The Journal

Great British Bake Off - Week 3 - Bread

Bake Off was back with bread week, an old favourite which by now a lot of us should be experts with. Our jars of sourdough starters staring at us begging to be used again. Instead of the lockdown f...

Halloween Ideas For All The Family

This year has flown by and as we approach the spooky season, we thought we would put together some ideas on how to enjoy this night of scares. Whether planning to go out or just staying in, we have...

Great British Bake Off - Week 2 - Biscuits

Another week, another contestant gone. That doesn’t mean you can’t get in the kitchen and get stuck in. This week was biscuits and while I am in no rush to make my own show stopper, there were some...

Great British Bake Off - Week 1 - Cakes

With the Great British Bake Off returning to our screens with a new host in Matt Lucas and a new setup, what better way to celebrate the year of baking than with this heartwarming show. Just the sh...

Small Bags, Big Personalities

Bags, much like clothes, are a form of expression - a way of portraying your personality - but the constant need to follow the latest fashion trends is a difficult line to walk. Sometimes you might...

August Bank Holiday

You’ve made it to another long weekend and after months of isolation and slow reopening of cafes, pubs and restaurants, this bank holiday is bound to better than the ones before. 

Face Masks - Dos and Don'ts

With face covering to become mandatory for entering shops from 24th July, we thought we would offer a few of our personal favourites that are both stylish and functional.

Top Ten Places In The UK To Go On Holiday

Across the UK, the lockdown has begun to ease and even flights are beginning to take to the sky, but not everyone will fancy flying for a getaway. We have a selection of getaways that won’t require...

Summer 2020 Edit - Trends to Try This Season

The summer is here now and the summer trends are starting to pop up across the world. Here at Pure Luxuries, we have put together a selection of our favourite trends.  Leafy Greens With us unable t...

Father's Day Gift Ideas

Finding the perfect gift for a loved one, especially your Dad, can be hard work at the best of times... nevermind during a pandemic. Yes, you could just plonk for the classics like chocolate and al...