Ancienne Ambiance Candles & Soaps {Perfect For Mother’s Day}

Ancienne Ambiance Candles & Soaps {Perfect For Mother’s Day}

I love discovering brands dedicated to creating luxury but natural products. Developed by London College of Fashion graduate Adriana Carlucci, Ancienne Ambiance launched in 2004 with six candles, based on ancient recipes, made from hand-poured beeswax and lead-free wicks (you are encouraged to return the glass for recycling). I was kindly sent the Persia candle (a favourite […]

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Trying My Hand At DIY Nail Art

Trying My Hand At DIY Nail Art

I read this week that it’s just not acceptable to have tatty nails anymore, even if you’re British. Ever. Not the best news I’ve heard of late. I’m partial to a bit of nail polish and LOVE the results of a professional manicure but I just don’t do it that often. Which is probably why […]

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Christmas Travel – What’s In My Washbag

Christmas Travel – What’s In My Washbag

It feels strangely intimate posting the contents of my washbag. But I do love looking at these kind of posts myself so I thought I’d give it a go. As you can see it’s a pretty pared down collection of products that  travelled up to Edinburgh and Skye with me this Christmas (apart from the […]

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Organic Beauty: Priti NYC Nail Polish

Organic Beauty: Priti NYC Nail Polish

It’s fantastic to find toxic-free brands doing decent nail polish – something that for a while seemed to  lag behind on the eco credentials. But not anymore. Priti NYC (founded by former model Kim D’Amato while she was pregnant) does a super polish – fulsome with a great brush that slides the polish on nice and easy. […]

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