Woolenstocks, the ideal and ethical Christmas gift from the Himalayas

Woolenstocks’ range of indoor slippers and boots is directed towards everyone! Men, women and children who value comfort and luxury. Woolenstocks’ original line is handmade in the Himalayas from 100% felt wool and faux fur by a dedicated team of local artisans who for generations have perfected the art of footwear design.

As feet bear the burden of body and soul, Woolenstocks believe they should only be touched by the most pure and comforting apparel. Each slipper and boot is individually crafted over the course of 40 hours meaning that no one product is the same.  Every design is characterised by colour and the utmost comfort immediately putting the consumer at ease within their environment.

Woolenstocks is confident that once in one of their creations; you will succumb to the fun and freedom that is the essence of the brand.

With increasing popularity in the USA and Europe and a celebrity fans of the brand including Sienna Miller, Lauren Goodger, Camilla Dallerup and Gail Porter, Woolenstocks Linen Boots are sure to be the next big thing!

• Woolenstocks is an ethical brand that strives to create truly original and unique footwear. The original range is handmade in the Himalayas by a team of local artisans, with each product taking 40 hours to make.
• Woolenstocks can be bought in boutiques across the UK and online at www.woolenstocks.com.

• Please follow Woolenstocks on Twitter @Woolenstocks or “Like” them on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/woolenstocks.

(EDITOR: It is our opinion that these products will make admirable Christmas presents for the more ethically minded and also for those who just love to own and wear exquisite hand-crafted items)
 

(Note: Picture taken by Anni)

Ramp Up Christmas With an XtraVert Skate Ramp

XtraVert Mini Quarter Ramp

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the skater boy or girl in your life? Then look no further. Social enterprise XtraVert has launched a range of skate ramps handmade in the UK, by skaters for skaters.

A bestseller that’s received a bit of a facelift recently (jet black paint with fire engine red rails) is the Mini Quarter Ramp, (£260 inc. delivery) perfect for practicing the basics, building confidence and mastering tricks on a skateboard, BMX or scooter. With a bespoke personalisation service offered exclusively for Christmas orders, each ramp comes with the name of its recipient emblazoned on the side.

 Designed, developed and tested by XtraVert’s team of skaters and carpenters, the Mini Quarter Ramp is just one product in a large range of ramps hand built to the highest standard and for optimum riding pleasure.

XtraVert Manager Jenna Grassick, commented: “We’re skaters born and bred, so we understand what it takes to make a great ramp and we have the skills, experience and craftsmanship to really deliver. If you’re looking to earn brownie points with any skater this Christmas the Mini Quarter Ramp from XtraVert is a surefire hit.”

Purchase details: http://xtravert.bigcartel.com or call 0845 862 1288

Perfect Christmas Gifts from Neptune

Neptune’s beautiful new collection of accessories not only provide a stylish and sophisticated atmosphere to your home all year round, but can also work as a luxurious gift for your loved ones this Christmas.


The new collection of elegant Porter silver plated photo frames (displayed right) are finished with soft edges which offers a more classical style. The Newton frame (displayed left), has a more contemporary, angular design with a mount for your choice of display. Both designs, range from £15 to £35 and come in four different sizes from 4x6” to 8x10”. Paired together the two frames create an interesting mix of styles and allow you to decorate dressers and mantelpieces with fun, family memories.

The striking Hurricane Lantern Vase from Neptune’s new Kennington collection would be lovely as a table centerpiece or simply to create a subtle and relaxing ambience in your home. Offered in two sizes from 260mm to 380mm and priced at £19.50 and £35.00, complimented with a variety of different coloured and sized candles from the new Blyton range (shown above). Included in the new collections are Bronte and Christie, delightfully fragranced scented candles in varying sizes and scents. All these accessories are perfect gifts to add a seasonal touch.

Another new edition is the wonderful Charlton Vase, a modern interpretation of a classic style. Shown here sized at W39cm, D39cm, H34cm and priced at £79.00, two additional sizes and styles are also offered. Perfect for showcasing a Christmassy floral display for the festive season.

Whether you are looking for a stylish gift for a loved one to enjoy whatever the occasion, or an accessory to enhance your home, Neptune has the perfect variety of innovative and distinctive designs to suit all tastes.

Visit www.neptune.com

Christmas is on the way!

Yes, strange as it might seem, Christmas is on the way! It's now August and Chirstmas is just four months away!

Between now and Christmas 2012, That's Christmas will seek out festive food and drink and some fantastic presents and gifts that you will be able to buy.

If you have something you want to promote please email to afj_uk@yahoo.com and we'll be in touch as soon as we can!

Baby’s First Christmas? Look no further for the perfect Christmas gift, delivered in style

Personalised Baby's 1st Xmas tree gift

Fully personalised and beautifully handmade, these cutest of personalised Christmas tree decorations are perfect for such an important occasion as Baby’s First Christmas. Truly for You solve that age-old problem of what to give to the youngest family members that is meaningful, will last a lifetime and will be very well received.

