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Do you want to buy your loved ones a thoughtful gift but you don’t know where to start? Here are some clues to look for that will help: Pay attention to what kind of things they buy other people. Often we are drawn to things that appeal to us personally even when buying for other people. Are they sentimental? Do they love reminiscing about days gone by, their favourite travel stories or anecdotes? We have the perfect suggestion if that’s the case. Look at the colour of the clothes they wear and the colours they have used to decorate their...

Drawings of your favourite memories Do you have memories with your partner that weren’t captured by a photo? Favourite anecdotes that you reminisce about, milestone moments, travel stories or just your daily rituals that remind you of why you're together? Combine these stories to create a romantic gift they will never forget!  Just supply a list of things you’d like to include, send us reference pics or descriptions and we will do the rest. All prints are bespoke and one of a kind so your partner will never doubt your thoughtfulness.     A book of poems Does your partner...

  10 ideas for your dad this Father's Day I love thinking of personal gifts for people so I thought I’d offer my services and provide you with some ideas for your dad, stepdad, foster dad or grandad this Father's Day.  So here we are, 10 present ideas for your dad to cater all budgets: 1. Art Price from £45 In my humble opinion a piece of art is always a special gift especially when it's all about the recipient. Our 'Things I love about daddy" (wording can be changed to whatever dad term you use and it can be gifted from multiple children...

They have long been referred to as man’s best friend, so I thought I would collate some science-based reasons why dogs make us happier, some less obvious benefits of having a canine friend and a few ways you can celebrate your furry friends. 1. Dogs reduce loneliness – a small Australian study found that dog ownership had the potential to make people feel less alone.* Having lived by myself during numerous Covid-19 lockdowns, I can say without a shadow of a doubt Crumpet (my dog) kept me sane and gave me a sense of routine when life got turned upside...