbin bikes</a></i></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikwxXvmsrII_0BMgZJLpuk9N6BJB-4hF8P2x26eUmzmEj3Ib9kIsTqFjoJHHhHnu1V_6xr_bLL2-8KY8bZcXDhyphenhyphenBRuIE6JBaU7uakh3GBaYewQFlGh-Y6y7cu5KAUQs2sozulSZAjF9Fa3/s881/SBXMASKIDS2.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kids Christmas gift ideas" border="0" data-original-height="881" data-original-width="877" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikwxXvmsrII_0BMgZJLpuk9N6BJB-4hF8P2x26eUmzmEj3Ib9kIsTqFjoJHHhHnu1V_6xr_bLL2-8KY8bZcXDhyphenhyphenBRuIE6JBaU7uakh3GBaYewQFlGh-Y6y7cu5KAUQs2sozulSZAjF9Fa3/w637-h640/SBXMASKIDS2.PNG" title="The Small Business Christmas Gift Guide 2020" width="637" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Hair clips, <a href="https://www.sparklechild.com/shop/new-rainbow-star-hairclip-large?category=Christmas+Stocking+Sparkles" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sparkle Child </a></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Wooden shopping trolley, <a href="https://www.amara.com/products/shopping-trolley-wooden-toy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Le Toy Van </a></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Vintage doll, <a href="https://loulaanddeer.co.uk/products/woodland-doll" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lapin & Me </a></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Personalised Wooden digger, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/750564623/personalised-wooden-construction-vehicle?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_christmas_Toys+and+Games&utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAiAtK79BRAIEiwA4OskBiqX4mp3XrxvBVcxIfvbRQhLL8b87nL-hsep_Ws88k27YtUxljx7bxoCSjEQAvD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go_1714082359_69709019000_333557028455_aud-953952555099:pla-314535279060_c__750564623engb_122871227&utm_custom2=1714082359" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RavenSkullMagic </a></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="465" data-original-width="461" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK43cEDtNXkh3GMzfQ1s7xGzZyLWFa1zw5ZaBI2XtgqlNafB_vyrcjVLH8FIswr65lkQZasAfROS9sqGgJ87ESUoOzqOjo6IjvN4-AMLlzlRh7g820osfzrV-Cnm1LwXsmrVAlBU6dl_Zn/w396-h400/Screenshot+2020-05-24+at+12.40.51.png" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="2"><i>This post contains ad affiliate links</i></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="2"><i><br /></i></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Lockdown has us doing (or not doing) some interesting things to keep ourselves amused. From TikTok, to baking a substantial amount of Banana Bread, but one thing that has definitely increased is online shopping.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>I thought about writing this post after my Friday night girls night on Zoom one week during lockdown- we started discussing the random items we've been purchasing since lockdown started, and there were some treats! I decided to look through my Amazon orders, and share with you what I've purchased, and why they're not as random as they may seem.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Plus, they're all under £20 - even better!</i></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieZ99y-dksqokhybtZEZ6tV7rKJRjATrdRARUj_5SnTxXhaj2t6Jl4vHsUCifobMwFeiVdWW2T23ndtrXbp8bWuWHGM-vrQyo_O5ZGwZzXNqna3Rh8Yj28rn6QAfv6O4rtWa5FfFnL_zLQ//" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 things I've bought on Amazon during lockdown" border="0" data-original-height="424" data-original-width="419" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieZ99y-dksqokhybtZEZ6tV7rKJRjATrdRARUj_5SnTxXhaj2t6Jl4vHsUCifobMwFeiVdWW2T23ndtrXbp8bWuWHGM-vrQyo_O5ZGwZzXNqna3Rh8Yj28rn6QAfv6O4rtWa5FfFnL_zLQ/w395-h400/Screenshot+2020-05-23+at+14.11.05.png" title="10 things I've bought on Amazon during lockdown by Laura Lewis" width="395" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3ggaCXY" target="_blank"><b><font color="#000000">Wireless Headphones</font></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>These are the 'budget-friendly' version of the AirPods that have been on my list for a while, and I'm so glad that I didn't spend the money on the 'real deal' ones. With all the bike rides and walks I've been doing, these have come in super handy. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/36pQ62s" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><b>Bioderma Crealine H20 Micellar Water</b></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I mentioned this product in one of my recent posts. I have been using it for YEARS, and usually pick it up at a pharmacie in Paris, as it's cheaper over there. However, I found a supplier on Amazon that sells it at a good price, and as I can't head over to Paris right now, this is the next best thing. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2zmGzwY" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><b>Nosame Shower Head</b></font></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Brighton water is really hard, and my hair does not like it! When I'm on work trips, I notice the difference the water has on my hair (voluminous, etc) so, I thought I'd try a hard water filter on our shower head at home, and did one better! This is probably the best purchase I've ever made on Amazon - my hair is loving it. I've found that I don't need to wash my hair as often, and it isn't so flat and lifeless - highly recommend if you live in a 'hard water area'. </i></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYH_N6Bp9tt6p5t5aR4sjqplyOt25JeSp0suIfVoa8kAFeEv6akuwIybs3RBDIXnlWYyJNKxmY4NO9KPcdpJsFCq2qEh4kLSfalyId2gELpCygyrMPGp9Mlj75dZBBqI8e1ESB8xLqkKE_//" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 things I've bought on Amazon during lockdown" border="0" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="765" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYH_N6Bp9tt6p5t5aR4sjqplyOt25JeSp0suIfVoa8kAFeEv6akuwIybs3RBDIXnlWYyJNKxmY4NO9KPcdpJsFCq2qEh4kLSfalyId2gELpCygyrMPGp9Mlj75dZBBqI8e1ESB8xLqkKE_/w400-h134/Screenshot+2020-05-23+at+14.12.25.png" title="10 things I've bought on Amazon during lockdown by Laura Lewis" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2Zv7XUo" target="_blank"><b><font color="#000000">Dymo Label Maker</font></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I've been reorganising our kitchen, and so this has come in very handy, as I've basically labelled all our food storage jars, so we know exactly what is in them, and where things belong. 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These would work really well in the kitchen as well - they do hold a fair amount of weight. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2WYcblH" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><b>Expandable Rail</b></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Still on the reorganising, we do struggle with storage in our flat and I've been meaning to convert our hallway cupboard into a mini cloakroom (mainly to store my coat obsession). This rail is great, and holds all of my coats, plus the rest of the families. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3gjDBKj" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><b>Pip & Nut Peanut Butter</b></font></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>If someone had told me that buying peanut butter during a lockdown would be near on impossible, and that my favourite brand would be sold out everywhere, then I wouldn't of believed you! 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<i>You may be thinking "why is she posting travel content when there is no travel for anyone right now" well I hear ya, but (and it's a big BUT) I quite simply miss my travels, and as I'm craving a bit of normality in my little life right now, and I traveled a lot last year, I thought it would be good to write up some of my travel-related content, and keep sharing with you all. </i></div>
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<i>Starting with my stay across the pond from my favourite hotel brand, <a href="https://thehoxton.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><font color="#000000">The Hoxton</font></b></a>. The fifth hotel in The Hoxton series, but the first hotel of theirs to open up in the US, it’s exciting to see a British-based, small but perfectly formed hospitality company set up in NYC. </i></div>
