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On Sunday 26th March, we will be celebrating Mother’s Day in the UK. This post acts, not only as a reminder but as a gift guide for inspiration so you can ensure your mum feels completely special and loved on Mothering Sunday. No matter what your budget is, we have handpicked a thoughtfully curated list of gift ideas which say ‘thank you’, ‘I love you’ and ‘you’re the best’.

If you’ve been hiding under a rock or lost on an abandoned island, let us fill you in – cactuses have got big. Not as in they have suddenly become giant and are now a threat to the human race, as in they are trending BIG TIME. And we can see why. Versatile and cool, they fit into a range of interior styles and can instantly transform a room. They are also a perfect way to bring the outdoors in, especially for those that are lacking garden space. Another plus is that they are fairly undemanding in terms of care. A water here, a water there and that’s it. This might be a little testing for some people, sure. We've all been subject to the internal questioning of our ability to be a successful adult when we manage to kill a cactus that only needs to be watered once a month. Whether you’re a green fingered gal who’s the queen of plants, or someone that would rather their cactus be as plastic as Regina George, we’ve got you covered. Read on to discover seven fun ways to bring cacti into your home (warning – all alternatives are super cute so be prepared to awww!)

Being faced with the threat of another British summertime, a wet and breezy affair which leaves us lusting for warmer climates, is not the dream. Oh no. At Sass & Belle, we'd rather indulge in tropical heat and balmy beach walks. Sadly this isn't always easy to find in little ol' blighty...Luckily we have the answer! Inspired by our Tropical Summer collection, we’ve created a playlist that will brighten your day, come rain or shine. It will inject happy vibes and fruity feels into your life with all its fun summer tunes. Pop it on, have a boogie and enjoy the sunshine…

We would be lying if we said Sass & Belle HQ don’t love a cocktail or two. Anything tropical-inspired that reminds us of warm summer evenings, we’re on board! If it quenches our thirst in the process? Then all the better! Inspired by our super summery Tropical Summer collection, we’ve created two types of cocktails, one with alcohol and one without. They are really easy to make and utterly delicious. Pass us the cocktail shaker, we’re ready to impress…

Oh Summer holidays, how we love thee! We think back to the excitement we beheld at the prospect of six weeks off from school and complete freedom being only moments away. ‘School’s out for summer!’ we would chant as our parents would shudder with panic; how would they possibly keep us entertained for six whole weeks? By day five you can guarantee that there would be whines of ‘I’m bored’ filling the hallways and bouncing off siblings. And while school holidays fill us with nostalgia and cause us to reminisce about the days of yonder, for those who are parents, the holidays are a reality of ‘what do I do with my child?’ We can’t guarantee this advice will keep the whines at bay but we do hope that the activities we suggest are enjoyable for you too, and let’s be honest that is really important!