British Bazaar Week: More Awesome Anglophile British Mirrors
February 5, 2010 by jonathan
Filed under Anglophile Deals, Anglophile Gear, British Bazaar Week
Yesterday, we wrote our review of the fabulous British Isles Mirror. As cool as that set was, it’s actually not the only types of mirrors that the British Bazaar carries.
These shatterproof acrylic mirrors mean you can jazz up your home, office, den or pool deck in moments with your favorite items related to Britain.
The acrylic surface reflects just like a mirror but at a fraction of the cost and a fraction of the weight.
Made in Great Britain and imported to the USA by retail online store The British Bazaar you can redecorate a room on a whim with everything from Stiletto Heel mirrors to Welsh Dragons.
“Our large wine glass mirror is a bestseller” says store owner Yvonne Carlson. “Just like all our other crazy mirrors this one is shatterproof and affixed to any dry, smooth surface with supplied double-sided sticky pads. The acrylic surface reflects just like a mirror but weighs in at under nine ounces. Standing a majestic 19.75 inches tall (and 10″ at its widestpoint) it’s easy to see how a visual impact can be made instantly – and for under sixty dollars!”
The range also includes animal mirrors suitable for a nursery or kids den in addition to those reflecting (pun definitely intended) the heritage of the British Bazaar such as their collection of British Isles Map mirrors and London Double Decker buses.
I’m certainly adding the Double Deck bus to my want list!
To buy any of these awesome mirrors – visit the British Bazaar here. And don’t forget to use the coupon code Anglo to save 15%!
British Bazaar Week: Reflect your Britishness in a British Isles Mirror
February 4, 2010 by jackie
Filed under Anglophile Deals, Anglophile Gear, Anglophile Reviews, British Bazaar Week, Great Britain
As a household of Anglophiles, Jon and I love when we find everyday items that we can use in our home that have British flare. We decorate with more of a modern look, which can be difficult when trying to show off our British flare, as lots of little souvenirs tend to make the house look messy. British Bazaar found the solution, a fabulous mirror, shaped like the British Isles. The mirror is an etched outline of Great Britain and Ireland.
We were curious so we ordered one. I must honestly say, the mirror is great! First of all, it is acrylic not traditional mirrored glass. The benefit of it being made of acrylic is that it is lighter and therefore easier to hang. Another plus of the acrylic construction is that it won’t get age spots like old mirrors get over time.
My favorite part of the mirror is the way it is hung – with adhesive tabs that stick to the back of the mirror. This is perfect, because you don’t have to put nails in the wall. This will be especially great for places that will not allow tenants to use nails to hang things. The mirror comes with detailed directions to tell you how to properly use the glue tabs, it also tells you how to hang your mirror in a bathroom. The directions to hang it in the bathroom are slightly different due to moisture, but they’re still strait forward.
The only problem that Jon and I have had with this mirror is the discussion of where to hang it, normal husband and wife argument. The mirror is defiantly a conversation piece. The mirror is very clear and reflects light beautifully. I would recommend this mirror to fellow Anglophiles in a a heartbeat.
Click here to buy your very own Great Britain Mirror from the British Bazaar. Don’t forget to use coupon code Anglo to save 15%!
Anglophile Gear: Very Clever Gift Idea for the Discerning Anglophile
November 5, 2009 by jonathan
Filed under Anglophile Gear, Buying Brit, british products
My friends over at A Suit That Fits let me know about this really innovative gift idea for the holidays – an embroidered silk gift certificate. One of the most important things a man can buy is a properly fitting suit and the best way to insure that is to have one tailored.
A Suit That Fits is an affordable way to get a tailored, properly fitting suit. And for the girl out there wondering what she should get her man – then this embroidered silk gift voucher is the perfect gift.
From their website:
Gift Vouchers are a cracking gift at Christmas but now they have an added sparkle as this year they are made out of silk. Gift givers can now buy their loved ones credit to spend on individually hand tailored garments at A Suit That Fits.com, by giving them a personalised and embroidered silk gift voucher for Christmas. Present buyers can choose the amount they would like to put on the voucher; with our individually hand tailored suits starting at just £150 A Suit That Fits.com can cater for almost any budget.
What’s more, our beautiful silk gift vouchers are even personalised with both the name of the giver and lucky receiver onto them for that bespoke touch, in beautiful calligraphy embroidery. The gift vouchers come perfectly gift wrapped by the team at A Suit That Fits.com in a pearlescent black box, silver tissue and red ribbon and delivered straight to your door via a courier free of charge.
If you’d like to buy one of these unique gifts – then head over to their website to procure one. A Suit That Fits is based in the UK and has created an innovative e-commerce platform that has brought custom tailored garments into the 21st century.
From the Heart… of England: Shhhhhhh! TOP SECRET How to become a London Gent
October 9, 2009 by Anna
Filed under Anglophile Gear, British food, Britishness, From the Heart... of England, Great Britain, London, london trip planning
Photo from Flickr by World of Good
Okay, this post is for all of you chaps who have ever fancied being a quintessential English gentleman for the day.