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<i>The brand has kept to what they know, and have launched a hotel in the Williamsburg neighbourhood boasting 175 rooms, three restaurants, a rooftop with views of Manhattan, lively public spaces, and The Apartment – a great meeting and events space that’s home to The Hoxton’s rolling cultural events programme. Since their launch in September 2018, they have gone on to open hotels in Portland, Chicago and L.A.</i></div>
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<i>The bar and restaurant have a slicker aesthetic with a square, brass-topped central bar and a vast glass wall that opens onto the courtyard. In the Summer they hold outdoor film viewings, BBQ’s and also events. </i></div>
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<i>Although it was -6 when I visited, and the rooftop restaurant and bar, Summerly was closed for the season, I couldn’t help but take a sneak peek up there. Taking inspiration from New England’s eastern seaboard, pastel-coloured loungers, floral-topped bar stools and unobstructed Manhattan skyline views - perfect for a Summer evening with cocktail, and some delicious seafood. </i></div>
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<i>Bedrooms. Divided into two categories: ‘Cosy’ and ‘Roomy’ both are compact, but they’ve made clever use of the spaces, with large drawers under the king-sized beds to stash luggage and shoes (as well as my shopping - perfect hiding spot from my husband!) neat fold-down desks with a kettle, mugs, tea and coffee. A rail and coat hooks are in place of a wardrobe, and the floor-to-ceiling windows give you views across Brooklyn and Manhattan. </i></div>
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<i>Hox perks remain the same as their British and European brothers and sisters, with breakfast bags, helpful little notebooks offer information and tips on the area, along with a map and bookshelves curated by their ‘Hox friends’, made up of local business owners and artists.</i></div>
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<i>Klein’s, the main restaurant at the hotel serves up American classics and local favourites throughout the day from breakfast to dinner. You can pull up a stool at the open kitchen and watch the chefs cook your food, or take a seat in the seated restaurant area by the bar. In warmer months, the courtyard is open to sit and eat. </i></div>
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<i>Location wise - Williamsburg is a great neighbourhood, filled with delicious restaurants and bars. Boutiques, independents, and a few big brands have all set up in the area, with some of my favourites, Catbird, Bulletin, Baggu, and Awoke Vintage a quick stroll away. It’s super easy to get into Manhattan, with the nearest subway a 5-minute walk away, and Union Square 3 stops away.</i></div>
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<i><b>Address:</b> The Hoxton Williamsburg, 97 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA</i></div>
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<i><b>Telephone:</b> +1 718-215-7100</i></div>
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What Laura did Nexthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458453579609212281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388353281446759426.post-64662403641717775802020-07-01T09:00:00.001+01:002020-07-01T09:00:10.222+01:00The Weekly Edit: Styling the midi dress<div style="text-align: center;"><i>I love a midi dress - you can find me in them all year round as they're so versatile, a<span style="text-align: left;">nd as Summer has been giving us a sneak peek recently (although the weather is rubbish as I type!), I’ve found myself browsing for new pieces to add to my wardrobe. So, in this weeks edit I thought I’d share a few favourites that I've got my eye on and give you some outfit ideas, as I've styled them up with a few bits and pieces. Hopefully they will give you all the summer inspo you may need. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu7_YATt4Axw4WNQ_aTf17ppxQxjvXJKEq2vfJVWeIhUGS7XUKm-dcdnlEHc3NWRBty2EoGox9zICX01rHAGT9bPQeO10WargXfCGfLXyBK14_gwc164EOyp0rD-Pd8K3oyOLHluGgqsr1/s467/Screenshot+2020-06-29+at+10.10.13.png" imageanchor="1"><img alt="Styling a midi dress" border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="306" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu7_YATt4Axw4WNQ_aTf17ppxQxjvXJKEq2vfJVWeIhUGS7XUKm-dcdnlEHc3NWRBty2EoGox9zICX01rHAGT9bPQeO10WargXfCGfLXyBK14_gwc164EOyp0rD-Pd8K3oyOLHluGgqsr1/w420-h640/Screenshot+2020-06-29+at+10.10.13.png" title="The Weekly Edit: Styling the midi dress" width="420" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font color="#000000"><b><i><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bjtE2" target="_blank"><font color="#000000">Dress</font></a> | <font color="#000000"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bjtE0" target="_blank"><font color="#000000">Trainers</font></a> </font>| <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bjtDF" target="_blank"><font color="#000000">Bag</font></a> | <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bjtDH" target="_blank"><font color="#000000">Headband</font></a></i></b></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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But, as I've mentioned before, I like to get dressed every day, even if I'm not heading anywhere just for that sense of normality.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I'm currently loving jumpsuits, and this ASOS one is a gorgeous colour. Although the weather has been super sunny recently, I find that in the evenings it's still pretty chilly, so throwing a cardigan on for our evening beach walk is a great solution to keeping the cold away. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i>Accessorising</i></span><i> is one of my favourite parts of putting together an outfit, and the magpie in me loves a bit of sparkle - throwing on a pair of earrings to 'glam' up my outfit is my go-to, and why save a bit of 'bling' for outdoors?</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>What Laura did Nexthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458453579609212281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388353281446759426.post-19882783555307949632020-06-01T09:00:00.002+01:002020-06-01T10:24:45.796+01:00Lockdown Larder: Fridge Fried Rice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz5QAQHHukTWN7O7JgzpkYiZzpOgLI1baSCHlUU9cWfZrzAf-esm6t1CfiP6z7cz5F5h9PzLInFsoL4bp38ma0t-sY_k4wt2aww8tWTFmseEpSjGpnv3KtRrHbWd_SdF-_AIbtvV6vYGJl//" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lockdown Larder: Fridge Fried Rice" border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz5QAQHHukTWN7O7JgzpkYiZzpOgLI1baSCHlUU9cWfZrzAf-esm6t1CfiP6z7cz5F5h9PzLInFsoL4bp38ma0t-sY_k4wt2aww8tWTFmseEpSjGpnv3KtRrHbWd_SdF-_AIbtvV6vYGJl/d/fullsizeoutput_1fd0.jpeg" title="Lockdown Larder: Fridge Fried Rice by Laura Lewis" /></a></div><h3><i style="text-align: justify;"><font size="4" style="font-weight: normal;">Something I seem to knock up at least once-a-week, and it takes less than 10 minutes. I tend to use up any veg we have hanging around, and if we have any prawns, chicken or other meat, that’s a bonus. </font></i></h3><div><i style="text-align: justify;"><font size="4" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></font></i></div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><font size="4">Ingredients (based on what I usually have in the fridge / freezer / cupboards)</font></b></div></b><div style="text-align: justify;"><font size="4"><br /></font></div><font size="4"><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>1 tbsp of sesame oil (if you don’t have this, olive oil is fine)</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>1 packet of microwavable rice (I like Uncle Ben’s Golden Vegetable one)</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>1 egg</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Vegetables - I tend to use the following;</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>1 pepper, sliced</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>1 handful of spinach</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>1 celery stick, chopped into small pieces</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Handful of sweetcorn, or if you have any, edamame beans</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>S&P</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Soy Sauce (optional)</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo3x-7nWaPk-7XDJFdHUaVKdBM5H8Yg-fVGa0Qk04oje2UswM5ECR-ECFrT3axTZaCrMIRbCIfoStyDMd8bdezOnPEdoVKkwuig1quLnkDPFxiDgndCyGDLbS9ZnxRmuoXy-bGFsXZ-lpF//" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lockdown food recipe" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo3x-7nWaPk-7XDJFdHUaVKdBM5H8Yg-fVGa0Qk04oje2UswM5ECR-ECFrT3axTZaCrMIRbCIfoStyDMd8bdezOnPEdoVKkwuig1quLnkDPFxiDgndCyGDLbS9ZnxRmuoXy-bGFsXZ-lpF/w480-h640/IMG_4486D.JPG" title="Lockdown Larder: Fridge Fried Rice by Laura Lewis" width="480" /></a></div></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Heat up oil in a wok / frying pan until hot. Whilst doing this, microwave your packet of rice, and then once cooked, leave to one side.