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Archive: 2007

Mulled Wine & Christmas Candles...

Thursday 6th December 2007

Smell evokes the deepest of emotions and at this time of year nothing get’s you in the festive spirit quite like smell. Mulled wine at a drinks party; pine needles as you come in from the cold; the warming smell of mince pies – or if your household is anything like ours...

The Quest for Eco Living...

Monday 26th November 2007

The latest must-have in the quest for eco living? No it’s not fashion or food or anything quite as enticing; the latest must have for an organic and eco friendly lifestyle is natural cleaning products. Sexy. Made from the finest quality natural ingredients these new ranges of healthy household items get through grease and...

Guilt In The Sun...

Sunday 11th November 2007

After ten days of winter sun (my first holiday since SheerLuxe launched in February and a much needed break) I returned home to a barrage of over a thousand emails and more than just an inkling of guilt... Guilt not at the vast quantities of the dreamy and delicious seafood I’d devoured over the...

Get Set, Get Glamorous...

Wednesday 17th October 2007

When, on a hot sweaty day back in July I set off to the Per Una Christmas Eveningwear press day, I hadn’t envisaged what would be ahead. For a long while Per Una was the only profitable arm of Marks & Spencer’s offerings for womens fashion and whilst I’ve always understood why, it...

It's For Life...

Sunday 23rd September 2007

I’ve just got back home (well not quite just, but I have only just conjured up the energy to tear myself away from the sofa and my puppy and sit down at my computer) from my ninth wedding of the year. And fantastic fun as it was I’m delighted to say that I’ve got...

An Inspiration To Us All...

Tuesday 11th September 2007

The retail world and the beauty industry has lost a true great. Anita Roddick was an inspiration. She was a tireless pioneer of animal rights and she proved that beauty could be fabulous without being tested on animals. Ahead of her time, Anita was into all things green long before it had even occurred to...

Award Winning Denim...

Thursday 6th September 2007

I spend as much time as I can reading and consuming blogs; not only are they hugely entertaining but they’re also vastly informative. By now I’m hoping you’ve read our Domestic Goddess feature that’s written by Cherry aka the UK’s answer to Martha Stewart. Cherry is passionate about all things dedicated to home...

Try Green Living This Fortnight...

Sunday 2nd September 2007

If you’re into green living then you’ll know it’s the Soil Association’s Organic Fortnight from 1st-16th September. This year they’re calling on the nation to 'Wake up to an Organic Breakfast'. Retailers, brands and restaurants are promoting their organic breakfast items, encouraging everyone to try an organic breakfast during the Fortnight. At Abel & Cole...

My little Mouse...

Thursday 23rd August 2007

For those of you that have been following my pooch hunt I thought you might be interested to know that I’ve finally got one! Yes little Mouse (as named by her breeder but it’s so divine we didn’t think for a second about changing it) is an absolute honey. I say that, after less than...

Miller Sisters Making Their Mark...

Monday 6th August 2007

So they’re both blonde, beautiful, successful and they’ve both got great names. If you read Sunday Times Style (if you didn’t then why not?!) or ES magazine over the weekend then you’ll know who I’m talking about because you won’t have failed to notice the beautiful Miller sisters gracing the front covers. Not only has...

My Perfect Pup...

Monday 16th July 2007

You might know by now that I’m mad about pooches. At a recent family lunch party I spent more time in the dog pen with the Spaniel puppies then I did catching up with cousins. When it came to leaving, I popped a pup in my bag just to test the waters and...

An Alternative Take On Picnicking...

Wednesday 4th July 2007

I’ve never quite understood why people always go away for their summer holidays in July and August (by people I’m referring to those that don’t have children). Why you’d want to hit the airport and share the beach with all your fellow Brits is totally beyond me. During the summer months I’m much happier...

My Kind of Luxury...

Friday 8th June 2007

Rumour has it David Beckham wears a new pair of boxer shorts every day. At a dinner party last night, a girlfriend said she’d love that (clean panties in her case that is, not boxers) if money was no object. For me it would be a chauffeur all day every day,...

The Madness of Celebrity...

Monday 21st May 2007

The other morning I was flicking through a magazine and I literally choked on my Diet Coke when I read that Danielle Steel was launching her own fragrance. I mean come on, first Cliff Richard, then Jade Goody and now Danielle Steel. I can’t decide which is worse. It’s as...

Moss for Topshop - it's on my mind...

Monday 30th April 2007

I’m sorry to say that I’m being a bit indecisive. At least I think I am. I just can’t quite make up my mind about Kate Moss’ collection for Topshop and whether I rate it or not, let alone whether I agree with it or not. What is it about high street...

The Chance to Fly in Real Style...

Wednesday 28th March 2007

My two greatest fears in life are snakes and planes so when the film Snakes on A Plane came out I wasn’t one of the ones queuing to see it. The trailer itself was enough to make me cower in fear. I’m so terrified of snakes in fact that I spent my four days...

Brain Food...

Wednesday 7th March 2007

Why is it that when faced with the munchies on a long car journey, whilst out shopping or during the day at work, it’s always crisps and chocolate that are at arms length? It’s no wonder that this country has got a serious obesity problem when the only snacks that you can readily...

Fairtrade Fortnight. Are you doing your bit?

Monday 26th February 2007

Fairtrade seems to be the word on everyone’s lips at the moment and we keep being told that various retailers from Topshop to Anyahindmarch are supporting the issue. The now annual Fairtrade Fortnight starts today (26th February to 11th March) and if you keep hearing the word ‘fairtrade’ but don’t really know...

Here we are at last...

Monday 12th February 2007

So finally we’ve made it, it’s been quite a journey so far: a lot of late nights, very few weekends, an extremely dedicated web programmer, an even more patient husband and generally a lot of support and encouragement along the way. Since we started, nearly 15 months ago, the enthusiasm for the Sheer...