Win a Heathergems Higland Coo / Cow Pendant

In the last blog post I reviewed Heathergems Highland Coo (cow) pendant and in this post I am giving one a way, that I purchased myself, just in time for Christmas. Just follow the link below to fulfil the Rafflecopter options and good luck. 

Link >>> a Rafflecopter giveaway

Rules:

Must fulfil the mandatory Rafflecopter options;

Competition is open worldwide;

Opens 06 November closes 30 November 2024;

This couldn’t affiliated with either Blogger or Heathergems, I purchased the item myself so any queries please contact me. 

Good luck!

Review: Heathergems Highland Coo Necklace

I do love a highland cow product (especially jewellery) and my garden is filled with Scottish heather (despite liking in the North West of England). Heathergems, as the name suggests, have created a line of sterling silver jewellery which incorporate ls Scottish heather and the items are made in Scotland. 

The Scottish heather is gathered from the Perthshire hillside, which helps the local wildlife and generate  the local area, cut and clean the heather, dye the heather and compress the stems into resin and compressed under 60 tonnes to create a block which is then cut to size and crafted into wearable pieces of art. Due to this process no two pieces are the same colour, so this little cow is unique! Visit there website for a more detailed explanation and pictures of the process. 

The cow or coo (£36.95) comes in a beautiful gift box. Each piece is handmade and multicoloured and unique to you. The cow measures 32x22mm and hangs on a 18” sterling silver necklace.  The front of the cow is slightly curved giving him more dimension whilst the back is flat so comfortable to wear. It is a beautiful piece and would make a great gift for yourself or someone who likes highland cows. 

I think the whole range is great, it is eco friendly, made in Scotland, you can visit the visitors centre and watch the items being made. There is nothing not to like about Heathergems  The products are reasonably priced especially as they are handmade. 

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

Review: Glasses2U

 

My eyesight has deteriorated quite a lot over the last few years plus I have been diagnosed with glucoma. I have worn glasses since I was 6 or 7 but was determined not to have bifocals after seeing my mum struggle for years with them. I tried to combine reading with long distance glasses for several months (due to the expense of thin, expensive lenses) but struggled when I was out and about to use my stick and safely swap glasses without dropping them! 

I gave in and decided to try varifocal glasses. I was advised by Boots that the lenses by themselves would be over £500! I decided to look online and as glasses2u have got good Trustpilot reviews I went with them. Their prescription glasses start at £19.95 but sadly I knew mine would cost more than that! I chose the Sophia ladies glasses in lilac (also available in silver and gold). They cost £34.99 including prescription lenses but as I was upgrading I went for the Varifocal Alpha Premium Lens: G2Y Platinum Pack which is £116.64. Altogether my glasses cost £144.92.

I really  liked the customer service. I had my prescription from Boots which I sent over but they still wanted a photo of me wearing their glasses - they sent me a pair with plain glass in so they could check the PD was correct which was very efficient. The glasses arrived within a week in letterbox friendly packaging. The box contained glasses, a leaflet giving instructions on how to care for the glasses and and adjust the frames so they fit and a felt glasses case. 

My glasses are really comfortable to wear, don’t look or feel cheap and are really light, my nose dent from the last pair is slowly disappearing! I did get the thinnest lenses available and they still stick out as you can see in the photos but that happens with all my glasses as my eyesight is so poor. The lenses are still quite light and I can’t really tell I’m wearing varifocals. The colour of the glasses is perfect. The lilac has just the right amount of gold, pink in it to give the face definition. I am really pale so sometimes the colour of glasses can really affect the shape and dimensions of your face. I liked that the front of the glasses frame and the arms had texture which stopped the glasses from looking cheap and boring. I am so pleased to have found this company and I intend to buy the silver version of the glasses as my Christmas present to me! I just wish they had been around when my mum was struggling with her glasses as it really affects your life if your eyesight is poor anyway and then the glasses on offer don’t really help. 

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

Review: Labradorite Cut DT Crystal Vogel Wand Point 40-60mm

 I first came across Green Cross Toad when I was searching on Amazon for a labradorite pointer wand to use as a blog accessory. I wanted a very small pointer to use with small pinky and toe rings as the internet is not ready to see my toes! I loved the name of the shop and as the 12 point Vogel wand point was reasonably priced (£3.99 incline postage) I chose this one. 

