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Bee Friendly – By Holly Short
In the first of our green-fingered blogs, Holly from Grow Smiles gives us some brilliant advice on how we can help our yellow and black, furry, friends.
Why are bees important?
Approximately 80% of all flowering plants are pollinated primarily by bees as well as other insects and animals. Our food is reliant on this pollination as it provides the fruit and vegetables we eat as well as the crop to feed livestock. According to the Healthy Bees Plan 2030, bee crop pollination brings around £600 million per year to England and Wales based on crop pollination. Of course it also generates invaluable food for wildlife. Bees are an integral part of our eco system and without them we would be in big trouble.
Bees are in danger across the world with rapidly decreasing numbers. There are two main reasons – habitat loss due to urbanisation and intensive farming methods and the use of pesticides.
What can I do?
There are lots of easy way for you to use your garden to provide the bees with food and shelter. Learn to love your bees, find out about them – how to identify the different types, how they behave and what they need. By looking after the bees you will also be looking after other pollinators like butterflies.
Grow bee friendly flowers and plants.
Bees are around for most of the year, some emerge from hibernation as early as February and others are still flying around in November. You may seem them even earlier or later if the weather is mild. I have seen big fluffy, sleepy Queen bees on sunny days in January looking for nectar. So try to make sure that they have some form of food all year round. They need nectar to give them energy to fly and find nests and pollen to feed their bee grubs. You can often see the pollen stuck to their back legs so that they can take it back to the hive – see our photos at the end of the article.
The tricky times for bees are late Winter into early Summer and Autumn, when flowers are not so profilic as they are in full Summer. Plant bulbs in Autumn to provide flowers for the bees in these sparse times – Snowdrops, Winter Aconite, Hyacinths, Crocus, Fritillaria and Alliums. Look to include Autumn flowers plants in your garden such as Asters and Japanese Anenome. Ivy provides a wonderful source of nectar and pollen during the Winter months. Have a look at this wonderful seasonal guide created by Friends of the Earth.
Give them shelter
If you have space and can cope with a bit of wild in your garden – leave a patch of lawn uncut. Bees love sheltering in Clover, Dandelions and long grass. If you can’t do that, why not build a bee hotel? It doesn’t have to be complicated, just a box or even on old plastic drinks bottle with hollow branches, pine cones, drilled out logs – other pollinating insects will love it too. The Bee Friendly Trust have written a lovely, simple guide to help you build a bee hotel.
Learn to love your bees
Watching and listening to bees is mesmerising. In early Summer my garden is full of Alliums and in early Autumn, Asters – the sound of the buzzing is amazing and there are so many different types of bees to see. The Bumble Bee Conservation has a great tool to help you first identify the different types and then to learn about all of their unique habits. They also do some great posters and pocket books. Once you become more involved and connected with the bees, you will naturally want to look after them – which can only be good for the bees!
Don’t use or support the use of chemicals
Learn how to Grow Green – harness the power of nature to grow better plants without harming the environment. Our Grow Green article can help you – it’s updated with new things we learn – so very frequently. Also look at what’s happening in the world around you, at the big picture. For example, in 2021 the UK government reversed recently made decisions put in place to protect our bees and wildlife – read more at the Wild Life & Countryside Link. Stand up for our bees. (Update June 2021 – this decision has once again been reversed – so our bees are now more protected. It is still always worth keeping an eye on legislations as clearly they can be changed very quickly).
You will experience so much joy by loving and protecting the bees – new found buzzy friends that do so much good for our plant, not to mention beautiful flowers, plants and gardens. Our plant list highlights the plants we have that are bee friendly.
Bee friendly – Make the World a Better Place
By Holly Short
Grow Smiles, Church Farm, Betchworth, RH3 7DH
Content source: https://www.robertleech.com/bee-friendly-by-holly-short/
#Lingfield Luxury Homes#Bee Friendly Holly Short#Oxted Homes For Sale#Eco-friendly home#House Sale Oxted
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Fall in love with Crawley Down Village and Tiltwood…
The village of Crawley Down is nestled between Turners Hill to the south, East Grinstead to the east, Copthorne to the West and Lingfield to the north, with the launch of Tiltwood (A collection of three unique detached houses set in the stunning, tranquil setting of the Tiltwood Estate, Crawley Down) a discussion was prompted about ‘hidden gems’ in the area.
We hope we have found some places you will love to visit…
We have chosen places in and around the village…
Pots and Pithoi – a hidden gem to meet for coffee
We are always being asked for coffee shop recommendations. Of course, there is Rosie’s in Lingfield – which is incredible if you have a little one with her array of brilliant events going on for children.
If you are looking for a secret location to meet for a friend for coffee or a Saturday afternoon cup of tea… take a look inside the amazing Pots and Pithoi (we have to be completely honest and say that given we have lived in the area for 20 years, driven by Pots and Pithoi, it was only stumbling across some images on Facebook we became aware of this hidden gem!) Beautiful courtyards, welcoming and cosy cafe, a temptingly ‘curated’ shop.
Pots and Pithoi delivers on so many levels (just take a look at the photographs) as you will see you don’t need to visit to just buy a terracotta pot … although you will be highly tempted! Pots & Piltoi is located on the road between Turners Hill and East Grinstead (about 5 minutes from Tiltwood)
Flanagan’s – For the best Sunday roast, a traditional butchers
We chatted about shopping being very easy with East Grinstead on your doorstep – Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and Aldi… and the Tesco Extra near Gatwick. The hidden gem is in the heart of Crawley Down Village, as well as having a village Co-op the ‘gem’ is the most fabulous traditional butcher – Flanagan’s, how lovely to be able to pop into the village to this wonderful butcher, whether you are hosting Sunday lunch with friends in the incredible kitchen…
or perhaps a family BBQ in the hidden courtyard…
Flanagan’s is perfect
Alexander House Hotel – Afternoon Tea, or a day at the spa!
Gorgeous Alexander House Hotel, perfect for an afternoon tea with a friend, spa day, delicious dinner or meeting friends for coffee – this comes with 5 star recommendation from our Move Revolution team, with the Utopia Spa on your doorstep, this truly is 5 star luxury and perfect for the ultimate girls day out or romantic dinner ! As Alexander house hotel says..
“Need to let off some steam? We’re here to help. Peruse our irresistible selection of flexible spa days and Utopia treatments below to find your ultimate top to toe pampering experience. Get steamy together on a couple’s spa day or just add water for an afternoon of solo relaxation and revitalise your mind, body and soul. Customise your experience and book your place at our award-winning Utopia Spa in West Sussex”
Their photography is truly stunning … can you resist…
Alexander House Hotel has a wonderful reputation for delicious food.. although living around the corner at Tiltwood you won’t need to stay in their rooms, you can jump in a taxi or drive the short distance to enjoy a sensational lunch or dinner.
Or afternoon tea…
The Worth Way – a perfect walk (or run!)
The Worth Way is a hidden gem for those of you who love being out in the country side – walking or cycling. West Sussex County Council provide information about the Worth Way and how it passes through open countryside of the High Weald area of outstanding natural beauty
“Since the closure of the railway in the 1960s, much of it has been colonised by trees such as ash and silver birch. Where chalk was used in the construction of the railway, chalk-loving plants such as Guelder Rose, Common Spotted Orchid, Twayblade and wild strawberry now flourish.
Worth Way offers a green corridor for wildlife, connecting different habitats together. Birdsong to listen out for includes the calls of the Chiffchaff and Nuthatch. At Crawley Down Pond there is even the chance of a glimpse of a kingfisher.
