Mother's day gift guide

Last year we had an impromptu Mother's day thanks to L who decided to wake up later. I have received thoughtful, personalised card and breakfast in bed, just perfect!

This time I have created a practical Mother's day, just how I like it!

1. Pretty You London Meryl Plum slippers £22.50

2. Go Find A Gift Initials manicure set £14.49

3. Busy B Magnetic pad & pen £7.99 

4. Jadu tea London

5. Kaya Jewellery Silver Family Tree Necklace £34.95 

6. MOTHER oversized tee £30

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Who said diamonds are every woman's best friend?! Every woman needs a lovely, compact manicure set which fits in virtually any bag or purse (width: 8cm, height: 7cm, depth: 2cm)! This lovely personalised manicure set from Go Find A Gift would make a great gift for any mum out there "who loves looking after their hands and nails".

The manicure set opens by pressing on a precision clasp, which once opened presents a set of 5 precision implements (nail scissors, 1 soft edged cuticle pusher, tweezers, nail file, and nail clippers) wedged in the soft, dark foam as well as a small mirror placed inside the lid.
What makes it so special is the personalised initials, you can add up to 3 letters, it could be your mum's initials or perhaps your own. I have opted for my mother-in-law initials which coincidentally make the word "MAM". Engraved letters look neat and tidy, you can't see any scratches or marks.

I haven't tried any of the implements but from it's presentation I can see that it's a quality and practical set, which hopefully will be frequently used.
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I can't claim that I'm a tea connoisseur, but I would like to think that I can tell when it's a good or bad quality tea.

Jadu tea have kindly provided me with a lovely presented box of English breakfast tea envelops, which I'm opening on Mother's day and few samples of Green Tea (12 tea envelops £ 16) and Mademoiselle Grey (12 tea envelops £ 16). 

"JADU Tea London is an independent Global Luxury Tea Brand based in the UK. ‘JADU’ is ‘magic’ in ancient Sanskrit and our mission is to conjure a little magic through the exploration of the enchanting and spellbinding world of tea...Explore the world of tea with us! We offer a range of teas that take you on a journey across the globe. Our teas are sourced from China, India, Sri Lanka and Africa, our herbs and fruits reach us from Europe, and the magic of blending and packing takes place in the UK".

Tea envelops themselves look very different to a typical tea bag found in supermarkets, they are designed to be transparent and made of organza alike fabric with a traditional string, which gives a modern look.

China Green is "an exquisitely smooth, full-bodied green tea from the Yunnan province of China, one of the oldest tea growing regions in the world. These carefully rolled leaves are reputedly full of antioxidants. Sit back and allow the subtly sweet, grassy green liquor to gently refresh and revive you".

China Green tea was a little bit too strong for me if the bag is left to infuse for 2 minutes as recommended by Jadu tea, but once mixed with more hot water was very tasty and lasted me for 2 more cups!

As a big fan of Earl grey Mademoiselle Grey blew me away. 

"Our flirtatious take on the classic favourite Earl Grey uses refreshing Sri Lankan Uva black tea as a base. The distinctive citrus character of this delicate tea perfectly complements the zesty, aromatic Bergamot with which this blend is generously scented. Finished with bright citrus notes of lemon, orange and lemongrass and a sprinkling of delightfully striking red cornflowers".

It is very much an Earl grey with a nice, settle flowery flavour and smell. It is also recommended to infuse for 3-5 minutes and to drink with or to without milk. As with China green it is a little bit too strong for me if infused for 3 minutes but once I added milk it had a very gentle flavour which I liked.
A lovely Royal Navy gift box with golden Jadu tea logo can make a great gift for any tea lover or those who like sophisticated presentation.


Disclaimer: I was sent  items mentioned above for the purpose of this review/gift guide. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Christmas gift guide: Picture Proud unique personalised gifts + discount code

I have came across Picture Proud couple of years ago and since then was following their progress. 

"Picture Proud all started because my closest friend was due to have her first baby (so a big thank you to you Lorraine) and I wanted to send a little something that was different rather than flowers or clothes. I wanted a unique gift, a gift that had a wow factor, but most of all a gift that would be a lasting memento.

...Since then, you can see I have compiled a collection of my own unique designs, together with some exciting new designs for the future. Since starting Picture Proud I’ve had my own child, Charlotte, she’s just so adorable, and as a mum you so want them to have the best. So I’ve grown Picture Proud as a company alongside my pregnancy with Charlotte, thinking about what sort of gifts everyone would like.

Our products are fantastic gifts for all occasions, maybe a new arrival, a christening, a special birthday, Christmas, get well, Easter or simply because people want to buy something a little different.

We now supply gifts for all ages and all occasions. If there is anything specific you are looking for, then please do get in touch and we will be glad to see if we can help!

One thing I am proud of though is that throughout the years we continued to offer quality hand-made products crafted here in the UK. We know our customers appreciate the craftsmanship that goes in to all our personalised items, they know they are purchasing a product that will last a lifetime and will be treasured for many years to come".

Here are just few of their gorgeous items you can purchase in time for Christmas:

http://www.pictureproud.co.uk/product/heart-clocks

http://www.pictureproud.co.uk/product/personalised-placemat-modern-design

http://www.pictureproud.co.uk/product/glass-frame

http://www.pictureproud.co.uk/product/hanging-hearts-photos

If you wish to place an order for Christmas, Picture Proud have kindly provided a 10% discount code MYLITTLEBLOG or contact Picture Proud on tel.: 01245 360317 (please note I don't receive any percent from the sale).