Wednesday, 13 June 2018

Ginalicious Proseccolicious Summer Cocktails

We have this great new range in store from a Scottish Company called Plant & Grow.
You could always team the Ginalicious Kit with a bottle of their favourite gin to make a unique gift??
The Ginalicious Gin Botanical Cocktail Garden Kit is a fabulous growing kit from Plant-n-Grow, the ideal gift for a green fingered loved one who likes the occasional tipple!

Immerse yourself in the botanical infused world of Gin cocktails. This great kit contains everything you need to sow, grow & mix a cocktail or two.

Raspberry & Rose Petal Cocktail infusion bag (just add Gin)
Earl Grey & Blue Flower infusion Bag (as above – just add Gin)
1 seed packet of Cucumber ‘Burpless Tasty Green’ – produces delicious crisp fruits with no bitterness. Packed with flavour and easy to digest!
Rosemary Officinalis Seeds x 1 packet. Adds a wonderful pine fragrant flavour
Basil ‘Aristotle’ Seeds x 1 packet. A variety easily grown on a windowsill in pots
Thyme ‘Olde English’ Seeds x 1 packet. Subtle mint and lemon notes provides a slightly floral aroma to a cocktail. (During the 18th century, thyme was used as a hangover cure – which may come in handy with this growing kit!)
6 Page Cocktail Recipe Book bursting with recipes for fresh and aromatic cocktails.

Team with a bottle of Prosecco – it makes a really special gift

Love Prosecco? Want to try your hand at growing something? Then try “Proseccolicious” – the Prosecco Botanical Cocktail Garden Growing Kit from Plant ‘N’ Grow.

Prosecco Botanical Cocktail Garden Growing Kit includes:
High Quality Seeds: One packet each of Sage, Orange Scented Thyme, Viola & Lemon Basil (Sow by end June 2018 – herbs grow all year indoors)
Mini Greenhouse (propagator)
10 x Compost discs
6 x wooden plant markers
Perfect for growing indoors or in small outdoor spaces
Beautifully illustrated instructions
3 Botanical Infusions for your cocktail recipes : Lavender Buds, Strawberries & Raspberries
Cocktail recipe book for 6 delicious recipes to pimp up the Prosecco.
Simple way to grow herbs, try out some cocktails and impress friends.



Thursday, 7 June 2018

Dad's Day Covered.

Father’s Day is fast approaching with just over a week to go (it's Sunday June 17th).  We have loads of quirky gift ideas & gadgets plus a huge selection of cards too.  With our signature gift-wrapping all part of the service, we have Dad's Day covered.

Here are just a few ideas to help show him just how much you love him.



For Wannabe Head Chefs, Rock Gods and Rappers alike, these fun oven-mitts are guaranteed to make laugh.

The ideal gift for a green fingered loved one who likes the occasional tipple!

Each handpicked item in this range has been sourced, selected, made and crafted with some of the world’s best artisans. Together they form a
unique collection of the finest goods that tell a story of seasonality, 
provenance and uncompromising quality.


Frida-mania

London is in thrall to the cult of Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), in anticipation of a major show opening at the V&A on June 16th. 

Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up 


In 1954, following her death, Frida Kahlo's possessions were locked away in the Casa Azul (Blue House) in Mexico City, her lifelong home on instruction from her husband Diego Rivera that they remain concealed in one of the bathrooms for at least 15 years. Half a century later her collection of clothing, jewellery, cosmetics and other personal items was re-discovered.  Experience a fresh perspective on Kahlo's compelling life story through her most intimate personal belongings, decorated corsets, outfits, jewellery, letters, photos and medicines. Kahlo’s preferred lipstick was Revlon’s Everything’s Rosy, and her Ebony eye pencil is still in its wrapper.

Kahlo's powerful style is as integral to her myth as her paintings.  It is her construction of identity through her ethnicity, her disability, her political beliefs, her rejection of gender orthodoxy as well as her art that makes her such a compelling and relevant icon today.  People continue to want to have a little piece of her in their lives and it is the unflinching gaze of the Artist’s self-portraits that have been a gift to merchandisers.


We literally cannot wait.  Here's a little preview of our ever growing Frida Collection.


1.  Frida Kahlo - Making Her Self Up £35.00
2.  Frida Kahlo Flower Earrings by Diana Wilson £39.95
3.  Frida Necklace by Diana Wilson £120.00
4.  Frida Cushion by Diana Wilson £69.95
5.  Frida Cushion by Diana Wilson £69.95
6.  Peacock Glasses Case £12.50
7.  Frida Cushion by Diana Wilson £69.95
8.  Frida & Thorns Notebook £10.50
9.  Frida & Flowers Notebook £10.50
10.Frida Soap £3.95
11.Frida Crewel Work Cushion £46.00
12.Frida Dreams Mug £12.95