Johnasmith

Because He's Worth It

Everyone knows that men are harder to buy for than women - or at least, that's what we've come to believe! With girls of all ages, there are a huge array of obvious gifts and treats, and entire lines of presents devoted to their different tastes and wishe... Read >

Anniversary Gifts Just Got a Whole Lot More Personal

It's one of the most romantic days of the year; your anniversary. The day which marks another year of wedded bliss to the man or woman you love. Anniversaries get more exciting every passing year and they're traditionally celebrated with a different signi... Read >

A Great Way to Start Your Day, Everyday

It's strange how on some days you wake up and the world seems amazing - the sun is shining, you've got enough milk in the fridge for your breakfast and you look in the mirror to find you're having a good hair day and those eye bags have disappeared after ... Read >

Cherish a Thought: Engraved Gifts to Capture the Imagination

Sometimes it's hard to find the right gift. If you're struggling to get a gift that carries the meaning you want, - don't despair though. There are tried and tested ways to spark someone's imagination and offer them a constant reminder of how much you lov... Read >

Bushed? Relaxing Gifts for gardeners

As the seasons change everyone who is fond of gardening has several tasks to do. There's seedlings to grow, plants to care for, pests to thwart and then of course, come harvest time there might be some fruits or veggies to pick. Gardening itself can b... Read >

Something borrowed something blue – something more original

I have no idea why, but there always seems to be a spate of weddings around spring time. Everyone wants to get married when the blossom is just appearing on the trees, when the world is emerging from a cold and miserably damp winter. It must be something ... Read >

It's the Thought That Counts

If you've ever known what it feels like to have someone forget your birthday, or if you've ever really wondered how much that special someone cares, then you'll know that the expression 'It's the thought that counts' really does ring true. Reminding someo... Read >

For the Wonder Woman in your life

What do mothers, girlfriends and sisters all have in common? No, it's not a joke and the answer isn't a female tendency to nag. It's actually their love of the words 'pamper', 'relax' and 'indulge.' The reason for this is simple. These days, women are ove... Read >

A Gift for Life Not Just for Your Birthday

When it comes to 18th Birthday Gifts, we all like to think that we've got a bit of a reputation for getting it just right; granted this may be a case of self-delusion in some cases, but the key to getting it right is simply a case of forward thinking. I... Read >

It's All about You

We've probably all been a bit guilty of not putting in the effort when it comes to Valentine's Day, and it's easy to think of it as just another event in the calendar that has been taken over by the retailers. But, in these darker economic climes, perhaps... Read >

Made for Mum

Whether your mother is a bit of a meddler, or has embarrassed you on more occasions than you care to remember, there's no denying that whatever she does, she's still the one person you know will love you unconditionally. Mothering Sunday is that time of y... Read >

Make This Mothers Day More Memorable

Some people call it sentimental, others prefer the term 'reminiscing' and then there are those unfortunate few who think mums simply don't need any excuse at all to get the old embarrassing photographs out; and always at the most inappropriate times. We'v... Read >

Great Ways to Say – I Love You

Given that Valentine's Day is meant to be a time when people celebrate their love and surrender to all things romantic, February 14th can be a surprisingly difficult time of year for anyone. Singletons dread it and many couples seem to fall out over it; b... Read >

Go on, Make Her Day – Take that Stress Away

A mother's work is never done! Seriously, it isn't. There's an old saying that cleaning the house while the kids are around is like shovelling snow while it's still snowing and it's true. If there isn't house work to be done, someone wants a lift somewher... Read >

Present Her with Something She'll Love

Women, they're amazing aren't they? They're wonderful. Mums are great at making you feel better when you're down, sisters always know how to make you laugh and girlfriends are obviously great at all of the above. When it comes to making them happy tho... Read >