</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Once oil is hot, add your veg, except the spinach. Stir fry for a few minutes until they start to soften. Then add the rice. Mix. If you’re adding prawns / other meat / tofu, then this is the stage you need to do this. </i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Make a gap in the centre of the pan, and crack your egg directly into it. Allow to cook for around 20 seconds, then scramble, and mix into the rice and vegetables. Add S&P, spinach and give it a few minutes, before throwing into a bowl. Serve with a splash of soy sauce if you fancy, and tuck in. </i></div></i></font><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></i>What Laura did Nexthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458453579609212281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388353281446759426.post-46818690261534105862020-05-29T09:00:00.004+01:002020-05-29T10:38:49.648+01:00Recycling your Beauty Products<div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8wY4OkGUgmHi98QMbX6Z-WxL7oPdyOeqTHuqPFUqaEUdRfO__eQf2yoDHz46c-bQG5zOudTOrgEWiYOlIhSAbkBASoynrH9Hl4tC-0NvA8IO03D3H0I1IcvcvV5IYcadgenDNkmFUKAvg/s1600/8yA7SVuDTSGO92EQvb6Huw_thumb_4b4c.jpg"><img alt="Recycling your Beauty Products" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8wY4OkGUgmHi98QMbX6Z-WxL7oPdyOeqTHuqPFUqaEUdRfO__eQf2yoDHz46c-bQG5zOudTOrgEWiYOlIhSAbkBASoynrH9Hl4tC-0NvA8IO03D3H0I1IcvcvV5IYcadgenDNkmFUKAvg/s1600/8yA7SVuDTSGO92EQvb6Huw_thumb_4b4c.jpg" title="Recycling your Beauty Products by Laura Lewis" /></a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<i>120 billion units of packaging are produced every year by the global cosmetics industry, of these, very few plastic waste items generated in the bathroom are accepted by most public recycling programmes. Beauty product packaging is often composed of a variety of types of material — mirrored glass, cardboard sleeves, paper inserts, expanded plastic foam and more have been known to be used in cosmetics packaging– sometimes all in one item. This can make recycling them incredibly difficult.</i></div>
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<i>This post has the information you need on what is recyclable, where you can visit and recycle any beauty empties (including pumps, lids, etc) - given the current lockdown situation we are in, I will be keeping them all until somewhere near me reopens. As for glass, I can recycle through my local council - most councils allow this, but check before you do this.</i> </div>
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For hair straighteners specifically, Cloud Nine recently launched their own iron recycling service. They’ll recycle or reuse your old straighteners, free of charge, and regardless of the brand or when/where they were purchased. Simply download a pre-paid recycling label, pop your straighteners in a box and take to the Post Office. You can find out more about the scheme at <a href="http://cloudninehair.com/recycle"><b>cloudninehair.com/recycle</b></a>.</div>
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<i>Annoyingly, these are too complicated to recycle. However, TerraCycle has partnered with Garnier to create a free recycling programme for beauty packaging, and these can be taken to one of their allocated drop-off locations. Find your nearest one <a href="https://www.terracycle.com/en-GB/brigades/garnier-uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. They will also take sheet masks and their wrappers, face wipes and their packets, trigger sprays, pumps, pipettes, roll-on deodorants.</i></div>
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These have come under quite a lot of criticism for being as bad for the environment as face wipes, but in actual fact these can be recycled with your food waste. So after taking your make-up off, take them straight into the kitchen to throw away, OR do what I did a couple of years back, and buy reusable ones - they’re just as effective as regular cotton pads, except you can pop these in with your washing, and use them over and over. I buy these ones.</div>
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<i>Don’t put these in your recycling! Like Garnier, Colgate has collaborated with TerraCycle and set up special drop-off locations (that can be found <b><a href="https://www.terracycle.com/en-GB/brigades/colgate-uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>)</b>.</i></div>
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<i>Ren has a company-wide goal of being completely zero waste by 2021 - that’s only a matter of months away. It currently has 100% recyclable packaging, refillable solutions and bottles made from reclaimed ocean plastic.</i></div>
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<i>The Body Shop has recycling points in every store, where you can return empties. This scheme is only for their products. Love Your Body™ Club members will receive a reward worth £5 when they return any 5 of the Body Shops empty bottles, tubs, tubes or pots.</i></div>
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<i>L’Occitane have TerraCycle collection points in their stores and they organise sponsored beach cleans all over the UK, from Brighton to Edinburgh. You can take your empty beauty and skincare products from L’Occitane and any other beauty brands. You will even receive 10% off a new full sized L’Occitane product. Further information <a href="https://uk.loccitane.com/terracycle,83,1,94195,1301136.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. </i></div>
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<i>If you’re an avid Mac customer, you’re probably already aware of the <a href="https://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/giving_back/back_to_mac.tmpl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Back to Mac</b></a> programme, which has been running for years. But if you’re not, it’s pretty simple to get to grips with – simply return six primary packaging containers to a counter store, and you’ll get a free Mac lipstick of your choice - the only exemptions from the offer are the lipsticks and lipglasses from limited editions collections, and the Viva Glam range, as 100 per cent of the selling price of these is provided to organisations that help people living with HIV/AIDS.</i></div>
