New to Three Little Búhos Stationery

It's been two weeks already, where has the time gone?!

This week I have been working on creating gift sets ready for the lead up to Christmas, booking stalls at Christmas markets and getting new stock ready to pad out the shelves a little bit.

Some lovely new pieces have been added to the shop today (take a look *here*) and I have lots more scheduled to go live over the next few weeks including Totoro goodies, rose gold pens and some very pretty pencil cases. Make sure to favourite Three Little Búhos Stationery on Etsy so that you can be the first to hear about it when they go live.

Above is a prototype of the Pretty in Pink Gift Set that I will be launching within the next couple of weeks once I have decided that I am 100% happy with what is included. I'm trying to create kits that include a nice range of products whilst still having continuity to them. If you have any suggestions or requests then please feel free to contact me.

The next week is going to be spent perfecting the gift sets and designing my stall for the Christmas markets that I have signed up for. Hopefully I will have lots of exciting new goodies for you very soon!

Annie x

Christmas Gift Ideas: Aromatherapy Associates Instant Inner Strength Roller

It if officially Christmas shopping time and the shops are filling up with beautiful gifts that are sure to please even the pickiest of people.
I love Aromatherapy Associates, and have enjoyed using every product that I've tried from the brand.
Last Christmas I reviewed The Little Bell from the gift selection and today I have the Instant Inner Strength(*) roller ball to show you.

I love the idea of this product. Made from blend of essential oils that are designed to work together to calm an uplift, the roller ball has been created for those moments when you just need a little boost.
I was really excited to review this because I work in a role that involves a lot of dashing around between sites in order to assist in delivering courses, invigilating exams and goodness knows what else so I get quite flustered fairly easily.
When you're feeling a little worn down, flustered or in need of a pick me up, the idea is that you run the roller ball over your pressure points, releasing the blend of geranium, rosemary, clary stage, cardamom, vertivert, black pepper, frankincense, patchouli, rose, bitter orange and sandalwood oils (wow, that's a mouthful!) and take a few deep breaths to let the effects wash over you.

When trying the product, I have been applying the roller ball to the pulse points on my wrists and also on the inner of my elbows so that it is warmed and wafted when I move my arms. It really is beautiful. The blend of oils smells fresh and clean, and have a brilliant effect on my mood, leaving me feeling clear headed and lifted, ready to carry on with the day. It's hard to describe how quickly and effectively this product works- and it really works well- but after two weeks of use, I am sold.
It is the perfect gift choice for anyone who has a busy job, travels a lot or is running around after the kids day in day out. The convenient 10ml vial means that it can be slipped into a pocket or handbag and taken anywhere you go.

You can pick up the Instant Inner Strength for £15 *here* and as a little extra incentive to buy, 10% of the proceeds of all sales are being donated to Defence Against Cancer making a gift that keeps on giving.

What do you think of the sound of this product? Do you think you would benefit from a little Instant Inner Strength?

Annie xx

£250 Boohoo Voucher Christmas Giveaway!

Sorry to say that I've been rather absent the last few days, there's been an awful lot going on, what with all the festive fun of Christmas.
Butttt, I think I can more than make up for it now.

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote this post *here* where I put together an outfit for the Boohoo #partypose blogger competition. Well last night I found out that I was a winner and my prize was £100 for myself to spend on the website and a very generous £250 to give to one of my followers in a giveaway :D Yay much?
a Rafflecopter giveaway
The competition is gong to run from now until 1st January so that the lucky winner will be able to treat their self to a whole new wardrobe in the new year.


The giveaway is open to everyone, including international followers, just be aware that postage will cost you a bit more!

Good Luck everyone :) And Happy Christmas!

Annie xx

Gift Guides- Boxed up and Good to Go

Oops, sorry, crashed out ill after work yesterday so didn't get a chance to post this. Gift Guide numero tres!

Another day, another gift guide. Today we're thinking about those people that perhaps you don't know too well, or you don't have a huge budget for but really want to impress. Pre-boxed presents are a great way to give someone a fab looking gift that doesn't cost the earth. Here's a few choices to help you on the way.

1. For a beauty lover how about a gorgeous Nip+Fab party essentials set?

2. In the cold months everyone loves a big mug of hot chocolate to warm them through. Whittard has some great kits full of everything you need for the perfect cup :)

3. For someone you may not know well, chocolate is a great choice and in my eyes, Hotel Chocolat make some of the best you can buy!

4. Perhaps one of the more male friendly on my list, I think this £10 Famous Grouse hot toddy set is great value...and I've always wanted to own one of those honey things haha

5. Of course I can't do a gift guide without a Lush offering. The 12 Days of Christmas box is a good gift for a couple or someone you know is big on pampering :)

So there we have it, pre-boxed gifts for everyone. Which one would you be happiest to receive?
Annie x

Gift Guides- Gifts that Keep on Giving

Day two of my Christmas gift guides and today I wanted to show you some gift choices that are good for the environment, help support charities and still great quality, well priced and suitable for everyone :)

1. Toms are a great brand who donate one pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair that is bought. This gold pair make me smile because everyone knows I can't resist gold and sparkle.

2. This shower radio may look like any other but it is powered by water. Simply attach it to the faucet and you're good to go. This also means that energy is saved by not needing batteries or electricity.

3. Keep Cups are a fab present for coffee lovers. Re-usable coffee cups save tonnes of waste in the form of un-recyclable waxed cups every year. Some coffee shops also give discounts on drinks when you're using a reusable cup so you save money as well.

4. A slightly different option. Fruit trees are an alternative gift choice that when planted out can last for generations and give a fruit yield yearly as well :)

5. Neals Yard is one of the best brands for natural, animal friendly cosmetics (other than Lush of course!) and their Bee Lovely range donates 5% so charities and campaigns that work to save the bees.

6. Finally, we have FUN, the 4 in 1 product from Lush that can be used as shampoo, shower gel, bubble bath and play dough. 10p from every bar sold goes towards rebuilding an environment where children can have fun in the areas that were devastated by nuclear disaster.

So there's my top pick of gifts that keep on giving. What do you think of my choices? Have you bought any of these goodies as presents this year?
Annie x