The older I get the more obsessed I get with my sleep. This is understandable as I have spent my 30s having babies and they don’t care about your sleep. Now they’re slowly getting a bit older I might actually get my nights back. So when Simba offered the Ludlow Bed for review I jumped at the chance.
Nothing beats a good bed and the Ludlow Bed are a literal dream to sleep on. The bed is stylish and minimalist and their mattresses are fantastic. I am a huge fan of Simba. Their technology is fantastic. As is their design. You can spread the cost and the bed comes with a ten year guarantee.
Back to the bed. It’s crafted in Yorkshire and comes with four storage options. It’s also super easy to assemble; coming in three parts which are easy to put together. It’s a gorgeous bed with sophisticated detail. I couldn’t be happier. It’s a dream, and isn’t that what Simba is all about?
The Ludlow has four base designs to choose from; just pick the one that best serves you, your needs and your sleep space.
Two Drawer storage base*. Featuring two 51cm wide drawers; Double or King size bases have one drawer on either side, whereas Single or Super King bases have the drawers side by side (you can decide which side you’d prefer during assembly).
Four Drawer storage base* Featuring four 51cm wide drawers, two on each side of the bed.
*Not available in a Single size
Ottoman storage base. Featuring a capacious storage space (up to 768 litres) under the mattress; it’s easily accessed with a simple, gas-lift mechanism.
No storage. Loving the Ludlow but don’t need more storage? It’s available with a standard base too.
The Bookbinder’s Guide to Love by Katherine Garbera
The Bookbinder’s Guide to Love is the ultimate witchy rom-com, set in a magical bookshop and featuring the perfect enemies to lovers romance. Readers who loved The Ex Hex and The Pumpkin Spice Café will love this bewitching storyline, and its spicy romance scenes. Out now.
As a lonely foster child, Serafina Conte sought refuge in handmaking journals – and writing her wishes into their pages. Now, in the witchy shop she shares with her two best friends, her journals have catapulted into the spotlight and are rumoured to manifest remarkable things.
But her plot hits a twist.
After the death of her mentor, Ford Sitwell, her only comfort is the box of antique books he left her. Except Ford’s suspicious grandson, Wes, wants them back! Sera won’t back down, but it’s clear Wes is seeking more – an emotional connection no book can replace. So, he offers to work in her shop for six weeks if she’ll help him get closure by sharing memories of his late grandfather.
Wes may seem grumpy, but he is devastatingly good looking…and maybe even kind. Surely nothing’s going to happen between them, or will Sera’s story take her where she least expected?
The (Fake) Dating Game by Timothy Janovksy
For readers of Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston and The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun, The (Fake) Dating Game is the sizzling, laugh out loud romantic comedy where the fun of a reality show competition meets the undeniable chemistry of two men who are only dating for the cameras.
Things are not going well for Holden James. His chance to audition for his favourite game show, Madcap Market, should have been great – a tribute to his mum, who died six years ago. Instead, he’s destroying the minibar in a grim hotel room… recently dumped and sliding into misery. But at least he has room service. It even comes with a sexy (smart-ass) concierge who arrives with pizza, Monopoly, and rather distracting forearms.
All Holden knows about Leo Min is that he’s beautiful, unexpectedly sympathetic, and the chemistry between them is off the charts. Maybe it’s even enough to convince the show’s casting directors that they’re a real couple. And if they can win the competition and the huge cash prize, all of Holden’s problems – his broken heart, buried grief, and complete lack of money and direction – will be solved.
Of course, nothing ever works out as planned. And love is an entirely different game…
Love Game by Emma Rae
Set in Wimbledon, South West London with a lot of real setting, this one was of particular interest to this SW Londoner.
Can a player on the court be a keeper at home?
Elle’s love language is food. But finding the right kind of work in her industry is difficult. After multiple different stints and temporary work, she lands her dream role: a personal chef to huge tennis star, Nicky Salco. It’s just a bonus that he’s handsome and athletic…but totally off limits.
The pressure is on, and not just in the kitchen. As Nicky trains for hours on the court for Wimbledon, Elle treads carefully around his brutally judgemental fiancée, while also trying to ignore her own boyfriend’s cheating habits.
But the temperature rises when Nicky’s training leads him to get hungry late at night and Elle is the one tasked with keeping his belly full. Despite being worlds apart, their late night rendezvous seem to lead to more than what they intended.
Should they risk the lives they have already built, for the lives they truly want?
A sizzling, forced-proximity sporting romance that fans of Hannah Grace and Ali Hazelwood will fall head over heels for.
It’s out on May 24th and I loved it. Great characters and setting.
