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Thank a great teacher for a job well done with our fun and unique 'What is a Teacher?'poem A5 notebook which includes 36 blank white pages.
The 100% recycled kraft paper cover is beautifully printed in black ink and the poem is sure to be a talking point. The pages are made of high quality 90gsm uncoated, recycled paper. The notebook measures A5 - H21 x W14.5cm.
The poem was written by award-winning Bespoke Verse poet Joanna Miller and the eye-catching typographic design was the creation of Russet and Gray.
Whether the teacher in question is a trip organiser, an inspiring mentor or a corridor stalker, they will definitely feel appreciated with this thoughtful gift.
The poem reads:
What is a Teacher?
A walker, a talker, a corridor stalker
A leader, director & tactful corrector
A role-model, tutor, a whiz with computer
A natural persuader, a daily first-aider
A reader, a writer, reports all-nighter
A printer, protector, a problem deflector
A marker, a setter, a sender of letter
A natural orator, a known confiscator
A divider, decider, a spare pen provider
A cutter, a sticker, a fair-minded picker
A debater, relater & smile reinstater
A pairer, a carer, a lesson preparer
A defender, a lender, a broker & mender
A creator, inventor, inspiring mentor
A smiler, a filer, a stay back a while
A parent reminder, lost property finder
A keen finder-outer, & sometimes a shouter
A describer, reviser, a trip organiser
A thinker, a winker, a covered in inker
An on your sider & staff-room resider
That’s what makes a Teacher!
Copyright Joanna Miller 2012. (Author's permission required to reproduce this poem.)
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A witty, warm and heartfelt marriage poem that explores the real and the romantic sides of marriage!
This funny, honest and moving marriage print makes the perfect wedding present. It is ideal for anniversaries and valentines day. It is also suitable as a reading at a ceremony.
Written by Bespoke Verse poet Joanna Miller, this poem has featured in magazines such as ‘Wedding Ideas’ and ‘Unique Bride’. In 2013 she won the Wedding Industry Experts Award for ‘Best Wedding Writer.’ The eye-catching typographic design was the creation of Russet and Gray.
Whether it’s snoring, Sunday roasting or shoulder-providing, everyone will recognise the range of shared experiences and feelings ‘What is a Marriage?’ describes.
The A4 print comes unframed (H29 x W21cm) and is presented smartly in cellophane with backing board behind.
The text reads:
What is a Marriage?
It’s loving & cherishing, hopefully relishing
It’s hosting & toasting & Sunday roasting
It’s having & holding, the odd little scolding
It’s guessing, confessing & nightly undressing
It’s trying, relying, a little white lying
It’s snoring, adoring, occasionally boring
It’s enduring, alluring & most reassuring
It’s knowing & showing, & mutually growing
It’s compliment giving & always forgiving
It’s sharing & caring & dressing gown wearing
It’s walking, it’s talking & bottle uncorking
It’s tender supporting & raucous cavorting
It’s secret confiding & shoulder providing
It’s readily praising & often amazing
It’s loving, respecting & calmly accepting
It’s cleaning, it’s mopping, it’s waltzing & bopping
It’s needing, conceding & possibly breeding
It’s playing & paying, it’s coping & staying
It’s comfort when weeping, a warm body sleeping
It’s lives interweaving & always believing
That’s what makes a marriage.
Copyright Joanna Miller 2012. (Author’s permission required to reproduce this poem.)
This print is currently available in taupe.
Please see the range of other fabulous poem prints available.
£8.95
This fabulous vintage inspired tea caddy is perfect for storing your English Breakfast tea!
It measures 10cm x 10cm x 15cm (height)
Combined with the matching biscuit tin available, it would make a great gift set for any tea lover.
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This fabulous melamine two tone latte cup with blue and white marrakesh print measures 13cm (height) by 9cm (diameter).
It is dishwasher safe and ideal for hot or cold drinks.
It is also available in a green and turquoise marrakesh print and a red and pink marrakesh print.
100% Melamine: BP-A Free, Phtalates Free and certified Food Safe.
Please note that you can purchase a silicone lid (green, blue or red) for these cups separately so that you can enjoy your favourite cuppa on the move!
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" Life is too short for matching socks"
A little something fun for your feet. Whether you wear them all day at work, save them for snuggling up on the couch or use them to help keep feet warm at night, a pair of solmate knitted socks is a unique gift that's sure to bring a cheerful smile to the wearer.
