Gift boxes are all the rage at the moment, and for good reason. They offer lots of choice and flexibility, which means you can personalise them to suit the intended recipient perfectly. If your partner is into health and fitness, a gift box that feels like it is fit for a cheat day but still manages to tick all the right boxes in terms of nutrition could be the ideal present. To give you an idea of the different types of health-conscious, ...
Five birthday gift ideas for friends with a sweet tooth
Collaborative post Giving a gift is a key part of celebrating a friend's birthday. But even if you have a clear idea of what they like, it's not always easy to find the perfect gift that also suits your budget. If you're struggling to find the right gift for a friend, edible treats are always a nice option - especially if the friend in question has a sweet tooth. It's relatively easy to find a product that matches your budget, and you can ...
February birth flower: Violets & Primroses
Do you know what the February birth flower is? Just like birthstones, there are birth month flowers for every month of the year. Birth month flowers are usually in season during their specific month, so they should be easy to find in florists and mixed bouquets – making them perfect for a really thoughtful gift, or just a treat for yourself. If your birthday is in February, or if you’d like to buy a personalised gift for a loved one with a ...
The Ultimate Garden Lovers Gift Guide: present ideas for different budgets
Collaborative post If you’re searching for the perfect gift to buy for someone who loves their garden, then look no further. Here is Crown Pavilion’s ‘Ultimate Garden Lovers Gift Guide’, providing you with gift inspiration for all budgets. Whether you want to save or splurge they’ve got it covered, with everything from gardening gloves and pizza ovens to exquisite luxury garden rooms. Budget Buys There’s no need to break the bank or ...
Great gifts for tweens and teens
Are you buying Christmas gifts for tweens and teens this year? In my experience this can be quite a tricky group to buy for, so hopefully this gift guide will help. I've rounded up lots of great gifts for tweens and teens here, so if you're looking for inspiration it's a great place to start. Happy browsing! Great gifts for tweens Let's start off with a great little gift that will help kids deal with their feelings in a positive way. ...
Gifts for outdoor explorers and nature lovers
Welcome to my guide to Christmas gifts for outdoor explorers and nature lovers. If you're shopping for someone who likes their adventures, I've got lots of inspiration for you! Read on for lots of lovely gift ideas which are perfect for those who love supporting and enjoying the natural world and the great outdoors :) Gifts for nature lovers Let's start off with a gift with a really positive impact. Treedom is a tree planting ...
Gifts for the home and interiors lovers
How's your Christmas shopping going this year? Mine is off to a slow start, but working on my gift guides has definitely helped with the ideas stage! If you're shopping for a fan of all things home and interiors, this is definitely the guide for you. I've rounded up lots of great gifts for the home, so if you're struggling for inspiration it's the perfect place to start. Great gifts for the home What better place to start than with ...
Great gifts for gardeners – including stocking fillers and kids gardening gift ideas
Are you shopping for a gardening fan this Christmas? With gardening enjoying such a boom this year, I suspect more of us than ever are looking for gifts for gardeners right now! I've been busy hunting down lots of great gift ideas which are perfect for gardeners, so you don't have to do the hard work. There are separate sections on stocking filler gifts for gardeners, and gardening gifts for kids too :) Great gifts for ...
Forcing bulbs indoors: an easy autumn project for early flowers
This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate links will be clearly marked with a * and if you click through and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission from that sale. Autumn is traditionally the time to plant spring bulbs in the garden, with daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, iris and crocus all popular choices. But while you’re planting bulbs in the garden, it’s a great idea to pot up some of those bulbs and ‘force’ them ...
Win a nature books bundle for all the family
Welcome to another brilliant book giveaway! I've teamed up with the lovely people at Welbeck Publishing again, to bring you another fab prize bundle of outdoors-y books for all the family. The bundle includes six titles, each with a nature or outdoor theme, and is worth £106. Let's take a look at each book in more detail. RHS The Rose The Rose tells the story of the world's favourite flower, through 40 of the most popular and ...