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What Laura did Nexthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458453579609212281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388353281446759426.post-67936324955897788162020-05-27T09:00:00.001+01:002020-05-27T09:00:03.363+01:00The Weekly Edit: Dressing for early summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9FDxmVSLzBsqeKbjIGFOsrWgLgAsspBSGEQLw59VLGL_IHsJ8QmoKUTxGd6ljATwh_GU1TigsU6UyFpjunrHr3QHMMp2MzidTURkGlr9WuiYRUhJsCeo3d7IztvSf4S1wDkzFPAn0xmj1//" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="early Summer fashion" border="0" data-original-height="466" data-original-width="463" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9FDxmVSLzBsqeKbjIGFOsrWgLgAsspBSGEQLw59VLGL_IHsJ8QmoKUTxGd6ljATwh_GU1TigsU6UyFpjunrHr3QHMMp2MzidTURkGlr9WuiYRUhJsCeo3d7IztvSf4S1wDkzFPAn0xmj1/w398-h400/Screenshot+2020-05-20+at+10.13.33.png" title="The Weekly Edit: Dressing for early summer by Laura Lewis" width="398" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>With the gorgeous weather we've been having off and on over the last few weeks, I'm getting my hopes up that Summer has arrived. And whilst we may be a little limited on what we can do, and where we can go right now here in the UK, that shouldn't stop us from swapping our joggers for something summery - I know that for my own sanity, getting dressed each morning, and not sitting around in my PJ's all day, has helped me massively. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Dressing for the hot weather can be a little tricky, especially when it's still cold in the evenings. Wearing layers is key and slipping an <b><font color="#000000"><a href="https://www.madewell.com/the-oversized-jean-jacket-in-capstone-wash-G5117.html?dwvar_G5117_color=DM1695&cgid=apparel-jacketscoats-denim#start=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font color="#000000">oversized denim jacket</font></a> </font></b>is perfect for this, plus it's a great piece to have in your wardrobe - they never date. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Post lockdown (staying positive that there will be an end to this all soon!) This outfit would easily take you from a day in the office, to after-work drinks alfresco-style. I've had my eye on this <a href="https://www.brownsfashion.com/uk/shopping/checked-seersucker-maxi-dress-15112815?gclid=CjwKCAjw5Ij2BRBdEiwA0Frc9UMbWV4VH0lOgnWgSJjDi6BlkR2QQN-Xl7iSsQDJRORZ9fhPgBlCdhoCuucQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><b>Ganni dress</b></font></a> for ages, and I think it would look great teamed with these <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/product/veja/condor-rubber-trimmed-mesh-sneakers/1202799?gclsrc=aw.ds&cm_mmc=Google-ProductSearch-UK--c-_-NAP_EN_UK_PLA-_-NAP%C2%A0-%C2%A0UK%C2%A0-%C2%A0GS%C2%A0-+Designer+-+Class_Shoes+-+Type_Sneakers%C2%A0-%C2%A0High%C2%A0-%C2%A0CSS--Sneakers+-+Low+Top_INTL&gclid=CjwKCAjw5Ij2BRBdEiwA0Frc9eoGCJHfSAUZUfRblJNM-tO79GzqZwz2A8-A-u2bYZn4gUigDoLE5BoCaNQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><b>Veja Condor Trainers</b></font></a>. Accessories-wise, if like me you've been lusting over 'that' Shrimps bag, but can't quite justify the spend, then this & Other Stories one is a great high-street version. </i><i>Finish off with some gold hoops, and slap on a bright pink lipstick, and you're good to go.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Shop the post</i></h4></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b></b></h4><div data-sc-widget-id="P-5ec3e2e8ba0c757ab619ad06"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>What Laura did Nexthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458453579609212281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388353281446759426.post-80060175707734352212020-05-25T09:00:00.000+01:002020-05-25T09:00:01.371+01:00Lockdown Larder: One Pot Coconut Curried Chickpea Stew<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigxTARJ18zejlq43Fit_4DxBGevEquNGBX8w2SJ_4ymfxTq-buvgqbMDU0bLQhQ4ih9PJaAuHy7t1vPHgIbUfPJxSqUL5ElXDdw2ksMMha_2kpLVtgs9byqQS2VXwwHsjqYIMmTSPLKrZn//"><img alt="One Pot Coconut Curried Chickpea Stew" border="0" data-original-height="422" data-original-width="421" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigxTARJ18zejlq43Fit_4DxBGevEquNGBX8w2SJ_4ymfxTq-buvgqbMDU0bLQhQ4ih9PJaAuHy7t1vPHgIbUfPJxSqUL5ElXDdw2ksMMha_2kpLVtgs9byqQS2VXwwHsjqYIMmTSPLKrZn/d/fullsizeoutput_1fcf.jpeg" title="Lockdown Larder: One Pot Coconut Curried Chickpea Stew by Laura Lewis" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><font size="4"><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>This stew by <a href="https://www.alisoneroman.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><font color="#000000">Alison Roman</font></b></a>, has become internet-famous. It’s a versatile dish - have it as a side, or as a main, and it tastes great the next day as leftovers as well. </i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Ingredients</b></div></b><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>60ml olive oil, plus more for serving</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>4 garlic cloves, chopped</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>1 large yellow onion, chopped</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>1 thumb-sized piece ginger, finely chopped</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Salt and black pepper</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>1½ tsp ground turmeric, plus more for serving</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>1 tsp mild chilli flakes, plus more for serving</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>2 tins chickpeas, drained and rinsed</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>2 tins full-fat coconut milk</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>270ml vegetable or chicken stock</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>1 bunch Swiss chard, kale, spinach, stems removed, torn into bite-size pieces</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Yogurt, for serving (optional)</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Toasted pita, lavash or other flatbread, for serving (optional)</i></div></i><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Heat 60ml oil in a large pot over medium. Add garlic, onion and ginger. Season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally until onion is translucent and starts to brown a little at the edges, three to five minutes.</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Add 1½ teaspoons turmeric, one teaspoon mild chilli flakes, and the chickpeas, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, so the chickpeas sizzle and fry a bit in the spices and oil, until they’ve started to break down and get a little browned and crisp, eight to 10 minutes. Remove about a cup of chickpeas and set aside for garnish.</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Using a wooden spoon or spatula, further crush the remaining chickpeas slightly to release their starchy insides. (This will help thicken the stew.) Add coconut milk and stock, and season with salt and pepper.</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Bring to a simmer, scraping up any bits that have formed on the bottom of the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the stew has thickened, 30 to 35 minutes. (Taste a chickpea or two, not just the liquid, to make sure they have simmered long enough to be as delicious as possible.) If after 30 to 35 minutes, you want the stew a bit thicker, keep simmering until you’ve reached your desired consistency. </i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Add greens and stir, making sure they’re submerged in the liquid. Cook until they wilt and soften, three to seven minutes, depending on what you’re using. (Swiss chard and spinach will wilt and soften much faster than kale or collard greens.) Season again with salt and pepper.</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Divide among bowls and top with reserved chickpeas, a sprinkle of chilli flakes and a good drizzle of olive oil. Serve alongside yogurt and toasted pita if using; dust the yogurt with turmeric if you’d like.</i></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></i><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Tips: When shopping, be sure to avoid low-fat coconut milk, coconut milk meant for drinking or cream of coconut aren’t suitable here. </i></div></i></font>What Laura did Nexthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458453579609212281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388353281446759426.post-61317374929025550482020-05-22T09:00:00.018+01:002020-05-22T09:00:08.647+01:00All the Beauty products I've used up in the past year<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i>2019 was a big year of travel for me, and a lot of <a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/drunk-elephant-littles-40.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><font color="#000000">travel-sized products</font></b></a> were used whilst I was away, mostly from DE! I always had a small tube of their B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum in my in-flight beauty bag - perfect for long-haul flights. Their Lala Retro Whipped Cream was my moisturizer of choice on my trips, and I’ve just finished a tube of their Beste No.9 Jelly Cleanser I had in my ‘travel beauty’ drawer (yes, really) as I’m trying out a couple of travel-sized cleansers I have before making my Cult Beauty purchase. </i></div>