They have been 'mismatched with care' and are wonderfully comfortable and totally unique. They are eco friendly (knitted from recycled cotton), easy to wash and hard wearing
The colours include:turquoise, purple, black, lilac, royal blue.
Available in sizes: Small (UK Ladies 4-6), Medium (UK Ladies 6-8), Large (UK Ladies 8-10) and Extra Large (UK Ladies 10-12 or Men's 9-11). Please select your preferred size below.
Also available! - Lots of other fabulous colours within this range for adults, children and babies.
£3.50
This stunning soap is made to a traditional 'Marseilles' recipe using natural essences. It has a lovely lemony Verbena fragrance.
The soap contains sustainable, responsibly sourced palm oil from Indonesia that is certified under the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) standard.
Ingredients: Sodium palmate, Sodium palm kernelate, Aqua, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Coumarin, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Cl 77288, Cl 11710
As the old adage goes, cleanliness is second only to Godliness and these soaps are still made to a traditional ‘Marseilles’ recipe including plenty of Shea Butter and Natural Essences. They’re made by a small, artisanal factory on the border between France and Spain and this rich, creamy bar soap is 100% vegetarian – squeaky clean in body and mind!
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The What on Earth? Wallbook of Science & Engineering contains more than 1,000 hand-drawn illustrations that highlight every major event in the history of Maths & Measurement, Physics & Chemistry, Biology & Medicine, Earth & Agriculture Building & Invention, Transport & Communication and Sky, Stars and Space.
The reverse side features a newspaper-style report featuring the 18 most memorable moments in the achievements of humans since the time of ancient Greece to today. Complete with crossword – answers to which can be found on the timeline.
The Wallbook of Science & Engineering is published in collaboration with the Science Museum in London and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
The wallbook is A3 size with hardback covers for extra durability. It can either be read like a book or unfolded into a 2.4 metre long timeline for hanging on a wall.
Suitable for 7yrs+
Height: 43 cms
Width: 31 cms
Depth: 0.5 cms
Length (when fully unfolded): 2.4 metres
£14.00
The What on Earth? Wallbook is a comprehensive, visual voyage through the past that contains more than 1,000 hand-drawn illustrations, every major event in natural and human history, the rise and fall of civilizations, the top 100 battles and, on the reverse, the story of planet, life and people from the Big Bang to the present day.
The wallbook is A3 size with hardback covers for extra durability. It can either be read like a book or unfolded into a 2.4 metre long timeline for hanging on a wall. Suitable for 7yrs+
Height: 43 cms, Width: 31 cms, Depth: 0.5 cms, Length (when fully unfolded): 2.4 metres
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A witty and warm teacher poem that celebrates the many roles a hard working teacher performs every single day!
Our 'What is a Teacher?' A4 print makes the perfect teacher gift for the end of term. A very unique way to say thank you to a brilliant teacher.
The poem was written by award-winning Bespoke Verse poet Joanna Miller. She used to be an English teacher herself, so she knows what makes a good present. She also knows what hard work it is!
The eye-catching typographic design was the creation of Russet and Gray.
Whether the teacher in question is a trip organiser, an inspiring mentor or a corridor stalker, they will definitely feel appreciated on receiving 'What is a Teacher?'
The poem is printed on the highest quality card which measures H30 x W21cm (A4). It is unframed and presented smartly in cellophane with backing board behind. The text/font colour is light blue. Please see the other colours available.
The poem reads:
What is a Teacher?
A walker, a talker, a corridor stalker
A leader, director & tactful corrector
A role-model, tutor, a whiz with computer
A natural persuader, a daily first-aider
A reader, a writer, reports all-nighter
A printer, protector, a problem deflector
A marker, a setter, a sender of letter
A natural orator, a known confiscator
A divider, decider, a spare pen provider
A cutter, a sticker, a fair-minded picker
A debater, relater & smile reinstater
A pairer, a carer, a lesson preparer
A defender, a lender, a broker & mender
A creator, inventor, inspiring mentor
A smiler, a filer, a stay back a while
A parent reminder, lost property finder
A keen finder-outer, & sometimes a shouter
A describer, reviser, a trip organiser
A thinker, a winker, a covered in inker
An on your sider & staff-room resider
That’s what makes a Teacher!
Copyright Joanna Miller 2012. (Author's permission required to reproduce this poem.)
