Gifts

Valentine’s Day

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

I feel like Girl Thursday owes you a round-up of ideas for where to go, what to do or what to give for Valentine’s Day. It feels like our duty. And yet, and yet … it’s really not so straightforward.  You see, Girl Thursday is all about the bespoke choice. It’s about discovering the things which are perfect for you, not just because a canny marketeer has slapped the word ‘valentine’ on.

For our private clients and concierge members we’re able offer hand-picked choices which will sweep your love off his or her feet.  But as a sign of Trufflebox’s deep affection for you, here are a handful of Valentine specials which are happening at places we know, love and trust all year round.

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“Glove on the floor, man at the door”

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

That’s what my mum used to say to my sisters and me when we were small. I’m not quite clear why. No matter how many times we ‘accidentally’ dropped our mittens, the doorbell never did ring.  Maybe they were the wrong kind of gloves.  You can find the right kind at Sermoneta.

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Give a dog a bone

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

We all know that a dog is for life, not just for Christmas. Wise words indeed. If you already have a dog who you love to spoil rotten, how can you make sure it’s going to have its best Christmas ever? What does one buy one for the puppy who has everything?

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A truly unique gift she’ll treasure forever

Monday, September 28th, 2009

Many women spend years in pursuit of that special perfume they will be able to call their ‘signature scent’.  It must somehow evoke her finest qualities. Just a hint of it in the air can stir a memory.  It’s a perfume that is somehow part of her.  But how to find it? Certainly not amongst the mass of celebrity perfumes that overcrowd department store shelves.  No, for a perfume as unique as the lady the only choice is bespoke.

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A slice of floral heaven

Monday, September 21st, 2009

At risk of being accused of over-egging the pudding, I have to tell you that Girl Thursday is in love … with a flower shop.

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Moving house is quite an achievement – especially at the moment

Monday, August 10th, 2009

One of my oldest and very dearest friends has just moved into a flat with her fella.  An exciting development in itself. Even more so these days, as anyone who has braved the housing market and actually manages to move into a new place deserves a round of applause. If you know someone who’s lucky enough to be moving into a new home, then sending them a thoughtful gift will really add to their warm glow of satisfaction and relief.

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