Category Archives: Things I Like

Treats: Moth Advent Calendar

Posted on October 28, 2025 by nicdempsey

The days are darker now and Christmas is 72 days away. Advent calendars are being released and I bought one! It’s from Moth, it’s cocktails! I’m a big fan of bribing myself through hard things and autumn/winter is hard and … Continue reading →

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Home: The Booze Collection Might be Out of Hand

Posted on October 14, 2025 by nicdempsey

I’m fascinated by other peoples booze collections and mine lives in three sections of the kallax in the kitchen. I’m always surprised by how many bottles there are (although mine is pretty modest by the standards of my friends) and … Continue reading →

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RHS Hampton Court

Posted on July 8, 2025 by nicdempsey

On Friday, Sue and I went to the RHS Garden Festival at Hampton Court. I had never been before so didn’t really know what to expect. It was clear that the really warm weather earlier in the week had been … Continue reading →

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Recommended: Maybelline Vinyl Ink Lipstick

Posted on April 26, 2025 by nicdempsey

Part of my ‘things that make me happy’ in 2025 is a revival of wearing lipstick. Since I’ve been a teenager I’ve loved lipstick. Because Sarah did and she always looked great and when you’re 16, you copy your hero’s! … Continue reading →

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Blue Air Ceramics

Posted on October 29, 2024 by nicdempsey

Back in the mists of time, when I lived with both my parents, I had a pottery mug. It’s this one, it’s the one I still use when I’m at Ma’s. I’m not sure where it came from, but I … Continue reading →

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Recommended: Squeeze Me Lip Balm

Posted on October 12, 2024 by nicdempsey

I love a lip balm, to the extend that when pressed to pick me a present from the school tombola, the youngest nephew bought me a box of nivea lip balm (best gift ever!). I have a little pot in … Continue reading →

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Cliveden

Posted on August 13, 2024 by nicdempsey

Sue and I went to Cliveden last week, which is an National Trust property and I just found out for every visitor that comes the site gets £3.90 in funding.. The gardens are great and I really enjoyed the Long … Continue reading →

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Recommendations: Proscenic 850T Robot Hoover

Posted on May 13, 2023 by nicdempsey

I’m not the most house proud person, I like my flat and I like to it look good but I’m not great at the deep cleaning and housework. I make my bed every day, change the sheets once a week, … Continue reading →

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Moth cocktails

Posted on February 14, 2023 by nicdempsey

This morning, my email has been flooded with Valentine’s Day offers. I’ve been single for over a decade now so Valentine’s isn’t something I have many feelings about at all! However, today is the day we take delivery of our … Continue reading →

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Recommended: Soda Folk

Posted on January 14, 2023 by nicdempsey

My love of root beer comes from 1980’s McDonalds trips, you might think it tastes of the dentist, but I love it. Unfortunately for me, it’s a love not many of my countrymen share and so it’s not a popular … Continue reading →

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