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This lovely retro bakelite style green alarm clock with illuminated 'glow in the dark' dials and hands (minute and second) enables you to check the time without having to put the lights on. It has a silent tic toc and an easy push on/off alarm button.
Simply pop in an AA battery (not included) and let this little vintage beauty get you up on time!
It measures 11cm (Length), 9cm (Height), 6cm (Width) and is available in green, orange, sugar pink and retro red.
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" Life is too short for matching socks"
A little something fun for your feet. Whether you wear them all day at work, save them for snuggling up on the couch or use them to help keep feet warm at night, a pair of solmate knitted socks is a unique gift that's sure to bring a cheerful smile to the wearer.
They have been 'mismatched with care' and are wonderfully comfortable and totally unique.
They are eco friendly (knitted from recycled cotton), easy to wash and hard wearing.
The colours include: bottle green, daffodil (cream), pomegranate, purple and sky blue.
Available in sizes: Small (UK Ladies 4-6), Medium (UK Ladies 6-8), Large (UK Ladies 8-10) and Extra Large (UK Men's 9-11). Please select your preferred size below.
Also available! - Lots of other fabulous colours within this range for adults, children and babies.
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We say that once you've used a Hammamas you'll never use a traditional towel again!
The combination of premium quality Turkish cotton and traditional weaves and techniques create a product that is of the highest quality, that's soft, absorbent and lasts.
The Hammamas Original towels measure 180cm by 90cm and they are supplied pre washed and ready to use.
They are available in a rainbow of stunning colours and a smaller size for kids too.
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Featured in Vogue UK Magazine
Everyone should own one of these stunning stripped pure cotton beach towels as they're one of the most practical and versatile items you'll use this summer and beyond. They are the perfect gift for teenagers, kids and everyone who travels or loves the beach!
Hammamas are super absorbent, lightweight and fast drying and are simply life changing.
Known as the 'Clever Cotton Towel' they are the perfect holiday and travel companion as they are super compact and can be used for anything including:
We say that once you've used a Hammamas you'll never use a traditional towel again!
The combination of premium quality Turkish cotton and traditional weaves and techniques create a product that is of the highest quality, that's soft, absorbent and lasts.
The Hammamas Original towels measure 180cm by 90cm and they are supplied pre washed and ready to use.
They are available in a rainbow of stunning colours and a smaller size for kids too (see below).
£3.50
This stunning 125g soap is made to a traditional 'Marseilles' recipe using natural essences. This lovely marine soap features a light and fresh aqua scent that is reminiscent of a sea breeze. It is a refreshing aroma that is an excellent way to start your day or remind you of your last beach holiday.
This marine soap is great for everyone in the family, not just because of its light and refreshing aroma, but because it is suitable for all skin types. From dry, oily, sensitive, or combination skin, this is the perfect daily soap to keep in your shower or bathtub.
If you are looking for a unisex and family friendly daily soap, look no further than our marine soap!
The soap contains sustainable, responsibly sourced palm oil from Indonesia that is certified under the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) standard.
Ingredients: Sodium palmate, Sodium palm kernelate, Aqua, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Coumarin, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Cl 77288, Cl 11710
As the old adage goes, cleanliness is second only to Godliness and these soaps are still made to a traditional ‘Marseilles’ recipe including plenty of Shea Butter and Natural Essences. They’re made by a small, artisanal factory on the border between France and Spain and this rich, creamy bar soap is 100% vegetarian – squeaky clean in body and mind!
£6.50
This handy tin kit features everything you need to trim, shape and buff your nails. Contents include: 2 nail clippers (large & small), 4 acetone wipes and 1 nail file/cuticle pusher.
• Dimensions - L 9.5cm, W 6cm, D 1.7cm
• Material: metal & plastic
• Packaged in a reusable tin
£8.99
This fabulous Sports Heroes quiz card game contains individual cards of forty of the greatest Sports Heroes. Each card is fantastically illustrated to represent the individual sportsperson and shows their dates, their flag of birthplace and seven gripping facts about them, including a joker fact about each Sports Hero to surprise and/or entertain
Our Sports Heroes start with the first century BCE Athenian, Pheidippides, said to be the first person to run the marathon. We then charge forwards with heroes like Captain Webb, WG Grace, de Coubertin, who helped devise the modern Olympics, Suzanne Lenglen, Jesse Owens, Sonia Henie, Don Bradman, Juan Fangio, Tanni Grey-Thompson and many more. Our heroes in Sports Heroes come from a range of sports, such as athletics, boxing, football, golf, F1 racing, tennis, rugby, baseball, cricket, basketball, gymnastics, ice skating and squash.
