So who’s a radio listener? Maybe you’re an avid Chris Moyles fan addicted to Radio 1 banter, ‘trendy’ music (I’m starting to sound like my mother) and DJ’s who are more famous than the artists they play...

Founded in 2005 by a Brighton-based brother and sister team, Sugarhill Boutique is fast becoming the most recognisably delicious clothing brand on the radar. You’ll instantly spot the collaboration of embroidered detailing, vintage prints and ethnic designs and be desperate to get your hands on it...
                    

If you’ve never been to Boardmasters festival, give yourself a disapproving head-shake. If you love the beach, live music, surf, skate and a genuine good time in the sunshine, look no further (while simultaneously going online to book yourself a ticket)...
                                   

The brand who have turned the beach into a catwalk, Seafolly is a byword for Australian surf chic. Offering fashion-forward bikinis, swimsuits, kaftans and accessories, look no further if you’re into looking to impress on your next visit to the seaside...
                            

Today, it’s all about what’s new as I choose my Top 5 favourite products to hit Ann’s Cottage this month. It’ll soon be May and as yellow is the new black, May is the new August as Summer shows its face earlier each year. Time to get a move on with hunting down, booking in and stocking up for holiday 2012!

Everyone at Ann’s Cottage had a rather interesting day on Tuesday (10th). Staff in all stores and at Head Office removed their footwear and worked barefoot. And before you assume we’ve all lost our minds, we were taking part in One Day Without Shoes - involving exactly what it says on the tin.

We’re on the eve of a 4 day Easter weekend :) The weather may have gone back to normal but life is good. This is the time of year we can eat chocolate rabbits like excited toddlers and it’s perfectly acceptable...

You’ve heard us talk about TOMS, the footwear company doing things their own way (for those who haven’t see here). On April 10th 2012, something exciting is happening - it involves all the Ann’s Cottage team, lots of bare feet and the aim to help children in need...

I know the beautiful sunshine isn’t going to stick around forever, but it’s nice to dream. And for now, we’ve firmly set our eyes on the Summer. Have a look at our Top 10 Must Haves for Summer of 2012. It’s going to be a good’un.

British people like fish and chips, drinking tea and talking (moaning) about the weather. So with this in mind, I must jump on the opportunity to talk about our climate without saying a the words ‘rain’, ‘cold’ or ‘wash-out’. For March this year, is delivering 20 degree end-to-end sunshine.

Here at Ann’s Cottage, we get REALLY excited when a new brand hits our stores and website. Nothing beats the excitement of seeing if our customers will like the chosen collections as much as we do. But when it came to TOMS, we knew they would be a guaranteed hit. Why? Because TOMS is not your average American shoe company...
 

Listen up all! If you don’t already have plans for this Friday (March 23rd), then you’re evening has just been arranged. You’ll need to get yourself to Adventure International in Bude for 7pm. That is all. Oh, and you may want to bring your wallet.
 

It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday and reading this, you’ve either been thrown into a mist of panic or sat reassured knowing you have it covered. Well, if you fall into the first category, then fear not, there’s still time to buy the perfect gift for your Mumsy.

You can have it wrapped and on the table Sunday morning before she’s even suspected that you may have forgotten her special day...

Today we’re very excited. It’s only March and a Monday like any other, but Ann’s Cottage is announcing something rather exciting.

Mums...it’s not long until Mother’s Day. That lovely day of the year when you can lock yourself in the bathroom for a hot bubble bath with your favourite book and chilled glass of white without feeling the slightest bit guilty...

Gool Peran Lowen!

So it’s March 5th. A Monday just like last week? The day after March 4th? Nothing remarkable about today? Wrong.

Who watched the Brits on Tuesday night? If so, you would have seen Rihanna scantily-clad in a pair of denim hot-pants, a ripped oversized jumper and big (massive) hoop earrings. If you’re old enough, memories of the 90’s would have flooded back in an array of stonewash denim and crop tops...

February is a time of year most people loathe. Not only is it cold and wet, it’s month number two of a new year with Summer seeming like a lifetime away. Perhaps that’s why we cheer ourselves up with chocolate and Champagne on Valentine’s Day...

It’s time for a floral revolution - expect bright, bold, in-your-face prints that shout from the rooftops “Winter’s over!”

It’s that one day of the year where flowers, chocolates, champagne and cards pass hands in exchange of love across the World. Perhaps you think it’s pure commercial hype and refuse to jump on the bandwagon, or maybe you’re a romantic happy to empty your wallet for anything red, pink, fluffy or sweet.

You’ve probably noticed something happening in music of late. Record companies seem to be losing their rhythm as artists find alternative ways to get their music heard. In austere times, it’s become increasingly difficult for artists/bands to crack the big time as companies go tight on the budget or fold altogether.

Gentlemen take note as staple check shirts are still ticking all the right boxes.

As January passes us by (good riddance to the most wet/cold/dull month of the year), the Ann’s Cottage Sunset competition came to an end, with Laura Winfield being crowned Photographer Extraodinaire (or winner).

Winter is a beautiful time of year in Cornwall...

With Fashion Week underway across the four style capitals, a Spring/Summer trend is already shouting loudly from the catwalks.

Now if you haven’t already created one, reading this will force you to pick up a pen, get some paper and write a bucket list. Last week, CNN published the world’s 50 best surf spots, locating places we MUST see before we die.

‘Jaws’ is likely to make you think of the man-eating shark from the cult 70’s blockbuster, but before you get carried away, we’re not (it’s much, MUCH cooler).

I've chosen a pick of my favourite mittens that will not only keep hands toasty warm, they look fab too! Who said mittens were only for little ones?!

If you missed our last photo competition (congratulations to Alex Young who won with this entry below) then it's time to stop, listen and look because YOU could be the winner of our next competition...

Did Santa get it wrong this year? We share our Top 10 Christmas present blunders! (It's the thought that counts!)

For those of you still on the gift hunt...

So as 2011 races towards its end (December seems to pass us by quicker than any other month) festive fever hit Ann’s Cottage with a themed ‘Ann’s Cottage Has Talent’ Christmas Party!

Who's feeling a bit chilly? I've chosen my Favourite Four products guaranteed to keep you warm this Winter. No frostbite here...

Hello! An excited Natalie here (for two separate reasons that I’ll explore shortly). If you’re an Ann’s Cottage follower, you would have seen/heard about our Christmas Shopping Event in St Columb last night.

Say a big, welcoming hello to the first blog entry by Ann’s Cottage. Yes, we have so much to say we’re getting it down on paper - well, screen. More specifically, Natalie (I), will be our author/ editor/ chatterbox.