Butterflies to look out for include Brimstone, Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown, Ringlet, Skipper and, in June, the White Admiral. Bats can sometimes be seen at dusk. Adders, Grass Snakes and Common Lizards bask in the sunny glades along the old trackside” WSCC Website
Our Move Revolution Professional Photographer James beautifully captured part of the Worth Way in this gorgeous photograph
“Buonissimo!” – Authentic Italian dining on your doorstep at Dal Nonna
A romantic dinner for two… or a fun dinner with a wonderful group of friends Dal Nonna is the perfect restaurant.. and walking distance from the new Tiltwood homes. You only have to take a look at the hundred’s of fabulous reviews to realise this Italian restaurant is very well loved. With regular changes to their menu, this has become a firm favourite with villagers (and many travelling from outside the area to visit Dal Nonna). Owned by an Italian family you will not only enjoy the atmosphere but all the wonderful Italian food.. with fresh pasta made daily and so many delicious dishes, this really is a hidden local gem. Just have a read a couple of their reviews!
“Authentic atmosphere and amazing food, plenty of choice and all our meals (group of 6) were perfect. Family owners who were chatty and welcoming, couldn’t have been nicer. Will definitely be coming back.”
“Philipo, Adriana and Umberto were perfect as restauranteurs. Authentic food, friendly service, lovely interior and reasonable prices makes this place a satisfying experience. Nothing comparable for miles around. Looking forward to going there again and again”
We also couldn’t resist tempting you with a few gorgeous pubs in the local area, we are very confident you will find the perfect one for you!
The Red Lion, Turners Hill
The Crown, Turners Hill
There is also the very popular The Duke’s Head, Crawley Down – perfect for Sunday lunch!
Tempted?!
We hope we have not only tempted you to visit one of these gems, but also to book an appointment to see the outstanding Tiltwood collection of three unique houses. Woodside, Ashwood and Oak View have each been individually designed as modern interpretations of rural farm buildings by the award winning Architect, Philip Andrews and build by wonderful Stateside Developments. We think it will be ‘love at first sight’ when you see the setting, the open planning living, and with two of the homes featuring a landscaped courtyard – they are truly unique.
If you are already a Crawley Down resident you will probably know some of the history of the Tiltwood Estate, originally created by George Scaramanga when he purchased 12 acres of land known as Tilt Wood in 1873! You will recognise his surname from an iconic British film… we are happy to share more with you about this link at the launch!
If you are intrigued and would like to find out more and book an appointment please call 01342 888450. Please speak with Paul, Ross or Liam Alternatively please email [email protected] to book an appointment.
If you are thinking of selling your home in Crawley Down, or the surrounding area, please don’t hesitate to discuss this with the team at the same time. With Move Revolution offices throughout Surrey, Sussex and Kent we can help you sell your home as quickly as possible so you can move into your dream home – book a valuation today!
source of this post came from Alexis Bush Blog https://www.moverevolution.com/blog/fall-love-crawley-tiltwood/
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Fall in love with Crawley Down Village and Tiltwood…
The village of Crawley Down is nestled between Turners Hill to the south, East Grinstead to the east, Copthorne to the West and Lingfield to the north, with the launch of Tiltwood (A collection of three unique detached houses set in the stunning, tranquil setting of the Tiltwood Estate, Crawley Down) a discussion was prompted about ‘hidden gems’ in the area.
We hope we have found some places you will love to visit…
We have chosen places in and around the village…
Pots and Pithoi – a hidden gem to meet for coffee
We are always being asked for coffee shop recommendations. Of course, there is Rosie’s in Lingfield – which is incredible if you have a little one with her array of brilliant events going on for children.
If you are looking for a secret location to meet for a friend for coffee or a Saturday afternoon cup of tea… take a look inside the amazing Pots and Pithoi (we have to be completely honest and say that given we have lived in the area for 20 years, driven by Pots and Pithoi, it was only stumbling across some images on Facebook we became aware of this hidden gem!) Beautiful courtyards, welcoming and cosy cafe, a temptingly ‘curated’ shop.
Pots and Pithoi delivers on so many levels (just take a look at the photographs) as you will see you don’t need to visit to just buy a terracotta pot … although you will be highly tempted! Pots & Piltoi is located on the road between Turners Hill and East Grinstead (about 5 minutes from Tiltwood)
Flanagan’s – For the best Sunday roast, a traditional butchers
We chatted about shopping being very easy with East Grinstead on your doorstep – Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and Aldi… and the Tesco Extra near Gatwick. The hidden gem is in the heart of Crawley Down Village, as well as having a village Co-op the ‘gem’ is the most fabulous traditional butcher – Flanagan’s, how lovely to be able to pop into the village to this wonderful butcher, whether you are hosting Sunday lunch with friends in the incredible kitchen…
or perhaps a family BBQ in the hidden courtyard…
Flanagan’s is perfect
Alexander House Hotel – Afternoon Tea, or a day at the spa!
Gorgeous Alexander House Hotel, perfect for an afternoon tea with a friend, spa day, delicious dinner or meeting friends for coffee – this comes with 5 star recommendation from our Move Revolution team, with the Utopia Spa on your doorstep, this truly is 5 star luxury and perfect for the ultimate girls day out or romantic dinner ! As Alexander house hotel says..
“Need to let off some steam? We’re here to help. Peruse our irresistible selection of flexible spa days and Utopia treatments below to find your ultimate top to toe pampering experience. Get steamy together on a couple’s spa day or just add water for an afternoon of solo relaxation and revitalise your mind, body and soul. Customise your experience and book your place at our award-winning Utopia Spa in West Sussex”
Their photography is truly stunning … can you resist…
Alexander House Hotel has a wonderful reputation for delicious food.. although living around the corner at Tiltwood you won’t need to stay in their rooms, you can jump in a taxi or drive the short distance to enjoy a sensational lunch or dinner.
Or afternoon tea…
The Worth Way – a perfect walk (or run!)
The Worth Way is a hidden gem for those of you who love being out in the country side – walking or cycling. West Sussex County Council provide information about the Worth Way and how it passes through open countryside of the High Weald area of outstanding natural beauty
“Since the closure of the railway in the 1960s, much of it has been colonised by trees such as ash and silver birch. Where chalk was used in the construction of the railway, chalk-loving plants such as Guelder Rose, Common Spotted Orchid, Twayblade and wild strawberry now flourish.
Worth Way offers a green corridor for wildlife, connecting different habitats together. Birdsong to listen out for includes the calls of the Chiffchaff and Nuthatch. At Crawley Down Pond there is even the chance of a glimpse of a kingfisher.
Butterflies to look out for include Brimstone, Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown, Ringlet, Skipper and, in June, the White Admiral. Bats can sometimes be seen at dusk. Adders, Grass Snakes and Common Lizards bask in the sunny glades along the old trackside” WSCC Website
Our Move Revolution Professional Photographer James beautifully captured part of the Worth Way in this gorgeous photograph
“Buonissimo!” – Authentic Italian dining on your doorstep at Dal Nonna
A romantic dinner for two… or a fun dinner with a wonderful group of friends Dal Nonna is the perfect restaurant.. and walking distance from the new Tiltwood homes. You only have to take a look at the hundred’s of fabulous reviews to realise this Italian restaurant is very well loved. With regular changes to their menu, this has become a firm favourite with villagers (and many travelling from outside the area to visit Dal Nonna). Owned by an Italian family you will not only enjoy the atmosphere but all the wonderful Italian food.. with fresh pasta made daily and so many delicious dishes, this really is a hidden local gem. Just have a read a couple of their reviews!
“Authentic atmosphere and amazing food, plenty of choice and all our meals (group of 6) were perfect. Family owners who were chatty and welcoming, couldn’t have been nicer. Will definitely be coming back.”
“Philipo, Adriana and Umberto were perfect as restauranteurs. Authentic food, friendly service, lovely interior and reasonable prices makes this place a satisfying experience. Nothing comparable for miles around. Looking forward to going there again and again”
We also couldn’t resist tempting you with a few gorgeous pubs in the local area, we are very confident you will find the perfect one for you!
The Red Lion, Turners Hill
The Crown, Turners Hill
There is also the very popular The Duke’s Head, Crawley Down – perfect for Sunday lunch!
Tempted?!