No matter how unusual a name, because each personalised Christmas tree decoration is handmade truly for you, the baby’s name and any message you choose will be hand written with care on to the handmade Christmas keepsake gift.

So for a personalised, unique and charming Christmas gift for under £10, which will be treasured forever just visit Truly for You and choose your perfect Christmas tree ornament. Postage is included to any UK address and Truly for You can easily arrange to have gifts delivered directly to your friends and relatives, if you prefer, for no extra charge.

Father Christmas is just one of the personalised Christmas Tree Decorations available from Truly for You where there are many designs to choose from, but NEW for 2012 is the cutest Baby in Snowsuit with fluffy white trim, available in Baby Blue, Baby Pink or Red. The smiling Snowman is a very popular choice and comes in 8 different gorgeous colours, making a great gift for under £10 suitable for all the family.
It is easy to order fully personalised Christmas Tree Decorations by just following 3 simple steps on the Truly for You website.

Also available:

“Truly for You” Christmas Lovespoon Gift – is a great new couples gift, Mums and Dads gift, for friends or anyone special to your heart. In Wales a hand-carved wooden spoon would be given to a loved one as a love token. “Truly for You” has taken this delightful idea and given it a softer, more feminine appeal. These ivory-coloured, cold-cast, ceramic-like lovespoons look gorgeous hanging on the Christmas tree from their pretty organza ribbon.

Available in three designs Love Cariad (meaning love in Welsh) and Cwtch (meaning a special hug in Welsh) are great gifts and come in 15 colour choices including Holly and Snowflake Christmas designs, with jingle bells and snowflake charms. Go on, send some love or a cwtch this Christmas!

Personalised Christmas gifts are priced at just £9.95 each which includes UK mainland P&P. When you order at www.trulyforyou.co.uk it’s easy to request direct delivery to the gift recipient saving you time and money. All Truly for You gifts are beautifully presented in a crystal clear display box. For just £1.95 extra, top quality gorgeous silver sparkly wrap is added with matching gift tag and curling ribbon in a colour to complement your choice of gift.

A very special Christmas keepsake for the newest family member. Check out a unique range of personalised gifts at www.trulyforyou.co.uk

For more information about “Truly for You” and its range of unique keepsakes, visit www.trulyforyou.co.uk email info@trulyforyou.co.uk or call 0800 612 8745 and ask for KIM RAE.

Give Dad some Wicked Wheels for Father’s Day from Prestige from Europcar

Forget about the new tie or cufflinks for Dad on Father’s Day. Give him a set of wicked wheels for the weekend instead! And don’t worry about breaking the bank – Prestige from Europcar makes a whole range of performance and sports cars even more accessible for that special Father’s Day treat with up to 15% off when booked before 31st July and taken before 31st August.

Available from Europcar’s 20 Prestige locations around the UK, anything from a seriously sleek Mercedes SLK or Porsche Boxster to a fun MINI Cooper S or the latest Range Rover Vogue and Sport models can be booked through Prestige from Europcar. What better way is there to say thanks to Dad?

"For most Dads, being able to drive a sports or performance car is just a dream. Prestige from Europcar can make those dreams come true." said Ken McCall, Managing Director, Europcar UK Group. Kids who want to show Dad just how much they appreciate him being their taxi service for the rest of the year, can give him the chance to drive in style from just £84 GBP per day.

Customers can choose from a wide range of models in the prestige range, from 4x4s and luxury saloons to sports and performance cars – all of which are under six months old. All the vehicles are available from Europcar’s network of 20 prestige locations in the UK, with delivery and collection to a home address.

Prepare Now for Christmas in July Events, says Punch Communications

While carols, eggnog and Santa Claus are still over half a year away, for many PR people and journalists the festive season comes early this summer with an influx of Christmas in July events. Integrated PR, search and social media agency Punch Communications advises that consumer brands with Christmas and winter-specific products should act now to ensure they don’t miss out on listings in those all-important festive gift guides.

“We are already seeing a large volume of requests from journalists asking to be invited to Christmas in July events. While it may seem early, especially as we are only just entering summer, it is important to remember that many consumer publications work at least three months in advance and we all know that Christmas fever starts gripping the nation from around October, and even earlier in some instances!” explains Georgina Dunkley, account director at the online PR agency.

“Events of this nature not only provide excellent opportunities for brands to meet with their key media and build relationships in an informal setting, but they also allow journalists to touch, see, smell and, in some instances, taste the products for themselves. It can be difficult to fully describe the quality and benefits of a product via the telephone; Christmas in July events remove this barrier and allow the media to get a true picture of the festive products that will be available on the market while identifying the season’s ‘must-haves’.”

Brands initiating a SEO campaign to support their seasonal products should also commence activity immediately. “Building up the rankings of keywords can take time, so brands need to invest resource now to ensure that when Christmas shopping arrives, they have secured strong rankings for their terms in search engines,” Georgina concludes.

Punch Communications is a leading PR, social media and SEO agency. For more information visit www.punchcomms.com.

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