I remember when I was a girl (back in the ‘olden days’ according to my grandkids), my lovely Mum would stand for ages over the hob making fudge. It was a long process, as the simple pure ingredients – condensed milk, sugar and butter – had to be stirred continuously until the mixture reached the correct temperature for the fudge to form. And then she had to keep stirring until a little of the mixture, when dropped into iced water, created a soft ball, meaning that the fudge was ready. At that point she’d remove the pan from the heat and beat the mixture for five to ten minutes, to make a fabulous crumbly fudge. After all that stirring and beating her hard work was almost done. She just had to pour the mixture into a container to set and then guard the (still very hot) fudge from small people sneaking into the kitchen trying to steal the heavenly sweet before it had cooled. We risked burnt tongues but we didn’t care. Finally the whole family would sit by the open fire (yes I am that old) and watch the black and white television and tuck into far too much indescribably delicious home-made fudge.
So many of these simple pleasures and good food, made with love have disappeared, so I was thrilled to discover Fudge Kitchen.
Fudge Kitchen started life in the 1980s, when Sian Holt accepted a challenge from an American fudge-maker called Jim. He’d been told that Blackpool, England was a perfect place to sell fudge. He couldn’t leave America himself, so he asked Sian if she’d set up a shop. He shipped a complete fudge shop by container, along with a man to teach her how to make it. Sian caught a train to Blackpool and her future as a fudge-maker began. Forty years later her team are still making unique fudge in small batches using mainly natural ingredients, locally-sourced where possible.
It has fallen on me to taste three of their fudges on your behalf (you’re welcome) – Sea Salted Caramel, Specaloos and Chocolate Orange. I’m a sucker for salted caramel at the best of times and this fudge is simply delicious – slightly crumbly, just like my mother’s, with subtle caramel vibes, presented attractively with small chocolate decorations. Specaloos (named after Belgian spiced shortbread – I didn’t know either) was another crumbly fudge but enhanced with warm spices – this was probably my favourite. Finally Chocolate Orange – a creamy consistency chocolate fudge blended with orange – what’s not to like?
With Christmas hurtling towards us I must direct you to Fudge Kitchen’s attractive range of gifts – your friends and family will love you forever.
Note: These articles express personal views. No warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information given and you should always consult a doctor if you need medical advice.
Wecasa teams up with Ollie Locke for World Mental Health Day to champion the power of me-time with tips that has helped him cope with the mental struggle
With the code OLLIE20 Wecasa and Ollie are giving all new customers 20% off all cleaning services, valid for a month
The partnership with Ollie Locke aims to remind everyone that investing in a calm home and personal downtime isn’t indulgent, it’s essential and yes, it is OK!
To mark World Mental Health Day (10th October), Wecasa – the at-home mobile cleaning, wellness, beauty and home services app – is joining forces with TV personality, actor and father to twins, Ollie Locke, to highlight the importance of protecting “me-time” as a cornerstone of good mental health.
In a world where busy schedules, long to-do lists and constant juggling of work and home life dominate, carving out time for yourself is no longer a luxury – it’s essential. Wecasa is on a mission to make me-time more accessible by delivering professional wellness, beauty, and home services straight to your door. Whether it’s a massage after a long work week, a cleaner to lift the load, or a haircut that boosts confidence, Wecasa empowers people to reclaim moments for themselves – guilt-free.
Ollie is a man who truly knows the juggle trying to balance a busy home life with young children and a hectic work schedule adding to the mental load that follows us all around – making him the perfect ambassador for Wecasa. Speaking on the partnership, Ollie said: “Life can feel like a juggling act, especially as a parent. We often underestimate how much the little things, like cleaning or folding laundry, weigh on us. Giving yourself permission to hand those tasks over, and carving out time just for you, can make all the difference to your mental wellbeing.”