We hope we have not only tempted you to visit one of these gems, but also to book an appointment to see the outstanding Tiltwood collection of three unique houses. Woodside, Ashwood and Oak View have each been individually designed as modern interpretations of rural farm buildings by the award winning Architect, Philip Andrews and build by wonderful Stateside Developments. We think it will be ‘love at first sight’ when you see the setting, the open planning living, and with two of the homes featuring a landscaped courtyard – they are truly unique.
If you are already a Crawley Down resident you will probably know some of the history of the Tiltwood Estate, originally created by George Scaramanga when he purchased 12 acres of land known as Tilt Wood in 1873! You will recognise his surname from an iconic British film… we are happy to share more with you about this link at the launch!
If you are intrigued and would like to find out more and book an appointment please call 01342 888450. Please speak with Paul, Ross or Liam Alternatively please email [email protected] to book an appointment.
If you are thinking of selling your home in Crawley Down, or the surrounding area, please don’t hesitate to discuss this with the team at the same time. With Move Revolution offices throughout Surrey, Sussex and Kent we can help you sell your home as quickly as possible so you can move into your dream home – book a valuation today!
from sophiadana https://www.moverevolution.com/blog/fall-love-crawley-tiltwood/
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The Ultimate Christmas Wish List for Girls
We all look at the ‘wish lists’ in magazines that appear around Christmas time… but do you think ‘those are just too expensive’ or ‘that’s just not very different’? This sparked a thought about creating the very Ultimate Girls’ Christmas Wish List using all the local knowledge from the girls (and guys) in our Move Revolution offices throughout Surrey, Sussex and Kent!
We decided that everything on our list needed to be local. Either produced by someone local, or stocked by someone local. So that we could get all the benefits of a ‘quick shop’ and still support an amazing local business. We love the idea that it would be from an independent shop… being an independent business ourselves we know all the hard work that local independent business invest in their services and products. Having started with one office in Nutfield, Surrey which covers the Reigate, Redhill, Horley and Oxted area we now have 7 offices… it has been hard work… loads of dedication and most importantly a real love for what we do. We decided local and independent were the most important.
This is our 2017 gorgeous sparkly list – get ready to buy all the things for yourself (or share this with your partner with a big hint!!)
Move Revolution’s Girls Shopping List 2017 – 10 Amazing Gifts!
(To read full details on each of the item, and why we love it, see below!)
1. All about Eve at Home (Reigate)- Black Pomegranate Candle
2. Willow & Boo (Tunbridge Wells) – Cocktails & Dreams Lollipop Box
3. Bradshaw & Sons (Sevenoaks) – Sevenoaks Satchel
4. The Gin Kitchen (Dorking) – Artisan Dancing Dragontail or Gutsy Monkey Gin
5. Ivy Florence (Lingfield) – A Christmas Bouquet
6. Squerry’s (Westerham) – Sparkling Wine
7. Monty Bojangles (Head office – Kenley, Truffle Bar – Reigate) – Truffle Lovers Gift Hamper
8. Alexander House Hotel (Turners Hill) – Spa Day
9. Time Hair & Beauty (Caterham) – ‘Going Out Hair & Beauty’ Gift Voucher
10. The Artist Residence (Brighton) – Boutique Hotel weekend away in Brighton!
Find out a little bit more about the gorgeous items on our ultimate shopping list!
(1) The perfect Candle – All about Eve at Home Black Pomegranate
We love All About Eve at Home in Reigate.
Although we have recommended the Black Pomegranate Candle at £22.95 plus postage, all the hand poured candles from All about Eve at Home are gorgeous! If you have a moment to pop to the beautiful shop in Reigate high street you won’t be disappointed – it is packed with sparkly goodies!
All about Eve at Home Black Pomegranate Candle
(2) The perfect handmade gift – Cocktail Lollipops!
Our Tunbridge Wells team recently discovered the amazing Willow & Boo – we have fallen in love with their gorgeous Christmas Cocktail Lollipop Gift Boxes… they also stock the most wonderful lollies with sprinkles – perfect for a Christmas Stocking! If you click on the link and have a look around their website we have also love the Cocktails and Dreams box.
Cocktails and Dreams Lollipop Box
Each box contains- Mojito, Pina Colada, Pornstar Martini, Cosmopolitan, Margherita, Espresso Martini, and Strawberry Daiquiri … made with real alcohol (only for adults!)
This is another Lollipop gift box we think is truly scrumptious!
Alice in Wonderland Lollipop Box £10
(3) Limited Edition Sevenoaks satchel – Every girl likes to feel unique!
Limited to just 50 bags (27 are left at the time of writing!)… snap up your Artistan Handbag by Bradshaw and Sons, Sevenoaks. This stunning satchel has only just been launched and is hot off the press. Each is hand numbered and comes with a unique certificate of authentication. Available only in black, this limited edition is a unique bag that you will love forever! Sevenoaks satchel £195.00
(4) GIN GIN GIN ! (Need we say more!)
We absolutely love The Gin Kitchen, especially the Dancing Dragontail Summer Gin; we’ve fallen in love with the bottle! But in line with this seasonal list, the Gutsy Monkey makes a mean warm cocktail. We love the idea of the Woodcock Hot Punch in front of a cosy fire. http://gin.kitchen
(5) The gift of flowers – discover Ivy Florence!
We always need flowers….it is very hard to find a gorgeous (and unusual) bouquet or Christmas arrangement. The wonderful Ivy Florence in Lingfield is the answer! Her stunning artisan bouquets are well priced and guaranteed to deliver a smile from any girl!
Wonderful flower gifts
(6) Pop the cork! Who can resist a glass of bubbles!
We have all been addicted to Prosecco – just take a look at this Sparkling Wine, it gets the most incredible reviews
“My first ever tasting note for this wine simply said, ‘stunning’. Made from 45% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier, this is a superbly stylish wine which will impress even the most ardent of Champagne stuck-in-the-muds”
Matthew Jukes (regarded as one of the world’s leading wine experts)
This sparkling wine is highly regarded….
“Without doubt, our sparkling wine does have similarities to that produced in the Champagne region. We use the same grape varieties, vine clones and complex bottle fermentation process, so a likeness is perhaps inevitable.
However, take a minute, and you start to notice the differences: the balance of fruit and yeasty characteristics on the nose; the complexity and depth on the palate; and the long straight finish all combine to give a distinct flavour that is very much unique to Squerryes”
Wonderful bubbles
7) There has to be chocolates on our ultimate gift list!
Monty Bojangles is a huge favourite of Louise Simpson’s, who adores the Milky Mischief and Popcorn Carousel truffles. She also recommends the Truffle Hamper for Truffle Lovers which sounds amazing! The Reigate Truffle Bar is a great place to stop off and trial a few different flavours before buying a box or two…or three!
8) A Spa Day ….every girls idea of a wonderful present
We chatted about this at length (!) and all the Move Revolution girls agreed that The Alexander House Hotel in Turners Hill was the most wonderful place to spend a spa day. Marie Claire (the magazine) reviewed the hotel and their Utopia Spa earlier in the year with a glowing recommendation….
“The food is exceptional but the unique spa menu and facilities will be what you’ll write home about. The Utopia Spa is like an underground cocoon of calm, part mock-Grecian marble columns, part sleek, blue-black tiling. There’s a hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam as well as swimming pool. If you’re brave enough in winter, there’s also a Scandi-style outdoor hot tub in the Zen garden” To read more click here…
9) The Ultimate ‘Going Out Out Package’ with Time Hair & Beauty
Pampering is a big ‘must’ for your girl at Christmas with so much going on … a pampering gift voucher is such a treat to be used in the New Year. TIME Hair and Beauty is the creation of Katherine Casey-Farmer (Kat) who trained and worked in Covent Garden, Camden, Croydon and Reigate. She feels passionate about great customer experiences, and often puts together packages of treatments which would be perfect as a gift. A wonderful Christmas gift could be either a pamper session for a Christmas/New Year party including a blow dry, professional makeup and manicure or a after Christmas relaxation treatment including a luxury hair treatment, facial and massage.
If you are not sure what to choose… Kat has created a ‘Going Out Out Package’ £100 – what a wonderful treat for any girl!
