Do we like Spotify, or do we all boycott it until the main multi-billionaire shareholders share some of their lovely billions with artists?? As compelling a watch as it was, The Playlist on Netflix didn’t make it clear exactly why the founder thought all “culture” should be shared, at very little financial gain for the artists.…
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Valentine’s Day is coming! 2022 was a wipe out on the gifting front, one’s sense of occasion overwhelmed by… oh yes, that thing… We’re back gifting with a vengeance this year, or at least suggesting a couple of pairs of socks, to make up for previous years. To get you in the mood,…
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Bargains galore across shirts, jumpers and jackets/coats from many brands!! Four rails of menswear, now 30% off. From flannel to organic cotton, Barbour to Selected Homme, Scotland to India, we’ve something for all styles and budgets. Sustainable fashion means quality, and now these long-lasting garments are at a reduced price. Treat your…
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Men’s grooming is booming!! This booming adds up… one global forecast predicts sales of men’s beauty and self-care products will hit $50.96 billion by 2029. Makes sense to us. Yes, men have become vainer in recent years, but all those leisurely lockdown experiments in the bathroom, encouraged by celebrity endorsements on social media, while…
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January is a month of abstinence for many, a flirt with healthier living that lures us ever closer to a more substantial plant food diet and a zero waste mindset. A time for embracing and adopting new planet saving missives. To help us on our way, here are 20 NEW YEAR CHANGES we can…
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…is Hope and Love, for sure! Jess Quinton, co-founder of Quinton and Chadwick, shares a little more love with us. How many pairs of gloves from your collection do you own? I’ve lost count!! We loved our LOVE & HOPE gloves this year! What was your inspiration for this year’s designs? Suffolk, the different…
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Last week got busy!! Shoppers are out in force. Oxford Street is rammed, even the side roads are rammed, you can’t escape being hit by bags or bikes. Think we’ll sit out central London and stay put, right here in the village… Everyone wants a better world (everyone we know), so here are 7…
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To celebrate the shop reaching its 10th year in business, owner Polly Hall shares 10 things I’ve learned! Treat staff with respect and gratitude, they’ll enjoy the work and support you. Follow your instincts, don’t stray from what you believe. For me, this means knowing and understanding what customers’ need and not being swayed…
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Find something that you’d like to do that could make someone, or something, feel better this festive season, why not. Donate a coat WrapUp London London’s main coat donation collection will be at a few tube stations receiving donations 7-9 November, 7-11am. They seek volunteers to help at London Bridge, Waterloo, Moorgate, Liverpool St &…
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One week tomorrow, it’s Halloween! Following two quiet trick or treat years, Monday 31st could see quite a turnout of little munchkins banging on our doors. You leave a lit pumpkin outside to signal you’re happy with this, of course, but we love it and have bulk bought sweets from a nearby wholesaler in…
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