Conversations through the middle

Life from a (slightly) more mature perspective

Cat and dog draught excluders – a chill thrill

Instead of simply turning up the central heating to keep out the cold this winter, why not try a more traditional approach and treat yourself to one of these cute draught excluders.
I can’t decide if I like the cat or the dog best, but I love the looks on their faces – rather a surprised expression for the cats, which I have seen on both Socky and Rosie in the past, and the dog, well he wears that guilty look every time he’s done something he shouldn’t.
They’re made from recycled cotton, are hand embroidered, filled with flax seeds and they’re fair trade.
Find them at Fairwind.

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Cuddle up in a comfy throw – Interiors

I love, love, love  this throw from Scarlet & Argent. John (my horse) had a Newmarket blanket like this and though I still have it, I don’t think I can use it in the living room (too many horse hairs).

This though is ideal for snuggling up on the sofa watching TV. It’s 100%  wool and looks quite  heavy, which is definitely a good thing – a lightweight Newmarket blanket just wouldn’t be the same.

I’m told you can find it at Liberty in London and online here.

This is definitely going on my Christmas list.

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Honey, honey – Nuage manuka skincare

I’m loving the Manuka Honey skincare range from Nuagé – I’ve tried the hand & nail cream and the face cream, both of which smell delicious.
The products contain vitamin E and shea butter as well as antibacterial manuka honey, which is usually present in mid market to expensive skincare products. This however is a budget range – great news – with the most expensive product coming in at under £10.

With a unique manuka factor (UMF) of 10+ Nuagé’s formulations fall into the therapeutic skincare bracket; they’re also paraben-free, suitable for all skin types and are said to moisturise the skin for up to 48 hours.
I find the hand cream absorbs quickly, though it did leave a slightly greasy feel afterwards (perhaps I applied too much product), however my hands now feel softer. As for the moisturiser, the consistency is light, the fragrance more subtle but other than that I haven’t been using it long enough yet to form an opinion. 
There’s also a body lotion, which I haven’t tried. 
These also get the thumbs up from Dot who is constantly swiping the hand cream for her own use. 

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