THE KIDS GIFT GUIDE
With four kids of varying ages and genders between us, we think we’re pretty good when it comes to gift buying for kids. We’ve selfishly picked items that would suit our kids ages, so if you have a child anywhere between 2-6 this should be helpful. If...read more
THE MENS GIFT GUIDE
Well, this one was a great challenge – but one we really enjoyed. Men are the notoriously difficult ones to buy for when it comes to Christmas, often being left with a pair of socks and a bottle of whisky. But we’ve really thought outside of the box this...read more
BEAUTY IS THERAPY
Click here for my stress relieving product picks. About four years ago I left my dream job as a Beauty Director. I had worked at the magazine for almost eight years, it was a job that defined me (or so I thought), but even though my working life revolved around giving...read more
24 OF THE BEST COATS ON THE HIGH STREET
We are officially in coat season, hurrah! This is an edit of the top 33 on the high street, from every day puffer coats (in various colours, prints and lengths,) to more tailored coats that could be styled with jeans and cosy jumpers, to over smarter dress. Then there...read more
THE WINTER GLOW GUIDE
Recently, I’ve become obsessed with fake tan. It’s like Lockdown Part 3 has sent me spinning back to 2010. Back in the olden days, BC (Before Covid and Before Children) I’d get a twice-monthly spray tan on my lunch break and catch up in between with...read more
MALLORCA – MY HAPPY PLACE
I’ve been holidaying in Mallorca since I was 3. My parents bought a flat with my dad’s sister over 30 years ago and to this day I’ve gone at least once a year. It’s my happy place. Nothing beats that feeling when we get off the plane, get in a...read more
CREATING A ZEN WFH SPACE
Here we are again. Except this time it’s winter, so we’re pretty much destined to spend more time inside than out on a long daily walk. With that in mind, we’ve been cleansing our own office spaces (clear desk, clear mind and all that jazz) and have...read more
CHRISTMAS DAY DRESS UP
Repeat after us: we must dress up on Christmas Day, we must dress up on Christmas Day! It’s been a bizarre old year and one of the things we’ve noticed recently is that we haven’t worn over half of our wardrobe. We bypassed cute summer outfits in...read more
WHAT WE WANT FOR CHRISTMAS…
Where has the year gone?! Christmas is just four weeks away. We’ve been busy beavering away, sorting out what we’re getting for the rest of the family for Christmas, but what about ourselves?! As you guys know, we’ve been working with QVC this year,...read moreSearch the blog
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love Sam & Gem X