Still Unwritten by Caroline Khoury
Loved this. Great characters and story. Drew me in from the first page.
Forty-eight hours to find her passion. Seven days to find his way back on stage. One chance to take a risk on love.
If Fran doesn’t nail this audition for a major TV role, she’s officially done as an actress. She just needs to tap into her inner seductress… who doesn’t seem to exist.
Enter stage right: Jae-seung.
To Fran, he’s just her landlord’s ridiculously hot nephew, helping her rehearse. To the rest of the world, Jae-seung is lead singer of global sensation, JYNKS – and he’s missing in action.
Together, they embark on an international journey of discovery: Fran, to track down her estranged mother and unlock her tightly guarded heart; Jae-seung, to continue (reluctantly) with his tour rehearsals. The chemistry between them is off the charts. But Jae-seung’s life is in South Korea, under strict contracts and constant scrutiny. Would a fling unleash Fran’s passion, or break the heart she’s learning to open?
A fast-paced, forbidden romance for fans of Helen Hoang, Lindsey Kelk and Ali Hazelwood.
Frenemy Fix-Up by Yahrah St John
Accountant Colin Anderson is a workaholic. Shay Davis is finally living her dream of owning a yoga studio. They may have gone to school together – but that’s where their similarities end. He’s Mr Corporate, hustling late into the night, while she flows through sun salutations and half-moon poses.
So when a health scare pushes Colin to make a few life changes, he knows where to turn. If he’s going to alter his work-life balance, he’ll need the right woman – and to do that, he must prioritise his health. Who better than Shay to help whip him into shape so he can win back his high school girlfriend?
The catch is, she only has ninety days to do it. And they can barely stand each other. But as their sessions start to heat up the studio, Colin and Shay move further and further away from what they thought they wanted…
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Perfect for fans of:
Frenemies to lovers
Spice
Opposites attract
The Devil in Blue Jeans by Stacey Kennedy
Deal with a devil
Moving to Montana to buy a dive bar with her two best friends sounded like the perfect plan to Charly Henwood. And after her cheating ex-boyfriend destroyed their relationship and their nightclub, she’s determined to focus on herself, her friends, and their business.
But it turns out the regulars resent newcomers swapping their craft beer for an extensive cocktail menu. Especially The Naked Moose’s previous owner, Jaxon Reed. The last thing Charly needs is a cocky cowboy telling her how to run her bar, or her life. But they make a deal – if Jaxon agrees to be the prize in a charity auction, Charly will make the bar a little more cowboy-friendly.
Except Charly finds herself doing battle with a man who is determined to win her over. And if her resolve goes up in flames, her heart is sure to follow…
There are no words for how much I love the Connetix Tiles UK 62-Piece Set. This is one of the best toys you can buy a child. It keeps them entertained for hours and fosters their creativity. My two-year-old spends hours making the most beautiful creations. They are the best antidote to screen time.
These award-winning magnetic building tiles are designed to inspire young minds and encourage open-ended play. With 62 vibrant, translucent tiles in various shapes and sizes, your child can build and construct anything they can dream of. From towering castles to futuristic spaceships, the possibilities are truly limitless. The unique magnetic design allows for easy connection, ensuring that every creation stays strong and sturdy.
Not only do Connetix Tiles foster creativity, but they also promote important cognitive skills, including problem-solving, spatial awareness, and hand-eye coordination. Whether your child is a budding architect, engineer, or artist, these tiles provide the perfect platform for their growth and development.
Crafted from high-quality materials, Connetix Tiles guarantee durability and longevity. The smooth edges and strong magnets ensure a safe and enjoyable play experience for children aged 3 and above. Plus, the convenient storage box keeps all the tiles organized, so cleanup is a breeze.
But don’t just take my word for it—experience the magic of Connetix Tiles for yourself.
Unleash their imagination, fuel their curiosity, and watch their creativity soar with Connetix Tiles UK 62-Piece Set £65 from Connetixtiles.com
Teach your kids about robotics. Explore engineering and learn how to build your own hydraulic lifting claw! Kit includes die-cut cardboard pieces, pvc tubing 10ml syringe & screws. Fun and educational.
Geomag E-motion Magnetic Spinning Top Eco Recycled 32 Piece Building Set
The Geomag E-Motion 100% Recycled line is an inventive system of simple construction made of rods and spheres produced in Switzerland. Use the strength and energy of the Geomag magnets and spheres to build crazy spinning tops and suspended models that will spin for ages. Put your building and spinning skills to the test with these sets!
We love Geomag at Frost. Wonderful, inventive toys which give hours of fun.
