We’re on the cusp of May and we all know that’s when Spring has its last great finale before Summer. And while we might not be blessed with the warmest weather here in the UK and Ireland, when the sun peeks out we like to make the absolute most of it! Whatever day trips or travel you might have planned for May, check out our selection of day trip perfect coats and jackets. While you can’t guarantee sunshine you can guarantee you’ll look stylish and be protected from any showers attempting to rain on your parade.   1. Wren A wonderfully relaxed and stylish jacket, Wren will keep you comfy ..read more

The previously underrated staycation has been becoming increasingly popular in recent years. This popularity has come about through a new-found enthusiasm to explore the areas of beauty that lie on our doorstep, paired with financial strain for many to afford trips abroad. We often dismiss our home country and the UK more broadly as paling in comparison to the excitement of countries we haven’t yet visited in Europe or further afield. However, it’s likely that there’s lots of hidden gems in the UK that you haven’t yet visited and may be pleasantly surprised by when you take a closer look. Whi ..read more

Whether you’re cooking for one, two or even more, figuring out what to have for your meals from week to week can be a difficult task. This is where meal planning comes in handy. Planning ahead and getting organised when it comes to meal times will save you lots of time, energy, money, potentially help you stay healthier by avoiding those takeaways AND minimise food waste. The problem with meal planning is that many people don’t even know where to begin. To help you get started and inspire a few ideas we’ve put together a few meal planning tips that will hopefully make your life that little bi ..read more

 It’s that time of the year when the trees are decorated, presents are exchanged, friends meet and family time is spent curled up on the sofa watching heart-warming festive movies. It’s important to remember how blessed we are, to have family around, a roof over your head and delicious, bountiful food to feast on. There are others who are not so fortunate and Christmas day is just like every other day. It’s filled with the same struggles and strife’s where there are no presents, no home or bed and a proper meal is a distant dream. Save the Children raise money to help bring vital things like ..read more

Winter is a month that tends to be dreaded. From the long hours of darkness to that chill when you get out of bed in the morning, winter is, for the most part, survived as opposed to enjoyed. Yet, amid all the nasty points, there is still a certain sense of magic to the winter months. From the cosiness of settling in for the night after a long, cold day to cracking hats, scarves and all manner of woollen delights. When you start to curse the cold for freezing up your windscreen in the morning, bear these good points in mind!   1. Getting a bit of Hygge in your Life The so called Danish a ..read more

Belfast, and Northern Ireland more widely, has its fair share of haunted buildings and areas, all with their own chilling stories. If watching scary movies and telling spooky tales simply won’t cut it this Halloween, why not visit somewhere from this spooky selection of places if you’re brave enough?   1. Crom Estate, Fermanagh Situated on the shoreline of Upper Lough Erne, Crom is a 2,000 acre demesne with fantastic views and surrounded by woodland. While on the surface, the National Trust area may seem very peaceful, it has had plenty of ghostly tales and sightings along those seemingl ..read more

Seemingly gone are the days of dressing up in genuinely scary costumes at Halloween. Vampires have been swapped for super heroes, zombies ditched for cutesy fairies - when did Halloween lose its fright factor? If you fancy putting the creepy back into Halloween & scaring all your friends try the frightful Target Dry alternative… Our best-selling Outback coat is a style staple for nailing what has been described as the “axe murderer chic” look lauded by our customers on Amazon... Our recently updated Outback’s long length style combined with waterproof and breathable qualities make i ..read more

No one dreads the onset of September and the new season quite like kids do. Torn away from their games consoles, bikes and toys - September signals the end of those carefree summer days and the beginning of a new school year. And of course, lots of homework. Make that back to school transition a little bit easier for your little ones and welcome in the new season with some fun Autumn activities to get up to together.   Put Together a Basket of Autumnal Treasures This will involve you and your little explorers getting out and scavenging for Autumnal bits and pieces such as pinecones, acor ..read more

We are over a full week into August now and the end of summer is in sight. For many I am sure it passed by so quickly you barely feel like you had a chance to properly enjoy it! The very typically British lack of sunshine no doubt had a lot to do with that. Well, sun or no sun, we’ve put together a few tips to help you make the most of summer’s final month and perhaps it won’t feel like you’re waving goodbye to summer far too soon…   Start a Summer Scrapbook In our technology driven culture, print photos are very much beginning to feel like a thing of the past. As long as the photos are ..read more

Well it's properly summer now and even though the weather has been a tad unreliable, I'm embracing barbecue season - we are well known for our indoor/outdoor BBQ's in this part of the world and never do we allow a bit of rain to change our plans! We are all comfortable with throwing meat and fish on the barbecue but I'm always being asked for ideas about sides to serve that are just a bit more interesting (and filling) than a green salad and some coleslaw. What's great about a barbecue is that it encourages everyone to eat more in the way of salads... thereby cancelling out all the unhealthin ..read more