Unlike some furry mammals who are visible throughout the year until they hibernate, the common hot water bottle does the opposite. It remains out of sight in some cupboard, or under the bed until it senses the first signs of winter. Then as if by magic it materialises! (more…)
Some furry mammals hibernate in the winter, the opposite applies to the common hot water bottle that is seen in great numbers. It remains out of sight in some cupboard, or under the bed until it senses the first signs of winter. Then as if by magic it materialises! (more…)
Winters nights get cold in some regions, and regardless of how many layer you have on, you still feel that you can’t warm up sufficiently. The solution to the problem, of course, is to snuggle yourself under an electrically heated blanket: just plug it in, and keep warm. Seems easy enough, right? (more…)
We tend to see less of certain furry mammals in winter as hibernation occurs, the opposite applies to the common hot water bottle. It stays hidden in some dark corner of a cupboard until it feels the first sign of a chill. Then, hey presto! (more…)
Most homes have at least one hot water bottle, if you don’t own one perhaps it is time you looked at the great variety that are on sale today. Hot water bottles are inexpensive and they are one of the most useful items anyone can own especially in times of economic hardship. A hot water bottle can serve a variety of functions, such as the relief of pain, or just to provide comfort and warmth. (more…)
If, like me, you were looking for something slightly unusual as a gift this year, and wanted to avoid the endless trolleying around M&S, then I might well have saved you a considerable amount of shoe leather.
Whilst doing a routine online search for a buddha statue, I stumbled upon a site packed with products that called out to me to investigate further. My attention was first grabbed by the references to ‘ethical’ and ‘clear conscience shopping’. (more…)
Yes, your grandmother was right, castor oil is good for you, and in fact it’s very good for you. Its a bit of a blast from the past and isn’t as fashionable as retro telephones – which make unusual gifts, but it should be part of our modern lives. Ok, so it tastes awful and I remember running away at the very sight of my mother taking the bottle out of the cupboard, that oily texture that coated your tongue and just wouldn’t go away for hours, yuk. (more…)
It’s now October and the summer is rapidly disappearing behind us, as we drift in autumn and ultimately Christmas. But surely it is a bit premature to be thinking about Christmas and the burden of shopping and planning? Not so for many consumers, who are gearing themselves up for a hectic buying session online. (more…)
It’s now October and the summer is rapidly disappearing behind us, as we drift in autumn and ultimately Christmas. Is it still too early to be talking about Christmas shopping? Not so for many consumers, who are gearing themselves up for a hectic buying session online. (more…)
Quite often nowadays there is too much emphasis placed on function to the detriment of form. Think of the days when people considered household objects, like telephones and radios, as fashion icons and status symbols. Many people saw these as representing a golden age of telephone design.
Perhaps one of the best examples of this is the eternally classic retro telephones. Most people are familiar with the look and sound of these telephones, whether they were lucky enough to have been born during the time of the originals or not. if I hear the distinctive sound of an ‘old fashioned’ mobile ring tone, I am immediately transformed to an era of black and white movies. A new generation is out there expecting modern technology, but also appreciating the classic styles of a bygone era.
By combining modern technology with classic style and elegance from a bygone era, you are in a ‘win win’ situation with a retro telephone. The curves on the phones are my favourite physical attribute. This feature of the telephones was also picked up by car designers, who softened the ugly shapes that were common during the seventies and eighties. This makes them great and unusual gifts for any occasion.
Just like retro phones, another usual gift to consider as we inevitably more from summer to winter might be hot water bottles. The days of going to Boots to buy Granny a last minute Christmas present of either a blue or a pink bottle are thankfully long gone. In this day and age they are big busines, as they come in a vast range of funky styles, shapes and colours. When considering lower back and neck pain, I automatically think of the cushion shaped bottle made from fully recyclable material.