I love hand knitted things! They look so sweet and you just know that a lot of care and attention has gone into making whatever it may be. So if you are looking to buy a gift for somebody which looks fantastic, visit the Fine Cotton Company where you will find a collection of knitted, hand stitched accessories. The Fine Cotton Company is a stylish environmentally friendly company, who offers some of the best gorgeous accessories for your home.
Making an ideal gift for the home is the warm and cosy Hot Water Bottle Covers. They come in a selection of colours and designs, and some come in two sizes. I know a lot of people who would use one of these. It is the perfect gift to give someone for the cold, winter evenings. The Knitted Hot Water Bottle covers collections start at £30.00.
What I also love in the knitted range is the selection of Knitted hearts. These really are delightful, all tightly packed with wheat and soothing lavender. Now these you could put anywhere within your home, out on display somewhere, or in your wardrobe to help keep your clothes smelling fresh. I actually have mine on my bedside table. I find that the lavender helps me drift off to sleep easier, aiding a good night’s sleep.
Another fine product coming to The Fine Cotton Company in September 2010 is the White Porcelain Tea light. These are really sweet looking, with each one comprising of a different design. They just ooze quality and will add a touch of luxury to the room you have it displayed in. Made of magical porcelain, it is clear glazed making it become almost translucent when lit.
All the mentioned plus much more are available at http://www.thefinecottoncompany.com.
The creators of Hello Kitty is introducing their ‘second baby’; Angel Cat Sugar. This is set to become as huge of a hit as its sister brand, making the ultimate gift for young girls, teens, tweens and fasionistas.
Angel Cat Sugar is a fictional character; she is an incredibly cute and lovable princess cat, who will be adored by many young girls. What kids will love about her is the amazing healing powers she possesses and the ability she has to make everyone happy. With her gorgeous white fur and her angel wings which help spread happiness, Angel Cat Sugar will guarantee a smile to any girls face, no matter what age they are, and make the most wonderful teenage collectables for years to come.
The Angel Cat Sugar range includes many products. I have had a look at some of them and am impressed with what I have seen:-
The Angel Cat Sugar shopper bag is a trendy and smart practical bag. What I love about this is the simple factor of a magnet, which holds the top of the bag together – simple but very effective. Fearne Cotton, Claudia Schiffer and Tess Daly are all fans of the shopper bag, and I am sure there will be many more to follow. It is priced at an affordable £14.
The mini hairbrush is every girl’s ideal component for their dressing table. What girl doesn’t enjoy doing their hair and pampering themselves like mummy? Priced at a fantastic £9, it will definitely make a great stocking filler.
The Mini Wallet (£12) and purse-bag (£15) is great gift for a girl from ages 3-9. We all know how much kids just love to dress up, or from what I have experienced, playing ‘mummy’. Well, with their very own purse and bag, your child will be on her way to playing the perfect game with the perfect accessories. How grown-up!
Further products within the range, making great teenage collectables includes; bags, toys, many gifts, accessories, interactive games, home ware items, stationary and teenage collectables. Visit http://www.angelcatsugar.com and see the collection for yourself. Trust me, you will love it!
Now, this is what I call fun. The kids are sure to have hours and hours of imaginative play with EZ-FORT, available from Maps Toys. This has got to be the must have ‘toy’ for kids this summer. I am convinced that kids of all ages will get enjoyment from it
EZ-FORT comes from the creators of TOOBEEZ. It consists of 54 pieces, which construct together to make the framework of a building, straight out of the child’s imagination. This makes for amazing construction work, which is safe to use and incredibly hardwearing.
The colour coded lengths of robust polycarbonate tubes push together into the connecting spheres. This allows your child to create a number of different structures. As I said, hours of fun for all the kids.
EZ Fort is stocked by Prezzybox, Boots.com and Great Little Trading Co, and is priced at £34.99.
Another great construction toy from Maps Toys is Bloco. Bloco uses high density foam that links together and rotates to any angle, with the use of conectors. These foam shapes are all designed in unique and colourful shapes, and will brighten up a childs afternoon! You can build and create your own creature, also using imaginative play, or, build from the instructions provided to create either of the following:
Marine Creatures
Horses & Unicorns
Scorpions & Insects
Lizards & Chameleons
Savanna in Pyjamas
Dinosaurus
Birds of Prey
Dragons & Reptiles
Bloco is stocked by Boots and Great Little Trading Co, and is priced around £19.99
Every girl should have a touch of Miss Bollywood this summer. Be it for your sister, mum, or even as a lovely little gift for yourself. There is so much to choose from on site, from beauty tools through to jewellery. I am sure you could find something amazing for that special lady in you life.
Miss Bollywood has a new and exclusive jewellery range. They offer fantastic necklaces, bangles, earrings, hairclips, rings and jewellery boxes, all at amazing prices. They prove that glamour doesn’t have to cost the earth! The necklaces are available in beaded or chunky wooden designs (all priced at£8), and will be sure to compliment any outfit for day or evening. The new jewellery pieces bring you a taste of eastern style and superb craftsmanship.
Or, if you are after a bit of pampering, something to make you more beautiful than you already are, then check out the Miss Bollywood Professional Eyebrow Shapers. These will definitely give you instant glamour to you look and the ‘wow’ factor! The Miss Bollywood Professional Eye Shaper Kits Cost £10 each, and is something every girl should have. The kit contains five re-usable stencils (each one shaped to a recognisable celebrity), a brow pencil and a white outline pencil, to assist you in creating professionally groomed eyebrows.
If I have convinced you into getting the Bollywood look, then check out http://www.missbollywood.co.uk
For those who have been to a Build-a-Bear workshop, you will agree with me that it is the most enjoyable, exciting thing you can do with your child. For those who have not been there, I have to ask you ‘Why Not?’ I completely urge you to visit a store and explore it for yourselves.
As a family, my Fiancé, two boys and myself went to the Build-A-Bear Workshop. We were greeted at the door by an enthusiastic assistant and manager Glen, whom then introduced us to Roisin and Alana, who really got us all excited about the experience ahead of us. If all the staff at Build-A-Bear Workshops are like these assistants, then you will definitely get in the spirit within seconds!
What soon became apparent was a genuine care for the child in question. This is totally for the children, with the emphasis being on giving the little ones experiences (and bears!) that they will not forget. All the staff were extra friendly and completely in tune with the kids. It was refreshing to see this kind of attitude as opposed to everything being about profit.
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