Going ‘out out’ Blowdry
Going ‘out out’ Make-up
Going ‘out out’ Gel Manicure
10) A weekend away in a Boutique Brighton Hotel…
Our Brighton office recommended this gorgeous boutique hotel ‘The Artist Residence’ .. that gets rave reviews. Each of it’s bedrooms has been individually designed, if you want to give a big surprise this is the present for you. A relaxing weekend walking on the seafront, meandering in the lanes and enjoying a cocktail in the hotel bar – what a treat!
If you’re thinking of moving, call the team on 0330 223 1000 or fill in the valuation form.
source http://www.moverevolution.com/blog/the-ultimate-girl-christmas-wish-list/
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The Ultimate Christmas Wish List for Girls
We all look at the ‘wish lists’ in magazines that appear around Christmas time… but do you think ‘those are just too expensive’ or ‘that’s just not very different’? This sparked a thought about creating the very Ultimate Girls’ Christmas Wish List using all the local knowledge from the girls (and guys) in our Move Revolution offices throughout Surrey, Sussex and Kent!
We decided that everything on our list needed to be local. Either produced by someone local, or stocked by someone local. So that we could get all the benefits of a ‘quick shop’ and still support an amazing local business. We love the idea that it would be from an independent shop… being an independent business ourselves we know all the hard work that local independent business invest in their services and products. Having started with one office in Nutfield, Surrey which covers the Reigate, Redhill, Horley and Oxted area we now have 7 offices… it has been hard work… loads of dedication and most importantly a real love for what we do. We decided local and independent were the most important.
This is our 2017 gorgeous sparkly list – get ready to buy all the things for yourself (or share this with your partner with a big hint!!)
Move Revolution’s Girls Shopping List 2017 – 10 Amazing Gifts!
(To read full details on each of the item, and why we love it, see below!)
1. All about Eve at Home (Reigate)- Black Pomegranate Candle
2. Willow & Boo (Tunbridge Wells) – Cocktails & Dreams Lollipop Box
3. Bradshaw & Sons (Sevenoaks) – Sevenoaks Satchel
4. The Gin Kitchen (Dorking) – Artisan Dancing Dragontail or Gutsy Monkey Gin
5. Ivy Florence (Lingfield) – A Christmas Bouquet
6. Squerry’s (Westerham) – Sparkling Wine
7. Monty Bojangles (Head office – Kenley, Truffle Bar – Reigate) – Truffle Lovers Gift Hamper
8. Alexander House Hotel (Turners Hill) – Spa Day
9. Time Hair & Beauty (Caterham) – ‘Going Out Hair & Beauty’ Gift Voucher
10. The Artist Residence (Brighton) – Boutique Hotel weekend away in Brighton!
Find out a little bit more about the gorgeous items on our ultimate shopping list!
(1) The perfect Candle – All about Eve at Home Black Pomegranate
We love All About Eve at Home in Reigate.
Although we have recommended the Black Pomegranate Candle at £22.95 plus postage, all the hand poured candles from All about Eve at Home are gorgeous! If you have a moment to pop to the beautiful shop in Reigate high street you won’t be disappointed – it is packed with sparkly goodies!
All about Eve at Home Black Pomegranate Candle
(2) The perfect handmade gift – Cocktail Lollipops!
Our Tunbridge Wells team recently discovered the amazing Willow & Boo – we have fallen in love with their gorgeous Christmas Cocktail Lollipop Gift Boxes… they also stock the most wonderful lollies with sprinkles – perfect for a Christmas Stocking! If you click on the link and have a look around their website we have also love the Cocktails and Dreams box.
Cocktails and Dreams Lollipop Box
Each box contains- Mojito, Pina Colada, Pornstar Martini, Cosmopolitan, Margherita, Espresso Martini, and Strawberry Daiquiri … made with real alcohol (only for adults!)
This is another Lollipop gift box we think is truly scrumptious!
Alice in Wonderland Lollipop Box £10
(3) Limited Edition Sevenoaks satchel – Every girl likes to feel unique!
Limited to just 50 bags (27 are left at the time of writing!)… snap up your Artistan Handbag by Bradshaw and Sons, Sevenoaks. This stunning satchel has only just been launched and is hot off the press. Each is hand numbered and comes with a unique certificate of authentication. Available only in black, this limited edition is a unique bag that you will love forever! Sevenoaks satchel £195.00
(4) GIN GIN GIN ! (Need we say more!)
We absolutely love The Gin Kitchen, especially the Dancing Dragontail Summer Gin; we’ve fallen in love with the bottle! But in line with this seasonal list, the Gutsy Monkey makes a mean warm cocktail. We love the idea of the Woodcock Hot Punch in front of a cosy fire. http://gin.kitchen
(5) The gift of flowers – discover Ivy Florence!
We always need flowers….it is very hard to find a gorgeous (and unusual) bouquet or Christmas arrangement. The wonderful Ivy Florence in Lingfield is the answer! Her stunning artisan bouquets are well priced and guaranteed to deliver a smile from any girl!
Wonderful flower gifts
(6) Pop the cork! Who can resist a glass of bubbles!
We have all been addicted to Prosecco – just take a look at this Sparkling Wine, it gets the most incredible reviews
“My first ever tasting note for this wine simply said, ‘stunning’. Made from 45% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier, this is a superbly stylish wine which will impress even the most ardent of Champagne stuck-in-the-muds”
Matthew Jukes (regarded as one of the world’s leading wine experts)
This sparkling wine is highly regarded….
“Without doubt, our sparkling wine does have similarities to that produced in the Champagne region. We use the same grape varieties, vine clones and complex bottle fermentation process, so a likeness is perhaps inevitable.
However, take a minute, and you start to notice the differences: the balance of fruit and yeasty characteristics on the nose; the complexity and depth on the palate; and the long straight finish all combine to give a distinct flavour that is very much unique to Squerryes”
Wonderful bubbles
7) There has to be chocolates on our ultimate gift list!
Monty Bojangles is a huge favourite of Louise Simpson’s, who adores the Milky Mischief and Popcorn Carousel truffles. She also recommends the Truffle Hamper for Truffle Lovers which sounds amazing! The Reigate Truffle Bar is a great place to stop off and trial a few different flavours before buying a box or two…or three!
8) A Spa Day ….every girls idea of a wonderful present
We chatted about this at length (!) and all the Move Revolution girls agreed that The Alexander House Hotel in Turners Hill was the most wonderful place to spend a spa day. Marie Claire (the magazine) reviewed the hotel and their Utopia Spa earlier in the year with a glowing recommendation….
“The food is exceptional but the unique spa menu and facilities will be what you’ll write home about. The Utopia Spa is like an underground cocoon of calm, part mock-Grecian marble columns, part sleek, blue-black tiling. There’s a hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam as well as swimming pool. If you’re brave enough in winter, there’s also a Scandi-style outdoor hot tub in the Zen garden” To read more click here…
9) The Ultimate ‘Going Out Out Package’ with Time Hair & Beauty
Pampering is a big ‘must’ for your girl at Christmas with so much going on … a pampering gift voucher is such a treat to be used in the New Year. TIME Hair and Beauty is the creation of Katherine Casey-Farmer (Kat) who trained and worked in Covent Garden, Camden, Croydon and Reigate. She feels passionate about great customer experiences, and often puts together packages of treatments which would be perfect as a gift. A wonderful Christmas gift could be either a pamper session for a Christmas/New Year party including a blow dry, professional makeup and manicure or a after Christmas relaxation treatment including a luxury hair treatment, facial and massage.
If you are not sure what to choose… Kat has created a ‘Going Out Out Package’ £100 – what a wonderful treat for any girl!
Going ‘out out’ Blowdry
Going ‘out out’ Make-up
Going ‘out out’ Gel Manicure
10) A weekend away in a Boutique Brighton Hotel…
Our Brighton office recommended this gorgeous boutique hotel ‘The Artist Residence’ .. that gets rave reviews. Each of it’s bedrooms has been individually designed, if you want to give a big surprise this is the present for you. A relaxing weekend walking on the seafront, meandering in the lanes and enjoying a cocktail in the hotel bar – what a treat!
