I have a confession! I have not bought a single present yet! With less than a week to go ‘til Christmas, I’m still at the ‘wondering what to get for…’ stage (Another confession, the inspiration just never struck and I got stuck into the mulled wine of the party season instead. Still nothing!). I’m naturally inclined to duck out of High Street trawls with their organised gift guides (for him, for her, for the dog) and neatly merchandised rows! [..]

We’re dreaming of a white Christmas, and to wake up to a stocking full of fun! We’ve been dreaming about digging into the depths of our Christmas morning bag of treats, waiting to find cute little colourful Beyond Retro Bakelite-esque pins! These art-deco jewel cowboys, fawns and horses, (to name a few!) are exclusive to our stores (unfortunately they haven’t yet set up camp at our new online shop!), and have arrived just in time to fill our Christmas wishlist to the brim! [..]

Ah! Christmas Eve! How I have come to love your overblown, starry appeal! People, popping down to the pub for some festive cheer, will often be seen battling with garish bits of tinsel glitter around their blouse, or you might spy a stray sequin, blowing nonchantly in the party breeze! But, people, come on! I’ve been dreaming of sparkles since June (OK! I’ve been wearing them too, but it’s my job, so I am allowed!) and you only get one night to get it right! [..]