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<i>A little goes a long way with this product, and it lasted about 18 months before finally running out! I love applying this before bed, and also after using the DE BabyFacial product - it’s super nourishing, and feels like you’ve had a right little pamper. </i></div>
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<i>I absolutely love this oil. I use it twice a day, everyday. Like the DE one above, a little really does go a long way with this product.</i></div>
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<b>Repurchased? </b><i>I stocked up on this product when I was in the US back in November last year. I very nearly didn’t, and I’m so glad I did as you can’t purchase this in the UK - I’ve even started to use it sparingly as I’m nervous I’ll run out before I can head back to the US and stock up!</i></div>
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<i>A skincare that has been part of my daily routine for YEARS! I love taking my makeup off with this before I start my cleanse, and a little goes a long way.</i></div>
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<i>Face masks over sheet masks any day, and these two are ones I reach for at least once a week. The <a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/summer-fridays?ref=brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><b>Jet Lag Mask</b></font></a> comes along with me on my trips - it’s a great one for long-haul flights! I also like using this one as a primer before applying makeup. </i></div>
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<i>I came across this brand in Sephora back in November. Always intrigued by <a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/volition?ref=brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><b>new skincare</b></font></a>, I picked this up, mainly as it had the most hipster name! But, looking into the brand a bit more, it really got my attention. It launched on Cult Beauty at the beginning of this year, and I’m looking forward to trying more of their products. </i></div>
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Hemlock & Bergamot and English Pear & Freesia perfumes, Jo Malone</h4>
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<i>I very rarely wear a ‘base’ but this product is amazing! Sadly, you can’t get this in the UK - it seems to be an Ulta exclusive. I prefer it to their <a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/it-cosmetics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><b>CC Cream</b></font></a>, which I’ve also used in the past. </i></div>
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Endless Weekend Scented Candle, Bath & Bodyworks</h4>
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<script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>What Laura did Nexthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458453579609212281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388353281446759426.post-10104551874851039502020-05-18T09:00:00.001+01:002020-05-18T09:00:13.079+01:00Lockdown Larder: Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry<div><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWrfuZr4o1TBacN4xqhXFf1SPFmv7DWnijSei-wMFYebXeu4yJIiD8LiYh1cw6LAXF6kyZUuJPbYrUb8AymunbxhPjJ1qPGOB00yKHoUUHo4024YDAMi-iOlORvJ2adN1q7dVNaydvW8d0//" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="401" data-original-width="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWrfuZr4o1TBacN4xqhXFf1SPFmv7DWnijSei-wMFYebXeu4yJIiD8LiYh1cw6LAXF6kyZUuJPbYrUb8AymunbxhPjJ1qPGOB00yKHoUUHo4024YDAMi-iOlORvJ2adN1q7dVNaydvW8d0/d/fullsizeoutput_1fd1.jpeg" /></a></div></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><i style="font-weight: normal;"><font size="4">Hello, and welcome to a new series on WLDN - Lockdown Larder! </font></i></h3><div><i style="font-weight: normal;"><font size="4"><br /></font></i></div><div><i style="font-weight: normal;"><font size="4">Every Monday, I will be posting one of our favourite recipes we love in our household, and, none of the ingredients will be super fancy - so you should be able to pick these up in your local supermarket easy! Heck, you may already even have them in your fridge and/or kitchen cupboards. </font></i></div><div><i style="font-weight: normal;"><font size="4"><br /></font></i></div><div><i style="font-weight: normal;"><font size="4">So, let's crack on with the first recipe in the series...</font></i></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><i style="font-weight: normal;"><font size="4">This is a new favourite in our household. We don't have a slow cooker, but we have a casserole dish, so we use this, and put it in the oven around lunchtime, and leave alone until dinner. You can use any vegetables you have, and you can freeze any leftovers for another day. Plus, it takes less than 10 minutes to prepare - something we can get on board with!</font></i></h3></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><font size="4"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Ingredients</b></div><i><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>400ml can of light coconut milk</i></div></i></font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><font size="4">3 tbsp mild curry paste </font></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><font size="4">1 tbsp of finely chopped ginger (if you have ginger puree, that's also fine to use)</font></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><font size="4">3 cloves of garlic, sliced</font></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><font size="4">200g sweet potato (peeled)</font></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><font size="4">1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced</font></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><font size="4">1 small courgette</font></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><font size="4">1/2 cauliflower, chopped into mini florets</font></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><font size="4">2 handfuls of spinach</font></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><font size="4">1 red chilli, deseeded and sliced</font></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><font size="4">Coriander, chopped (optional)</font></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><font size="4">Wholemeal flatbread, to serve</font></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><font size="4">Put the coconut milk, curry paste, ginger, garlic and chilli into the dish. Give it all a good stir, and then add the vegetables. Mix together, and then cover with the lid, and place in the oven at 100 degrees for 6 hours, stirring occasionally. </font></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><font size="4"><br /></font></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMFOEs-Mf4Q26XqLZ5vrXChPBUJVuSka9rZLitBjPRr3JowWRhXwpfdsS1q82otqHfVE0PhoGrdFK1_xT5xPTlGaAyVu7UpY1oEKnjbfTzTuKqaBcvEb4-6yOosYA5fv1Jx_yHORTN_158//" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry" border="0" data-original-height="1075" data-original-width="828" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMFOEs-Mf4Q26XqLZ5vrXChPBUJVuSka9rZLitBjPRr3JowWRhXwpfdsS1q82otqHfVE0PhoGrdFK1_xT5xPTlGaAyVu7UpY1oEKnjbfTzTuKqaBcvEb4-6yOosYA5fv1Jx_yHORTN_158/w492-h640/fullsizeoutput_1fbe.jpeg" title="Lockdown Larder: Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry by Laura Lewis" width="492" /></a></div></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><font size="4"><br /></font></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><font size="4">Taste, and sprinkle with the coriander (if you fancy) and serve with the flatbread. </font></i></div>What Laura did Nexthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458453579609212281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388353281446759426.post-49356957587392453262020-05-12T12:00:00.002+01:002020-05-24T14:07:40.551+01:00Lockdown treats: Brighton Restaurants at home<span id="docs-internal-guid-a28abed4-7fff-882e-29c4-e851bb83cbc5"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIC-BEJqDFG-GuraoDzF3DyYtCaqRkr4APY6LGDco3pBe-TOEZchXZr3umFevHsgHK34u0ZcjheBVnwNhTADfg7eqIc2myMz7-Q73D8Br7OCS5ndUIgupcDhZO52AGWFwTIK2poYeNiJxa//" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lockdown treats: Brighton Restaurants to your door" border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIC-BEJqDFG-GuraoDzF3DyYtCaqRkr4APY6LGDco3pBe-TOEZchXZr3umFevHsgHK34u0ZcjheBVnwNhTADfg7eqIc2myMz7-Q73D8Br7OCS5ndUIgupcDhZO52AGWFwTIK2poYeNiJxa/d/fullsizeoutput_1fc5.jpeg" title="Lockdown treats: Brighton Restaurants to your door by Laura Lewis" /></a></div></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Week 7 of lockdown in the UK, and I don’t know about you, but I am in a complete state of confusion as to what the heck is going on! One positive, is that some of my favourite local Brighton and Hove restaurants are offering up some tasty treats to takeaway or deliver. </i></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>And I don’t know about you, but that’s something I can get my head around.