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Showing posts with label OSPREY LONDON. Show all posts
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Friday, 14 June 2013

This Week The Mice Have Mostly Been...

Another week has zoomed by, after a slightly shaky start caused by a rather out of control Sunday champagne brunch! 


However we made it through (it was touch and go) and have yet another jam packed weekend ahead! 

When we haven't been drinking gallons of water to soothe our pounding heads, this week the Mice have mostly been...

Racing out to do last minute Fathers' Day shopping...you may have been fooled by what month it is with this grey stormy weather, but it is in fact mid June! Which means only one thing...Fathers' Day! Of course it's only right to spoil our Dad's rotten for being so sensible in times of panic, knowing how to fix bathroom leaks and being the best form filler outers ever, however when they already own everything they could want or need, it becomes rather tricky! 

So we thought a Fathers' Day gift list may help some of you that are slightly last minute and intend to purchase this weekend! 

With the rising popularity of male lotions and potions it's clear that men are actually far more vain than us women! So, this OSPREY LONDON leather wash bag is the ideal gift for the modern man... 

Image via www.ospreylondon.com, £55

Dads can never have too many socks, but rather than another boring black pair why not opt for these jazzy Paul Smith beauties? 

Image via www.mrporter.com, £17

For the more outdoorsy Dad, a foraging food course is your golden ticket! Fergus Drennan runs immersive courses lasting approx twelve hours exploring in woodlands, seashores, fields and rivers to produce two foraged three course meals! 

Image via http://fergustheforager.co.uk, £150

Update his eye wear with those super chic Illestva sunglasses, with their retro style they're a safe bet - in fact, he probably used to wear a similar style back in his younger days...!!

Image via www.mrporter.com, £130

For the grumpy Dad who needs a good shot of caffeine to kick start his day (and mood), then this Smartcafe Cafetiere Hot Mug is ideal! Complete with a plunger this inventions means he can sip on his favourite ground coffee on the go...

Image via www.amazon.co.uk, £6.80

Diarising a visit to Hawksmoor Spitafields to try out their brand new bar menu with an added bonus of 50% off! From now until the end of June you can go in as many time as you like and get half price bar food and if you have a group larger than six thankfully you can make a reservation! 
New additions include...ox cheek, chicken wings tossed with Hong Kong's dried-shrimp-heavy XO sauce, fillet-o-fish with jalapeno tartare, pulled pork bun with vinegar slaw and Seoul ribs! The space is rumoured to be beautifully designed, super buzzy and serving up some of the meanest cocktails in London! 

I'll see you at the bar!






Uncontrollably jumping up and down at the news of H&M's brand new collaboration with the one and only Isabel Marant! Yes you heard correctly, Hitting stores on 14th November, the queen of effortless style with a sprinkle of attitude deserves a place in every girl's wardrobe! 

Her range will cover both clothing and accessories and represent her trademark style, in her own words "...you dress up, but do not pay too much attention and still look sexy." Famed for designing the original wedge high top trainer, just imagine the creations we have to look forward to....eeeeeekkkk we can hardly contain our excitement at this one! 
To get you all in the mood, let's take a look at some of our favourite Isabel Marant designs...

Image via http://4.bp.blogspot.com

Image via www.style.com

Image via blog.stylesight.com 

Image via www.style.com


Image via www.net-a-porter.com


Image via www.marieclairvoyant.com
 
Date penned in your diary?! Don't worry we won't let you forget, as with all the best highstreet x designer collaborations, there'll be an official 3BM count down!
On that exciting note, we'll leave you to your two luxurious lie-in's, cocktails, friends and general weekend funnnnnn, ENJOY!!

The Mice x


Monday, 3 December 2012

It's Beginning To Smell A Lot Like Christmas...