If you’re thinking of moving, call the team on 0330 223 1000 or fill in the valuation form.
from Move Revolution http://www.moverevolution.com/blog/the-ultimate-girl-christmas-wish-list/
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The Ultimate Christmas Wish List for Girls
We all look at the ‘wish lists’ in magazines that appear around Christmas time… but do you think ‘those are just too expensive’ or ‘that’s just not very different’? This sparked a thought about creating the very Ultimate Girls’ Christmas Wish List using all the local knowledge from the girls (and guys) in our Move Revolution offices throughout Surrey, Sussex and Kent!
We decided that everything on our list needed to be local. Either produced by someone local, or stocked by someone local. So that we could get all the benefits of a ‘quick shop’ and still support an amazing local business. We love the idea that it would be from an independent shop… being an independent business ourselves we know all the hard work that local independent business invest in their services and products. Having started with one office in Nutfield, Surrey which covers the Reigate, Redhill, Horley and Oxted area we now have 7 offices… it has been hard work… loads of dedication and most importantly a real love for what we do. We decided local and independent were the most important.
This is our 2017 gorgeous sparkly list – get ready to buy all the things for yourself (or share this with your partner with a big hint!!)
Move Revolution’s Girls Shopping List 2017 – 10 Amazing Gifts!
(To read full details on each of the item, and why we love it, see below!)
1. All about Eve at Home (Reigate)- Black Pomegranate Candle
2. Willow & Boo (Tunbridge Wells) – Cocktails & Dreams Lollipop Box
3. Bradshaw & Sons (Sevenoaks) – Sevenoaks Satchel
4. The Gin Kitchen (Dorking) – Artisan Dancing Dragontail or Gutsy Monkey Gin
5. Ivy Florence (Lingfield) – A Christmas Bouquet
6. Squerry’s (Westerham) – Sparkling Wine
7. Monty Bojangles (Head office – Kenley, Truffle Bar – Reigate) – Truffle Lovers Gift Hamper
8. Alexander House Hotel (Turners Hill) – Spa Day
9. Time Hair & Beauty (Caterham) – ‘Going Out Hair & Beauty’ Gift Voucher
10. The Artist Residence (Brighton) – Boutique Hotel weekend away in Brighton!
Find out a little bit more about the gorgeous items on our ultimate shopping list!
(1) The perfect Candle – All about Eve at Home Black Pomegranate
We love All About Eve at Home in Reigate.
Although we have recommended the Black Pomegranate Candle at £22.95 plus postage, all the hand poured candles from All about Eve at Home are gorgeous! If you have a moment to pop to the beautiful shop in Reigate high street you won’t be disappointed – it is packed with sparkly goodies!
All about Eve at Home Black Pomegranate Candle
(2) The perfect handmade gift – Cocktail Lollipops!
Our Tunbridge Wells team recently discovered the amazing Willow & Boo – we have fallen in love with their gorgeous Christmas Cocktail Lollipop Gift Boxes… they also stock the most wonderful lollies with sprinkles – perfect for a Christmas Stocking! If you click on the link and have a look around their website we have also love the Cocktails and Dreams box.
Cocktails and Dreams Lollipop Box
Each box contains- Mojito, Pina Colada, Pornstar Martini, Cosmopolitan, Margherita, Espresso Martini, and Strawberry Daiquiri … made with real alcohol (only for adults!)
This is another Lollipop gift box we think is truly scrumptious!
Alice in Wonderland Lollipop Box £10
(3) Limited Edition Sevenoaks satchel – Every girl likes to feel unique!
Limited to just 50 bags (27 are left at the time of writing!)… snap up your Artistan Handbag by Bradshaw and Sons, Sevenoaks. This stunning satchel has only just been launched and is hot off the press. Each is hand numbered and comes with a unique certificate of authentication. Available only in black, this limited edition is a unique bag that you will love forever! Sevenoaks satchel £195.00
(4) GIN GIN GIN ! (Need we say more!)
We absolutely love The Gin Kitchen, especially the Dancing Dragontail Summer Gin; we’ve fallen in love with the bottle! But in line with this seasonal list, the Gutsy Monkey makes a mean warm cocktail. We love the idea of the Woodcock Hot Punch in front of a cosy fire. http://gin.kitchen
(5) The gift of flowers – discover Ivy Florence!
We always need flowers….it is very hard to find a gorgeous (and unusual) bouquet or Christmas arrangement. The wonderful Ivy Florence in Lingfield is the answer! Her stunning artisan bouquets are well priced and guaranteed to deliver a smile from any girl!
Wonderful flower gifts
(6) Pop the cork! Who can resist a glass of bubbles!
We have all been addicted to Prosecco – just take a look at this Sparkling Wine, it gets the most incredible reviews
“My first ever tasting note for this wine simply said, ‘stunning’. Made from 45% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier, this is a superbly stylish wine which will impress even the most ardent of Champagne stuck-in-the-muds”
Matthew Jukes (regarded as one of the world’s leading wine experts)
This sparkling wine is highly regarded….
“Without doubt, our sparkling wine does have similarities to that produced in the Champagne region. We use the same grape varieties, vine clones and complex bottle fermentation process, so a likeness is perhaps inevitable.
However, take a minute, and you start to notice the differences: the balance of fruit and yeasty characteristics on the nose; the complexity and depth on the palate; and the long straight finish all combine to give a distinct flavour that is very much unique to Squerryes”
Wonderful bubbles
7) There has to be chocolates on our ultimate gift list!
Monty Bojangles is a huge favourite of Louise Simpson’s, who adores the Milky Mischief and Popcorn Carousel truffles. She also recommends the Truffle Hamper for Truffle Lovers which sounds amazing! The Reigate Truffle Bar is a great place to stop off and trial a few different flavours before buying a box or two…or three!
8) A Spa Day ….every girls idea of a wonderful present
We chatted about this at length (!) and all the Move Revolution girls agreed that The Alexander House Hotel in Turners Hill was the most wonderful place to spend a spa day. Marie Claire (the magazine) reviewed the hotel and their Utopia Spa earlier in the year with a glowing recommendation….
“The food is exceptional but the unique spa menu and facilities will be what you’ll write home about. The Utopia Spa is like an underground cocoon of calm, part mock-Grecian marble columns, part sleek, blue-black tiling. There’s a hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam as well as swimming pool. If you’re brave enough in winter, there’s also a Scandi-style outdoor hot tub in the Zen garden” To read more click here…
9) The Ultimate ‘Going Out Out Package’ with Time Hair & Beauty
Pampering is a big ‘must’ for your girl at Christmas with so much going on … a pampering gift voucher is such a treat to be used in the New Year. TIME Hair and Beauty is the creation of Katherine Casey-Farmer (Kat) who trained and worked in Covent Garden, Camden, Croydon and Reigate. She feels passionate about great customer experiences, and often puts together packages of treatments which would be perfect as a gift. A wonderful Christmas gift could be either a pamper session for a Christmas/New Year party including a blow dry, professional makeup and manicure or a after Christmas relaxation treatment including a luxury hair treatment, facial and massage.
If you are not sure what to choose… Kat has created a ‘Going Out Out Package’ £100 – what a wonderful treat for any girl!
Going ‘out out’ Blowdry
Going ‘out out’ Make-up
Going ‘out out’ Gel Manicure
10) A weekend away in a Boutique Brighton Hotel…
Our Brighton office recommended this gorgeous boutique hotel ‘The Artist Residence’ .. that gets rave reviews. Each of it’s bedrooms has been individually designed, if you want to give a big surprise this is the present for you. A relaxing weekend walking on the seafront, meandering in the lanes and enjoying a cocktail in the hotel bar – what a treat!
If you’re thinking of moving, call the team on 0330 223 1000 or fill in the valuation form.
