Gifts for Mothering Sunday

We always make sure we have a good selection of gifts in addition to the furniture, lighting and other decorative items that help to make a house a home.   This last year has been incredibly stressful thanks to COVID and as we find ourselves in yet another lockdown supporting friends, family and work colleagues is really important.  

Thankfully technology has allowed us to keep in touch via the many online platforms that are now available to use.  Also, sending flowers or a gift to someone special is a great way to let them know you are thinking of them and give them a bit of a boost.  Although we have had to shut we can still take payment over the phone for any items and can arrange a time for collection, drop off locally or pop it in the post.

With the vaccine being rolled out fast and spring around the corner things do seem to be looking a little brighter.  Also, with Mother's Day (or Mothering Sunday!) coming up in a few weeks time and with no immediate prospect of being able to open, I thought it might be a good idea to share photos of some the gifts we have in stock.

                                       

Chelsea Scented Votives by The Saltworks Company

Meze Brass Forks

Lotus Bud Vase

Metal Leaf Bowl

Tivoli Candelabra

Old Dutch Style Plant Pots in Teal

The Modern Guy Blog is a new find and we were delighted when they told us they had included one of our vases in the list of gifts they have compiled for Mothering Sunday.  They have come up with lots of great ideas, so if you are after some inspiration you need look no further, just click here  

I hope this blog is helpful in giving you lots of present ideas not only for mothers but also other special ladies in your life.

Tips for Making the Best of A Less-than-Ideal Carpet

In this country we use carpets extensively in our properties and I spend many hours discussing them with my clients.  There is a lot to consider - the material, pile, colour, the room and it's use, cost  - and so the list goes on!

Also, there is the problem of those inherited carpets that wouldn't be your choice but you can't afford to replace.  I have lost count of the many people who have told me that their hearts sank when they saw the carpets.  Even to the extent that it has put them off buying, or renting, a house!  However, as disheartening as this issue can be there are lots of inexpensive tricks and ways of covering up an expanse of unappealing carpet.  Here is a helpful article that I, and few other experts, were asked to comment  on  https://www.unitedcarpetsandbeds.com/advice/cleaning-maintenance-and-underlay/top-tips-making-best-less-ideal-carpet/

Rugs and runners are always an easy way to cover up either a worn bit of carpet or distracting the attention away from carpet that you don't particularly like!   I always stock a selection of them including some from a local company, Weaver Green, that are made from recycled plastic bottles.  These are not only hardwearing but thanks to their plastic properties are also waterproof, easy to clean and don't fade in sunlight.   Here is one of my favourites from the Nomad collection.