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.
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!