The post The Ultimate Christmas Wish List for Girls appeared first on Move Revolution.
from Move Revolution http://www.moverevolution.com/blog/the-ultimate-girl-christmas-wish-list/
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Growing Green by Holly Short
Growing Green is a more gentle, wise and holistic approach to gardening; ensuring our gardens fit into our natural eco system and play a beneficial role. In a nutshell this means using organic, natural and sustainable solutions, encouraging wildlife and reducing our carbon footprint. Here are the main things to consider:
There is no need to use chemicals in your garden. Nature gifts us everything we need. Read on to find out more about practical ways to use organic, natural solutions.
Use sustainable sources. One of the biggest issues in the gardening world is the use of peat in compost. Peatlands support an array of rare and unusual plants, insects and birds. They also store 25% of the global soil carbon and when peat is removed or dries, carbon is released. Gardening peat free helps minimises our impact on climate change and protects peatland biodiversity. Legislation is going through to ban the use of peat in compost but whilst that is happening you can vote with your wallet and buy peat free compost. Why not install a water butt? Your plants will prefer rainwater and saving water is always a good thing. Recycle and reuse – plant in yoghurt pots, take away cartons – think how you can repurpose items for your garden.
Encourage wildlife in your garden. Plant flowers that will provide bees and butterflies with food in the form of pollen. You can start as early as February with Hyacinths and Crocus. Have a read of our article – Bee Friendly. Bug hotels encourage insects and a pond can create a whole new eco system in your garden – including frogs – who eat slugs. Support the birds with food and nesting boxes, they will also eat garden pests. There are so many things you can do to encourage wildlife in your garden – I will write an article about it soon – in the meantime Ecosia it for more information (https://www.ecosia.org), Ecosia plant trees with their profits.
Consider your carbon footprint. This can be as simple as growing food in your garden – plant to plate versus plant to plane to distribution centre to supermarket is a no brainer. Coir based compost is better than peat based, coir plant pots are better than plastic – but coir is a coconut byproduct. We don’t grow coconuts in the UK – so they have to be flown in – so whilst you’ve ticked the sustainable and non-plastic box – your carbon footprint is blown.
Growing green takes a little effort but harnessing the forces of nature to protect the environment and produce stunning plants is incredibly satisfying and becomes a habit.Once you’ve started you will never consider a chemical, non-sustainable option.All it takes is a little effort and thought.
How do you apply it in practice?
Soil
Let’s start at the basics – the soil. Good soil is key to growing wonderful plants. Sometimes they may need extra help, in the form of feeding, fertilising, particularly when fruiting and flowering. There are lots of chemical solutions on the market.They work, in the short term, but they do absolutely nothing to sustain the beings in the soil that naturally fertilise it and can cause damage to natural, beneficial microbial organisms.
Start a compost heap.Don’t throw your garden and kitchen waste (avoid citrus & meat) away.Chuck it on your compost heap.This will create wonderful compost that you can use on your garden to fertilise the soil.Compost bins will speed up the process – many councils encourage this form of recycling and offer discounts on compost bins. You could build one or just have a heap in a hidden spot of the garden. If you don’t have the space for a compost heap and have to buy it, make sure it’s peat free.
Create liquid fertiliser. There are many ways to this and it will really make a difference to your plants. We have seen tremendous results this year using Comfrey and Nettle tea. Here are some easy ideas:
Wait until the water from cooking your veggies, eggs or pasta has cooled and pour it over your plants; full of nitrogen, calcium and phosphorus – your plants will love it.
Collect nettlesand create nettle tea. It is said that you can grab a nettle in a certain way without being stung.We have tried this, with painful results, and most certainly say wear long gloves.Young nettles are best.
There are other forms of “tea” you can make – compost, Borage, Comfrey – have a scoot round the internet to discover the wonderful natural fertilising teas you can make. This is a fabulous article to read written by Matt Peskett, on his Grow Like Grandad page. Have a look at his page, there are lots of wonderful articles. Matt lives just down the road in Dorking.
Pests
So now we have naturally created the best environment for our plants, onto address the big caterpillar in the room. There is an army of creatures, natural beings, patrolling our gardens that are quite capable of undoing our hard work.Naughty nibblers that create holes in our leaves, decimate our seedlings and overwhelm our plants.Those beautiful white butterflies that flit around your flowers will lay eggs that turn into hungry, leaf munching caterpillars; slugs will leave a slime of destruction behind them and aphids will sneakily invade the underside of your leaves, slowly eating and taking over your plant.
Whilst it’s hard, as of course these creatures turn into the enemy in our heads, we must remember that they are all part of our eco system and serve a purpose in nature and our gardens.A bottle of chemical insect repellent/destroyer will solve your problem – but what problems does it create for nature?Slugs that have gobbled up chemical pellets will poison birds and hedgehogs that eat them, the chemicals can leach into your veggies – it’s just not good for your garden or our environment.So what can you do?
Trust nature. Nature has its own answer to ensure that plants survive. One minute you will be watching your plants being munched by a set of insects then the next minute nature will send in a new insect that will eat the first set! For example, Hoverfly and Ladybird larvae for example will eat aphids. Sometimes it’s hard to watch your plants dissolve before your eyes so there are some other solutions you can use.
Slugs – garden Velociraptors with on average 27,000 teeth!Their Achilles heel is that they hate onions and garlic.In my garden I have a whole area dedicated to Alliums (from the onion & garlic family).Unlike the rest of my garden – I never spy a slug in there.So one solution is to dot Alliums or other onion/garlic related plants around your garden.Another is to make a simple garlic wash.Start applying this from February – straight into the soil. The slugs start laying their eggs from mid February. According to Newcastle University studies, the garlic wash will destroy the eggs.
Blitz 1 bulb of garlic, boil in 1 pint of water for 3-4 minutes, strain & make back up to 1 pint.When you’re ready to use, dilute 2 tablespoons to 5 litres of water & sprinkle on leaves (or soil from mid February).Repeat every 2 weeks or after it rains.You can freeze the original mix or just leave in your fridge – it doesn’t matter if you wouldn’t eat it – it will still put the slugs off.It’s not fool proof but it really helps.
You can also put a rough mulch, egg shells or grit around your plants to put slugs off – they understandably hate a rough surface. Copper tape around pots is also said to work.
Companion plantingis a wonderful and pretty way to stop insects attacking your beloved plants.You can use them in different ways.Some plants emit a scent that will disguise your master plant and some plants even “sacrifice” themselves for your master plant.Companion planting can also be used for fertilising their nearby friends – look for nitrogen releasing plants such as Beans and Lupins.Books have been written about companion planting and it is really worth researching these, here are two of my favourites.
Marigolds– these colourful and easy to grow plants secrete a substance that keeps harmful nematodes like eel worms away.They also release a fungus that magically exchanges nutrients with their host plants for their mutual health and growth.Their scent deters lots of naughty nibblers such as white fly, tomato moth and cabbage white butterflies whilst at the same time attracting insects such as hoverflies whose larvae eat aphids.You can even make, you guessed it, Marigold tea to spray onto your plants!Plant them by potatoes, tomatoes, cucumber, aubergines, peppers and chillies.
Nasturtiums – these pretty, edible, easy to grow plants attract aphids which will attack them ahead of any other plants.Butterflies will lay eggs under their leaves that the caterpillars will feed on.Plant them by tomatoes, cabbages, cucumbers, squashes and fruit trees.
Spray Away.First try just spraying away with water. You can get rid of a lot of aphids with a squirt of water and the ladybirds, spiders and other garden cleaners will come in and do the rest of the work for you. If you do get a really bad insect invasion problem, we would recommend using a Neem oil spray, 1tsp Neem oil to 1ltr water.This will repel insects but does also kill the ones on your plant – up to you.It will not harm any creatures that then eat the insects. We try to use it as a repellent together with companion planting but will use it to kill insects if they are destroying one of our precious plants.It’s a personal decision.Neem oil is also great at getting rid of fungus, mildew and rust spots. If you haven’t got Neem oil to hand, just mix 1tsp of your (eco-friendly) washing up liquid with a litre of water and spray away.
