Monthly Archives: November 2018

Christmas Gift Ideas for the Man in your Life

November 28, 2018 By in Fashion, Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , 19 Comments

The Christmas lights came on last night in our village, and it is starting to feel a lot like Christmas now. I have been busy shopping for gifts for my loved ones. Most of the items have been ticked off my list, I just need to find the time to get them all wrapped.

If you are shopping for Christmas gifts for the man in your life, then you are in luck. You may find these Christmas Gift Ideas post very useful. I know how tricky it can be to shop for gifts for the men in our lives. But hopefully these items will inspire you.

 

 

Vivienne Westwood ORB Mocassins £180

 

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This Vivienne Westwood black ORB Mocassins sold by Mainline Menswear is a stylish Christmas gift idea for the fashion conscious man. I love everything about the shoes. Vivienne Westwood is an amazing fashion designer, and she outdid herself with this footwear. The large antique gold coloured metal and orange, blue, yellow and turquoise enamel Vivienne Westwood Orb logo stud situated on the front of the shoe finishes off the look beautifully. I also like the black matte look.

 

 

Zippo Leather Credit Card Wallet £21.50

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This lovely Leather Credit Card Wallet by Zippo is made from genuine leather. It can hold up to 13 cards and has a transparent plastic pocket. I like the fact that it comes packaged in a gift box. This would make a lovely Christmas gift for sure. I like it a lot.

 

 

Zippo Leather Passport Holder £16.75

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This stunning Zippo Leather Passport Holder is also made from genuine leather. It features a passport pocket and can hold up to 4 cards. I love the fact that it comes packaged in a gift box. The price tag is also budget friendly. Great gift idea if you ask me.

 

 

Buffwear Amby Brown/Brown [Hat Blend.] £34.75

 

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A Headwarmer would make an excellent gift this season. I really like this Buffwear Headwarmer. We have in our autumn/winter wardrobe and they do the work so well. They are practical and very stylish. I think they would work well as little gifts this Christmas.

 

 

Danilo Harry Potter Collectors Box Set £19.99

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This is a great gift idea for the Harry Potter fans. The box sold by Danilo contains a 2019 Harry Potter square calendar, A5 diary and pen signed, sealed and delivered in a beautiful keepsake box. I love the packaging a lot. Great gift idea for young boys and adults alike.

 

 

Minivino Wine Advent Calendar £55

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This Minivino Wine Advent Calendar by Broadland Wineries would work great for stocking fillers. You get 24 small bottles inside this pack. It is a mixed selection of 24 small bottles – 22×18.7cl of red, white, rosé, mulled wine and 2x20cl Prosecco. The white wines include New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Australian Chardonnay, Italian Pinot Grigio, South African Chenin Blanc and sparkling Prosecco. While the red wines include New Zealand Pinot Noir, Argentine Malbec, Chilean Merlot, South African Shiraz, Australian Shiraz and mulled wine.

It works great as gift idea for the wine and Prosecco lovers.

 

 

Find Me A Gift Personalised Men’s Travel Toiletry Bag £34.99

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This Personalised Men’s Travel Toiletry Bag by Find Me A Gift is a lovely Christmas gift idea for the man in your life. I like the fact that comes personalised. That makes the Toiletry Bag so unique. This bag can stylishly carry all the daily essentials. From creams and lotions, to shaving sticks and sponges. This bag would definitely come in very handy.

 

What do you think of these gift ideas? Please sound off in the comments section below.

Thanks for stopping by and have a lovely day.

 

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The Importance of Having a Car Warranty

November 27, 2018 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , 24 Comments

I recently bought a new car – Honda Civic from a UK Car Retailer and the experience I had was quite eventful. We found this great looking car online and reserved it to take a further look in real life. I know all about how amazing items look online only to find they look nothing like that when you see them in real life. So a couple of days later, we went over to Manchester to check out the car. It looked as good as it looked online. We took it out for test drive and it drove quite well. There were a few concerns which we pointed out to the Sales Rep, and he was quick to sort them all out.

 

So we bought the car

We shook hands on the deal and picked up the car a couple of days later, only to realise the Air Conditioner was not working. It was a hot summer day, so it was a very uncomfortable ride home. We immediately called the car retailer to advise them of the issue and then the drama started. The Sales Rep or rather the Store Manager didn’t want us to bring the car back in. He instead suggested we take it to another store closer to us, which we reluctantly agreed to. I wasn’t happy about this arrangement because it meant I won’t have been able to drive the car for some weeks as there was no availability in our local store anytime soon.

 

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The drama started on the first day

The day finally came for us to take the car to our local car retailer store. We dropped it off only to get a call the next day informing us that the Manchester store where we bought the Honda Civic Car has refused to fund the Air Conditioner. I was so upset. This was after we waited weeks with no Air Conditioner, the same Manchester store advised us on what to do and they have now changed their minds for reasons best known to them. Thankfully I had a warranty for 90 days and the Air Conditioner is covered on the warranty, so it only a call and email to their head office complaint team to get the car repaired and ready for collection within days.

 

The importance of having a car warranty

The moral of the story is to always make sure to have a warranty at least for some weeks when you buy a car. You never know when the car warranty would come in handy. If I didn’t have mine, I would have had to cough out a few hundreds to get the repairs done, even though it was damaged prior to ours buying it. Look out for car retailers that offer warranties before you commit to a car. M has an Audi, and it has had a few mechanical and electrical faults since he got it. But thankfully, he bought with an Audi Warranty, so he’s covered.

 

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Test drive it properly

Also, when you do for a test drive, ensure you really test the car. We focused on other parts of the car but didn’t pay attention to the air conditioner. It was a chilly day so we didn’t notice it was not cooling. My advice is to check all the features and ensure they are working as they should.

 

Does your car have a warranty?

 

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Product Review – Brabantia Linn Clothes Rack

November 26, 2018 By in Lifestyle, Product Reviews Tags: , , , , , , , , , , 8 Comments

I recently updated our bedroom decor with a stunning white wardrobe to match the rest of the decor. It is the wardrobe of my dreams with more than enough space, and it makes me happy whenever I look at it. I am still in the process of redecorating our bedroom. The children’s bedroom is finally done and I love the whole look. So I have time and resources to finish up our bedroom and the rest of the house.

 

 

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We need to update bedside cabinets and drawers, which I am hoping we get sorted by February 2019 at the latest. In the midst of our home improvements, I had the opportunity to work with the lovely people at Brabantia. They sent me the Linn Clothes Rack to review and I couldn’t wait to get it all set up.

 

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Linn Clothes Rack by Brabantia is a free-standing clothes rack with sturdy bamboo rod and two height-adjustable shelves. It is a great rack to have around the house if you need some storage to hang your clothing or accessories. You can grab it in black or white for £144.

Here are all the pros and cons you need to know –

 

PROS
  1. It is easy to set up. We had it up within 30 minutes. It comes with an instruction leaflet with includes step by step guide and images to help you assemble the rack quickly.
  2. I love how sturdy it looks in the bedroom.
  3. It is a smart way to store more items. You can hang up to 28 items.
  4. I like the fact that it is a multi-tasking furniture. It stores, airs and dries.
  5. The Two height adjustable shelves means you can adjust it to suit your needs.
  6. It comes with a 5 year guarantee which is amazing.
  7. It has an adjustable feet with non-slip base, which protects the floor and keep the rack steady.

 

CONS

None.

 

 

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Dimensions

Height 190.0 cm

Width 99.5 cm

Depth 57.2 cm

 

 

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What do you think of Brabantia Linn Clothes Rack?

 

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