LOMSK Swivel Armchair by IKEA kids range

I have always been a fan of IKEA, and when we moved from London I really missed having it on our doorstep.  The only times I get to visit an IKEA now is on my birthday, where I can request, guilt-free, that Tom takes me on the 150 mile round trip as my birthday treat.

So when Daniel, working on behalf of IKEA, emailed me asking if I would like to review a product from their kids range I jumped at the chance.  And yesterday this fabulous blue and white swivel armchair arrived at our door - a product that Betty always loves playing on when we visit the store.

IKEA have got it spot-on with this chair - most children love spinning and hiding, and with this product they can do both at the same time!  The hood can be pulled down, or left up, and the chair can either be used as a stationery chair or a spinning one.  There is no danger of the chair tipping with over-excitable children (as tested by Betty and Dolly) as the base is heavey, wide and completely sturdy.

Betty and Dolly, four and nearly two, spent hours playing together with this chair yesterday afternoon, laughing and squealing, and making it cosy with cushions and blankets, and when things calmed down a little Betty then went on to watch Peppa Pig from her new seat.  

This fabulous chair looks good, is durable, exciting and fun and a perfect hiding place!  It retails at £45.96 and also comes in red with an orange hood.

Thank you IKEA!

Classic Churchill Grecian Mens Slippers

Clifford James sent this pair of slippers just before Christmas for Tom's dad.  This is his review:

These handmade fleecy men's slippers arrived in a well packaged box which included a thoughtful shoehorn and two storage bags. After a week of movement around the house they are already flexing into shape. A solid smooth leather sole with a small instep and heel present an unwelcome temptation of outdoor use which should be resisted. Indoor use for decorating is also not recommended owing to the ease with which damp wallpaper adheres to the sole. A similar pair (now over five years old) is still providing good service on the domestic building site.

These slippers fulfil their intended purpose, and many more..

Clifford James are selling these slippers for £29.99 (RRP £60) or offering two pairs for £45!