Pigs in Heaven, by Barbara Kingsolver My first ever Barbara Kingsolver novel. Wow, what a writer she is – the whole book was full of wise quotes I want to print out and stick up on my walls. Pigs in Heaven tells the story of Taylor and her adopted Cherokee daughter, Turtle. A chance brush with ...
GIFT GUIDES: PAMPER
Treat someone to a little bit of luxury this Christmas! Glorious soap A lovely bar of soap is a very useful thing to have in your gift armoury. Perfect for stockings, secret Santa gifts or a treat for a friend. This spiced apple soap from Soap Folk looks gorgeous - plus, it can be used as ...
GIFT GUIDES: STOCKING FILLERS
You're never too old for a stocking! Ideally, the contents should be cute, useful and thoughtful. Here are some excellent little gifts that kids, teens and grown-ups will love. FOR KIDS Spy pens, £3.95 / Popcorn set, £3.95 / Rainbow eraser, £1.95 Whale ruler, £3.95 - all by Rex London Star ...
Things to do in November
November is a special month, don't you think? In pre-Christian times, it was called Samhain and marked the start of the Celtic winter. Although strictly speaking winter doesn't actually start in the UK until 22 December, it's still possible to detect that subtle shift in the air. At the beginning of ...
Does shopping make me happy?
I’ve always loved shopping. I was the little girl with a pretend gift shop in her bedroom and a novelty rubber from every corner of the British Isles. I’ve always believed that buying stuff has the magical ability to make me happy. In my teens and twenties, it became all about the clothes. I ...