We love a Yankee Candle as much as the next person but it seems you lovely lot can't get enough of them which is why we thought we'd run two competitions on social media to win one! We know how much you all loved the Large Apple & Pine Needle one, which is why we thought we'd run a Twitter ONLY giveaway where one lucky entrant will win the candle. Over on Facebook we have a stunning large Novemeber Rain Yankee candle to giveaway. November Rain is one of our favourite Yankee Candle scents … [Read more...]
Selfridges Have Opened Its Christmas Shop in London This JULY
With nearly four months until December, merrymakers at Selfridges have thrown open its London doors to unveil 'phase ONE' of its Christmas shop with 'phase two' to launch September! There may still be 147 sleeps to go until Christmas, but a bit like ourselves, Selfridges are in full festive mode as it launched phase one of its London Oxford Street Christmas shop, where shoppers can browse through carefully curated selection of products dedicated to London. Covered in festive … [Read more...]
Only 3 Bank Holidays Between Now And Christmas
In April we all enjoyed the long Easter weekend and now we can look forward to another three in the run up to Christmas. With 2 of the 3 Bank holidays falling in May this is a great chance for everyone to enjoy those 2 weeks with only 4 working days. Monday May 1st 2017 – May Day Bank Holiday Monday May 29th 2017 – Spring Bank Holiday Monday August 28th 2017 – Summer Bank Holiday Do you have plans for these long weekends? Perhaps you’re planning a long weekend away … [Read more...]
Paw Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue UK Tour
Did you find Paw Patrol toys on your kids Christmas list last year? Then PAW Patrol Live! UK tour could be a perfect treat for them. https://youtu.be/b-LgX2frCd8 Paw Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue gives young children a great introduction to live theatre. Based on the hit Nickelodeon TV series it features classical theatrical scenery along with high-tech visuals to transport families to popular locations from the show. PAW Patrol Live brings everybody’s favourite pups to the stage … [Read more...]
Lonely Planet Announces Key Titles Ahead of Christmas
If you, like us, love to travel then visit Lonely Planet for loads of expert advice and travel tips to ensure you get the most from your holiday. Below are key titles to be released for Christmas 2016. We were delighted when Lonely Planet gave us information about their key new releases and we're pretty sure these hard backed books will quickly be snapped up as they 'll make wonderful Christmas gifts. The Best Things in Life are Free (published in August) - is a beautiful book, … [Read more...]
Christmas in July – What’s That All About?
With summer well underway and as the sun continues to shine (this has to be a record!) it seems strange that we should be talking about snow, cold and new Christmas releases. Christmas only comes round once a year and we all like to celebrate the occasion and give festively wrapped parcels to family, friends and neighbours, but back in July marketers around the UK will be planning their strategies for what is the biggest shopping time of the year. This is the time of year when a … [Read more...]
Have Impressive Sound This Christmas With August Bluetooth Stereo Speakers
John loves gadgets and all things electrical so when August International sent it's new Bluetooth Stereo speakers he couldn't wait to get them connected up and find out just how impressive these were. Arriving in a clean white box with the picture of both speakers on the front, John opened the box to see what was inside. Included are the 2 speakers, user manual, charging cable, L/R speaker connection cable and the 3.5mm audio cable. John turned on the speakers, the on/off switch is … [Read more...]
Christmas Gift Idea: August Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headphones
You can give the gift of wireless sound this Christmas with August Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headphones and when UnderTheChristmasTree were kindly sent a pair to try out, Holly couldn't wait to get her hands on them. Arriving in a black box with a picture of the headphones on the front, Holly delved into the box and pulled out a gorgeous pair of mulled wine red over-ear headphones. Combining comfort, style and convenience, the August Bluetooth wireless headphones are easy to set up and … [Read more...]
Supermarkets Want To Let You Know It’s Christmas Time In Store
Supermarkets want to 'let you know it's Christmas time in stores' as they open festive aisles full mince pies, party puddings and a whole host of chocolates! Are you ready for a mince pie? or to dig into sweet tubs?, No?, then you should avoid some of the UK's BIGGEST Supermarkets as stores including Tesco have opened their Christmas aisle. The Co-Op was the first to flaunt it's merry mince pies as they filled the shelves as early as August 29th, predicting to sell over 1.4 Million by … [Read more...]
X Factor – The Return
That's it folks - cancel any plans you've made for Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August because like millions across the UK you'll be glued to the X Factor's first episode's 90-minute special on Saturday 29 August at 8pm on ITV With two new judges joining Cheryl and Simon on the panel we have to wait and see how Rita Ora (previously from BBC's lookalike program 'The Voice') and Nick Grimshaw from BBC's Radio 1, fit in. Good though I'm sure they'll be it just won't be the same without … [Read more...]