My pick of the top camping titles just in time for a summer of sleeping under stars and canvas.
The best new outdoors books on… camping
May 20, 2013 § Leave a reply
Surfdome’s festival essentials
May 13, 2013 § Leave a reply
It’s allllllmost festival season! I know, I can’t wait either. In the meantime, check out my pick of festie essentials from surf/ski/style geniuses Surfdome. Mash up delicate bird prints with mint ice-cream wellingtons, trendy tipi tents and glow in the dark pegs and add a sizzling barbeque and a cheeky cider or two for the perfect summer of muddy musical love.
Sunshine yellow Hunter wellingtons
May 10, 2013 § 2 Replies
I took my favourite Hunters to Cornwall with me last weekend for sea paddling purposes.
A stay at the Scarlet Hotel
May 9, 2013 § Leave a reply
Magnificent coastlines, bubbling hot tubs and Cornish cream teas are some of my all-time favourite things, so the delightfully grown-up and rather decadent Scarlet Hotel in Mawgan Porth was right up my street.
Review: Target Dry Olivia jacket
May 8, 2013 § Leave a reply
I’m a sucker for a nice little waterproof number, and it doesn’t get much more cheerful than the bright spotty lining and cheery cherry red hue of Target Dry’s new waterproof jacket, the Olivia (£59.99), which came with me on my recent 90 mile cycle from Bristol to Oxford, through wind, rain, hail and glorious countryside.
Cycling from Bristol to Oxford with PedalFolk
May 7, 2013 § 1 Reply
It all got a bit Famous Five last weekend, when I hit the road with PedalFolk, a band of travelling folk musicians bent on cycling from Bath to the Oxford Folk Weekend, stopping off for gigs, alfresco singing and the occasional cider on the way.
Review: Target Dry Elle Mac in a Sac
May 3, 2013 § Leave a reply
It’s all springlike and sunshiney suddenly! I feel very happy indeed. The only issue I seem to be having is that I can’t seem to get dressing for unpredictable showers and bursts of sunshine, and have spent most of my time putting on and taking off jumpers at half-hour intervals. Luckily my sartorial dilemmas have been sold by Target Dry. Makers of my all-time favourite raincoats, Mac in a Sacs, they’ve launched a gorgeous new collection of lightweight, waterproof coverups in new shades and patterns, like this lovely floral Elle jacket (£29.99).
Ten best international festivals
May 1, 2013 § Leave a reply
Missed out on a Glasto ticket? Eschew mud and rain in favour of beaches, sunshine and some seriously good tunes at one of the world’s best festivals this summer.
MandMDirect’s Reward a Runner competition
April 25, 2013 § Leave a reply
If your lovely dad is training hard or your best mate’s in need of some shiny new lycra to motivate her to victory, I’ve found you the perfect way to show you care about their blisters – by nominating them in MandMDirect’s Reward a Runner competition.
Five best accessories for summer gardens
April 22, 2013 § Leave a reply
Spring is finally here! Dust down your flipflops, crack out the Pimms and get out in the garden – it may have been a little neglected during the dark days of winter but there’s nothing more satisfying than getting your hands dirty getting it into shape. Plant some spring flowers and head to local gardening centres and sites like www.mysmartbuy.com in search of the best new tools, then add some of this lovely lot of garden accessories for the finishing touch.