There are many ways to play History Heroes’ Sports Heroes game and you can make up your own rules as long as everyone playing agrees to them! The aim is simple: you win the game by winning the cards and you win the cards by guessing/knowing the facts. You can use the images as clues and you can use the different levels of facts to make it as easy or as hard as you want to play the game. You can also play the game at different levels within the game so that all ages and stages can play together. The green facts are the easiest working down to the red facts, the most difficult. You can, of course, use the joker fact at the bottom, too, to overrule them all!
Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 7 x 1.8 cm
Itemweight: 123g
Recommended age: 8 years – 80+
£8.99
This fabulous WOMEN IN HISTORY quiz card game contains individual, beautifully illustrated cards of forty of the greatest women throughout history to the present day from Cleopatra to Angela Merkel.
Each card is illustrated to represent the individual Woman in history and shows her dates, her flag of birthplace and seven gripping facts about her, including a joker fact about each character to surprise and/or entertain. History Heroes: WOMEN in history represents a fantastic, diverse range of amazing women.
Many characters will be familiar to all – from Cleopatra to our present-day Elizabeth II; from Catherine the Great to Margaret Thatcher. There are female monarchs, political leaders, scientists, artists, writers and performers. There are explorers and campaigners too, many who have risked their lives for their causes. All are inspirational and all have contributed significantly to the shape of our world today.
There are many ways of playing the History Heroes: WOMEN in history card game. We provide suggestions in the box on how to play and you can make up your own rules too if everyone playing agrees to them! The aim of any History Heroes game is simple: you win the game by winning the cards and you win the cards by guessing/knowing the facts. You can use the images as clues and you can use the different levels of facts to make it as easy or as hard as you want to play the game. Different people can play on different levels of fact within the same game so that all ages and stages can play together. The green facts are the easiest working down to the red facts, the most difficult. You can, of course, use the joker fact at the bottom, too, to overrule them all!
Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 7 x 1.8 cm
Itemweight: 123g
Recommended age: 8 years – 80+
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History Heroes: Inventors quiz card game. An award winning game to educate & entertain:
Which inventor, most commonly linked with a peace prize, was the brains behind dynamite? The answer: Alfred Nobel
Did you know that Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, received his well-known middle name as an 11th birthday gift from his father?
And, whilst most might know that Florence Nightingale was the founder of modern nursing, how many realise that she is also credited as the inventor of the mathematical pie chart? Test yourself with these facts and many more in the game.
Test yourselves and learn about these inventors and all the other of the 40 fantastic inventors, each with their own card and seven fascinating facts. There are many ways of playing History Heroes: INVENTORS card game. Included in each game is a ‘how to play’ card and you can make up your own rules as long as everyone playing agrees to them! The aim is simple: you win the game by winning the cards and you win the cards by guessing/knowing the facts. You can use the images as clues and you can use the different levels of facts to make it as easy or as hard as you want to play the game. You can also play the game at different levels within the game so that all ages and stages can play together. The green facts are the easiest working down to the red facts, the most difficult. You can, of course, use the joker fact at the bottom, too, to overrule them all!
Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 7 x 1.8 cm
Item weight: 123g
Recommended age: 8 years – 80+
£14.00
Imagine the whole history of sport hanging on a wall like William-the-Conqueror’s extraordinary Bayeux Tapestry! That’s the effect of unfolding the amazing new What on Earth? Wallbook of Sport which literally covers hundreds of the top sporting moments, records and dramas stretching on a timeline starting from the first Olympic games in 776 BC to London 2012.
Which ancient Olympic superstar was eaten by wolves? Who was the most notorious cheat in the world of Roman chariot racing? What’s the worst ever round of golf in a professional tournament? Who is regarded as the first billionaire in modern sport?
Discover the answers to these amazing facts – and hundreds more – in 8 giant pages of beautifully illustrated sporting moments charting the history of more than 66 different sports! On the reverse side, a special editorial supplement features all the most memorable moments from the modern Olympic movement starting in 1896 all the way up to 2012 – and even includes a championship sports crossword!
Perfect for younger readers but also relevant to all ages, this comprehensive, accessible and versatile wallbook is the first ever illustration of the entire history of sport on a single piece of paper.