</i></span></p><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhylj_vGAWE2KG4F8jAKb93BCd3XQ3sLr-p4LSiZfGyXATCNooDgs9aR1E5vb6AESiDkJuFNhFg2j3dcklBJZHO7O2hinylV3FUDuMHc4n4HTYE-Tb9wzAn4ehoTDxQJDD6thvaPuTA8QPT//" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cin Cin at Home" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="900" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhylj_vGAWE2KG4F8jAKb93BCd3XQ3sLr-p4LSiZfGyXATCNooDgs9aR1E5vb6AESiDkJuFNhFg2j3dcklBJZHO7O2hinylV3FUDuMHc4n4HTYE-Tb9wzAn4ehoTDxQJDD6thvaPuTA8QPT/d/CIN+CIN.jpeg" title="Lockdown treats: Brighton Restaurants to your door by Laura Lewis" /></a></div><span id="docs-internal-guid-c934ea91-7fff-b1b1-f73f-fc8fe00bea7c"><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cin Cin</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>My favourite Italian restaurant in Brighton and Hove have put together Cin Cin At Home boxes. Launched a few weeks ago, each box contains a three-course meal for two, and has a vegetarian Arancio and salumi selection to start, a handmade pasta with vegetarian sauce for two as a main, and a dessert for two to finish. </i></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>We tried it in their first week of launching it, and were not disappointed - the food was delicious, and super easy to finish off in our small kitchen at home. Delivery is on Friday and Saturday afternoons, and they also have a selection of Italian wines to add to your order if you fancy.</i></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Ordering starts at 6pm every Wednesday, via the Local ordering app <a href="https://www.mylocaldelivers.com/" target="_blank"><b><font color="#000000">here</font></b></a>.</i></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><font face="arial"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Cin Cin have also teamed up with The Flourpot Bakery to deliver homemade lasagnes ready to reheat and share at home.</i></span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><font face="arial"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><br /></i></span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><font face="arial"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Available from Thursday this week via The Flourpot Bakery <a href="https://www.theflourpot.co.uk/product/cin-cin-lasagne/" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><b>website</b></font></a>. Both meat and vegetarian option available - each serve 6 people. </i></span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbBUjxb01U5B4etpUIVGDdiFWUz_sfdwvX-UaHRbZ7dioQxtfp6kGiLvXE3Ud1NnTLY4JIhtBohms8X2X_NuDDDx8LKqmrV_SxBarP35USqvOpKP5m2SEQ7iy7TN4H98x2BqLFoTI7FYv0//" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Fatto A Mano Deliveroo" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbBUjxb01U5B4etpUIVGDdiFWUz_sfdwvX-UaHRbZ7dioQxtfp6kGiLvXE3Ud1NnTLY4JIhtBohms8X2X_NuDDDx8LKqmrV_SxBarP35USqvOpKP5m2SEQ7iy7TN4H98x2BqLFoTI7FYv0/w640-h640/IMG_5345.JPG" title="Lockdown treats: Brighton Restaurants to your door by Laura Lewis" width="640" /></a></div><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Fatto A Mano</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>If there’s one thing I’ve been craving for the last 7 weeks, it’s pizza from Fatto A Mano, heck, I’m not even ashamed to say that during one of my lockdown meltdowns a couple of weeks ago, I shed a few tears as I just wanted one of their pizzas so bad. Emotions were running high in the household! </i></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><b id="docs-internal-guid-0f9f0b03-7fff-17d5-2e66-eaa9be00342e" style="font-weight: normal;"><i><br /></i></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>So, when they announced a couple of days ago that they were reopening their Hove branch for takeout and delivery only, it was the best news ever! They opened back up on Monday, and I've set my weekly meal plan around this - pizza for lunch and dinner is totally acceptable. </i></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="font-weight: normal;"><i><br /></i></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>You can order via Deliveroo, order at the counter in their Hove branch (social distancing rules are in place), or go through their <font color="#000000"><b><a href="https://www.fattoamanopizza.com/" target="_blank"><font color="#000000">website</font></a> </b></font>for collection.</i></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><div><br /></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUIdzEQyBCcVdudXUOIVyuY3j-dGxNP24chKW4TNdGXRVzUTWz80nBNg8tsskNhSTdY4-558l3vQIcg1cwB-3IPZ6Q0-3MRFtDH3f4fceU0UNcSP4ZBZVHuTzBjip-tjw4bsD91Nlk4Y3M//" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Petit Pois home delivery" border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="828" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUIdzEQyBCcVdudXUOIVyuY3j-dGxNP24chKW4TNdGXRVzUTWz80nBNg8tsskNhSTdY4-558l3vQIcg1cwB-3IPZ6Q0-3MRFtDH3f4fceU0UNcSP4ZBZVHuTzBjip-tjw4bsD91Nlk4Y3M/w640-h626/IMG_4995.jpg" title="Lockdown treats: Brighton Restaurants to your door by Laura Lewis" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-34bf3e1d-7fff-9a8a-f060-489f57397c31"><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Petit Pois</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>French restaurant, Petit Pois have created a take on their seasonal <a href="https://petitpoisbrighton.co.uk/menu-delivered/" target="_blank"><b><font color="#000000">menu</font></b></a> that can be enjoyed at home, including their popular Sunday roasts. This is one of my go-to restaurants with my girlfriends when we want to eat somewhere central in Brighton, so we can head out dancing after. </i></span><i style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make sure you order their delicious goats cheese croquettes - just thinking about them is making me hungry! </i></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12-3 and 6-9, you can order via Deliveroo, or give the restaurant a call and order directly, with pick up only. </i></span></p><div><br /></div></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAbxL44qTjk77jlwTm1tGhW9tamDrdAzVLAUDq6Sp1yQWwTPzbE6VvsAIHkztPyUX1MhKtxYeVIZTD-X6PHslGU0aWKWabLvlM_vv4RX1mMObNODabxSPC2uDHcu2MDdsy2sNmKNkVWmdV//" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Coal Shed at home" border="0" data-original-height="439" data-original-width="680" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAbxL44qTjk77jlwTm1tGhW9tamDrdAzVLAUDq6Sp1yQWwTPzbE6VvsAIHkztPyUX1MhKtxYeVIZTD-X6PHslGU0aWKWabLvlM_vv4RX1mMObNODabxSPC2uDHcu2MDdsy2sNmKNkVWmdV/d/coal+shed.png" title="Lockdown treats: Brighton Restaurants to your door by Laura Lewis" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-bc63ff95-7fff-2baa-0a89-ffa035bb9b3d"><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Coal Shed</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Brighton steak restaurant The Coal Shed are bringing their restaurant to your table at home. All dishes are served to share between two and prepared to be finished at home with cooking instructions. </i></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>The