Ollie’s Top Tips to Support Mental Health
Wecasa as a company truly believes that mental wellbeing starts with making space for yourself – and that includes outsourcing what you can. Whether it’s getting a massage, booking a cleaner, or finally treating yourself to a beauty appointment at home, it’s not indulgent – it’s essential for mental health. With the code OLLIE20 Wecasa and Ollie are giving all new customers 20% off all cleaning services, valid for a month.
It can be difficult to know where to start when trying to balance the daily juggle and mental load however, Ollie has learned from his own experience and these are the coping mechanisms that work for him:
Outsource to lighten your mental load: Sometimes the smallest things, like cleaning the kitchen or folding laundry, can weigh the heaviest on our minds. Don’t feel guilty about outsourcing these tasks. By letting someone else take care of the housework, you free up space for rest, connection, or just a breather.
Create small rituals of self-care: You don’t need a whole spa weekend to feel better. Even a 30-minute massage, a haircut at home, or simply taking the time to slow down with a treatment can reset your mood. Build these rituals into your week so you never feel like you’re running on empty.
Schedule ‘you-time’ like any other priority: We’re quick to put meetings, errands, and everyone else in our diaries, but we forget to put ourselves in there too. Book yourself into your own calendar. Whether that’s a facial at home, or even just an hour with your phone off, protecting that time is vital for your mental wellbeing.
Pierre André, co-founder at Wecasa adds: “Me-time is not selfish – it’s a form of self-preservation. When we pause to prioritise ourselves – even for an hour – we recharge, reset, and show up better in all areas of life. At Wecasa, we’re proud to have Ollie on board to help spread the word of our mission for World Mental Health Day. It’s important to remember that our homes often mirror our state of mind. A tidy, calm environment makes it easier to relax and focus on the things that really matter. By outsourcing cleaning and home tasks, you’re not just freeing up your time—you’re also protecting your headspace.”
With Wecasa’s flexible services – ranging from home cleaning and laundry support to massages, hairdressing, and beauty treatments at home – the partnership with Ollie Locke aims to remind everyone that investing in a calm home and personal downtime isn’t indulgent, it’s essential.
The Wecasa Club Makes Wellness More Affordable
Wecasa always strives to give customers easy access to what they need, seven days a week, whenever it suits you. The Wecasa Club launched late last year offering up discounted services and benefits from a monthly subscription.
Now offers on the Wecasa Club continues to expand with customers who book in for regular cleans with Wecasa professionals getting the benefits for free without paying the £9.90 monthly subscription – the benefits include:
25% off on all wellness services all year around, all funds go to the professional with Wecasa taking no margins on these services
Money back from your first wellness order
Priority access to Wecasa’s customer service
Throughout the year, Wecasa will offer you exclusive content, offers with other brands and invitations to events
Wecasa is your go-to online booking platform for mobile at-home cleaning, wellness, beauty and home services, seven days a week. Visit www.wecasa.co.uk for further information and to book now.
The Cotswolds Distillery, producers of the world’s best-selling English whisky Cotswolds Signature Single Malt, today launches an exclusive limited edition of 1,500 bottles.
Cotswolds Wychwood Harvest Single Malt Whisky is the latest in a series of whiskies released by the Distillery to celebrate the English harvest and is named after the ancient Wychwood Forest, near Witney in Oxfordshire.
Cotswolds Distillery was the first English Whisky Distillery to sell 100,000 bottles of English Single Malt Whiskyglobally and is available in more than 30 markets, including the US, Japan and Europe. “With the world spotlight on the Cotswolds region and many people relocating here from the US in particular, we feel the time is right to continue our global expansion, not only with our best-selling Signature English whisky but also introducing exciting new limited editions,” says Cotswolds Distillery Founder, Dan Szor.
Alice at 25 years old, is one of the youngest female distillers in the UK and has been personally involved in the Port cask selection which makes this whisky such a distinctive expression, with its deep red colour and depth of flavour. Alice has crafted this release from a rare parcel of Port and selected Bourbon casks, laid down nearly 10 years ago.
