Weekend Roundup: Pin The Nose On The Reindeer and a Fine Christmas Cheese Selection

I'm slowly losing patience with myself. My nana-isms are getting worse. Firstly, I played scrabble on Friday. Now don't get me wrong, scrabble is a great game and I'm still pretty immobile with my leg, but still. I played scrabble on a Friday and lost. (Nertz is apparently a word). We had a Christmas party in the flat on Saturday (more on that later... hold those little Shetlands), and I spent a large part of it whittling about a) when to put the sausage rolls on and b) why nobody was eating my Christmas cheese selection. Finally, I've forgotten what was on my Christmas list (I got quite excited and wrote it about two months ago) and am dismayed to find out that I've asked for... a cook book, some knickers and two nice bath towels. I kid you not.

Anyway, back to the Christmas party. It was a blooming lovely day, seeing lots of faces and drinking mulled wine for nine hours straight. There was even a decorate-your-own-Christmas-biscuit station AND a pin the nose on the reindeer. Don't nobody say I don't know how to throw a party. Perhaps the best bit was when someone decided to put on the 'partay' playlist on my Spotify, only to discover it was 42 tracks of McFly's greatest hits. I honestly don't remember compiling that. I just think Spotify knows me too well.

I also added to the festive decorations with a homemade tree garland from the leftover card I had from making the robin Christmas cards.

Lastly, I was back presenting Them this weekend after a week off. If you'd like to have a little look while on a mulled wine break you can check it out here... http://bit.ly/1brvIvq

I'm off to try and revise my Christmas list

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October Wishlist

This month I am WELL into my winter warmers already. The sudden change to cold and rain brought me running to my jumpers and slippers faster than you can say nana. So it comes as no surprise that this month's wishlist looks somewhat cosier than the last few. 

They're not numbered, sorry, but it's pretty easy to work out...

I love a masculine shoe, and these Office chelsea boots look perfect for afternoon rambles around the country estate, before a nice cup of earl grey.
Office - £70 

If you've not checked out the Ohh Deer website yet, then after you've read this head over for a nosey. They have some brilliant artists on there, and I can't actually get enough of their cushions. 
Ohh Deer - £35 

Cobalt blue has been around for a while, but I'm still not tired of it. Simple, flattering and versatile, this Topshop tee shift dress is ticking allll of my blue dress boxes. 
Topshop - £45

I know I'm not alone in this... I have a need to get a new coat every winter. I always love the one I buy, but by the next year it's just not quite tickling my pickle. Love, love, love and love this oversized Zara one.  
Zara - £79.99

Joy always have something on their site that makes me smile. I'm all for a pinafore, and the unique, slightly retro pattern on this is just darn joyful. Har. 
Joy - £42

I have to mention this... if you zoom in on this picture, the model's legs are pretty hairy! (See, models have hairy legs too!) Huzzah. But that aside, you'll find me this winter in a pair of these, nursing a hot chocolate and humming Christmas carols to my heart's content.
Urban Outfitters - £14

I need some fairy lights (preferably daisy...) to gradually wake me up in a morning. Going from a warm duvet and pitch dark room to full on lighting is NOT GOOD for my morning moods.
Urban Outfitters - £15

Carrying on the daisy theme, I love me a floral print and this is the perfect way to inject it into an Autumn wardrobe. Statement, oversized and bloomin' marvellous. 
Urban Outfitters - £42

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September Wishlist (And THOSE Primark Boots)

I was going to call this post: Tiger, Topshop and TRF and get some alliteration going on, but then I realised my creative genius would be ruined by the 'P' in Primark. You can't have everything, and these Primark boots really do need including in the title.

I've been on the hunt for a new pair of Autumn boots, and as you might have seen on August's wishlist, I had my eye on a rather lovely pair of Topshop beauties. That was, until, I stumbled across their twins in Primark. For a bargain at £18, they almost, almost-if-you-don't-look-too-closely look like a Topshop pair. If you do look closely, you can see they're glued together and a slightly dubious upper material, but for £18, I aint complaining. Plus, they are SO comfy.

But anyway... onto what's on my wishlist this month. Tiger features prettyyy heavily. I'm on a one-woman mission to get this shop turned into an online one.

1. I've been using my current Zara work bag since October 1st 2012, so I think it's most definitely time I invested in a new one...

Zara (TRF) - £29.99

2. These are so lovely, and being from Zara they should definitely withstand some of the Autumn weather. Hopefully maybe.

Zara (TRF) - £25.99

3. Oh Tiger! This rather fabulous design is on a whole set of table wear. 

Tiger - £2 each

4. Floral tea knitwear. Need I say more?!

Tiger - £5

5. Apparently this is a 'hello poem' snood, although I don't think it reads 'hello' on it...does it?! Oh I don't know. But it's lovely Autumnal colours.

Topshop - £18

6. This is just lovely, and very very brilliant. Plus it's only £10. I told you Tiger was good.

Tiger - £10

7. I'm very into my oversized pieces this Autunm as they're great for huddling into and hiding food babies. I'm thinking of maybe getting the larger size in this and trying to wear it as a tshirt-dress...

Topshop - £20

August Wishlist

I won't always blog about lists I promise, but I thought I'd share with you my August wishlist, because, well it's full of lovely things that I really really want.

Also, I'm using it as a way not to forget things I spy on the internet. I'm one of those online browsers who's like 'ooh I like that', then go into a shop and can't remember for the life of me what it is that I liked. So hear it is: my imaginary if-I-had-lots-more-money wishlist for this month...

1. I love love love this. It's from Oliver Bonas which is a store which I've only just discovered for its gorgeous home section. I think what gets me is the map lining. Slightly above budget, this might have to be a future DIY project...

Oliver Bonas - £89

2. Inamo: An oriental restaurant where you can interact with your table. The illustrated menu gets projected onto your table's surface, you can see inside the kitchen, discover the local neighbourhood and even order a taxi home. It blows my mind.

Inamo Restaurant, Soho

3. Cut out boots have to be the perfect Summer/Autumn transition shoe, and this Topshop pair are pretty much perfect. I have FAR too many summer dresses that need a good old toughen up. 

Topshop - £70

4. I always nag my Mum for not keeping her old clothes, and this is another example of why! Mum, take note. These 'Mom' jeans from Topshop are perfectly retro, and printed with mini fast food. I do love a good mini print, and these are just all round fun. Ok so I'd never wear them, but that's not the point!

Topshop - £55

5. Urban Outfitters is another favourite of mine for home ware, and I loooove this range of letter lights. I think I'd like the whole set, and arrange my name above my front door...

Urban Outfitters - £40

6. Recently Zara has been battling with Topshop for my affections, and I think the neon strap detail on this otherwise plain dress is great. Toughened up with the Topshop boots and you could definitely get away with wearing this during the notsosunny days. 

Zara - £29.99

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