Suitable for 7yrs+
Height: 43 cms
Width: 31 cms
Depth: 0.5 cms
Length (when fully unfolded): 2.4 metres
£5.00
Tell your bestie how much she means to you with this fun and unique 'What is a Friend?'poem A5 notebook which includes 36 blank white pages.
Whether she's a listening ear, a tireless shopper or a birthday surpriser, everyone will recognise the bond described in 'What is a Friend?
Perfect as an extra little gift or as a stocking filler, these slim notebooks make a lovely present for a friend or bridesmaid. The 100% recycled kraft covers are beautifully printed in black ink and the poem is sure to be a talking point. The pages are made of high quality 90gsm uncoated, recycled paper. The notebook measures A5 - H21 x W14.5cm.
The poem, which is subject to copyright, was written by award-winning Bespoke Verse poet Joanna Miller and the eye-catching typographic design was the creation of Russet and Gray.
The poem reads:
What is a Friend?
A winer, a diner, an outfit designer
A meeter, a greeter, a chocolate eater
A debater, relater, a smile reinstater
A lift provider, an on-your-sider
A diva, a bopper, a tireless shopper
A snorter, a sniggerer, infectious giggler
A baker, a caker, a mate mickey-taker
An ally, a sister, a gentle arm twister
A lip-gloss provider, a secret confider
A texter, a writer, a party inviter
A colleague, a carer, a problem-sharer
A cocktail blender & cheeky rule bender
A gossipy chatterer, forgiver & flatterer
A handbag borrower, a ring-tomorrower
A ‘stop for a cuppa’, a date fixer-upper
A listening ear, a loyal volunteer
A welcome inquisitor, spare bed visitor
A misser, a kisser, a cinema hisser
A birthday surpriser & cherished adviser
A laugher, a kidder, anxiety ridder...
That’s what makes a friend!
Copyright Joanna Miller 2012. (Author's permission required to reproduce this poem.)
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One of the best games ever! Racing Demon is an exciting, frenetic, fast-paced and highly addictive card game involving concentration, memory and speed.
It can be played with any number of players, of any age, and is guaranteed to provide chaotic, noisy (and competitive!) family fun.
This lovely gift set includes: 4 packs of luxury playing cards, 2 Demon Pencils, 1 Racing Demon Rule Sheet and 1 Racing Demon Score Pad.
Please also see the 6 pack gift set available.
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" Life is too short for matching socks"
A little something fun for your feet. Whether you wear them all day at work, save them for snuggling up on the couch or use them to help keep feet warm at night, a pair of solmate knitted socks is a unique gift that's sure to bring a cheerful smile to the wearer.
They have been 'mismatched with care' and are wonderfully comfortable and totally unique.
They are eco friendly (knitted from recycled cotton), easy to wash and hard wearing.
The colours include: bamboo green, yellow, royal blue, black, purple.
Available in sizes: Small (UK Ladies 4-6), Medium (UK Ladies 6-8), Large (UK Ladies 8-10) and Extra Large (UK Ladies 10-12 or Men's 9-11). Please select your preferred size below.
Also available! - Lots of other fabulous colours within this range for adults, children and babies.
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"Life is too short for matching socks"
A little something fun for your feet. Whether you wear them all day at work, save them for snuggling up on the couch or use them to help keep feet warm at night, a pair of solmate knitted socks is a unique gift that's sure to bring a cheerful smile to the wearer.
They have been 'mismatched with care' and are wonderfully comfortable and totally unique. They are eco friendly (knitted from recycled cotton), easy to wash and hard wearing.
The colours in the Saffron socks include: Pink, orange, teal, gold, and pale yellow
Available in sizes: Small (UK Ladies 4-6), Medium (UK Ladies 6-8), Large (UK Ladies 8-10) and Extra Large (UK Ladies 10-12 or Men's 9-11). Please select your preferred size below.
Also available! - Lots of other fabulous colours within this range for adults, children and babies.
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A delightful mulled wine fragrance with an uplifting blend of citrus, crushed cinnamon, spices and an essence of ginger. An ideal Christmas gift or stocking filler.
This high quality vintage soap comes with a beautifully decorative wrap.