Under Dan’s guidance, Alice has been given free rein to innovate and experiment with different cask finishes and maturation lengths. It is Cotswolds Distillery’s most accomplished tribute to Port cask maturation to date and shines a spotlight on Alice’s innovative and creative mindset.
Commenting on this launch, Alice Pearson says: “I am really excited to introduce this latest Harvest expression both to UK and international consumers. We wanted to create a whisky that celebrates the traditions of the farming community which is bold and expressive.”
A new Harvest Series expression is released once a year and celebrates the Cotswolds scenery through the art of painting and whisky selection. The region attracts artists and craftsmen from around the world who are drawn to the area by the beauty of the Cotswolds. The design for the presentation tube for this fourth release was produced by Oxfordshire-based artist Andrea Bates. Taking inspiration from the Cotswolds landscape and a nod to the farmland that produces the harvest, it depicts a stunning farming landscape set against a cloudy sky.
Tasting Notes
The liquid offers deep crimson hues from being aged in the Port casks and delivers a concentrated dark fruit character with structure and depth, featuring notes of stewed berries, blackcurrant, and dark fruit compote. These layers are complemented by soft vanilla from carefully selected bourbon barrels, with a gentle wisp of peat.
ABV: 50.0% | RRP: £100 for 70cl bottle. Available from the Cotswolds Distillery and other fine retailers around the world.
Caravaggio_ Landscape. (Caravaggio is in cinemas from 11th November 2025)
Full disclosure, I am the person who some years ago needed a euro, in order to have a Caravaggio painting illuminated in a darkened church in Rome, and asked for change from the person seated outside a church, hoping to receive a few coins from worshippers and art lovers alike.
I tell you this, so that you understand I am predisposed to look kindly on anything that sheds light on one of history’s most brilliant, complex and controversial figures. However, it also makes me a harsh critic of anyone who does not treat the subject with the reverence it deserves.
I need not have worried, this dramatic biography of mystery, intrigue, beauty, passion, murder shines a new light on Caravaggio.
Five years in production, Film Caraggio is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time – Caravaggio. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance, this beautiful new film reveals Caravaggio as never before.
Caravaggio, David with the Head of Goliath 1609-10 (Caravaggio is in cinemas from 11th November 2025)
Multi-award-winning filmmakers David Bickerstaff and Phil Grabsky delve into the hidden narratives of Caravaggio’s life, piecing together clues embedded within his incredible art. The intriguing self-depictions within his works — sometimes disguised, sometimes in plain sight — offer a rare window into his psyche and personal struggles.
Whenever I have seen a work by Caravaggio, something was missing. Maybe the lighting? The chance to step back and fully appreciate the work rather than been jostled by crowds, or perhaps not understanding all of the composition, and sometimes I feel that the experience would be perfect with the right music.
Fear not, the film gets all that right, and more besides.
Caravaggio’s masterpieces are some of art’s most instantly recognisable works. No one else uses his signature blend of dramatic light, intense naturalism and bold, striking figures. His incredible paintings have captivated audiences for centuries. But there lies a deeper mystery. One that still beckons us to explore. Religious subjects, bathed in divine light, draw in the viewer, but with the aid of knowledgeable art historians, further layers of understanding are revealed. The dynamic explosions of colour must look incredible on the big screen (I have only seen it on my laptop so far.) and the big screen is where this film should be seen, in the cinema.
The film opts for a slow reveal of the composition of each painting, so the viewer is not distracted by other elements contained in the painting. The blackened feet of some of the subjects draw the eye, reminding the viewer that these are real subjects and that Caravaggio’s use of light reveal the visceral emotions of those depicted.
The music accompanying some of the pictures is Allegri’s Miserere, and if you are not familiar with it, I recommend that you download it immediately. I never want to see another Caravaggio, without this playing in my ears. What do these masterpieces reveal about the man behind the brush? You will have to watch the film to explore the intriguing clues that help us to finally understand the life – and death of this remarkable man.
To get the full effect, one needs to sit in a darkened cinema and revel in Caravaggio’s brilliance.
