I wanted to do a round up of things that I’ve enjoyed these past couple of months. I was supposed to do this post weeks ago, but at least it’s here now! We are well into May, and despite some changeable weather, Spring has arrived.
Jodrell Bank
We visited Jodrell Bank one sunny Saturday morning recently, home of the Lovell Telescope. It is an incredible feat of engineering. I feel lucky to live a 20 minute drive away. We really should visit more often, but it was such a sight to behold with the blossom and blue skies all around, it felt like a real treat.
ASAP Succulents
I met Kate from ASAP Succulents recently. It turns out we have a shared love of vintage bits and bobs and she scours charity shops for vessels for her succulents. I love this idea because gives life to pieces that perhaps are no longer used or needed, but perhaps have sentimental value.
Kate works on a pop up basis appearing at markets and events, even inside shops around the area.
Find out where she’ll be via her Instagram page (the chunky blue piece was a gift from Kate- see below)
Sandalwood Candle
I was sent a couple of candles from the Edinburgh Candle Company and the Sandalwood one is my favourite. I’m not sure if its my nose, but I cant smell the Grapefruit one. I prefer the woody scents anyway. This is a candle company with a difference; founded with the aim of helping empower vulnerable women with skills and confidence to gain long term employment. If you want to support this cause then take a look here.
Plant Shop MCR
Plant Shop Manchester is a super cute little plant shop which has opened locally to me in Cheadle. I popped in for the first time recently and was really impressed. Stocking a wide range of (mostly) indoor plants I picked up a Boston Fern and a Spider Plant, but there were an incredible number to choose from.
So many plants- in such a small space, gives a real jungalow vibe. Find them on Instagram here
Toothbrush
Have you ever considered how often we go through toothbrushes? What happens to all that plastic, well it ends up in landfill! I’ve been trialling a bamboo toothbrush which is 100% bio-degradable. It’s made from bamboo which is one of the fastest growing resources and even the packaging is recyclable. The jury is still out on this, as the bristles are much softer than what I’m used to. But my dentist has said I brush too hard so this might be just what I need.
Find out more about these toothbrushes here.
Lego at the Trafford Centre
I’m a huge Lego fan and I’m finishing on a recent trip we took to the Lego Discovery Centre. I loved it, we got there really early and we had the place to ourselves for a while. I possibly enjoyed it more than the kids!
What fun things have you been up to lately?
susan earlam ~ horror author 
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