Oh comely

If it weren't for Gemma from Gemsmaquillage posting about Oh comely magazine (read here), I don't think I would have ever come across this little "gem" (see what I did there?)  Moving on...

I found it quite difficult trying to categorise this magazine which was reflected in the nightmare I had trying to source it at my local WHSmith's.  I eventually found it in the "General Interests" stand, somewhere between National Geographic and Time Magazine; an area usually frequented by Mr H, but not by me.  Oh no, you'll usually find me poring over the likes of Vogue, Red Magazine, and Hello (the latter, when no-one's looking).  I digress...

This is definitely the type of magazine to enjoy over a cup of hot chocolate under a snuggly blanket.  It's a mix of features that seem to be centred around a particular theme.  This issue in particular was all about space, with random quirky features from "how to build your own rocket" and "postcards from outer space", to more thought provoking pieces eg. orbiting round to the dark side of the moon with absolutely no human or radio contact (the latter terrifies me- I don't know how Michael Collins managed it during Apollo 11).

I don't think I've done this magazine enough justice with my last paragraph!  Seriously though, this is a beautifully crafted magazine that you will not only enjoy, but you'll be left with a feel-good warmth inside.  I can honestly say that I have never read a magazine in its entirety from cover to cover before (Mr H can testify to this-too many fashion magazines relegated to the recycling stack after 1 hour), but I have never come across a publication that has piqued my curiosity like this before.  (Mr H can also testify that I am now a crazy loon who randomly spouts out space trivia like a true boffin!)

Issues for Oh comely cost £4 each.  This may sound steep, but when I factor in how much time I spent thumbing through this issue with interest, plus the fact that it comes out every 2 months, I'd say it's worth it.  I even took out a year's subscription (£22- again, another first!) and ordered a back-issue as I couldn't wait until their next one.

If you're feeling a little curious, Oh comely is only available in WHSmith, or you can check out their website here.