The Nappy Gurus, an eco-friendly independent brand making reusable products.
The Portable Changing Mat (£15.99) is useful for so much more than nappy changing. New parents can use it as a playmat, perfect for tummy time or nappy-free time, a bath or swimming towel, a picnic blanket, or under high chairs to catch spills. This mat is double-sided and made with a waterproof layer sandwiched between absorbent bamboo towelling on one side and a super soft plush pattern on the other side, preventing any moisture leakage.
Plush Bamboo Reusable Face And Hand Wipes (£26.49) are super strong and gloriously soft on the skin. They’re absorbent and naturally antibacterial, making them perfect for cleaning up little hands and faces while ditching single-use wipes.
SMARTMAX | My First Safari Animals | RRP: £19.99 | Stockist: SmartToys&Games
These were a huge hit with the children. This Christmas little ones 1-5 years will love mixing and matching with their very own first safari animals! Easily build and play with these delightful, zoological creatures to create the craziest combos! The safe and soft animals simply click together, meaning they are ideal for teeny tiny fingers.
Maped Paint by Numbers | RRP: £14.99 | Stockist: Amazon
A true classic the Maped Paint by Numbers Set allows little ones to create masterpieces using clear lines and numbers. Thoughtfully designed for beginners aged 7 and up, this set makes it easy and fun for children to take their first steps into the world of art.
The Infantino Rainbow Foldable Soft Foam Mat is compact, light, and has a fold & go design, making it ideal to take on-the-go or pop up in the living room when mum is trying to cook Christmas dinner. The soft texture mat gives a bit of cushion while creating a perfect spot for learning new skills like rolling, crawling and sitting. With unique pop-up sides, it stops toys from rolling away and the double-sided boho-inspired design helps keep it visually fun for baby. With its wipeable surface, it is ideal to shake off any crumbs or clean any spillages!
You can never go wrong with a book.
I’m Going To Eat a Polar Bear by Karl Newson and Nicola Kinnear.
“I’m hungry! Fish are boring! I want something new. Something soft… and fluffy!”
Meet a little penguin who is super hungry but totally bored of eating fish. An older penguin recalls hearing of a fluffy creature called a ‘bolar pear’, so the little penguin sets off on an adventurous mission to find and eat this ‘mystery’ creature.
On arrival at the North Pole, the penguin can’t see a polar bear anywhere and eventually turns back home, hungry as ever. Little does penguin know that an equally hungry polar bear is following right behind…
This story will have readers gleefully shouting ‘it’s behind you!’ as this hilarious story unfolds. The reader can follow oblivious penguin on every step of its journey as it narrowly escapes being gobbled up by the polar bear.
Discover your new favourite treat with 50 delicious recipes inspired by your adorable Squishmallows.
Squishmallows: The Official Baking Book is the only place you will find delights such as:
Cam’s three-colour dough cookies Hans’s chocolate truffles with sprinkles Lesedi’s cinnamon rolls Bethany’s Linzer love heart cookies Mac’s pumpkin spiced whoopie pies!
The ultimate recipes for buttercream, caramel and Squishmallows marshmallow are also included, alongside a selection of delicious and refreshing drink recipes for all seasons.
Each recipe includes a fabulous illustration of your favourite Squishmallows alongside colourful photos of each of the bakes.
Squishmallows: The Official Baking Book is suitable for bakers of all abilities and a perfect way to spend more time celebrating these loveable, super soft plush companions with family and friends.
A fantastic book full of delicious bakes. Available here.
The Story Orchestra Musical Puzzle: The Planets.
New from the best-selling Story Orchestra sound-book series: Musical Puzzles!
The Planets musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four 10-second sound clips of an orchestra playing from Holst”s original score, a perfect gift for music lovers.
Sturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 regular pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cut-outs that give access to the musical buttons on the included frame) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 11.7 × 8.3 in.
4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical note inside the shaped pieces to hear the music.
