Do you like stripes?October 18, 2021You can never have too many stripes! That's what I tell my husband anyway, I love a stripy Breton and have a wardrobe full of them! Stripes...
Simple ways to add a seaside feel to your homeSeptember 21, 2021At Sand & Seagulls we’re all about bringing you the seaside, either through jewellery or home decor. We are lucky enough to live by the...
A British homewares brand inspired by islands near and farAugust 4, 2021One thing we love at Sand & Seagulls, almost as much as we love the seaside, is supporting fellow small businesses. And that’s where our...
Ditching the plastic single use parcel tapeMay 25, 2021Unlike a few years ago there isn’t any excuse for using single use plastic now. There are so many alternatives out there now for everything...
Eco Swap October Challenge, A Year OnNovember 11, 2020During October 2019 I set myself a challenge to make 10 eco swap changes. And in fact, I managed 24. From ditching my plastic toothbrush...
Dining out at The OaksOctober 21, 2020Dining out at The Oaks Opened in July 2019, part of The White Brasserie Company, in the heart of beautiful Highcliffe in Dorset. I spent most...
Doing a Happy DanceSeptember 20, 2020I can’t believe it’s been over 7 months since I last posted on here. So much has changed and happened. The worrying times aren’t over...
A staycation on the beach with Bournemouth Beach LodgesMarch 9, 2020Bournemouth Beach Lodges website describes the lodges as an enchanting overnight stay overlooking beautiful beaches in a tranquil location. And this is definitely true! We were...
That Friday Feeling (with Weird Fish clothing)March 3, 2020That Friday Feeling (with Weird Fish clothing) Last April I introduced you to Weird Fish clothing and the gorgeous Etta striped jersey dress Just like me, Weird...
Life in slippers with GumbiesFebruary 11, 2020Working from home slippers are my work shoes, and I’ve recently found my favourite pair. My navy and pink outback slippers from Gumbies The best thing...
What's In My BagJanuary 17, 2020I think it’s part of human nature to be a bit nosy, I can definitely hold my hands up and say I’m nosy. So I...
Bournemouth at Christmas TimeDecember 11, 2019I love Bournemouth , but at Christmas, I love it even more. And this years Christmas Tree Wonderland is amazing, magical and spectacular. And best...
Eco Swap October ChallengeNovember 6, 2019Every year, 8 million metric tons of plastics enter our ocean on top of the estimated 150 million metric tons that currently circulate our marine...
Getting washed without water (with Pump’d Up)August 29, 2019One of my initial thoughts when getting prepared for my first festival in 20 years, the Big Feastival 2019, was how am I going to...
Beach games for little people (and sometimes big people)July 24, 2019As a Mum of three boys I know only too well that children definitely didn’t get the memo that grown ups love to sit on...
Running The SamarathonMay 25, 2019Every six seconds the Samaritans respond to a call for help. Someone is at the end of the phone 24 hours a day, 365 days...
A Wonderful Family Day OutMay 23, 2019You may remember my blog Afternoon Tea With A View in April, where my husband and I visited The Knoll House Hotel for afternoon tea. Well,...
Exfoliate, Renew and Hydrate (with Living Sea Therapy)April 26, 2019I wash my hands a lot, whether it be after a nappy change, whilst cooking dinner or after polishing a piece of jewellery before it...
Afternoon Tea With A ViewApril 15, 2019The Knoll House Hotel, established in 1931 is a traditional Dorset hotel, and quintessentially English, full of charm and history. Situated at Studland in Dorset,...
Visiting South Devon For The First Time (With Coast & Country Cottages)April 11, 2019132 miles from where we live, just outside of Bournemouth; is the beautiful and popular seaside resort town of Salcombe in South Devon. A few...
Stepping into the weekend (with Weird Fish clothing)April 7, 2019Just like me, Weird Fish live for that Friday feeling. The weekend gives us time to unwind and be ourselves; which is so true and...
Dreaming Of Beach HutsMarch 28, 2019Brightly coloured beach huts help make the British coast wonderful. They go together with ice creams and sandcastles. And of course the unreliable British weather! It...
Marine Conservation Society - We’re membersFebruary 5, 2019Sand and Seagulls is proud to be a member of the Marine Conservation Society. The society started in 1983 in a garden shed in Hertfordshire....
Did you know?January 8, 2019Whether you believe in new years resolutions or not, the start of a new year always brings thoughts and reflections. Whether it be about the...
By the sea all worries wash awayNovember 13, 2018I’m a strong believer that the gorgeous seaside towns of England aren’t just perfect for summer holidays, but beautiful places to visit and enjoy all...
Blue Space - Guest BlogOctober 8, 2018Hello, my name is Gemma and I am a thlassophile. There. I’ve said it. I’ve ‘fessed up to my addiction. And there’s no cure for...
Great British Beach CleanSeptember 19, 2018On UK beaches the amount of litter found has doubled in the past 20 years. And litter in general has increased by 135% since 1994,...
Glass Of The SeaSeptember 13, 2018If only the seaglass we find could tell us a story... Where has it come from? Where was it made? What did it used to be?...
This summer’s must have dresses - Ebay vs MangoJuly 24, 2018A stripy, light, floaty and flattering dress is a must have for ladies this summer. My Instagram feed seems to be full of them, and...
Sand and Seagulls is Five!July 21, 2018We all say from time to time ‘Wow, time really flies’ or, ‘Time goes too fast’. This is true of Sand and Seagulls. I...
Beach Hut Shed - No. 1984June 24, 2018It’s been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember to own a beach hut. Sadly it’s very very likely that this...
My Nine Cups Of TeaJune 7, 2018This is an unusually deep one from me, but a photo I wanted to take and share its little story. Kelly over at @kelly_thebeesknees on...
Too many striped tops? - Never!May 17, 2018I recently shared a photograph of my striped top collection on Instagram (@sandandseagulls) with the caption; ‘You’ll never hear me say the words “I have...
"I don’t want the fish to eat my golf ball"April 19, 2018“I don’t want the fish to eat my golf ball” In May 2016 mini golf arrived at Boscombe Pier, Dorset, but with a fishy twist. The...
Here goes...April 18, 2018Here goes... If you’ve come here from Instagram, you’ll probably have a little bit of an idea why I’m giving this a go. Hey, I might...