Rich Shea Butter Body Bar With Essential Oils
100% Triple Milled Vegetable Soap
Made in England
200 Grams
Generously Perfumed To Provide A Luxurious Fragrance
£8.95
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This fabulous WORLD WAR ONE quiz card game contains individual cards of forty greatest World War I Heroes. Each card is fantastically illustrated to represent the specific World War One Hero and shows their dates, their flag of birthplace and seven memorable and often moving facts about them.
Our World War 1 Heroes start with the great unsung heroes: all the animals who served in World War 1 – they all share one card, otherwise there wouldn’t be room for anyone else in the game! World War I History Heroes covers military figures like ‘Black Jack’ Pershing, Marshal Joffre and Field-Marshal Haig. King George and his cousins, Kaiser Wilhelm II and Tsar Nicholas II feature along with political leaders like Lloyd George and Woodrow Wilson. All of our Heroes shaped and influenced World War 1 from Edith Cavell to Winston Churchill, from Flora Sandes to Siegfried Sasson and from Walter Tull to the Tunnelling Companies. You’ll find these and many more in World War 1 History Heroes
There are many different ways of playing History Heroes’ World War 1 Heroes and you can make up your own rules as long as everyone playing agrees to them! The aim is simple: you win the game by winning the cards and you win the cards by guessing/knowing the facts. You can use the images as clues and you can use the different levels of facts to make it as easy or as hard as you want to play the game. You can also play the game at different levels within the game so that all ages and stages can play together. The green facts are the easiest working down to the red facts, the most difficult. You can, of course, use the joker fact at the bottom, too, to overrule them all!
Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 7 x 1.8 cm
Itemweight: 123g
Recommended age: 8 years – 80+
£1.95
Bring that authentic cinematic experience into your home and stop the kids fighting over the popcorn bowl with this cool Candy Stripe popcorn holder in reusable plastic, ideal for vintage movie nights.
Dimensions: Height: 20 cm Width: 10 cm
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This lovely retro bakelite style red alarm clock with illuminated 'glow in the dark' dials and hands (minute and second) enables you to check the time without having to put the lights on. It has a silent tic toc and an easy push on/off alarm button.
Simply pop in an AA battery (not included) and let this little vintage beauty get you up on time!
It measures 11cm (length), 9cm (height), 6cm (width) and is available in green, orange, sugar pink and retro red.
£14.00
A funny and honest family poem print in A4 size with funky typographic design.
Our witty and heartfelt family print makes the perfect gift for parents, siblings and friends - whether it's for a birthday, christening, Christmas, Mother's Day, or becoming a new parent. Touchingly, it is also a popular gift for newly adopting families, which makes us very proud!
Written by our award-winning poet Joanna Miller, this 21 line poem captures the fun times, the not so fun times(!) and the unrivalled bond we share with our families.
Whether it's relying, crying or a little white lying, everyone will recognise the experiences described in 'What is a Family?'
The poem is printed onto the highest quality card which measures H29 x W21cm (A4). It comes unframed and is presented smartly in cellophane with backing board behind. The poem text/font is blue but it is also available in taupe.
The text reads:
What is a Family?
It’s sharing, comparing, bonding & caring
It’s hugging & squeezing, talking & teasing
It’s praising & knowing, belonging & growing
It’s guiding, providing, trusting, confiding
It’s loving & kissing, nurturing, missing
It’s working & playing, treating & paying
It’s arguing, fighting & often delighting
It’s visiting, hosting & Sunday roasting
It’s relaxing & boring, most reassuring
It’s coaxing & charming, appeasing & calming
It’s waiting, debating, fulfilling, elating
It’s needing & feeding & tactful conceding
It’s driving, conniving, learning & thriving
It’s holding & nursing, worrying, cursing
It’s stressing, confessing & making a messing
It’s loaning & moaning, helping & phoning
It’s bickering, laughing, bedding & bathing
It’s listening, coping, planning & hoping
It’s relying, crying, a little white lying
It’s forgiving & mending, liking, depending
That’s what makes a family!
Copyright Joanna Miller 2013
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Pack of vintage 'keep calm and carry on' red playing cards. Pack contains 52 playing cards and two jokers.
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A witty and warm teacher poem that celebrates the many roles a hard working teacher performs every single day!
Our 'What is a Teacher?' A4 print makes the perfect teacher gift for the end of term. A very unique way to say thank you to a brilliant teacher.
The poem was written by award-winning Bespoke Verse poet Joanna Miller. She used to be an English teacher herself, so she knows what makes a good present. She also knows what hard work it is!