Edutainment for ages 4–7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of Holst”s The Planets and a double-sided poster with puzzle reference image plus information about the story, music, and the composer.
Take a musical journey through time and space with The Story Orchestra: The Planets: Musical Puzzle, an interactive adventure that turns Holst’s famous score into a creative hands-on experience for your little reader.
This is so clever and brilliant. I cannot recommend it more. The perfect educational toy which is also fun. A jigsaw that plays music. Adults love it as much as children. Available here.
Weirdosaurus: Prehistory’s Most Peculiar Dinosaurs by Philip Bunting
Welcome to the world of Weirdosaurus…
Meet a dinosaur with a built-in megaphone. Spot the one with metre-long, sword-like claws. Say hello to a flying carnivore as tall as a giraffe!
This book is bursting with the strangest, silliest and downright weirdest dinosaurs that ever stomped the Earth. From frilly heads to feathery tails, toothy grins to enormous claws, every creature inside is wonderfully odd in its own way.
Travel back in time and meet over 80 prehistoric peculiarities, each with its own vital stats, dino scale diagram, Latin name (and how to say it) and some seriously strange features. With Philip Bunting’s hilarious illustrations, cheeky jokes and eye-popping facts, every page is packed with surprises.
With well-known favourites and dinosaurs you’ve never heard of, Weirdosaurus is the perfect book for dino-mad kids who love the weird and wonderful. If you thought you knew dinosaurs… think again! An excellent book.
See 30 ocean animals in incredible 3D with Dive into the Ocean: Immersive 3D Viewer.
Incredible 3D ocean viewer: See 30 illustrated ocean creatures in magnificent 3D.
Screen-free fun for aquatic adventurers aged 3+.
Learn through play: Packed with fun facts and observation games.
3D viewer box contains: 3D lenses, cards featuring 30 animal illustrations and fun facts, instruction and games leaflet; box size is 18 × 6.5 × 6.5cm.
Choose a creature card and place it in the box, then look through the lenses to start your underwater adventure! See a great white shark’s rows of teeth, a clown fish nestled in an anemone, an orca leaping from the water, and many other aquatic favourites in three dimensions. Turn over the cards to discover fun facts about each wild and watery creature.
The immersive 3D viewer contains 3D lenses, 30 creature cards and an instructions and games leaflet.
We loved the Enter The World of Dinosaurs Immersive 3D viewer last year. This one is just as brilliant. Available here.
I’m so old that I can remember when advent calendars were a simple Christmas scene on an A4 piece of cardboard, covered in glitter with cut-out numbered doors, and a cute picture behind each door. My brother and I had such pleasure opening a new door each day, admiring the revealed picture and counting one day closer to Christmas. When my children were young, the calendars started to contain chocolate treats. This seemed so wrong, and I’d hunt for chocolate-free calendars for my kids. I’m not convinced they totally bought into this deprivation, but I wanted them to enjoy the simple pleasure I had experienced, without need for chocolate.
However, that was all a long time ago and I admit to having totally given in to temptation with The 12 days Of Tracklements. Chocolate is one thing, but a different jar of Tracklements unique and delicious condiments behind each door is simply irresistible.
Tracklements, a Wiltshire-based family company, create quality food, using simple, honest ingredients. Their products are made by hand in small batches, using traditional and modern recipes and many locally-sourced ingredients and they have an incredible and innovative range of products. I’m gradually working through them all – it’s a challenge but, oh, so worth it.
So how perfect is their 12-jar The 12 days Of Tracklements? An attractive box containing a different yummy jar to tuck into every day until Christmas – just open the door. Let me enjoy the recollection for just a moment as I run through the selection:
Chutneys: Apricot & Ginger, and Tomato & Chilli; Ketchups: Proper Tomato and Sweet Mustard; Strong English, and Robust Wholegrain Mustard; Quintessential Brown Sauce and Caramelised Onion Marmalade; Strong Horseradish Cream, Rich & Creamy Mayonnaise, Sticky Fig Relishand finally Chilli & Red Pepper Relish.
