It is not easy to get excited about bathroom accessories, and normally I don't, but look closely...
Can you spot the wine glass holder?
Thought so!
And in case you naturally assumed that this is a photo of my bathroom, I have to point out that it isn't. Mine is a tad smaller and the tiles are never shiny and white no matter how hard I try.
But I digress.
So, given the opportunity to lie in a hot bubble bath with a glass of wine and scented candle (did you spot that too?), and review close to £60 pounds worth of adjustable bath caddy from Simplehuman, am I going to turn it down?
No, I am not!
So what did I think of it? Well the marketing spiel will tell you that it is adjustable and holds everything at bathtub height so it's easy to reach when you need it; the rubber grips keep the caddy secure so your expensive wine products won't slip and it features a book rest, food-safe natural bamboo tray with coaster as well as that all-important wine glass holder. The storage basket is made of rustproof high-grade steel and the frame is lightweight anodized aluminium and rubber.
But, in reality, was it as impressive as it sounds?
Actually, it was. It was chic, stylish and looked very luxurious. It was not something I could afford normally and is now the most expensive item in my bathroom by far. Without an upmarket bathroom to put it in, I thought it would make an ideal wedding present.
My brother and lovely fiancee V got married in the summer and they are doing up the bathroom of their London home. Would they love a present like this?
Yes, they would.
So am I going to be kind and generous and give it to them?
No, I'm not. I'm going to be selfish and keep it!
Just in case you were wondering about all the wine bottles I'll be getting through while I'm whiling away the house in my new luxury bathroom. Worry not. Simplehuman also sent me not one, but two fabulous recycling bins to put them in.
So while I am recharing my batteries, I am also saving the planet!
Perfect.
