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Conversations with strangers: Are shoes worth fighting for?

Trips to the Maldives, and fights over charity shop shoes….more things that came up in conversations with strangers!!

5 Alternatives to Charity Shops: Give clothes to people who ‘need’ them

So you want to make sure your unwanted clothes go straight into the hands of someone who really needs them? Here’s five ways to do just that!

by Cherryl

Are Charity Shops Misunderstood?

Are charity shops just second hand and cheap? Do the neediest people buy your donated items? A testimony from a Big Issue seller helps shed some light!

by Cherryl

12 Gift Ideas for a Travel Addict: Coffee Machines and Wine Glasses?

Gift Ideas for the travel addict can quickly turn to the predictable and cliche, but with a bit of extra thought, you might just strike it lucky!

by Cherryl

Marsaxlokk Sunday Market and the Secret Beach!!

Malta’s biggest fishing village sports its most colourful boats, and turns into a mega market every Sunday, with a secret beach tucked away around it’s little corner!!

by Cherryl

Shopping in Malta: Shopperholics Take Note

Shopperholics listen up! Sliema has the giant shopping mall, Valletta’s brand names will pass some time and Marsaxlokk is the mother of all Maltese markets.

by Cherryl

Travel Comedy Giveaway: Win a tripod for your travel photography!!

Want to win a tripod to improve your travel photography? Share your funniest travel moments to enter the prize draw and you could be a winner!!

by Cherryl

Mauritius Diaries: Grand Baie

Sunglasses and jewelry from a car boot and sarongs from the father of Miss World…read on!!

by Cherryl

Pick a side, team heels or team flats, show us where your shoe loyalty lies? I was surprised and amused to learn a few interesting things about high heels recently, and it got me thinking about the attitudes people have toward high heels today. My scales are tipped heavily toward team heels, always have and […]

by Cherryl

Nikon Coolpix A900 Review

If your DSLR camera is weighing you down and you’re looking for a smaller, lighter alternative, the Nikon Coolpix A900 might be worth a look, with its generous zoom lens and compact design.

by Cherryl

A Bookworm’s Paradise: Hay on Wye Brecknockshire Wales

Honestly, I think this town should be named “Bookworm Village” since I’ve never been anywhere with so many book stores and outdoor book shelves with rock bottom priced books, all in such a small cluster. Even the place where we stopped for lunch had books shelves filled with books that customers could take for free!! […]

by Cherryl

What A Load Of Luggage!! Help!

So every year I seem to find myself buying new suitcases, usually because at least one wheel has given up (probably not helped by me dragging them down stairs and wherever else). I’ve currently got cases that are starting to come apart at the seams – and I find myself thinking, ‘here we go again’. […]

by Cherryl

Manavgat Market

Don’t get lost, it’s a bit of a crawling one. The Manavgat market in Antalya, Turkey, is thought to be the biggest in the med, and it’s ideal for anyone who loves dirt cheap ‘designer ‘labels’ and name brand clothes.

by Cherryl

Shopping Shenanigans

To all those venturing out into the sales, I hope you manage to make it home with a smile! I’m not sure what happened to the days when: I could find the time to spend a whole day wandering up and down/in and out of shops and coming home with a few nice things to […]

by Cherryl

Today I Don’t Feel Like Doing Anything: Lazy Days!

Sing along now….. There are days when you just want to do absolutely nothing of any real use. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this. Don’t feel guilty. Sometimes you just need to listen to your inner self and give yourself a lazy break (without the hassle of planning, booking and lugging yourself on holiday, […]

by Cherryl

Totally Tropical

Tropical vibes, holiday mood!

by Cherryl

Furniture with a twist: Waste Recycling

It’s amazing what you can do with a few bottle tops!

by Cherryl

Ash Shilo Boots

A bit of bohemian…. Texture and movement…. They’re suede, tan, tasselled, studded and slightly wedged. Had my eye on these for a while, perfect for adding a bit of a ‘wild wild west’ or American Indian to a casual look.

by Cherryl

Go West! Barbados

Designer shops and a more quiet side of Barbados

by Cherryl

Sheraton Shopping Mall, Barbados

If souvenir shopping hasn’t satisfied your retail therapy needs, head over to the Sheraton Mall. If you’re not driving, just agree a pick up time with your taxi driver, a couple of hours should be enough!

by Cherryl

Sleep, Sit, Lean and Read on it!

As with everything, I usually spend quite a lot of time shopping around, and reading reviews before making a purchase. This particular travel pillow seems to be relatively low cost (on Amazon), though they cost a bit more on Ebay. This pillow looked thicker and more deeply cushioned than a lot of others I skimmed […]

by Cherryl

Flex it: Gorilla Tripod

A flexible mini tripod that’s perfect for travel

by Cherryl

What a load of pants!!

Yoga/boho pants are the height of comfy casual, perfect for lounging around at home or away. Perfect items to pack for your hols’ They’re stretchy, thin, vibrant, colourful, versatile. Others are sheer and easy breezy. They can double up as a pyjama bottoms and easy to wear with a basic vest or off shoulder top. […]

by Cherryl

BHS: The end of an era

This has to be one of the most extreme closing down sales I’ve ever encountered. ‘Everything must go’ takes on a whole new meaning when even the shop mannequins, and display rails are up for grabs, along with furniture from the offices out the back. BHS has been a household name my entire life, and […]

by Cherryl

Clutch of the day: Bagged it!

There will never be just one bag for all occasions, seasons and tastes. A clutch bag offers a few note worthy things: Minimalism Elegance Tidiness Formality De-cluttered presentation A clutch bag forces you to go into your bag with that bit more grace. As opposed to drilling your arm, elbow deep into your bag and rummaging […]

by Cherryl

Delightful Deal!!

Another great bargain. Quilted leather gloves, extremely soft. Perfect for a smart, formal look. Echoes of Chanel…. Thick and fleecy on the entire inside of each glove – very warm Black. You can’t get any more versatile. Originally £29.95 Bought for a thrifty £8.99, can’t go wrong!!

by Cherryl

Bicester Shopping Village, Oxfordshire

If you love your designer labels with up to 60% off, take a trip to the self contained Bicester Shopping Village and wonder around these pretty cottage styled stores and grab a bargain. (Pronounced – Biester) Tip: Check the weather forecast beforehand – best to avoid a rainy day as this is an outdoor village. https://www.bicestervillage.com/en/home/  […]