I can verify that each one of these is absolutely heavenly (yes, OK, I admit to having already opened each door and I’ve tried them all) but after much deliberation I’ve chosen two favourites. Proper Tomato Ketchup – perfectly named as this is how tomato ketchup should taste. Over half the ketchup is pure tomato purée, creating a deep flavour-rich thick ketchup, with raw cane sugar, spirit vinegar, lemon juice, sea salt, cloves, allspice and black pepper. As with the other jars, simple pure ingredients for a perfect condiment. It tastes so different from the usual supermarket offerings. Firstly it actually tastes of tomatoes, but the subtle spices turn it into something very special.
My next favourite is the Apricot and Ginger Chutney. Chutney is such a traditional English condiment – perfect with cheese, and as with all Tracklements foods, uses only natural ingredients. Apricots comprise a third of the chutney, mixed with apples, cider vinegar, raw cane sugar, sultanas, ginger, sea salt, garlic and chillies. The bite of the ginger and chillies really complements the natural sweetness of the fruits. I love ginger anyway and the combination is truly delicious.
So if you’re looking for a gift for a special friend, or you just want to treat yourself (and why not?) do grab The 12 days Of Tracklementsat just £25 from the website (Gluten free and vegetarian). Also available from fine food delis and farm shops nationwide – this makes an attractive and delicious present for anyone. The challenge is waiting until advent to open the doors.
By Dr K Thompson, award-winning author of From Both Ends of the Stethoscope: Getting through breast cancer – by a doctor who knows
Note: These articles express personal views. No warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information given and you should always consult a doctor if you need medical advice.
Brian the founder of Daft as a Brush, Edith Bradley, Marion and Bob Taylor,.
No sooner had the decision been made than Marion and Bob, central to the Columbia Community Association team, promptly set about advertising the event online and contacting local businesses etc.
The Brady Bunch, as she calls them, rallied round in abundance. Marion and Bob also visitedDaft as a Brush headquarters where they met the amazing Brian Burnie, founder of this fantastic charity after Cancer struck his wife. Her story, thank goodness, was a success and she overcame this traumatic ordeal. As a result of this Brian told Marion he realized that possessions mean little when your health is at stake and decided to sell his £16 million mansion and all his wares and created Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care. The charity covers Durham, North and South Tyneside and Northumberland and to date 80,000 patients have benefited from this free service.
The charity is run by volunteers who transport cancer patients to and from hospital and frequently stay with them throughout their treatment. Brian’s dream, he said, ‘Is to increase the number who can use the service to 100,000, however, to accommodate this it is essential to fund-raise to make this happen.’
No sooner said than done: the CCA team had raffles and sold Daft as a Brush memorabilia, arm bands, badges, car air fresheners, car window stickers for £1 and sturdy cotton bags for £3.00. The community baked cakes, companies donated cakes and pastries, a necessity for the diabetics, we did not want to leave anyone out.
Local people and ex patriots of Brady Square travelled to be part of the fund-raising day though Margaret Graham, Frost Magazine editor, and with roots firmly embedded in Brady Square, had Covid so had to miss the fun. She was not happy, everyone. Really she was not. Duck!
The tables were set and were spectacular, it was all so scrumptious. How could anyone resist when these delicious cream cakes were shouting “Eat Me” so eat me they did. They also provided boxes for the folks to take the delicacies home with them.
Andy Hayes, a friend to CCA, and a volunteer himself arrived in one of the Ambulances and Marion’s dear friend Brian Mason adorned the building with Daft as a Brush signage.
Local businesses put collection buckets in their premises, and everyone was thrilled to be involved, and of course, the raffle helped things to tick along.
The total raised by this amazing community was… believe it or not… £1,200.
The last thing for Marion to do was to liaise with Daft as a Brush for the cheque photoshoot.
“Smile everyone you are simply the best.”
‘Indeed you all are,’ says Margaret Graham, editor, now back on her feet, and cross about missing such a lovely day. .
