They’re the fans I’d admired in stores, imagining where I’d strategically place this functional, almost arty (and often necessary) home appliance. The Dyson Cool fan’s minimalist appearance doesn’t really give the impression it can huff and puff until you’ve cooled down. It’s almost too pretty – all style and no substance? Hell no. It’s a … Read more
Road trips, beach house stays, camping sites, cruise ships or long-haul flights to far-off destinations – no matter where you end up on holidays there’s some amazingly cool/cute/helpful/necessary items for kids that no jetsetting family should be without. Packing the car for a little escape down the coast this summer reminded me that packing for the … Read more
Tiny Teddies, dust, dried apple, fluff, yoghurt buttons, dirt, stickers, hair, glitter, a mini pom pom and sultanas. All of this and more was sucked out of my car and shot into the clear chamber of a Dyson V6 Absolute. I hadn’t given my car a proper vacuum since Millie was born and I shuddered … Read more
I love the result of a good spring clean, hate the effort it takes to have it looking schmick. I don’t mind vacuuming – probably because of the love I have for my Dyson – but everything else? Noooooope. Scrubbing showers, washing windows and de-greasing stovetops is my idea of hell. I’d much rather do … Read more