Green Cross Toad was established in 2007 and now can be found on Amazon , EBay and their own website -greencrosstoad.co.uk. They sell lots of reasonably priced items such as rumbled stones, dowsers, polished and fortune telling crystals, rocks, gems and sterling silver jewellery, 

The wand arrived wrapped safely in foam and I love it. The wands measure between 40-60mm, have 12 points and are high quality labradorite. The blue flash of the labradorite is lovely and almost looks alive as there are vibrant shifts in colour as I move it around. It looks great as a blog prop for tiny rings and I will probably purchase more as they had some unusual coloured wands that I hadn’t seen before.

I would recommend this company and I will certainly be using them again the future. I am guilty of always checking Etsy out before looking for the truly small businesses that are not  either drop shipping or based in China. The name caught my eye but the quality of their products and customer service will ensure I shop there again. 

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

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Win: House of Alyssa Smith, Alyssa’s Mystery Box

  I reviewed the House of Alyssa Smith mystery  box in 2023. Due to my various health problems I didn’t put the box up as a competition prize as I felt too ill to even move. I don’t feel much better now but life goes on! This would make a great present for someone building their jewellery collection. There is a wide variety of items in the box (pictures below). My competition can be found on Instagram

Rules:

Competition is open worldwide;

Just follow, like and comment;

Competition opens 17 Oct closes 07 Nov 11.59 pm gmt;

This competition is not affiliated with either Alyssa Smith or Meta.?

Recap of my original review:

The House of Alyssa Smith recently released two limited edition jewellery/ gemstone mystery boxes. There was a medium version which contained 6 items and large which contained 10. I purchased the large (£55) as I thought it would make a great prize as I try to get back into blogging after a recent mental health collapse.

The website did state it could take up to 10 days to arrive and would contain 10 items that cannot be found/ bought individually on her website. Items could include charms, necklaces, gemstone pendants, bracelets and keepsake crystals and each box would contain different items.  My box included a blue crystal stone, 3 bracelets, a heart necklace and earrings. I didn’t open the three items in the envelopes as I couldn’t see how to open then seal them up again without spoiling the wrapping. The items came nicely packaged in little yellow net bags. The selection of jewellery is well thought out and would make a great gift for someone just starting to build their jewellery wardrobe. 

I don’t think I would purchase a box for myself, not because I didn’t like it, I do. I think jewellery mystery boxes are a great concept. I still miss the Astrid and Miyu ones from years ago. I  been so ill and lost so much weight bracelets just fall off me so most of the items would be wasted on me. 

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

Review: Cosy Cabin for Cats and Small Pets

I purchased and reviewed the Croci Kennel  last year. It’s fine but as I thought it is very light and has to be weighted down or will fly away like the house in the Wizard of Oz! The clip on brown filter and surround for the door also ping off every so often, which is annoying. I was looking for a reasonably priced, sturdy, waterproof cat house suitable for outdoors as a neighbour has 27 cats and some are living in my garden and were eating my hedgehog (kitten) food. I have adjusted my food bill to buy extra cat food (one of the 27 had already moved herself in with me) but I needed a house for any that stay over night. After some Googling I found Cosy Cabins,/ Kitty Cabin Outdoor Shelter which range in price from £44.95 to £59.99. 

 

I purchased the deep green £54 version. It measures 39Hx42Wx52Dcm.  It is made from one thick piece of moulded plastic so no chance of water seeping through or the igloo rotting as could happen with wooden structures. It is 100% water proof. 

The igloo is lifted off the floor with strips so the base won’t get cold and uncomfortable for the resident. The structure is easy to clean with a hose and there is a little hole in the base so water can run out. There is quite a lot of room inside the Cabin so an average sized cat or dog can sit comfortably without feeling claustrophobic. The entryway is receded and there is an overhang to prevent rain coming in.

I bought my Cabin a few weeks ago and immediately one of the cats had moved in: I did buy a self heating blanket so she would be more comfy and she seems to approve! 

I would definitely recommend these Cabins. They are waterproof and UV safe. They are suitable for not only cats but also small dogs, rabbits, Guinea pigs, foxes, hedgehogs etc. the The designers certainly understood a cat’s needs and demands when designing the igloos and they are reasonably priced. 

  

 

#Win Stitch Halloween Light-Up Ornament

 

These are the links to win one of the Stitch Halloween Light Up Ornaments (sold out on the ShopDisneyUK website.

Instagram : follow and like the competition post. For extra entries like/ comment on other posts.

Twitter/X: like the post, retweet and comment.

Blog: follow and comment below. Comment on other posts for extra entries. 

Rules:

Competition is open worldwide;

Entrants must complete the mandatory Rafflecopter requirement;

Competition opens on the 12 October  closes on the 22 October 2024 11.59pm GMT.

The competition is not affiliated in any way with either blogger or ShopDisney. I purchased the item myself so please contact me via email if there are any queries;