Cats.Not an insect but we get a lot of questions about cats, we do not need or want to explain why these can be a pest.Avoid Nepeta – Cat Mint if cats are a problem – they love it.Mulching your beds with pine cones can also deter them.
These are just a few ways of how you can Grow Green. Take your growing to the next level with a longer term, more organic, natural and sustainable approach – become a positive part of the ecosystem and make it a lifetime habit.
If you. have any questions or suggestions – let us know email [email protected]
Harness the power of nature to Grow Green!
Holly Short from Grow Smiles
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The Ultimate Christmas Wish List for Girls
We all look at the ‘wish lists’ in magazines that appear around Christmas time… but do you think ‘those are just too expensive’ or ‘that’s just not very different’? This sparked a thought about creating the very Ultimate Girls’ Christmas Wish List using all the local knowledge from the girls (and guys) in our Move Revolution offices throughout Surrey, Sussex and Kent!
We decided that everything on our list needed to be local. Either produced by someone local, or stocked by someone local. So that we could get all the benefits of a ‘quick shop’ and still support an amazing local business. We love the idea that it would be from an independent shop… being an independent business ourselves we know all the hard work that local independent business invest in their services and products. Having started with one office in Nutfield, Surrey which covers the Reigate, Redhill, Horley and Oxted area we now have 7 offices… it has been hard work… loads of dedication and most importantly a real love for what we do. We decided local and independent were the most important.
This is our 2017 gorgeous sparkly list – get ready to buy all the things for yourself (or share this with your partner with a big hint!!)
Move Revolution’s Girls Shopping List 2017 – 10 Amazing Gifts!
(To read full details on each of the item, and why we love it, see below!)
1. All about Eve at Home (Reigate)- Black Pomegranate Candle
2. Willow & Boo (Tunbridge Wells) – Cocktails & Dreams Lollipop Box
3. Bradshaw & Sons (Sevenoaks) – Sevenoaks Satchel
4. The Gin Kitchen (Dorking) – Artisan Dancing Dragontail or Gutsy Monkey Gin
5. Ivy Florence (Lingfield) – A Christmas Bouquet
6. Squerry’s (Westerham) – Sparkling Wine
7. Monty Bojangles (Head office – Kenley, Truffle Bar – Reigate) – Truffle Lovers Gift Hamper
8. Alexander House Hotel (Turners Hill) – Spa Day
9. Time Hair & Beauty (Caterham) – ‘Going Out Hair & Beauty’ Gift Voucher
10. The Artist Residence (Brighton) – Boutique Hotel weekend away in Brighton!
Find out a little bit more about the gorgeous items on our ultimate shopping list!
(1) The perfect Candle – All about Eve at Home Black Pomegranate
We love All About Eve at Home in Reigate.
Although we have recommended the Black Pomegranate Candle at £22.95 plus postage, all the hand poured candles from All about Eve at Home are gorgeous! If you have a moment to pop to the beautiful shop in Reigate high street you won’t be disappointed – it is packed with sparkly goodies!
All about Eve at Home Black Pomegranate Candle
(2) The perfect handmade gift – Cocktail Lollipops!
Our Tunbridge Wells team recently discovered the amazing Willow & Boo – we have fallen in love with their gorgeous Christmas Cocktail Lollipop Gift Boxes… they also stock the most wonderful lollies with sprinkles – perfect for a Christmas Stocking! If you click on the link and have a look around their website we have also love the Cocktails and Dreams box.
Cocktails and Dreams Lollipop Box
Each box contains- Mojito, Pina Colada, Pornstar Martini, Cosmopolitan, Margherita, Espresso Martini, and Strawberry Daiquiri … made with real alcohol (only for adults!)
This is another Lollipop gift box we think is truly scrumptious!
Alice in Wonderland Lollipop Box £10
(3) Limited Edition Sevenoaks satchel – Every girl likes to feel unique!
Limited to just 50 bags (27 are left at the time of writing!)… snap up your Artistan Handbag by Bradshaw and Sons, Sevenoaks. This stunning satchel has only just been launched and is hot off the press. Each is hand numbered and comes with a unique certificate of authentication. Available only in black, this limited edition is a unique bag that you will love forever! Sevenoaks satchel £195.00
(4) GIN GIN GIN ! (Need we say more!)
We absolutely love The Gin Kitchen, especially the Dancing Dragontail Summer Gin; we’ve fallen in love with the bottle! But in line with this seasonal list, the Gutsy Monkey makes a mean warm cocktail. We love the idea of the Woodcock Hot Punch in front of a cosy fire. http://gin.kitchen
(5) The gift of flowers – discover Ivy Florence!
We always need flowers….it is very hard to find a gorgeous (and unusual) bouquet or Christmas arrangement. The wonderful Ivy Florence in Lingfield is the answer! Her stunning artisan bouquets are well priced and guaranteed to deliver a smile from any girl!
Wonderful flower gifts
(6) Pop the cork! Who can resist a glass of bubbles!
We have all been addicted to Prosecco – just take a look at this Sparkling Wine, it gets the most incredible reviews
“My first ever tasting note for this wine simply said, ‘stunning’. Made from 45% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier, this is a superbly stylish wine which will impress even the most ardent of Champagne stuck-in-the-muds”
Matthew Jukes (regarded as one of the world’s leading wine experts)
This sparkling wine is highly regarded….
“Without doubt, our sparkling wine does have similarities to that produced in the Champagne region. We use the same grape varieties, vine clones and complex bottle fermentation process, so a likeness is perhaps inevitable.
However, take a minute, and you start to notice the differences: the balance of fruit and yeasty characteristics on the nose; the complexity and depth on the palate; and the long straight finish all combine to give a distinct flavour that is very much unique to Squerryes”
Wonderful bubbles
7) There has to be chocolates on our ultimate gift list!
Monty Bojangles is a huge favourite of Louise Simpson’s, who adores the Milky Mischief and Popcorn Carousel truffles. She also recommends the Truffle Hamper for Truffle Lovers which sounds amazing! The Reigate Truffle Bar is a great place to stop off and trial a few different flavours before buying a box or two…or three!
8) A Spa Day ….every girls idea of a wonderful present
We chatted about this at length (!) and all the Move Revolution girls agreed that The Alexander House Hotel in Turners Hill was the most wonderful place to spend a spa day. Marie Claire (the magazine) reviewed the hotel and their Utopia Spa earlier in the year with a glowing recommendation….
“The food is exceptional but the unique spa menu and facilities will be what you’ll write home about. The Utopia Spa is like an underground cocoon of calm, part mock-Grecian marble columns, part sleek, blue-black tiling. There’s a hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam as well as swimming pool. If you’re brave enough in winter, there’s also a Scandi-style outdoor hot tub in the Zen garden” To read more click here…
9) The Ultimate ‘Going Out Out Package’ with Time Hair & Beauty
Pampering is a big ‘must’ for your girl at Christmas with so much going on … a pampering gift voucher is such a treat to be used in the New Year. TIME Hair and Beauty is the creation of Katherine Casey-Farmer (Kat) who trained and worked in Covent Garden, Camden, Croydon and Reigate. She feels passionate about great customer experiences, and often puts together packages of treatments which would be perfect as a gift. A wonderful Christmas gift could be either a pamper session for a Christmas/New Year party including a blow dry, professional makeup and manicure or a after Christmas relaxation treatment including a luxury hair treatment, facial and massage.
If you are not sure what to choose… Kat has created a ‘Going Out Out Package’ £100 – what a wonderful treat for any girl!
Going ‘out out’ Blowdry
Going ‘out out’ Make-up
Going ‘out out’ Gel Manicure
10) A weekend away in a Boutique Brighton Hotel…
Our Brighton office recommended this gorgeous boutique hotel ‘The Artist Residence’ .. that gets rave reviews. Each of it’s bedrooms has been individually designed, if you want to give a big surprise this is the present for you. A relaxing weekend walking on the seafront, meandering in the lanes and enjoying a cocktail in the hotel bar – what a treat!