menu looks delicious, and you can also add a variety of wines to your order - plus, on a Sunday, they're offering up their sharing roasts to order! Food is available for curbside collection or delivery Thursday - Saturday between 3- 6pm and Sunday between 1-3pm. Due to limited availability, food needs to be pre ordered by 4pm for the next day. </i></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><font face="Arial"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><u><a href="https://thecoalshedbrightonretail.giftpro.co.uk/?utm_source=Propeller%20Emarketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=149050_Introducing+The+Coal+Shed+at+Home" target="_blank"><b>Orders can be made here</b></a></u></span></font></p><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9I-snluLGJMMgj1lM86A3l1gaDDSdTew5hm5tI5JnBoUvGwRT6aFGdqYU9OE5vV1Gr1p4yS6rBhM4LtD3LbB4nado1cmlFRmOEkdhODNDdJ4VtSsbFZCrONPEiF7LhY3sLEQCagSdIro9//" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wild Flor to your door" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="817" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9I-snluLGJMMgj1lM86A3l1gaDDSdTew5hm5tI5JnBoUvGwRT6aFGdqYU9OE5vV1Gr1p4yS6rBhM4LtD3LbB4nado1cmlFRmOEkdhODNDdJ4VtSsbFZCrONPEiF7LhY3sLEQCagSdIro9/d/WF.jpg" title="Lockdown treats: Brighton Restaurants to your door by Laura Lewis" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-cbc22527-7fff-1110-d097-2be5ac38aa32"><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wild Flor</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>The lovely people at this Hove-based restaurant have recently launched Wild Flor, to your door, a finish at home three course meal box. Each box is designed to feed one person, and costs £25. </i></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>There’s one box for meat-eaters and another for veggies, with box contents set to change weekly and in line with the seasons. We tried it out a couple of weeks ago, and as much as we miss visiting their restaurant, these guys have nailed the food offering, with perfect portion sizes and delicious food. I just hope they add their anchovies as an option to order soon - I miss those slippery little suckers! </i></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Wild Flor are also listing a few wine options, so you can place an order with your food. From sparkling, white, red, rose, or even lager, these have been chosen to go perfectly with your meal. </i></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Not that local? But still keen to order? Well, if you get in touch with them, they may be able to arrange for you to collect direct from the restaurant. Since launching a couple of weeks ago, they have been selling out in 20-25 minutes after orders open - amazing! </i></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Ordering starts at 5pm every Tuesday, via the Local ordering app <a href="https://www.mylocaldelivers.com/takeaway/category_grid.php" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><b>here</b></font></a>.</i></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir3qwtYWEmQeS0540Di6Kh3wb9LnETp1rRJKCHkkpM8lrgJqEJiRle7FgswDV7V84Q6UO5gwfNaxNlPmePxu-yQdo40Z1e6vY2kRiI5gOcRl6ViBCahMAIDFY7QyyWILmPNlwTBOG6kuV6//" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Urchin Hove" border="0" data-original-height="597" data-original-width="596" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir3qwtYWEmQeS0540Di6Kh3wb9LnETp1rRJKCHkkpM8lrgJqEJiRle7FgswDV7V84Q6UO5gwfNaxNlPmePxu-yQdo40Z1e6vY2kRiI5gOcRl6ViBCahMAIDFY7QyyWILmPNlwTBOG6kuV6/d/fullsizeoutput_1fce.jpeg" title="Lockdown treats: Brighton Restaurants to your door by Laura Lewis" /></a></div><div><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Urchin</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><font face="arial"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Starting this week, my local pub are trialing four of their favourite dishes, to share and finish at home. They suggest mixing three of these dishes between two people; Moules Mariniere, Malaysian Prawns, Cuttlefish Feijoada with Chorizo and White Beans and Clams with garlic, chilli white wine and coriander. They're super easy to prepare in no more that 5-10 minutes, and they'll have some wine and beers from their list that can be paired with the dishes. </i></span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><font face="arial"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i><br /></i></span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><font face="arial"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Order <a href="https://www.urchinpub.co.uk/" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><b>via their website</b></font></a> now. Pickup is direct from The Urchin in Hove, between midday - 3pm Friday or Saturday this weekend. Alternatively, if you're unable to pick up, and live in Brighton or Hove, they will deliver to you. </i></span></font></p></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>What Laura did Nexthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458453579609212281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388353281446759426.post-45985323204579587012020-05-11T17:21:00.003+01:002020-05-12T09:51:08.713+01:00Back at it<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7uhNEJkRvP7rTSm9Zxc6Ab-iSgacRjS2f2ryVPSRc5jpnZhv-7xzNsavEjNSPeavfBy6sUizbKmfeAb0lmlydzPgsmXZP4pbVcH3NQeXKyK_imdtUCFS1Xj-RtXgNnHe8DXSJw7KBBba3//" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Brighton blogger" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7uhNEJkRvP7rTSm9Zxc6Ab-iSgacRjS2f2ryVPSRc5jpnZhv-7xzNsavEjNSPeavfBy6sUizbKmfeAb0lmlydzPgsmXZP4pbVcH3NQeXKyK_imdtUCFS1Xj-RtXgNnHe8DXSJw7KBBba3/w640-h640/IMG_3360.JPG" title="Back at it by Laura Lewis" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><i><div style="text-align: center;"><i>It's been nearly a year since my last post - time does fly.</i></div></i><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I'll be honest with you, I had sort of fallen out of love with blogging, and wasn't sure if I wanted to keep going.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Nearly a year on, and I've had a change of heart, and with the current climate we're in, I needed a distraction. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>So I've decided to start writing again, and give the ol' blog a little redesign. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I'm looking forward to sharing current, relatable content, plus what I've been up to over the last year. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Boy, do we have a lot to catch up on! </i></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>What Laura did Nexthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458453579609212281noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8388353281446759426.post-9062290361731748522019-06-04T07:30:00.000+01:002019-07-23T08:33:07.585+01:00The LINE Hotel DC<a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3433888/?claim=hd3x3j6axwa">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>
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<i>When doing some research for my work trip / holiday to Washington DC, I went straight to Instagram, and found two hotels I wanted to stay in once work was over. One, I’ve already written about (see <a href="http://www.whatlauradidnext.co.uk/2019/04/the-avery-georgetown-washington-dc.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><b>here</b></span></a>), and now it’s time for the other one. </i></div>
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<i>Which, brings me nicely to <b><a href="https://www.thelinehotel.com/dc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The LINE DC.</a> </b></i></div>
