When spring arrives, we naturally enter into this beautiful, colorful time, where layers are shed as we make room for new growth, both within us and around us. There always seems to be an excitement in the air. A wave of freshness takes over! I absolutely adore the springtime, and the freshness that comes with …
There’s no two ways about it, we LOVE Westbourne!! With so many lovely independent shops and cafes, it really is Bournemouth’s very own little mecca, the place to go if you want something a bit different, instead of the boring same old same old!! So whether you are looking for somewhere in Bournemouth and Poole …
It’s getting close to that time of year when I get itchy fingers in my flat; winter should soon be leaving us and coming up the rear will be lovely lovely spring! This does,however, mean it’s time for a spring clean, a bit of a move around and adding a new bit of spark to …
Love to travel but don’t own a money tree?? I feel you. When I first quit my 9-5 to go out in to the world, with not more than £2000 in my bank account, needless to say I was a wee bit scared, but driven by blind hopeless love and a need to see the …
After a very busy few months leading up to Christmas, by new year it was definitely time to get away, re-fuel and re-stock the purged shelves of the shop……….and what better place to go than the beautiful country of Morocco?! So I jumped on a plane and went to stay with my friend for two …
In the spirit of Christmas giving, we like to do something charitable to help others in our local community. This year we are working alongside the YMCA to raise funds. As a part of this we are helping to promote and organize their Christmas Carol Celebration, taking place at St James Church on Friday 12th …
Just a few weeks before Valentine’s Day! If you are running out of ideas for this special day , we are here to help you! Usually people offer some roses, chocolate or jewellery, but maybe this year you can do something new and surprise that special someone! Let us inspire you with some uniquely different ideas. Make Valentine’s …
We are offering a 15% discount sale on our furniture! Visit Scape, the award winning family run furniture shop at 5 and 7 Westbourne arcade, Poole Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, quote ”website sale” to receive the discount! We have four ranges of premium quality wooden furniture, light mango wood furniture, dark mango wood furniture, sheesham furniture, shabby …
So 5 days to go before Christmas…… all my presents are wrapped and under the tree, the house smells like cinnamon and mulled wine, there are quality street wrappers everywhere… and I am eagerly awaiting a lovely little rest!! I don’t have the joy this year of doing the Christmas feast (hehehehe!!) and am instead …
Thank goodness for that, I’ve got all of my Christmas shopping done before the quality street tub has even been popped open, and I am rather pleased with myself!! Now it is time for my favorite part……. the wrapping!! Every year I come up with a new theme for my wrapping, and it’s always a fun talking point …