Treat a loved one to these adorable gifts this Easter Who says Easter is all about chocoolate? Not us… Faye’s Picks: Candice’s Picks:
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Gift Guide: Make mum a special cuppa this Mother’s Day with Teapigs
If your mum loves a cuppa (like mine) then why not treat her to a special one this Mother’s Day. For many of us, it may be a virtual celebration, which is a perfect excuse to sit down and raise a cuppa over video chat. Craft & Crumb X Teapigs Baking Kit A brand-new product […]
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Gift Guide: Treat your mum to the best self-care hamper this Mother’s Day with Cowshed and Soho House
Mother’s Day is only days away and if you’re still hunting for the perfect gift then treat your mum to the best self-care hamper. Our mother’s do a lot for us on a daily basis, and if yours is rushed off her feet and doesn’t find a lot of time to relax these skincare products […]
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Gift Guide: Luxury hampers by Cartwright & Butler perfect for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day seems to have come around quick this year and if you’ve found yourself unsure what to buy your dear mum we’ve got a few suggestions. This year, Cartwright & Butler have created a special range of luxury hampers packed full of sweet treats, savoury snacks and everyday favourites. These hampers are a great […]
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Gift Guide: Treat your mum this Mother’s Day with artisan bakes by Lewis and Baker
This year Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, March 14 and it’s a time we get to say thank you to our amazing mother’s. As we spend another celebration day in lockdown, and find ourselves either with our loved ones or separated from them it’s still a chance to let them know we care. If you’re […]
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Alternative Valentine’s gifts made by tattoo artists
While tattoo studios have closed their doors, many of our favourite artists have been getting creative which means there’s plenty of unique and alternative gifts for your loved one this Valentine’s Day. About the Artist: Laura is a colourful artist working at Stockton’s Steel River Tattoos. About the Artist: Shona Lynne is an artist in […]
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Valentine’s cakes to give a sweet gift
Make Valentine’s Day a whole lot better with these scrumptuous sweet treats 10 inch Heart Donut Big Fat Donut Co, Newcastle Smash Box Oak Leaf Cakery, Stockton Valentine/Galentine Collection Great British Cupcakery, Newcastle Valentine’s Boxes Sara’s Cakes North East Cupcake Bouquet Tandcakess, Durham The Cute Box Cadence Cakes, Newcastle Loaded Treatbox The Cake Boutique, Darlington […]
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Valentine’s gifts for chocoholics
Make hearts melt with these delicious and creative chocolate gifts Chocolate Heart Box The Gift Fairy, Newcastle Valentine’s Boxes Au Dairy, Sunderland Love Potion Chocolate Bar La Chocolatrice, Coxhoe & Newcastle Valentine’s Brownie Connie Sullivan, Hartlepool Valentine’s Boxes Chocolateslabatory, Hartlepool
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Waitrose and John Lewis
Even in lockdown there are plenty of ways to celebrate the most romantic day of the year – and Waitrose have all the ideas we need They say more customers than ever have been seeking for ideas for Valentine’s Day as searches on Waitrose.com are up over 100% when compared to last year, and dinner […]
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Valentine’s gifts for jewellery lovers
Treat your loved one (or yourself) to a new accessory this Valentine’s Day from these amazing independents moon & marie Small batch handmade clay jewellery and accessories, based in Newcastle. etsy.com/shop/moonandmarie KiJo Jewellery Handmade statement mixed metal jewellery, based in Hexham. etsy.com/shop/kijojewellery SoulaSoula Handmade costume Jewellery, based in Newcastle. etsy.com/shop/soulasoula Melissa Alice Jewellery Small handmade […]
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Shopping local with Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You”
Just like our take on Destiny’s Child’s track, we’re finding local alternatives to all the things Mariah Carey doesn’t want in ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.‘ I don’t need to hang my stocking, there upon the fireplace Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of the best stockings this year here. Santa Claus […]
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Gift Guide: North East gifts for a Christmas at home
As we’re all spending Christmas at home, in small groups with our loved ones, we’re celebrating the amazing places and spaces around us. Treat your loved ones this Christmas with a reminder of home. 1. Newcastle Ceramic Bauble 2. 2021 FTLOTN Calendar 3. Angel of the North Necklace 4. The Alnwick Garden Mini Candle Collection […]
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Gift Guide: Six stylish stockings for Christmas
Hang them by the fire, or give them to a loved one filled with gifts, here’s the stockings you need this Christmas. 1. Faux-Fur Christmas Stocking 2. Alphabet Stocking 3. Personalised Stocking 4. Quilted Alphabet Christmas Stocking 5. Traditional Christmas Knitted Stocking 6. Jolly Reindeer Christmas Stocking
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Shopping local with Destiny’s Child’s “8 Days of Christmas”
While we’ve overplayed every popular Christmas song you can imagine, we’ve realised plenty of them can be good for gift inspiration. So, we’re taking this Destiny’s Child track and finding local alternatives this Christmas. On the 8th day of Christmas my baby gave to me: A pair of Chloe shades and a diamond belly ring […]
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Five Mariah Carey inspired gifts to celebrate her Number One – FINALLY!