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<i>The second LINE hotel, with the flagship located in Los Angeles, and the third in Austin, is based in the Adams Morgan area of Washington DC. Housed in a renovated neoclassical church, the property has 220 bedrooms, two restaurants, bars, a coffee shop, meeting rooms, gym, and its very own radio station, Full Service Radio, that broadcasts live from a lounge in the lobby. The station, which streams online, plays music and conducts interviews and round table discussions with local and visiting artists, and musicians. Although this building isn’t officially a church any more, for interior and architecture geeks like me, it is definitely a place of worship.</i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi7EZbKmRuEyg0I5qIRzKbfEw6STYEmAgnU629aspss6W0c6pT4UolQuOfKpF3sIJAVcPelNj13vPEcV-_2-nsqNmMtGEsgPHfX-IhmDrvhm5XVlyIXlJt1JtVN-1FRkN-ljrdxZiJi6cS/s1600/IMG_8292.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The LINE Hotel DC" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi7EZbKmRuEyg0I5qIRzKbfEw6STYEmAgnU629aspss6W0c6pT4UolQuOfKpF3sIJAVcPelNj13vPEcV-_2-nsqNmMtGEsgPHfX-IhmDrvhm5XVlyIXlJt1JtVN-1FRkN-ljrdxZiJi6cS/s1600/IMG_8292.JPG" title="The LINE Hotel DC" /></a></div>
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<i>With over 3,000 pieces of original artwork and photography from local artists, a stunning chandelier made from repurposed organ pipes from the original church organ, and pews, saved from the church, and now repainted and placed all around the public spaces in the hotel.</i></div>
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<i>Let’s talk rooms, bedrooms. All 220 of them have been designed to promote a sense of calm and relaxation. Walking into our room, felt like walking into someone’s very cool, chic studio flat, complete with long hallway leading to the main room. The bed was huge, and there was even a seating area, with chairs, a coffee table and used books sourced from a local bookshop. Plus, the mini bar was stocked with essentials, plus a few extras. The bathroom was gorgeous, featuring a huge walk in shower, toiletries from holistic brand American Medicinal Arts, and bathrobes from Frette. </i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXuoRmteTDgAilTQ3eEyYfwLX7Zrwr0n1rGDSgEfdyRba6yk1fQABdOLZCDvrBRrV8QVR4P5bFqsnjwkr7pjLEoXzLkZtz4kJnh7GhCFQbfx3LrgNdLifSKDx4ck-SufZew6808Z-KoC68/s1600/IMG_8195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hip Hotels in Washington DC" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXuoRmteTDgAilTQ3eEyYfwLX7Zrwr0n1rGDSgEfdyRba6yk1fQABdOLZCDvrBRrV8QVR4P5bFqsnjwkr7pjLEoXzLkZtz4kJnh7GhCFQbfx3LrgNdLifSKDx4ck-SufZew6808Z-KoC68/s1600/IMG_8195.JPG" title="The LINE Hotel DC" /></a></div>
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<i>There’s plenty of food and drink to go around, with five dining and drinking spots in total: Brothers and Sister; Coffee shop; The Cup We All Race 4; an all-day restaurant, A Rake’s Progress, an Asian-inspired restaurant and bar called Spoken English, and A Rake’s Bar, whose primary focus is on local distiller’s and brewers products.</i></div>
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<i> A one night stay was definitely not long enough!</i></div>
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<i>Washington D.C — the capital of the US, and home to some very iconic, famous landmarks, and the President of the United States. If you can get over the latter of those, Washington is a totally awesome city, and a place that stole my heart with the sheer amount of history, culture, award-winning chefs, and a vibrant arts scene. </i></div>
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<i>The thing that surprised me the most, is how calm the city is. Bearing in mind it’s the capital of the United States, it didn’t seem as intense as cities such as NYC, Chicago and Philadelphia — the roads aren’t as busy, the buildings aren’t so high, and no one seems to be in too much of a rush to get from A to B. </i></div>
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<i>I stayed in three hotels during my time in D.C. All very different styles to each other, and all had very different price points.</i></div>
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<i>I’m very lucky to stay in some very swish hotels for my job, but this one was another level! My bedroom view was of the Washington monument and Lincoln Memorial, we were within spitting distance (tempting) from The White House, I had two HUGE beds, and the hotel lobby was so posh, I felt totally out of place every time I stepped in!</i></div>
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<i>1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW. <a href="http://washington.intercontinental.com/">washington.intercontinental.com</a></i></div>
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<i>Based in the Georgetown area of D.C, this was a small guest house with lots of charm. You can read more on my stay here,</i></div>
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<i>2616 P St NW. <a href="http://www.averygeorgetown.com/">www.averygeorgetown.com</a></i></div>
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<i>Possibly THE coolest hotel I’ve ever stayed in (it’s up there with The Hoxton hotels) I won’t go into too much about it now, as there’s a separate post incoming. Located in the Adams Morgan area of the city, in an 110 year-old church. </i></div>
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<i>1770 Euclid St NW. <a href="http://www.thelinehotel.com/dc/">www.thelinehotel.com/dc/</a></i></div>
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<i>There are so many good places to eat in the city, you could spend a good week just eating your way around. </i></div>
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<i>Two words: BBQ MEAT. Go hungry, and ready to tuck into some seriously good BBQ. I’m still thinking about the ribs we ate (separate post incoming).</i></div>
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<i>1654 Columbia Rd. NW. <a href="http://federalistpig.com/">federalistpig.com</a></i></div>
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<i>The name says it all really — this place is not your average diner. During the day, it serves up pastries, sandwiches and a few main dishes. But, at night, the chef gets more playful, especially with snacks. The tastiest of the lot: an assemble-it-yourself PB&J with foie gras custard, dehydrated peanut butter, grape jelly, and triangles of white toast, the fries with their ‘sexy sauce’, the fried chicken and the cheeseburger were the dishes that went down a treat on our table. </i></div>
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<i>Now this is a place I really wish we’d had more time to explore! Blagden Alley is a system of interior alleyways with a booming commercial core of craft cocktails and coffee, street art, and some of the city’s most popular new restaurants. Tiger Fork, The Dabney and Supra all come highly recommended. We grabbed cocktails at Columbia Room — a perfect pre-dinner spot.</i></div>
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<i>This is a rather large category as the Smithsonian is made up of several museums and galleries throughout the city — depending on how long you’re there, I recommend choosing a couple of favourites rather than trying to squeeze them all in. Highlights for me were: African American History Museum, Natural History Museum, and the American History Museum. There’s something for everyone within the Smithsonian and, best of all, most of these museums are free to visit.</i></div>
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<i>The Lincoln Memorial was my favourite place to visit during my stay in D.C. It’s such a beautiful and powerful memorial. It’s also very central, and if you’re able to, walk down to the Washington Monument, via the Vietnam Women’s Memorial, the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial, and the World War II Memorial. If you have the time, walk across to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. I think I’ve said the word ‘memorial’ enough. You get the picture.</i></div>
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<i>Another highlight was going on a tour of the US Capitol Building. You can book in advance, or queue up inside, which is what we did. Go early and get on to the first tour if you can (8:40am) it’s fascinating, and the building itself is beautiful. Plus, the tours are free — yes, you did read right! </i></div>
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<i>There you have it — Washington D.C. A city that totally blew my socks off, and has something for everyone. I can’t wait to head back there at some point to do more exploring. </i></div>
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