Classic Canes Purple Floral Elite Folding Walking Stick

The Classic Canes Purple Floral Elite Folding Walking Stick (£44) is certainly elite. This isn’t a proper review as it was used as a competition prize and I didn’t have it cut to my size. I don’t normally like floral patterns on anything, but the combination of purple and the vibrant flowers make this an eye catching walking stick. When folded the stick measures 31cm. The length of the stick is adjustable from 82-92cm. The stick is light, weighing 405g. The handle is a Derby design which is really comfortable for smaller hands. It also has the Classic Canes logo embossed on the brass collar. This is a stylish and comfortable to use walking stick.  

Review: Classic Canes Highland Cows Derby Adjustable Walking Stick

I recently purchased the Poppy & Petunia Groove Life ring and decided that the Classic Canes Highland Cows Derby Handle Adjustable Walking Stick would be a great combination! 

The walking stick is covered in tiny adorable highland cows and thistles. The handle is my favourite style - Derby- as it feels comfortable and is one of the few I can really grip. The stick is adjustable from 73-95cm. It is made from aluminium so is pretty light to use. 

As I am so short - 4ft 8” on a good day I purchase my walking  sticks from the stick and cane shop online. They are one of the few stores who will adjust the sticks as requested. Their sticks may seem more expensive but that is because they apply the 20% VAT as required as certain walking sticks are deemed fashion and are not exempt! 

I love my new walking stick. It isn’t flowery but it is unusual and cute. I would recommend Classic Canes as their walking sticks are well designed and last a long time. I would also never purchase my walking sticks anywhere but the stick and cane shop online as their customer service is great. 

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

The Bicycle Bell Derby Cane

The bicycle bell Derby cane made me laugh after a particularly trying day of having people expect me to speed up, get out of their way, be in my way or play dodge on the pavement. The bicycle bell cane has a little bell that you ring to alert other people to your presence! The blurb states "The Bicycle Bell Derby Walking Cane allows the user to make their presence known when walking in crowded areas. Many walking stick users worry about being accidentally bumped into or knocked over in busy situations. By sounding the bicycle bell, users can make other people aware of their presence quickly"

The cane itself is made from beech wood so could be cut to size - it is 92 cm in length and non adjustable. It has a black ferrule and the bell is chrome plated. I just wish they would make a bell (or horn) that could be attached to all sticks!

The bicycle bell cane can be found here and is £20.99: http://www.healthandcare.co.uk/derby-canes/bicycle-bell-derby-walking-cane.html

The Bicycle Bell Derby Cane

The bicycle bell Derby cane made me laugh after a particularly trying day of having people expect me to speed up, get out of their way, be in my way or play dodge on the pavement. The bicycle bell cane has a little bell that you ring to alert other people to your presence! The blurb states "The Bicycle Bell Derby Walking Cane allows the user to make their presence known when walking in crowded areas. Many walking stick users worry about being accidentally bumped into or knocked over in busy situations. By sounding the bicycle bell, users can make other people aware of their presence quickly"

The cane itself is made from beech wood so could be cut to size - it is 92 cm in length and non adjustable. It has a black ferrule and the bell is chrome plated. I just wish they would make a bell (or horn) that could be attached to all sticks!

The bicycle bell cane can be found here and is £20.99: http://www.healthandcare.co.uk/derby-canes/bicycle-bell-derby-walking-cane.html

Sticks & Stones: #owl be yours!

Sticks can sometimes look very similar despite being made by different manufacturers. The floral stick, for example , can be seen in all mobility catelogues. There are some fun looking sticks around but you must always consider the safety and comfort aspect when selecting a stick like those I've put below. Some of the owl heads are more fun than comfort- I certainly wouldn't want to grip an owl's head for more than a few hours and I am not sure if the etsy and the umbrella sticks would be any good safety wise for me as I put my full weight on my sticks, as I use it both for support and balance. They are fun though and would be great for anyone who likes owls!

Jewellery wise there is lots of choice. The owl jewellery I chose off Pinterest ranged from £15 to £2000 for the diamond and carved owl ring. None of these look particularly twee or childish but would complement any outfit perfectly. 

All views expressed in the blog post are my own. 

The owl sticks can be found at:

https://www.completecareshop.co.uk/walking-sticks/dress-walking-sticks/corinium-walking-stick-owl-view-large?gclid=CIKD9PmZ6M4CFRATGwodPjYHeg

http://www.healthandcare.co.uk/novelty-canes/imitation-ivory-barn-owl-hardwood-cane.html?gclid=CNTJxJya6M4CFawp0wodJcYKJw

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/220244312/hand-carved-walking-stick?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_a-home_and_living-other&utm_custom1=04b48d49-bdac-488d-9da9-e8cc3fb19ef3&gclid=CNemt7Ka6M4CFcgp0wod0KcBZw

http://www.wilsonwalkingsticks.com/na-wildlife.htm

https://www.soake.co.uk/collections/coynes-collection/coynes-owl-stick-umbrella.html

The jewellery can be found at: 

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/?gclid=CKKcr5yc6M4CFcsp0wody0YFMQ&dclid=COnn1Zyc6M4CFfAD0wod4QkHQQ
http://www.alexmonroe.com/?gclid=COu8j_mb6M4CFYgYGwodydMEEA
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/en-gb/AMEDEO-Diamond-Trim-Hand-Carved-Owl-Cameo-Ring/prod164050164/p.prod?ecid=NMAF__Hy3bqNL2jtQ&CS_003=5630585
http://www.bluefly.com/

[Pastel] Sticks And Stones!

As the proud user/ owner of a walking stick I am always on the lookout for ones that are not floral but fashionable, hopefully sparkly and will coordinate with what I am wearing without it standing out saying "yes I am a stick" (I do know sticks can't talk).  So for the first in the series of fashionable walking sticks I am going to combine them with stones - sticks and stones! 

As one of the main trends for summer is pastel hues and a theme for makeup is mermaid, again - muted pastel but sparkly tones. I went looking for some candy/ pastel coloured walking sticks. Derby Canes have a massive selection of canes from flowered to very neutral black and brown and yes they have produced Candy Canes:

These are available in four colours: lilac; blue; pink and green and the canes are either extendable or foldable. Derby canes are comfortable to hold and quite light. Even though these do not come in petite (the extendable version is 29" to 39" and foldable version is 32" to 36") I did get my local Timpsons to saw some off the bottom without making the stick unsafe to use. 

Jewellery wise Lola Rose has some fabulous tumbled stone pastel hued semi precious bracelets and necklaces and if you want to be an all out pastel mermaid there is a kaftan which would match all 4 colour ways of the cane. Even though the canes and jewellery are very muted and summery the colours would pop against traditional Autumnal and Winter colours of black, brown and green providing a great contrast in colour and more importantly baking sure you haven't spent your hard earned money on something that can only be worn/ used in the warmer seasons.

If you want to go all out pastel mermaid, coordinating your makeup with jewellery and cane Jouer have brought out a limited edition mermaid themed summer makeup collection which would bring some pastel sparkle to your overall look without looking over the top as though you have just thrown some sparkly glitter on your face look!

                                       
             

All items have either been bought by me or the images taken from Google. If you object to these images being used please contact me and I will remove. 

Walking sticks: http://www.healthandcare.co.uk/derby-canes/derby-extending-candy-cane-with-acrylic-handle.html

Lola Rose:  http://www.lolarose.co.uk/

Jouer Costmetics: https://www.jouercosmetics.com/