Kikkerland Handheld Wooden Animal Classic Pinball Game, Owl/Bear/Frog, Picked at Random, for Kids. Small and cute. Perfect for traveling.
Children can press into learning about shapes, colours and counting with the motion-activated Ironing Time Learning Set™! This interactive iron plays songs, silly phrases and sound effects when kids move the iron back and forth. Join the iron in 10+ learning activities! Count to five or sing along to the alphabet song as you iron the included play clothes. Turn the temperature dial to hear about colours, fabrics, and low, medium and high heat.
Children can flip and twist their way through learning this summer with this two-sided, screen-free, pretend tablet. Cleverly switching from portrait story mode, to landscape activity mode, children can read along to their favourite stories and enjoy 14+ touch-sensitive interactive learning areas covering shapes, animals, numbers, emotions and early science concepts.
Fly in to Summer with the Toot-Toot Drivers Aiport. Let’s get ready to fly to your destination! Spinning cloud lets you fly the jet around the control tower! Launcher will send the jet speeding down the runway! Also includes Toot-Toot Jet, 4 SmartPoint™ locations, spinning radar, wind meter, runway lights & more.
This exciting colour coded play set features all the pieces you need create a wild Marble Rush™ city. With 5 marbles included and 62 building pieces to assemble, there is plenty of fun to be had for both beginners and pros! Watch as the marbles rush around the swirling funnel, corkscrew and out of the launcher! This play set is compatible with other VTech® Marble Rush™ items! Includes easy to follow assembly instructions!
I love it when my kids get creative, and I love pictures of them, so this VTech KidiZoom PrintCam is more of a present for me, albeit one that they will love. This super-smart camera lets your kids instantly print pictures of themselves, no ink required. It has over 150 photo effects and activities. What’s more it can print up to 80 black & white photos per roll. It has three games and it also records video.
What’s more it has a comic strip maker, and you can even print off your own cards and pretend money. It’s a fantastic present and I cannot recommend it enough.
Move over David Bailey, step aside Mr Rankin – it’s time to meet the next generation of photography pros with the VTech KidiZoom PrintCam.
Just in time for Christmas, VTech has got a fresh new addition to its KidiZoom line with the VTech KidiZoom PrintCam – a children’s camera for 5+ years that lets budding photographers print their images immediately, on the go, within minutes. No more waiting to get to a printer!
Unleash little ones’ creativity with included special photo effects, stamps and borders, as well as 3 games, panoramic prints, and a comic strip maker! It’s just as easy to create whacky selfies with the flip up lens that allows full use of the camera without changing hand positions! You can also turn your photos into line drawings to colour or use the print shop to print games, design and print your own cards, or even pretend money and accessories.
That’s not all though, when combined with a micro-SD Card (not supplied), it functions as a normal digital camera, enabling children to keep their images forever, whether that’s to print them out again in full colour, or for you to save and treasure them for years to come.
This is the ultimate device for imaginative and curious children and will unlock a world of creative and artistic opportunity – while you hopefully get some well-earned downtime!
RRP: £69.99 | Available from: Smyths Toys Superstores / Argos / Very and Amazon.
With the last couple days highlighting that summer is nearly upon us, many of us realise that after the year we’ve had, our skin needs some TLC.
Spanish skincare brand, Sepai delivers ultra-performing, customisable skincare that mimics the effect of a personal trainer for your skin, with the ultimate concoction to condition your body. This bodycare cocktail hydrates, firms and revitalises skin.
I love Sepai Sublime Youth. This all-purpose rescue oil is deeply nourishing and leaves skin glowing. You can use it on its own or mix it in with your regular products. I cannot recommend it enough. It has left my skin looking so much better.
This contains minis of Cleansing purifying scrub with sea salt and Hydrating melting mask with aloe vera. The perfect ritual for a healthy scalp and deeply hydrated, shiny hair. A 2-step routine to gently detoxify the scalp and deeply hydrate and illuminate hair. This duo really works wonders. It smells great too. We cannot recommend it enough.
Next up is ESPA Herbal Tea Infusion RRP: £15.00
Partnering with the mood-boosting benefits of the aromatherapy products in ESPA’s Signature Blends collection, these handcrafted wellbeing teas with their delicious flavours and beautiful aromatics are companions for modern living. With a choice of 6 blends in total, each infusion expertly blended to create moments throughout your day to pause, reflect, connect and inspire, from when you wake in the morning until you’re ready to turn out the lights at night.
Everything about this herbal tea infusion is perfect: the caddy is stylish and elegant. The tea is delicious and relaxing. It brings instant joy every single time you use it. Love.