BUT IT IS SECRET. This stuff is normally only known by true bonafide Brits (like me) and I shouldn’t really be divulging such secrets but… ho hum, I thought Jonathan might like to try being a proper English gentleman during his stay in London in November.
Now obviously a proper gent would stay at his club, but being a visitor, you’ll have to make do with The Savoy, The Grosvenor, Claridge’s or at a pinch, The Waldorf. Please remember to bring a tie, else you won’t be allowed in the dining room; I saw someone refused entry once and it wasn’t pretty.
So, after a good night’s sleep and a sumptuous breakfast – remember a true old-fashioned gent would partake of porridge (with cream and salt, no sugar!) followed by kippers or kedgeree with a round of toast and marmalade to finish, preferably served with a pot of robust Assam tea – saunter down to Geo. F. Trumper’s at 20, Jermyn Street and have a shave (£30). Yes, a traditional shave by a traditional barber; cutthroat razor, leather strop – hope you didn’t see Johnny Depp as Sweeney Todd…
And if one of the older chaps shaves you, he’ll be able to tell you all about life in bowler-hat London, when gentlemen used to call in for a shave on the way to their club for breakfast and women were never seen over the threshold at a barber’s (that would have been ‘most irregular!’). You will emerge 40 minutes later having been wrapped in hot towels, lathered, shaved, massaged and moisturised looking and feeling better than you have ever done in your entire life.
By now you will not be walking, you will be floating. So, float out of the door, turn right to the Daks store (at 101 Jermyn Street) and buy a new outfit, suitable for the new “English gent” you. After all, if it’s good enough for H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh and H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, it’s good enough for the rest of us. But remember, those brown corduroy trousers and dapper sports jacket must only be worn in the country, not in London (except on Fridays). And if you’re a gentleman of a certain age, do buy a cravat. Sorry, I just have a thing for men in cravats; can’t help it. But they DO look divine. Think Cary Grant (and yes, Archibald Leach was a Brit); oh dear, I’ve come over all unnecessary thinking about Cary Grant in a cravat now. Anyway, where was I? Oh yes.
Now scoot back around the corner to Piccadilly and go and find the missus. She will probably have taken advantage of your back being turned and headed for Fortnum and Mason. So pop along there and once she’s finished swooning over you and kissing your baby-soft skin you can plan what to do next.
Why not go to a lunchtime recital at St. James’ church on Piccadilly? There are concerts most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and at £3 you could do with some good-value entertainment as you’ve had an expensive day so far (and that’s not even including what may have been spent at F&M)!
That should work up an appetite, so head back to Piccadilly circus and eat lunch at one of the best kept secrets ever (I can’t believe I’m telling you about this one); The Criterion Restaurant. There it is, right by the Criterion theatre, with a revolving door. How did you not notice it before? What? It’s closed? NO IT ISN’T! They just make it look all dark when you peek in, so if you’re a tourist you’ll go away. Walk in boldly and when you’re seated at your table, beware of neck ache (the ceiling is just…SO gold!). When you’re there, eating in such sumptuous surroundings you can’t stop the words “British Empire” popping into your head. The old-fashioned English gent would, of course, choose the mutton chop with mashed potatoes, but the organic salmon with samphire might be the more modern gent’s choice. From £18 for two courses. On the other hand, if you did have the kedgeree for breakfast, maybe just grab a quick sarnie (sandwich) from Pret.
After lunch, back down to the other end of Piccadilly again for a stroll in Green Park and, if weather permits, a perusal of The Times whilst nodding off in a deckchair.
On the way back to one’s club/hotel, amble up the Burlington Arcade for a new pair of leather-soled slippers and a Yard-O-Led pen (how could you be a proper gent without these British essentials?), then pop next door to the Royal Academy of Arts and soak up some culture. Whilst there, you could book a table for dinner (with live Jazz music on Fridays) before sauntering back to your abode.
Good heavens. That’s a whole day gone and we didn’t even have any time for visiting the markets, Piccadilly or Prince’s arcades, taking afternoon tea the The Ritz or antique shop browsing on Sackville Street! Maybe we’ll have another Piccadilly post one day for the ladies…
How do I know all this secret stuff? Well, my club IS on Piccadilly; let me know when you’re visiting, maybe I’ll buzz you in.
The Ultimate Top Gear Merchandise List
August 13, 2009 by jonathan
Filed under Anglophile Gear, British TV, british products
Top Gear is by far one of my favorite British TV shows and I’m not even a big fan of cars. I’m very happy to see that the show is very popular here in the US. With a growing fan following comes the desire for merchandise related to the show.
Well, the BBC America Shop does not disappoint in this regard. They’ve got an excellent selection of Top Gear goods, including books, dvd’s, clothing and more.
Here our list of the best Top Gear Merchandise you can get your hands on today!
Top Gear’s Guide to the Best Drives in the World
The Official Top Gear Card Game: Top Trumps
Top Gear Motor Mania – Ultimate Car Trivia Book
Top Gear Series 10 DVD Set
The Stig Coffee Mug
Top Gear Key Ring
The Official Top Gear Magazine
If you’d like to see more great British Goods, check out the BBC America shop today!