The eye-catching typographic design was the creation of Russet and Gray.
Whether the teacher in question is a trip organiser, an inspiring mentor or a corridor stalker, they will definitely feel appreciated on receiving 'What is a Teacher?'
The poem is printed on the highest quality card which measures H30 x W21cm (A4). It is unframed and presented smartly in cellophane with backing board behind. The text/font colour is taupe. Please see the other colours available.
The poem reads:
What is a Teacher?
A walker, a talker, a corridor stalker
A leader, director & tactful corrector
A role-model, tutor, a whiz with computer
A natural persuader, a daily first-aider
A reader, a writer, reports all-nighter
A printer, protector, a problem deflector
A marker, a setter, a sender of letter
A natural orator, a known confiscator
A divider, decider, a spare pen provider
A cutter, a sticker, a fair-minded picker
A debater, relater & smile reinstater
A pairer, a carer, a lesson preparer
A defender, a lender, a broker & mender
A creator, inventor, inspiring mentor
A smiler, a filer, a stay back a while
A parent reminder, lost property finder
A keen finder-outer, & sometimes a shouter
A describer, reviser, a trip organiser
A thinker, a winker, a covered in inker
An on your sider & staff-room resider
That’s what makes a Teacher!
Copyright Joanna Miller 2012. (Author's permission required to reproduce this poem.)
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Featured in Vogue UK MagazineOUR GIFT TO YOU: FREE WET BAG with every Hammamas ordered! The new cool wet bag (see image to the left) is perfect for carrying your dry towel to the beach and your damp towel back. It will keep the rest of the contents of your bag dry.
Everyone should own one of these stunning pure cotton beach towels as they're one of the most practical and versatile items you'll use this summer and beyond. They are the perfect gift for teenagers, kids and everyone who travels or loves the beach.
Hammamas are super absorbent, lightweight and fast drying and are simply life changing. Known as the 'Clever Cotton Towel' they are the perfect holiday and travel companion as they are super compact and can be used for anything including:
We say that once you've used a Hammamas you'll never use a traditional towel again!
The combination of premium quality Turkish cotton and traditional weaves and techniques create a product that is of the highest quality, that's soft, absorbent and lasts.
The Hammamas Original towels measure 180cm by 90cm and they are supplied pre washed and ready to use.
They are available in a rainbow of stunning colours and a smaller size for kids too.
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"Life is too short for matching socks"
A little something fun for your feet. Whether you wear them all day at work, save them for snuggling up on the couch or use them to help keep feet warm at night, a pair of solmate knitted socks is a unique gift that's sure to bring a cheerful smile to the wearer.
They have been 'mismatched with care' and are wonderfully comfortable and totally unique. They are eco friendly (knitted from recycled cotton), easy to wash and hard wearing.
The colours in the September Sun socks include: chocolate, cream, sea foam green, spice, apple green.
Available in sizes: Small (UK Ladies 4-6), Medium (UK Ladies 6-8), Large (UK Ladies 8-10) and Extra Large (UK Ladies 10-12 or Men's 9-11). Please select your preferred size below.
Also available! - Lots of other fabulous colours within this range for adults, children and babies.
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"Life is too short for matching socks"
A little something fun for your feet. Whether you wear them all day at work, save them for snuggling up on the couch or use them to help keep feet warm at night, a pair of solmate knitted socks is a unique gift that's sure to bring a cheerful smile to the wearer.
They have been 'mismatched with care' and are wonderfully comfortable and totally unique. They are eco friendly (knitted from recycled cotton), easy to wash and hard wearing.
The colours in the Earth socks include: turquoise, chocolate, kelly green, mint, and dark green.
Available in sizes: Small (UK Ladies 4-6), Medium (UK Ladies 6-8), Large (UK Ladies 8-10) and Extra Large (UK Ladies 10-12 or Men's 9-11). Please select your preferred size below.
Also available! - Lots of other fabulous colours within this range for adults, children and babies.
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"Life is too short for matching socks"
A little something fun for your feet. Whether you wear them all day at work, save them for snuggling up on the couch or use them to help keep feet warm at night, a pair of solmate knitted socks is a unique gift that's sure to bring a cheerful smile to the wearer.
They have been 'mismatched with care' and are wonderfully comfortable and totally unique. They are eco friendly (knitted from recycled cotton), easy to wash and hard wearing.
