As a flurry of Christmas enthusiasm seeps into our lives, many shoppers have started the mammoth task of sourcing the 'perfect' gifts for their loved ones, but if you are someone feeling slightly uninspired, let us help you. 

Here at Pale and Interesting HQ we are aware that throw away gifts and novelty items are not good for our planet or the receiver, who has to fake gratitude when receiving them. Pick functional, durable a...

As the days in November dwindle and the adverts on TV begin to adopt a festive feel, here at Pale and Interesting we have decided to unleash our C******** stock. 
Now we have been warned, it still might be a little premature to play songs of a festive nature but is it too soon to start thinking about Christmas? THERE I said it.  It's out in the open now. 

Unsurprisingly, our Christmas ornaments are a success...

Remember, remember the fifth of November,
Gunpowder treason and plot.
We see no reason
Why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot!
 

Tonight marks the annual Bonfire Night here in Rye, where people line the streets as a parade of fire marches through. Fire can be a magnetising display, and there is something rather powerful about watching a fire surrounded by fellow enthusiasts of the evening. Without fire, it poses the quest...