If you’re thinking of moving, call the team on 0330 223 1000 or fill in the valuation form.
source of this post came from Alexis Bush Blog http://www.moverevolution.com/blog/the-ultimate-girl-christmas-wish-list/
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The Ultimate Christmas Wish List for Girls
We all look at the ‘wish lists’ in magazines that appear around Christmas time… but do you think ‘those are just too expensive’ or ‘that’s just not very different’? This sparked a thought about creating the very Ultimate Girls’ Christmas Wish List using all the local knowledge from the girls (and guys) in our Move Revolution offices throughout Surrey, Sussex and Kent!
We decided that everything on our list needed to be local. Either produced by someone local, or stocked by someone local. So that we could get all the benefits of a ‘quick shop’ and still support an amazing local business. We love the idea that it would be from an independent shop… being an independent business ourselves we know all the hard work that local independent business invest in their services and products. Having started with one office in Nutfield, Surrey which covers the Reigate, Redhill, Horley and Oxted area we now have 7 offices… it has been hard work… loads of dedication and most importantly a real love for what we do. We decided local and independent were the most important.
This is our 2017 gorgeous sparkly list – get ready to buy all the things for yourself (or share this with your partner with a big hint!!)
Move Revolution’s Girls Shopping List 2017 – 10 Amazing Gifts!
(To read full details on each of the item, and why we love it, see below!)
1. All about Eve at Home (Reigate)- Black Pomegranate Candle
2. Willow & Boo (Tunbridge Wells) – Cocktails & Dreams Lollipop Box
3. Bradshaw & Sons (Sevenoaks) – Sevenoaks Satchel
4. The Gin Kitchen (Dorking) – Artisan Dancing Dragontail or Gutsy Monkey Gin
5. Ivy Florence (Lingfield) – A Christmas Bouquet
6. Squerry’s (Westerham) – Sparkling Wine
7. Monty Bojangles (Head office – Kenley, Truffle Bar – Reigate) – Truffle Lovers Gift Hamper
8. Alexander House Hotel (Turners Hill) – Spa Day
9. Time Hair & Beauty (Caterham) – ‘Going Out Hair & Beauty’ Gift Voucher
10. The Artist Residence (Brighton) – Boutique Hotel weekend away in Brighton!
Find out a little bit more about the gorgeous items on our ultimate shopping list!
(1) The perfect Candle – All about Eve at Home Black Pomegranate
We love All About Eve at Home in Reigate.
Although we have recommended the Black Pomegranate Candle at £22.95 plus postage, all the hand poured candles from All about Eve at Home are gorgeous! If you have a moment to pop to the beautiful shop in Reigate high street you won’t be disappointed – it is packed with sparkly goodies!
All about Eve at Home Black Pomegranate Candle
(2) The perfect handmade gift – Cocktail Lollipops!
Our Tunbridge Wells team recently discovered the amazing Willow & Boo – we have fallen in love with their gorgeous Christmas Cocktail Lollipop Gift Boxes… they also stock the most wonderful lollies with sprinkles – perfect for a Christmas Stocking! If you click on the link and have a look around their website we have also love the Cocktails and Dreams box.
Cocktails and Dreams Lollipop Box
Each box contains- Mojito, Pina Colada, Pornstar Martini, Cosmopolitan, Margherita, Espresso Martini, and Strawberry Daiquiri … made with real alcohol (only for adults!)
This is another Lollipop gift box we think is truly scrumptious!
Alice in Wonderland Lollipop Box £10
(3) Limited Edition Sevenoaks satchel – Every girl likes to feel unique!
Limited to just 50 bags (27 are left at the time of writing!)… snap up your Artistan Handbag by Bradshaw and Sons, Sevenoaks. This stunning satchel has only just been launched and is hot off the press. Each is hand numbered and comes with a unique certificate of authentication. Available only in black, this limited edition is a unique bag that you will love forever! Sevenoaks satchel £195.00
(4) GIN GIN GIN ! (Need we say more!)
We absolutely love The Gin Kitchen, especially the Dancing Dragontail Summer Gin; we’ve fallen in love with the bottle! But in line with this seasonal list, the Gutsy Monkey makes a mean warm cocktail. We love the idea of the Woodcock Hot Punch in front of a cosy fire. http://gin.kitchen
(5) The gift of flowers – discover Ivy Florence!
We always need flowers….it is very hard to find a gorgeous (and unusual) bouquet or Christmas arrangement. The wonderful Ivy Florence in Lingfield is the answer! Her stunning artisan bouquets are well priced and guaranteed to deliver a smile from any girl!
Wonderful flower gifts
(6) Pop the cork! Who can resist a glass of bubbles!
We have all been addicted to Prosecco – just take a look at this Sparkling Wine, it gets the most incredible reviews
“My first ever tasting note for this wine simply said, ‘stunning’. Made from 45% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier, this is a superbly stylish wine which will impress even the most ardent of Champagne stuck-in-the-muds”
Matthew Jukes (regarded as one of the world’s leading wine experts)
This sparkling wine is highly regarded….
“Without doubt, our sparkling wine does have similarities to that produced in the Champagne region. We use the same grape varieties, vine clones and complex bottle fermentation process, so a likeness is perhaps inevitable.
However, take a minute, and you start to notice the differences: the balance of fruit and yeasty characteristics on the nose; the complexity and depth on the palate; and the long straight finish all combine to give a distinct flavour that is very much unique to Squerryes”
Wonderful bubbles
7) There has to be chocolates on our ultimate gift list!
Monty Bojangles is a huge favourite of Louise Simpson’s, who adores the Milky Mischief and Popcorn Carousel truffles. She also recommends the Truffle Hamper for Truffle Lovers which sounds amazing! The Reigate Truffle Bar is a great place to stop off and trial a few different flavours before buying a box or two…or three!
8) A Spa Day ….every girls idea of a wonderful present
We chatted about this at length (!) and all the Move Revolution girls agreed that The Alexander House Hotel in Turners Hill was the most wonderful place to spend a spa day. Marie Claire (the magazine) reviewed the hotel and their Utopia Spa earlier in the year with a glowing recommendation….
“The food is exceptional but the unique spa menu and facilities will be what you’ll write home about. The Utopia Spa is like an underground cocoon of calm, part mock-Grecian marble columns, part sleek, blue-black tiling. There’s a hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam as well as swimming pool. If you’re brave enough in winter, there’s also a Scandi-style outdoor hot tub in the Zen garden” To read more click here…
9) The Ultimate ‘Going Out Out Package’ with Time Hair & Beauty
Pampering is a big ‘must’ for your girl at Christmas with so much going on … a pampering gift voucher is such a treat to be used in the New Year. TIME Hair and Beauty is the creation of Katherine Casey-Farmer (Kat) who trained and worked in Covent Garden, Camden, Croydon and Reigate. She feels passionate about great customer experiences, and often puts together packages of treatments which would be perfect as a gift. A wonderful Christmas gift could be either a pamper session for a Christmas/New Year party including a blow dry, professional makeup and manicure or a after Christmas relaxation treatment including a luxury hair treatment, facial and massage.
If you are not sure what to choose… Kat has created a ‘Going Out Out Package’ £100 – what a wonderful treat for any girl!
Going ‘out out’ Blowdry
Going ‘out out’ Make-up
Going ‘out out’ Gel Manicure
10) A weekend away in a Boutique Brighton Hotel…
Our Brighton office recommended this gorgeous boutique hotel ‘The Artist Residence’ .. that gets rave reviews. Each of it’s bedrooms has been individually designed, if you want to give a big surprise this is the present for you. A relaxing weekend walking on the seafront, meandering in the lanes and enjoying a cocktail in the hotel bar – what a treat!
If you’re thinking of moving, call the team on 0330 223 1000 or fill in the valuation form.
from sophiadana http://www.moverevolution.com/blog/the-ultimate-girl-christmas-wish-list/
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