December 2012

I love the little bit of time inbetween Christmas and New Year. It always feels like a little respite from the real world, like somehow time has stopped and we all get a few days to snuggle down at home with our loved ones, watching films, catching up with friends, eating too much and generally having a lovely time. I also like to use this little hiatus to take stock and do a bit of re-organising... a bit of "out with the old, in with the new" as the year comes to an end. If you are going through the same...
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We are celebrating our first birthday in the run up to Christmas by offering 10% off all order (with the code: HOORAY) and super-speedy delivery for all at no extra cost! Just before Christmas last year this website went live for the very first time. It was a very proud moment as months of hard work came to fruition - a little early Christmas present for me. Since then we have had a truly amazing year. It's been a year of remarkable occurences, full of achievements, highlights and memorable moments. The biggest achievement was definitely getting the site up and running... and...
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We've got some great gift selections on the site, including some pretty neat stocking fillers - ideal for that little gift for a Secret Santa, or as a little extra for a special friend or relative. Here's our round-up of the best Pretty Dandy stocking fillers! Tea Towels All our tea towels are under £10, well-designed and a little bit decorative. This is a great way to buy a practical present that still has some personality and won't hurt your pocket! Here you can see our vintage design tea towels, which were first produced in Sweden in the 50's and have never gone out...
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Having rented a flat for a long time I understand how frustrating it can be not to be able to update the decor of your home - or even to hang anything on the wall in some cases! - so I'm always happy when I see an interior design idea which can be used in a rented home. I spotted this picture on the Poppytalk blog and immediately thought it would be a great idea for those in rented accommodation, temporary homes and smaller places: The idea is a very simple one, executed well. Take an old canvas, a frame or screen...
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