It's really not long until spring arrives now, have you sown any seeds yet? This lovely giveaway courtesy of Unwins is perfect for getting you started! I’m giving away two prize bundles, each containing a limited edition Emma Bridgewater flower jug and five packs of Unwins 'Beautiful Bouquets' flower seeds. Such a lovely prize: it would make a fantastic treat for a gardening fan, and it's a great introduction to growing flowers for cutting ...
Festive reading: A Christmas Tale from Joules
One of my favourite things about the lead-up to Christmas is sharing festive books with my children. We've built up a little collection over the years, and it's always lovely to rediscover our old favourites each year. The build-up to Christmas is inevitably hectic and exciting for kids, and I always find that sharing a lovely Christmassy story is a brilliant way to help them (and me!) unwind and spend some cosy quiet time together. This year ...
Indoor gardening gifts from Baby Bio plus giveaway
Are you buying gifts for gardeners this Christmas? If the gardeners in your life are anything like me, they’ll always be happy with a present that encourages them to indulge in their hobby. I know I’ve got a few gardening-related items on my wish list every year! If there are indoor gardening fans on your present list, I've got some great gift ideas to share with you from houseplant experts Baby Bio®. There's also a lovely giveaway with two ...
Review & Giveaway: Down to Earth by Monty Don
Monty Don is a real gardening inspiration for me. I’ve watched him present Gardeners' World for many years now, and seeing him at work in his amazing garden never fails to give me new ideas and enthusiasm for our own plot. I love the way his passion for gardening is so obvious, and his knack for sharing his extensive knowledge and experience in a way that always feels accessible, even to the most amateur gardener. So, as you can imagine, I was ...
Win a gift tree of your choice from The Present Tree
Welcome to a new giveaway - and it’s such a lovely one! Two lucky winners will be able to select a beautiful gift tree of their choice from The Present Tree, which will be gift-wrapped and delivered to their chosen address, ready to be planted in the garden. The Present Tree sells a range of small trees as gifts. All of their trees are grown organically, and nurtured by hand in The Present Tree’s gardens in Northern Ireland. When you place ...
Bringing the outdoors in: Sainsbury’s Garden Room range
Do you try to bring a little bit of nature into your home? The interiors trend of bringing the outdoors into our living spaces has been big news for a while now, and it’s not hard to see why. Interiors brands have picked up on the fact that connecting with nature helps us cope with today’s hectic pace of life, and are extending that connection into the home via accessories, wallpaper, fabric prints and furniture. Add to that the fact that ...
Win a limited edition Emma Bridgewater vase plus a bundle of Unwins Sweet Pea seeds
With the arrival of spring just around the corner, lots of us are starting to think about planting seeds and looking forward to beautiful blooms in a few months’ time. This fab giveaway courtesy of the lovely people at Unwins is just perfect for helping you out with that! I’m giving away two prize bundles, each containing a limited edition Emma Bridgewater Sweet Pea vase and five packs of Unwins sweet pea seeds. Such a lovely prize, it would ...
Giveaway: Rex London Paloma ceramics bundle
Welcome to a fab new giveaway courtesy of the lovely people at Rex London. I’ve got a bundle of beautiful ceramics from their new Paloma range to give away to one lucky winnner. I love Rex London. Previously known as dotcomgiftshop, their site its just brilliant for home accessories and gift ideas - and with Mother’s Day just around the corner it’s a great place to find the perfect present. There’s even a whole section dedicated to Mother’s ...
First bike memories & bikes through the decades with Halfords
Do you remember your first bike? It’s such a classic gift to receive as a child, isn’t it - and whether your parents painstakingly wrapped it, led you outside with your eyes closed to find it, or just hid it under a blanket, nothing quite compares to the excitement of that first ‘big’ present. Halfords asked me to join in with their Bikes through the decades feature and share my own first bike memories. I was a mid-70’s baby (showing my age ...
Exploring the Beefayre range + win a luxury pamper gift box
Are you in a bit of a January slump? With cold weather, dark evenings, healthy resolutions and Christmas bills, it’s no wonder we all struggle to stay cheerful at this time of year! I think a bit of pampering can work wonders on your mood though, and I’ve teamed up with the lovely people at Beefayre to bring you a giveaway that’s a real no-guilt treat. Two lucky winners will receive a gorgeous Bee Calm Luxury Pamper Gift Set worth £35, which is ...