New Spring Aromas – Aurina Room Diffuser

February 16th, 2012

We welcome new ideas, new makers and new sellers! Aurina designs her range of room diffusers in house and has given her name to this beautiful new room diffuser. Fresh and light and lasting, it will become one of the new names to impress your hostess with. The perfect gift for yourself and your friends.

Try the Sicilian Lime

Aurina Room Diffuser

for a refreshing touch – take away the musty smells of Winter and help to bring the sunlight into your imagination, if not in reality. The 200ml bottle will last and last.

 

Anna Craven Linens – still the best value

February 13th, 2012

If you haven’t ever slept in Anna Craven’s sheets you quite possibly haven’t had a good night for a while! They are pure cotton and also 200 thread count. As I understand it, 200 thread count is pretty good and anything above that will not wear at all well. Those who talk about 400 thread count are probably showing off! The most popular product are the pillow cases as you can never have enough; they are all hemstitched and very attractive. However, Anna Craven manufactures top sheets, bottom sheets (both fitted and otherwise) and duvet covers in every possible size. They are all snowy

Cotton Oxford Pillow Cases

white.

The other important point is that at £8.50 for a pure cotton Oxford Pillow Case they compare very favourably with all competitors.

 

 

Be my Valentine, Floppy Bunny!

February 7th, 2012

These are the sweetest, most adorable little people! Actually bunnies and ones that dont need groundsel or cow parsley, only a cuddle.

For anyone who needs a Valentine that won’t argue, cry, shout, stamp or stomp we suggest a Floppy Bunny

Floppy Bunny

as the perfect answer.

They are made in Scotland from 100% pure Scottish Wool and very soft. They are looking for a good home! Viewings strictly online.

Great Gift – Storm Lanterns

February 3rd, 2012

These decorative Storm Lanterns pr Hurricane Lamps by Beauliving come in 3 sizes and are fabulous inside or out. With their stone base they are very different to ones we have seen before and they can be filled with flowers, decorations or, of course, candles. They have a certain rustic quality with overtones of grandeur, reminding us of the Roman Empire.

We think Storm Lanterns make the best gift and are something the lucky recipient will remember forever. They start at £35 which is a great price for such a unusual decorative yet useful object.

Stone Based Hurricane Lamp

Valentine’s Gifts: Rustic Heart Recipe Stand

January 18th, 2012

As this Rustic Heart Recipe Stand

Rustic Heart Recipe Stand

has been incredibly popular we thought we’d just remind you about its extistence. This would look good in the kitchen, or when it’s warmer perched on a wooden table outside allowing you to do some culinary experiments whilst enjoying the beauty of your own garden. If cooking isn’t your bag, you could be reading an inspirational gardening tome whilst listening to the gentle breeze rustling the leaves.

As it is still grey and wintery we picture you enjoying it in the warmth and thanking your loved one for thinking of something subtly romantic, yet very useful. It goes well with the country kitchen which aligns well with the rustic look.

Valentine’s Day Gifts: February Cufflinks

January 16th, 2012

These February Cufflinks are THE adornment for the Aquarius/Pisces man or the Romeo who has stolen a lady’s heart. They are sterling silver with a Carnelian back cabuchon - shaped stone in warm orange. They won’t be found anywhere else as they are made in the UK specially for Silver Magpie.

February Cufflinks

We think they are enduring, smart and debonnair. They would suit any Jermyn Street shirt especially one with white, blue or yellow tones. They can be worn in the office and onwards, out to drinks and dinner. And at £90.00 they are a snip; he’s worth it!

 

Valentine’s Day Gifts: Anna Cotton Nightdress by Ifonlyif

January 15th, 2012

People are either trouser people or they prefer the freedom of a dress! Pyjamas, or perhaps, bed-trousers feel just ever so slighly over the top; something to wear during a lazy day for comfort but too enveloping for bed and certainly not sexy.

Anna Cotton Nightdress by Ifonlyif

If you are a nightdress person who prefers to wear something akin to an extra sheet in bed, you are either white or colourful. For those eschew colour and love the snowy, white perfection of luxuriating in  bed linen such as Anna Craven’s crisp cotton, its ideal partner is the Anna Cotton Nightdress by Ifonlyif. Pure yet alluring, cool but not cold. Simple yet glamorous.

