Miss Sadie K xx: January 2015

, by Sadie

Primer Spa Shop

Now, I was in two minds whether to write this post or not as at Christmas I was sent a lovely little parcel from Primer Spa Shop containing a soap bar, moisturiser and little bag of lavender. As with most beauty products I like to use them a little while before I write a review so I can get a good idea of how well they work and whether they affect my skin, being the sensitive little skinned soul that I am. However as I've sat down to write this review their website seems to be no longer available and there has not been much activity on their Facebook or Twitter pages. However I decided to write my review anyway as I was really pleased with their products and my hope is that they are just taking a little downtime.

The first item I was sent was the Cashmere Caress Spa Soap with Lavender and it was nicely packaged in brown paper and blue string adding to it's rustic and natural feel. This soap is completely natural and handmade with a selection of butters and oils that are great for your skin. It even has real pieces of lavender in it giving it a lovely aroma and a slight grittiness to the soap which gives it it's exfoliating properties. Now I'm never really a fan of soap bars as I find they tend to dry my skin out but this lathers up lovely and feels really moisturising. Also when mixed with rose water lavender is meant to be a natural treatment for acne, as I don't really suffer from acne just the odd spot here and there I can't really comment on this but it could be a great natural remedy for acne sufferers.

The other product I was sent was the Merino Caress Body and Facial Cream. Again it is made with all natural ingredients including calendula oil which is great for treating skin conditions such as acne and eczema. It is a really thick and creamy moisturiser that really softens and smooths the skin. Like the soap it has a strong lavender scent, so if you're not a fan of lavender this may not be the cream for you, but as lavender is known for aiding sleep and helping to relax and calm you this is a perfect cream for me. I very often have trouble winding down at night and relaxing enough to sleep so this has become my go to night time moisturiser. Now I'm not saying it's a miracle worker and makes me sleep like a baby but I have definitely noticed a difference in how relaxed I feel when I get into bed now. As it is such a thick and creamy moisturiser, applying it at night also really gives it a chance to soak in and properly nourish the skin overnight.

Now I have discovered that they may no longer be trading I will be using both of these products very sparingly as I may not be able repurchase them. It's sad but this is often the case with small local businesses, which is why I try to support them as much as I can. I hope to see them back again soon but if not I'd love to hear if you have any similar recommendations for me to try once these run out.

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, by Sadie

books

Kindle KleverCase

One of my main presents I got this Christmas was a Kindle Fire HDX. I've been umming and ahhing over whether to get a kindle for a couple of years now. As a child I loved to read, I would read every single night at bedtime and every spare second I got my nose was stuck in a book. I love the escapism that a good book gives you and the ability to immerse yourself into someone else's world. As I've got older though, particularly in the last few years, I've found myself reading less and less due to the lack of time and life just getting in the way. So I've decided I want to take some more me time and rediscover my love of books. When I decided this I still wasn't sure I wanted to rediscover this in the form of a Kindle, being such a book lover I like to have a hard copy that I can hold in my hand, turn the pages and add to my collection on my bookshelf. As much as I'd love to have a huge collection of books the Kindle just seems so much more practical, all my books can be stored on one device saving precious (and very limited) space in my room, it is much lighter to carry around with me than a big hardback and when I see a book I can download it instantly rather than having to wait for it to be delivered.

As one of the main reasons I decided to get a Kindle was that I'd be able to carry it around with me easily in my bag and take it on holidays with me, it'd need a little protection, especially with all the bits and bobs I accumulate in my bag that could scratch the screen. So after a little look online I came across KleverCases on Not On The High Street and fell in love with them instantly. I continued to look but nothing I found was a patch on them, so after a little elimination process to pick a favourite I made my order and it arrived this week.

Kindle Case, £22.36 - Not On The High Street

As you can see this case is just beautiful and completely solves my problem of not feeling like I'm reading a book. The case is beautifully handmade and I love the little personal touch of a little thank you note and the name of the person who made your case. The case can also be personalised with a message inside for a small extra charge, which I think would make it a great gift for any book lover.

Now I have my Kindle I just need to fill it up with lots of great books, so if you have any recommendations please feel free to let me know below or leave a comment letting me know what your favourite book is.