Royal Warrant awarded Skincare brand, Heaven Skincare. Known for natural, cruelty free and responsible skincare is a great Christmas present for the woman in your life.
Three years in the making, Prism Protection SPF 50+is more than just sun care — it’s a daily treatment for radiant, resilient skin. Clinically tested to deliver SPF 53.1 protection, this lightweight, non-greasy formula shields against UVA/UVB rays, blue light, and pollution while enhancing your complexion with every application.
Broad-spectrum UVB & UVA Factor SPF50+
Soothes irritation, supports barrier repair, and provides long-lasting hydration.
Reduces appearance of enlarged pores, balances oil, calms redness, and brightens hyperpigmentation
Molton Brown Fiery Pink Pepper Body Care Refill Collection.
Anything from Molton Brown is a great gift. This Fiery Pink Pepper Body Care Refill Collection is a great, eco-friendly, present. Smells gorgeous and is decadent. Molton Brown is always a high-end product. Comes with a bath and shower gel, along with a refill.
Molton Brown Baubles
In a selection of all-season-round bestsellers, these elegant hanging ornaments are the perfect little treats to delight on Christmas morning. These are gorgeous and elegant. You cannot go wrong.
Dr David Jack Your Daily Skin Heroes Discovery Set.
Dr David Jack – Discovery Set:
This is a fantastic gift. A luxury edit of his hero formulas in a curated routine—typically vitamin C for morning, broad-spectrum day cream, and retinoid night care—so readers can road-test the brand without committing to full sizes. Smart, travel-ready, and genuinely results-driven. Dr. Jack’s four award-winning essential formulas are now available in a beautiful gift set, just in time for the festive season. Designed as a handy travel-sized kit, it is the perfect way to gift yourself or loved ones the full experience of science-backed skincare – the best New Year’s resolution you could make for your skin.
This results-driven routine is designed to remove the guesswork and optimise skin health, addressing all key skin concerns and age-optimising the complexion over the long term. Your Daily Skin Heroes Set includes Dr. Jack’s coveted Three Step System along with the bestselling Supernova, an antioxidant cleansing gel perfect for pepping up party-weary complexions and melting away makeup, for a re-dewed New Year.
We absolutely adore the Cape Island Fragrance Candle and Diffuser from Arighi Bianchi
Cape Island Fragrance Candles & Fragrance Diffusers – from £30 atarighibianchi.co.uk
Chic, sustainable, and oh-so-scented – six luxurious fragrances hand-made in South Africa, perfect for elevating any space with style and atmosphere. They look stylish and elevate any room.
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These are gorgeous minimalist T-shirts and they carry a hidden collar blessings. The Robin Tee (comfort & connection) and Mistletoe Blessings Tee (love & togetherness) are festive favourites under £50.
Robin’s Blessing T-Shirt | Hidden Mantra of Comfort & Hope
✨ Robin’s Blessing ✨
Carry comfort and quiet hope with the Robin Tee – a timeless piece from the Winged Blessings Collection. This minimalist design captures the gentle beauty of the robin, a bird long cherished as a messenger of love, renewal, and good fortune. Subtle yet meaningful, it’s a design that feels at home all year round, and especially at Christmas.
Inside the collar, a hidden blessing whispers: “The robin brings comfort and hope, a reminder you are never alone. In every season, and at Christmas, it carries renewal, luck, and cheer.”
This tee is more than clothing – it’s a gentle talisman of comfort, a symbol of closeness, and a quiet reminder of hope through life’s seasons. They both have a unisex fit and are 100% cotton.
Eucerin – Epigenetic Range: Epigenetic Serum
Great skin is always a fantastic Christmas present. A science-led serum that fits neatly into skin cycling: use on “treatment nights” to target multiple signs of ageing, then buffer with a rich moisturiser on “recovery nights.” Lightweight texture, layers well under SPF, and sits comfortably under makeup—great for readers who want visible results without a 10-step routine. Dermatologist-developed and trusted. Available here.
