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hi, I am a 40+ year old who loves jewellery and all things sparkly. I also enjoy trying out and reviewing new makeup products, finding stylish walking sticks, reading and writing book reviews. I will review anything from bird tables/ hedgehog houses to the latest fashion! My Instagram account is @sparkling_magpie

Tuesday, 24 March 2020

Review: Classic Canes Amethyst Marbled Acrylic Derby Moderne Walking Stick

I purchased the Classic CanesAmethyst acrylic marbled moderne derby walking stick from the Stick & Cane Shop (£36.95 plus postage). It is an extremely elegant and lightweight walking stick. The colour combination is eye catching and a classic combination of purple, black and a silver tone accent around the top of the stick. The handle is very tactile - the purple is the exact deep purple colour as high quality Brazilian amethyst and the colour shifts slightly as the light changes. The handle puts a twist on the original derby style whence the modern reference. I have very small hands and find the handle comfortable to hold and use. 



The shaft of the walking stick is black and made from hardwood. There is a silver gilt metal collar to break up the two main colour ways.  The stick is stylish, sophisticated, light weight and easy to adjust. I had 28 cm cut off as I am small in stature. Without my modifications the walking stick measures 95cm and weights 250g. It doesn’t have a wrist strap but I don’t see that as a problem for me as I don’t really use them. The walking stick comes in several other colour ways: garnet; emerald; silver; pink and coffee. All of these options have the same black shaft. There are also extending versions available for £56. 


I purchased this item myself and the views expressed in this blog are my own. 



Monday, 2 March 2020

#win Lola Rose Mason Necklace & Bracelet set in Tropical Quartzite

This month’s blog prize is a Lola Rose Mason Necklace and Bracelet set in tropical quartzite (£65). Both items are adjustable and fasten with a Chinese knot and the silver accent pendant is silver metal. The set is quite delicate, not the normal chunky design one associates with LR. They come in a soft pink LR pouch.


Enter here: a Rafflecopter giveaway








Rules
Competition opens on 03 March 2020 
Closing date 01 April  2020
Open internationally 
Not affiliated in any way with Lola Rose
Entrants must complete the compulsory Rafflecopter options
Good luck