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I love my children very much, but I wish they’d stop giving me rubbish

January 9, 2017 By Ellen

My older boys are the most fantastic and generous little people. They are often giving me things… only yesterday Boy Two gave me two of his SillyBandz. It absolutely squeezed my heart when he insisted I have the bands, they were from his first packet. I had to wear them then and there in the […]

Filed Under: boys, family, presents, taste

Hurry, hurry only a few hours to grab the perfect pant

December 20, 2012 By Ellen

Are you still struggling for inspiration for the man in your life? Not socks again, for pity’s sake. And nothing hobby related because you know it’s not really what he wants.As you know I rail against sweeping sexist generalisations such as “men are rubbish” or “boys are smelly”.However, here’s one I have found – over many […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Christmas gifts, Commercial content, men, Panther of News, pants, presents, sponsored post

Tulips from Berlin – a love story

September 13, 2011 By Ellen

You made me think of floral clogs The Panther of News has been aprowl, far and wide… well Berlin actually. And when he came back this is what he brought me.  No, your eyes don’t deceive. He’s given me clog-shaped slippers made out of a rather super tulip print fabric. They have a cosy green […]

Filed Under: My Life, Panther, presents Tagged With: family, marriage, presents, romance

Apple Mac for the teacher

July 22, 2010 By Ellen

Apple for the teacher is a quaint old cliche, isn’t it? But what about Jo Malone candles, fancy bottles of fizz, electronic gadgets, jewellery and posh chocs?Our kids broke up from their Scottish schools some three weeks ago, but their compatriots in the rest of the UK are just finishing up now. And everywhere I […]

Filed Under: clutter, decluttering, presents, schools.

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