Give a cotton nightdress on Valentine’s Day. Give some comfort along with your love.

January Sale Gifts: Merino/Possum V Neck Plain Sweater

January 14th, 2012

What a beautiful day! After what seemed like weeks of endless darkness and grey skies, we have blue skies, bright sun and white, sparkling frost. But oh, how the cold bites, especially when out in the early morning walking with the dog.

Merino/Possum Vee Neck Plain Sweater

When I spied these Merino/Possum Vee Neck Sweaters at our Gift Fairs before Christmas I made a mistake. I did not purchase. This was because I love it too much to buy for someone else and I was on a gift finding mission. But I did feel, and I know the secret of their unique softness, different to cashmere, slightly more durable and yet every bit as pleasing and warm. One of these Merino/Possum sweaters would give an added ray of sunshine to a crisp, cold morning and huge amounts of pleasure for several years.

I urge you to take advantage of this superb offer today!

January Sale Gifts: Filligree Two Tone Earrings

January 13th, 2012

Just in case you didnt quite receive all the gifts you were after at Christmas, now’s your chance – that is before February 1st when, like Cinderella our SALE GIFTS category will disappear! These Filligree Two Tone Earrings

Filligree Two Tone Earrings

are just what I didnt get in my stocking buy would have been on my wish list.

As I am allergic to base metal (like many others) I have to wear silver in my ears and these will do just fine. They also have that slightly boho look that suits my current frame of mind. At a £10.00 discount they are a bargain – so go get, girl!

 

Valentine’s Day Gift: Cashmere Tie Neck Poncho

January 11th, 2012

The kind of man all women crave would give them this Cashmere Tie Neck Poncho perfectly wrapped on February 14th. A romantic gift that shows taste and style. Something to wrap up in until Spring arrives. Something that lasts.

It also fits everyone so he has no need to worry about size and furtively ask your friends what might be right. And the colour is perfect: hot – like your man! We leave it up to you to work out your tactics; if you have snared the man we are sure you can run to the Cashmere Tie Neck Poncho as well.

Cashmere Tie Neck Poncho

Valentines’ Gifts: Heart Lavender Pillow

January 11th, 2012

Should you yearn for a good night’s sleep, to have a lavender pillow near you is a very good idea; to have a Heart Shaped Lavender Pillow is genius! Well, not quite genius, more somthing to give you a feel good factor as well as a good night’s sleep. Knowing that someone you love had gifted it to you would calm your tortured thoughts at the dead of night.

Of course, you could use it more conventionally to make your ‘smalls’ aromatic.

These Heart Shaped Lavender Pillows are especially high quality; not only is the lavender packed in but the cover is removable for washing.

Heart Shape Lavender Pillow

Valentine’s Day Gifts: Bone China Heart’s Mug

January 10th, 2012

Ingrid Bergman famously said that “a kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous”.

Be romantic and show your affection this St Valentine’s day with something useful such as these Heart’s Mugs – Hand Painted 42% Bone China – Gift Boxed. Every time your loved one makes a cup of coffee they will think of you, forever! What more could anyone want… apart from one of those lovely tricks about which Ms Bergman speaks so highly.

Hearts Mug - Hand Painted 42% Bone China - Gift Boxed

 

Valentines Gifts: Recycled Sailcloth Bottle Bags

January 9th, 2012

We picked this one out because we just love the romantic connotations. Can you imagine drinking a glass of champagne on a beautiful beach with the one you love listening to the gently rolling waves – the only adornment would be this unusual Recycled Sailcloth Bottle Bag.

If you are  not near a beach you could always just find the nearest grassy knoll as a substitute. At just £18.00 it is affordable and original. Do tell us about your Valentine dreams!