The colours in the Air socks include: Sky Blue, Royal Blue, Turquoise, Jade, Light Yellow and White.
Available in sizes: Small (UK Ladies 4-6), Medium (UK Ladies 6-8), Large (UK Ladies 8-10) and Extra Large (UK Ladies 10-12 or Men's 9-11). Please select your preferred size below.
Also available! - Lots of other fabulous colours within this range for adults, children and babies.
£14.95
" Life is too short for matching socks"
A little something fun for your feet. Whether you wear them all day at work, save them for snuggling up on the couch or use them to help keep feet warm at night, a pair of solmate knitted socks is a unique gift that's sure to bring a cheerful smile to the wearer.
They have been 'mismatched with care' and are wonderfully comfortable and totally unique.
They are eco friendly (knitted from recycled cotton), easy to wash and hard wearing.
The colours include:
forest green, emerald green, apple green, cherry red, snow white.
Available in sizes: Small (UK Ladies 4-6), Medium (UK Ladies 6-8), Large (UK Ladies 8-10) and Extra Large (UK Men's 9-11). Please select your preferred size below.
Also available! - Lots of other fabulous colours within this range for adults, children and babies.
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This witty coaster makes a perfect gift for your kid's teacher at the end of term.
The white melamine coaster is printed with the funny slogan: "Teachers are awesome creatures". It will take pride of place on teacher's desk.
All the wording was written by Joanna Miller and is the copyright of Bespoke Verse.
The coasters are made from very durable white melamine and backed with cork. They can withstand very high temperatures.
Wipe clean (no dishwashers please!)
dimensions:
10x10cm square.
£4.95
Your essential "to-go" wallet that attaches to any phone or tablet. This universal phone pocket holds up to 3 cards. Stylish felt finish, easy removable non-residue 3M adhesive.
Choose from 2 different shades of grey.
£8.95
This collectable playing card deck featuring 3D style lenticular dinosaurs. Each card depicts a different dinosaur illustration that changes as you move the card. Pterodactyl to T-Rex - the perfect pack for dinosaur fans of all ages. Standard deck of cards - perfect for patience, poker, bridge or whist.
52 different dinosaur images and 2 jokers. Dimensions - W-2.5" x H-3.5" x L-0.8
£12.95
Bring all the fun of curling into your home! You don’t have to hire out an ice rink anymore in order to play with your friends, now all you need is a flat surface. It’s a great ice breaker or just a great game to play when you’re chilling.
It comes with everything you need to get started straight away. Before you know it your competitive side will be out in full force and you’ll need to keep a cool head if you’re to hit the target at the end of the rink!
Whether it’s a party or just a small gathering (you can even play on your own!) this game is a great way to pass the time.
£19.95
This simple accessory for your phone is a fantastic bit of kit for those who are constantly looking at the screen and mad about cycling! Simply clip your phone (any size fits in the wide clip) in this handy All Weather Bike Phone Mount and have hours of fun on your bike knowing your phone is complete protected from the weather and is safe and secure!
A great little gift for keen cyclist but also those who are keen at tracking fitness and need some help with navigation.
£13.95
£8.95
Eyeglass repairs are only a problem if you aren't prepared for them. Purchase this Emergency Eyeglass Repair Kit, and you'll have everything you need to make basic repairs to glasses and sun glasses. The compact kit is packed in a handsome tin that contains 1 Flat head screwdriver, 1 pair of tweezers, 2 nose pads, 2 Frame grips, 4 Screws, 1 Magnifying glass, 1 Philips-head screwdriver, 1 Microfiber cloth. Stores easily and at the ready in your purse, office or car. Measures 3.7" l x 2.4" w x .7" h.
Features of the Emergency Eyeglass Repair Kit include:
£6.00
An elderflower and pomelo fragrance, with zesty notes from grapefruit, sweet notes of apple and a floral heart of peony, rose and jasmine. A sweet, but rich, base of plum, peach and musks complete this fragrance.
Made in the traditional way, that has remained unchanged for hundreds of years in the heart of the English countryside, with only the finest ingredients, our silky moisturising and fragrant soaps are presented in specially selected wrapping complete with beautiful images from Kew’s historic archive.
Instructions for use: Lather with warm water and wash off to leave skin cleansed and nourished.
Warning: Avoid contact with eyes, if product gets in eyes rinse immediate with plenty of warm water, not suitable for children under 36 months.