Carole's Spring into Summer blog
I hope you are well and enjoying the changing seasons.We had a family picnic by the sea last week and it started in sunshine and ended with very large hailstones that dented the car.I have been walking to the office every day(about 3 miles) trying to get fitter and that came in very handy as I sprinted along the beach carrying a small person!.
So now it’s time to pack away the jumpers, get out the floaty summer dresses and relax a little! First of all let’s talk birthdays, as summer is such a wonderful time to celebrate a birthday. Parties in the garden, summer dresses, children playing outdoors, barbecues and picnics … well if the sun doesn’t shine we can dream!
Happy Birthday for Summer Birthdays
I’ll be doing plenty of shopping myself over the coming weeks, as we’ll be celebrating 6 family birthdays … my daughter, 2 daughter-in-laws, my sister, granddaughter and me! There are so many Diva products to choose from as great presents that I really hope everyone likes what I’ve picked for them. And secretly I’m hoping I’ll receive some of the gorgeous Diva products we sell in return (hint, hint!), as I spend so much time working I never have the chance to try them all.Despite the great British summer’s reputation, we’re sure to enjoy a splash of sunshine, as already glimpses of long hot days are on the way. Behind those grey clouds we know the sun is there just waiting to burst through!
Skincare
When summer does arrive you’ll need to be prepared, with a body beautiful. We’ve found the perfect products to help you achieve this. If you only buy one thing for yourself this month, make sure it’s one of the most luxurious, but affordable organic body creams I’ve ever come across, from the a company called Tamu. The ingredients are purchased from a small village in Ghana, which helps to sustain the economy and give work to local people.
Don’t forget facial care too. The sun’s harmful rays mean you need to take care of your delicate skin, and what better way to do it that with the Great Elm Physick Garden’s products for the face. From cleansers to exfoliators to complete face maintenance kits, this naturally produced range has something for every skin type.Another beautiful selection of skincare products that are sure to make your skin feel uniquely smooth and soft is the Alqvima skincare range. All are produced from plant extracts from ethical and sustainable sources, and are pure luxury in a bottle or jar.
While we’re on the subject of organic skin care, I must tell you about Inlight organic ecz-easy cream. For anyone with irritable skin this natural cream is a gift from nature. If you suffer from eczema you’ll know how uncomfortable the dryness and itching can be, so we’re delighted to be able to offer our customers ecz-easy cream, which can also be used for many other skin complaints.
Outdoor living
As soon as summer arrives thoughts turn to dining outside, with friends or family, forgetting the pressures of day to day life and enjoying the beauty of our English If you love to entertain then why not indulge in some of the gorgeous wire ware products from the Combrichon range? The wire ware items, handmade in France, will grace any table, indoors or out. We particularly love the baskets that can be filled with fruit, bread, salad or other delicious delicacies. The range also includes a wonderful selection of wire products to jazz up any kitchen, such as dish drainers, toast racks and cutlery trays.For a really eye-catching table we also recommend a Pep Art peppermill, designed by the artist, Robert Wilhelm. They come in a variety of colours and are a real talking point. They’re also perfect as a gift, particularly a wedding present.
So, enjoy the summer and keep an eye on my blog for inspirational ideas to make your life easier and more beautiful in every way.
Love Carole x
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