7 Things I'd Recommend You Buy

 

As this Blog is general and varied enough to enable me to cover anything I want, I thought I’d do something a bit different and make some consumer recommendations for you. Most consumer purchases are a matter of taste, but there are a few things I’ve purchased over the years that I think are so good and beneficial, and I’ve been so impressed with, that I would recommend every home should have one. I’ll even put them in a hierarchical order.

(Pictures of the top six above, and hyperlinks below)

7) Mekeet Silicone Toilet Brush and Holder

Just a small item this, but it’s much better than the standard toilet brushes, because the soft silicone bristles don’t hold the dirt so much, and seem to clean better.  Thanks to Sam Bowman for this one.

6) Vintage Wall Mounted Bottle Opener with Cap Catcher

Simple and efficient for hosting parties: whip the bottle top off and in the receptacle it drops. Thanks to Julie Fitt for this one.

5) Bardinet Grenadine Syrup

The best kept secret out there - Grenadine is like a superpower syrup that makes every other fruity drink taste amazing (non-alcoholic or alcoholic). I only hope in disclosing this information that there isn't a demand surge that leaves a shortage for our parties!

4) Joywell Sofa Armrest Organizer, 6 Pockets Remote Holder

Fits nicely over the arm of your sofa or chair and has 6 generous slots – 2 extra large (handy for your smart phone) and 4 medium size (for remote controls).

3) Halfords Digital Wheel Tyre Inflator Pump Electric Air Compressor

Such a useful thing to carry in the boot of your car. It’s a handy device to pump your tyres with rather than queuing and paying at a petrol station. And if you get a flat tyre or slow puncture on your travels it can be used to get you to the nearest garage.

2) Shark NZ801UK Anti Hair Wrap Corded Vacuum Cleaner

Such an awesome vacuum cleaner, it almost….almost…makes hoovering quite enjoyable! This is the Bugatti Veyron of vacuum cleaners; it purrs like an engine, it has headlights, great variable suction, and corners like a dream, turning left and right with the utmost smoothness and elegance. And if that isn’t enough, it also has a neat Powered Lift-Away to turn it into a smaller unit for your stairs, behind furniture, shelves and other nooks and crannies. I hope my wife doesn’t read this blog post – she’ll insist on doing all the hoovering.

1) John Lewis & Partners Natural Collection Hungarian Goose Down 3-in-1 Duvet, 13.5 Tog (4.5 + 9 Tog)

The most enriching of all my purchasing tips. A bit more expensive this one, but well worth the cost. I’d strongly recommend everyone goes goose down for their sleeping arrangement. We spend nearly a third of our lives in bed, and there’s no better way to do it than with a goose feathered duvet (I'd recommend that it's at least 90% goose down). It’s gorgeously cool and breathable in the summer, and warm and snug in the winter!