Christmas to me involves four essential things ... my beautiful family, copious amounts of food and booze, presents galore and of course festive fragrance! I suppose aroma could come in a few forms ... the smell of your Christmas Day feast being whipped up, Christmas tree pine needles, mulled wine brewing, the list goes on. Well the easiest way in my opinion to keep that Christmas smell going all the way through to New Year is to stock up on festive winter candles. You'll be pleased to hear that we've been brushing up and testing out the best scented candles around and have bought you a run down of our personal favs to get you in the festive spirit. In no particular order our cream of the Christmas crop are...

The White Company Winter Botanical Candle, £20

With cinnamon sticks, orange slices and red berries embedded into the wax it's almost too pretty to burn! But trust me when you finally take the plunge and strike that match this little beauty will have you feeling suitably festive in an instant with its spicy cinnamon, clove and zesty orange fragrance! Only thing to note is that the candle isn't encased in a glass jar so you'll need to pop it onto a china plate to catch any wax drips.

Click to buy here





OSPREY LONDON Dark Amber, £30


Bring pure Christmas cheer into your life with OSPREY LONDON's Dark Amber candle from its new Home Fragrance range. Its yuletide nostalgic blend of precious woods and spicy amber takes me back to baby Robbo Christmas times. The frosted glass jar and the crisp white presentation box the candle comes in screams luxury too. The perfect Christmas candle centrepiece to inject some warmth into your home when it's chilly chapsticks outside!


Click to buy here





Miller Harris Tangerine Vert, £38

The Miller Harris packaging always has me at first sight. The beautiful floral sketching both elegant and subtle and so distinctive to the brand. This little wax delight packs an oh so sweet punch with its soft sicilian green tangerines, grapefruit and lemon scent. I would say the perfect addition to make early morning present opening super sparkly!

Click to buy here




Penhaligon's Tea Collection, £40

If one candle just isn't enough for you (greedy guts) then why not opt for three?! Penhaligon has released the Tea Collection comprising of three super-cute mini candles ... Earl Grey, Assam and Neroli. Not only will each one create a different mood in every room but they also burn for up to 20 hours each, well they do say good things come in small packages don't they?! The icing on the cake is the beautiful blue and white ornate box displaying the candles.


Click to buy here


Jonathan Ward Orange Opium, £35

This is one hell of a bold candle and it's not afraid to admit it ... think orange peel and a hot man's spicy aftershave and you have it in one! Cumin seed, cardamon, orange rind and Persian spices make up the candles powerful yet warming aroma. The packaging is attention grabbing too with its hand-blown metallic crystal glass holder. 

Click to buy here



Diptyque Pomander, £38

I'm an avid Diptyque fan it has to be said, sitting here writing this I spy four different fragrances - lavish? YES, but I can't help myself! Flavour of the month is Pomander, a rich soothing blend of orange, clove and cinnamon. Quite frankly mulled wine in wax! I promise it will have you feeling super Christmassy in a mere moment.

Click to buy here




Timothy Dunn Arabian Fig, £45


First thing to note about this limited edition candle is the way in which it's presented to you. Everything about it feels luxurious and special, from its gorgeous lavish burgundy and gold packaging, heavy weight hand-blown glass holder, silver candle lid to its long-lasting rich fig scent. The complex list of ingredients will send you wild with anticipation and have you running to the shops immediately - fig, basil, clove, frankincense, cassis, rose, jasmine, sandlewood, cedarwood and musk ... wow what a combo. Pricey but perfectly formed!


Click to buy here





Elemis Royal Candle, £25

If you love vanilla cupcakes this is the option for you! The bow-top candle boasts a warming combination of lily, jasmine and vanilla notes. Its ornate mirror glass jar adds an extra special Chrismassy touch too.

Click to buy here



Orla Kiely Geranium & Myrrh, £24

This retro-inspired candle features Orla Kiely's signature print so not only is it sweet smelling but also fashion forward for the home! Its geranium and myrrh fragrance is fresh, earthy and subtle, conjuring up a beautiful background aroma perfect for daytime relaxing.

Click to buy here