The Queen of Christmas (Mariah Carey, obvs) has finally reached Number One in the charts with her iconic, festive track All I Want For Christmas Is You (take that East 17). Here’s our favourite Mariah inspired Gifts to celebrate. It only took 26 years for her to finally reach the top of the charts… Mariah […]
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Gift Guide: Treat your vegan friends this Christmas with cruelty-free gifts
These days, more people are going plant-based, choosing cruelty-free products or going vegan, and there are many reasons someone may choose this lifestyle. Someone may have an allergy or intolerance, they may be against animal testing and cruelty, or are choosing a plant-based diet for health reasons. Regardless of your stance, it’s likely you know […]
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Gift Guide: GBBO-themed gifts for the Star Baker in your life
We all know a Star Baker, someone in our life who just loves to bake and whether they nail it or fail it you can’t help but support them. As baking has been a growing hobby this year due to the pandemic it seems only right that we make a special gift guide suited for […]
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Gift Guide: Paw-fect Christmas presents to give animal lovers
We all know an animal lover, some of us are animal lovers ourselves and probably spend too much time doting on our pets. It’s really easy to think of a persons interests or hobbies, such as fashion or football, but if a person has a pet there are some adorable pet-themed or pet-friendly gifts that […]
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Gift Guide: 20 Stocking fillers under £10
Stocking fillers may not be the highlight of Christmas morning but they can still surprise a loved one. Usually, when you think stocking fillers your mind may jump to socks and underwear, which as a child are boring but as an adult is an amazing and much-needed gift. The great thing about stocking fillers are […]
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Gift Guide: Stylish gifts for that special man in your life
There is only a month till Christmas which doesn’t leave much time for shopping and it’s likely you’ve got a number of gents on that shopping list, such as your partner, father, brother, best friend, cousin, uncle, maybe even housemate. So, from beauty essentials to practical everyday necessities we’ve picked out some of the most […]
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Gift Guide: Stylish gifts for that special woman in your life
With only a month until Christmas it doesn’t leave much time for shopping and it’s likely you’ve got a number of special ladies on that shopping list, such as your partner, mother, sister, best friend, cousin, aunt, maybe even housemate. So, from beauty essentials to practical everyday necessities we’ve picked out some of the most […]
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Gift Guide: The best home and entertainment presents to give to someone you love this Christmas
Christmas is a great time of year, but sometimes Christmas shopping can be stressful. What I’ve found personally, and with a lot of my friends is that as we get older we ask for less, and therefore relatives find shopping more difficult. While, the price tag shouldn’t matter, these gifts are a little price-y but […]
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Gift Guide: 21 Stylish and practical Christmas gifts for the fashionista in your life
Christmas is on its way, which means you’ve probably started your Christmas shopping. We’ve put together a little gift guide for the fashionista in your life, perfect for the girl who says “surprise me” and the girl who has everything (so you just have no clue what to buy her or him). 1. H2O Essential […]
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