Founded in 2000, simplehuman had one idea in mind – to reinvent the pedal bin! Well I think they have done a very fine job indeed! I suppose you are wondering why on earth you would buy a Bin as a gift for somebody. Well, take a look at this impressive, super cool retro bin and see for yourself!
The 3L Round Retro Pedal Bin is actually quite cute for a bin. It is small, but will fit well in a bathroom, under a desk, is great for a kid’s bedroom, or wherever you have limited space. This retro bin is styled in classic stainless steel and comes in pink, blue, red, white and green. The ‘Retro’ look is established with the domed lid, the highly polished pedal and the flared side handles.
I would definitely buy this for someone as an incredibly useful gift. It is cute and dinky and I know that I wouldn’t be disappointed if I was given it as a present!
This Retro Bin retails at £24.99, and is available from fine speciality retailers or at http://www.simplehuman.co.uk.
Making a fantastic gift for anyone, especially for those who already have everything, is the Photo Frame Family Time Clock. This truly is an extraordinary clock, and I can assure you that whoever you buy it for will not be disappointed.
This stunning aluminium Photo Frame Family Time clock will most definitely make the perfect addition to any room. It is fun and functional, and proves a great way to remember special times and special people. The stylish contemporary design will be guaranteed to please everyone who enters the room where it is displayed. There is space for 12 photographs, holding 8 frames for 4cm x 4cm and 4 frames for 4cm x 6.5cm photos. So, you can have your most loved and treasured photos on view, and get to have a peek when you look at the time. Fantastic!
Available from http://www.gettingpersonal.co.uk for an incredible £24.99.
You can even get cute pots of Hand Cream in the shape of cupcakes. They look delicious enough to eat! The Naughty But Nice Strawberry Cupcake Hand Cream is priced at £5.99, and I must say, it smells yummy.
Please check out this site for further gift ideas. It is a super site which has loads of quirky ideas, you will be amazed at some prices, and will surely get that present you are looking for!
A great product for the kids this summer is the Sand and Picnic Table from Robert Dyas. This adaptable table is both useful and extremely entertaining! This table will look fantastic in the garden, and the kids will just love eating their lunch or dinner on it. It is a perfect size, and is ideal for little gardens.
The kids can sit for hours, drawing or doing their arts and craft on it. My two boys really love the new addition our garden. They will sit for ages, doodling away, which makes the table a huge bonus for the parents (because if your kids are anything like mine, they never sit still!).
Then, for extra entertainment, simply remove the centre wooden panel and the picnic table turns into a sandpit. How fantastic is that! The sand pit provides hours of fun for kids and encourage outdoor play and exercise. Let your kid’s creativity run wild, digging, building and making unique shapes in the sand. I will guarantee that all kids will love it!
The specifications are as follows:-
-Recommended age 18 months +
-Made from premium FSC certified timber with rounded corners for added safety
-Supplied flat packed with easy assembly instructions
-Manufacturers warranty against wood rot and insect damage
-Number of bags of sand: Approximately 1 x 15kg bags
-Assembled size: L1.21 x W0.89 x H0.505m
The Sand and Picnic Table is priced at £99.99 and is available from http://www.robertdyas.co.uk
I have to tell you about the amazing Bean Bags at Bean Bag Bazaar!
The Adult Designer bag is kind of Tear dropped in shape, which is perfect for cradling your bum and even giving you fantastic support up your back and Head.
The beauty of Bean Bags like this is they will mould completely and uniquely to your own contours. The materials used are tough, water and stain resistant, and perfect for outdoors use.
These bags have been heavily reduced and are now only a staggering £59.99 - They are huge and will provide comfort and support for everyone.
One of my favourite hobbies is cloud watching. Lazing on my new bag, watching the ever changing balls of cotton wool above is going to take up most of my summer…I cant wait.
Correct me if I am wrong (I’m not!) but there is nothing like cosying up to your partner. This superb double Hammock from Peagreenthings.co.uk is the ultimate gesture for valentines!
OK, weather is not exactly brilliant at the moment but just wait until it gets warmer. With this Hammock for two, it may get hotter still!
Sitting side by side, swinging gently or having a long cuddle in the warm sun sounds like fun to me. The double hammock is manufactured using NO electricity, hand woven on a loom and finished on a treadle sewing machine. This traditional process ensures exceptional quality and extremely low carbon footprint for this product.
In fact, This is typical of Peagreenthings.co.uk, whose ethical and environmentally friendly attitude is so important to the market these days. The manufacturer has combined a fantastically durable yet soft hammock with a green thought process to inspire us all.
The Hammock comes in a cotton bag, along with all the fixing options you would need, whether into wood or masonry. The hammock itself is made from 100% organic fair trade cotton and retails for £55.20, with a fair trade premium payment going to all those involved.
For Valentines, show your partner how close you are – you don’t get closer than in this beautiful hammock.