Recycled Sailcloth Bottle Bag

 

 

January Sale Gifts: L’Atelier des Dames Deer Pendant Earrings

January 9th, 2012

These would make a fabulous gift anytime. They are stunning, arresting and gorgeous! The deer on these Deer Pendant Earrings

L'Atelier Des Dames Deer Pendant Earrings

 is made out of brass and what’s more L’Atelier Des Dames is an ethical organisation committed to ecologically sound practices. They are 6cm long.

As they have now been reduced from £45.00 to £27.00 they are a bargain.

 

Another Award for The Travelling Souk from Mumpreneur

January 6th, 2012

Wow! Having only just found the time to enter our first competition we are so happy and delighted to have been nominated as one of the top 100 Mumpreneurs!

Mumpreneur 100 Winner

Sale Gifts; Scarf with Pendant

January 3rd, 2012

If you have not discovered the delights of a Scarf with Pendant, you should. They can be used as a scarf, a belt or even a curtain tie back – no joking! If you think you’ve seen these around a bit, you haven’t! These are particularly good quality, the pendant being solid shiny metal and have been specially dyed in several beautiful jewel colours. Now only £20 reduced from £32.

Scarf with PendantScarf with Pendant

We especially like the Sage green; the unusual colour draws attention to itself in a flattering way. They would look very dramatic in a drawing room holding back cream curtains. You could add to them with our fabulous silk velvet cushions in mink and your friends will be wondering which top interiors advisor you’ve been using.

Velvet Cushions

Sale Gifts; Pretty Daisies Clip

January 3rd, 2012

This little gem, the Pretty Daisies Clip contains gold-tinted hair clips and a miniature handmade velvet bag with gold bead handle, finished with gold ribbon. So pretty for mums and little girls to wear them in their hair!

Hair clip size: 7.7 x 0.9 cm Bag Size: 3.6 x 4 cm

Available also in pink and black.

Prick up your ears when you see the price!Was £12.00, now £7.00.

Pretty Daisies Clip

Sale Gifts: Black Italian Leather Long Shoulder Buckle Bag

December 30th, 2011

This Black Italian Leather Long Shoulder Buckle Bag has been reduced from £75 to £60 – WOW a huge bargain! It’s a really useful bag which will match any outfit and has all the interior pockets you need. It is available in a myriad of other colours should you wish to match your favourite Christmas jumper.

Black Italian Leather Long Shoulder Buckle Bag

Clearance Stock from The Travelling Souk

December 22nd, 2011

Too late for Christmas but not too late to snap up a fab bargain; start to build up your present drawer again ready for those unexpected events.

Our SALE category is coming alive and will soon be bursting with delights and they will be brilliantly priced delights! Already we have these fabulously popular Illumens fragranced candles on special offer reduced from £15.00 to £12.00 – what a bargain!

Illumens Fragranced Candle

Just think how much you will be saving in these austere times by stocking up now. Anything bought under pressure is normally far more expensive – the emergency bunch of fresh flowers, for example! Instead, you could be harbouring a canvas waist cincher belt, of which i have been a proud owner for a year – I can promise you it would be a most welcome gift at any time. It is fashionable, goes with dresses, jeans, shirts and what’s more will hide a credit cart or two at a festival or any other dangerous place.

Canvas Waist Cincher Belt

Happy Bargain Hunting!

 

 

New Facebook Competition from The Travelling Souk

December 22nd, 2011

It might sound quite nosy but we are asking you to divulge your Birthday secrets! In other words, if you become a friend on Facebook, giving us your birth date we will send you a birthday present.Yes, we know Christmas hasn’t quite happened yet but we like to be ahead of the curve.

If you become a friend it could result in something beautiful from our website becoming yours sooner than you thought! If our previous competitions are anything to go by here are some of the items you wanted:

Amazing Pandora Silver BangleSeveral of you wanted this Amazing Pandora Silver Bangle, others this beautiful Bridle Leather iPad Cover – imagine how posh that would look on the train!

Bridle Leather iPad CaseOther much desired gifts were the Medium Vegetable Garden – clearly something for the healthy and hearty and, for the fashionistas their dearest love was all things warm and sheepskin such as the Flying Jacket.

Enjoy Christmas and New Year and if you want to play a little game where every one’s a winner, you know where to go!