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» What to Look For When Shopping for a Dollhouse?

What was one of your favourite toys when you were a little girl?  Did you enjoy playing with your dolls and doll house?  Nowadays there is a huge range of dolls houses on the market, and depending on your budget, you can choose from bespoke handmade wooden-dollhouses through to plastic dolls houses that only cost Read More… »

» Mirror Magic

How many mirrors do you have in your home?  I bet that you take looking at your reflection in the mirror for granted, but until recently mirrors were only owned by the very wealthy as they were precious and valuable objects.  So how did we start looking at ourselves in mirrors?  When were the very Read More… »

» The Benefits of Using Night Cream

I have to confess that I am a very recent convert to using night cream!  I used to believe that that night cream was just something the cosmetics companies promoted to make extra money.  However, during the recent cold weather I found that my skin was so dry and flaky that my usual daily moisturiser Read More… »

» Beginnings of the Eighteenth Dynasty – Queen Ahmose-Nefertari

In Ancient Egyptian society, women could achieve positions of great political and religious influence.  Many of the queens of Egypt or ‘Great Royal Wives’ of pharaoh became very famous and powerful in their own right.  Although perhaps not as famous as Cleopatra, Hatshepsut or Nefertiti, Queen Ahmose-Nefertari became known as the ‘mother of the eighteenth Read More… »

» Shopping for Gloves – How to Choose Gloves

So you want to buy a pair of gloves?  How do you decide what pair of gloves it is that you want to buy?  Man has been wearing some form of gloves to keep their hands warm and protect them since prehistoric times.  Nowadays you can buy cashmere gloves, woollen gloves, leather gloves, suede gloves Read More… »

» Shopping for Socks – Choosing the Right Socks for You!

Buying socks is generally a small, low-value purchase.  However, it is important to bear in mind when you are going to wesar those socks and what physical activities and sports that you will be participating in.  Socks have a fascinating history going back to prehistoric times and at one time were regarded as a sign Read More… »

» Buying Emerald Jewellery

When you are buying jewellery it is very important that you know what you are looking for.  Jewellery purchases, whether they are for a gift or as a special treat for yourself, tend to be expensive.  So if you are looking to buy coloured gemstone jewellery, why not consider shopping for emeralds?  Emeralds are a Read More… »

» Buying Sapphire Jewellery

If you are looking for a special gift of jewellery for a loved one or a friend, you will find that there are many amazing gemstones to choose from.  However, among the most gorgeous is the sapphire.  To find a flawless, natural sapphire is very rare and they are valued very highly.  The classic colour for Read More… »

» Buying Ruby Jewellery

Jewellery is an expensive purchase, so it makes sense to do as much research as you can before you make your final choice.  If you are buying a jewellery gift or choosing something special for yourself, why not consider buying rubies?  The best rubies are a deep, glowing red and the vibrant, warm colour stands Read More… »

» Choosing Broome as your Holiday Destination in Western Australia

Australia is a dream holiday destination for many people.  The trouble is that is a very large and diverse country, so how do you choose where to go in Australia?  Broome in Australia’s far north-west is a town that was founded on the pearling industry in the 19th century.  It has a fascinating history and Read More… »