The best camping hammocks for UK use are ones with an integrated bug net, a waterproof rating on the fabric, and a proper suspension system rather than plain rope, since our climate and midge population punish anything less. A solid all-rounder like the DD Frontline Hammock (£44.95) covers most people’s needs, while a basic gathered-end…
Learning how to sew a button back on takes about five minutes once you know the steps, and you only need a needle, some matching thread and the button itself. Thread a doubled length of thread, anchor it to the fabric with a small stitch, then sew back and forth through the button’s holes six…
If you’re typing “où vendre des choses usagées” into Google but you’re actually based in the UK, the sites that come up for a French search often won’t take UK addresses, UK bank details or pounds sterling. So here’s the UK-specific answer to où vendre des choses usagées: clothes and shoes sell best on Vinted…
If you’ve spotted Nip and Fab on a Boots or Superdrug shelf and wondered what it actually does, here’s the short version: it’s a UK skincare brand founded in 2010 that builds affordable, ingredient-led products around a handful of well-known actives like glycolic acid and dragon’s blood extract. Nip and Fab sits firmly in the…
Looking for a cowboy hat that actually fits and doesn’t fall apart after one festival? The short answer is: measure your head circumference first, decide between felt, straw or a cheaper polyester fashion hat based on how often you’ll wear it, and expect to pay anywhere from £10 for a one-off costume piece to £150…
If you’ve searched for Cath Kidston recently, you’ve probably noticed the old standalone shops have gone. Cath Kidston is now owned by Next, and the easiest way to buy it in the UK is through next.co.uk/cathkidston or the standalone store at Westfield London White City. The brand went through two rounds of administration between 2020…
If you’ve searched “Sportek” and aren’t sure exactly what you’ve landed on, you’re not alone: the name gets mixed up with Sport-Tek (an American sportswear brand) and Sportech (a UK gambling company) fairly often. The Sportek most people are actually after is a fitness equipment brand, founded in Taiwan in 2002, that makes treadmills, exercise…
