18.12.11

# 26


LOVE
Fairy Lights. I'm sure I don't even think I need to convince you. Mine are staying long after 12th night - I'll tell you that now.
















HATE
Lindt - trying to market a chocolate foil-wrapped bear as a Christmas Gift.
ITS NOT EASTER - this is the Quality Street season - GET OUT!!





This week...


See

You have one more week to indulge...see here for inspiration


Do
Find a Secret Place
The Experimental Cocktail Club 
- Book in advance for an easy route past the bouncers...Click here...
The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Time 
- the name is a mouthful but its atmosphere is easy going Click here...
Cellar Door  
- If you want some glamour and Cabaret(!) this old Gents is for you Click here...



Drink
Mulled Cider - YUM!
• 2 litres good cider, such as Scrumpy
• 6 cloves
• 3 or 4 star anise
• ¼ nutmeg, finely grated into the pan
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 vanilla pod, halved
• juice of 1 orange
• juice of 2 clementines
• 4 or 5 tablespoons of caster sugar, to taste
Mix and simmer for approx 10 mins  



Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens...
These are a few of my favourite details for the Holidays...
Click on the image to be taken to the shopping page...

CHRISTMAS EVE - IN THE PUB...
Studded Dress - Sister Jane @ TopShop £65



CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH
Embellished Collar River Island £22 


BOXING DAY WALK
Leopard Trapper DP £18





BLOG OF THE WEEK: 
http://www.fashionising.com/blogs



Listen
Indulge...

 




2 comments:

3.12.11

#25



LOVE
The possibility that snow is on its way...finally! I would be in my ELEMENT!


HATE - Man flu
 What an affliction! I am only grateful to mother nature that were only left with
Child-birth and have been spared the torture that is THE SNIFFLES!


This week... have an Different December

See
Secret cinema is back!
Hide from the Xmas bustle and office parties with a secret cinema viewing in locations round London - from 7th December onwards

Do
Go look for a more original present at Columbia Road Xmas Shopping nights...usually only open on Sundays (-for the amazing flower market - if you haven't already - go there!) this place is full of 60 independent shops perfect for presents for everyone


Drink
A Hot Toddy
They are the best - but be warned - they do contain alcohol!
- this has caught out my boyfriend...
'I wondered why I slept so well'

1 measure of white rum
1 tsp of honey/ sugar
pinch of cinnamon
squeeze/slice of lemon
couple of cloves

Put honey and rum in a mug or heatproof glass.
Add the honey (or sugar), lemon, cinnamon, cloves
Top up with just off the boil water
Drink as soon as it doesn't burn your lips but warms your belly!



Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens...
These are a few of my favourite (sparkly) things...
Click on the image to be taken to the shopping page...

BLOG OF THE WEEK: 
http://facehunter.blogspot.com/



Listen
I've said it before and I'll say it again - THIS is THE BEST song to get you moving - I don't care what season it is! Clear a space around you though - you'll need room to enjoy it!
(CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW...IF YOUR CAN'T SEE IT - SORRY - BLAME IT ON YOUR FIREWALL)


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