Christmas Tree - Pines and Needles

There has never been any discussion when it comes to Christmas trees in our home.  It always has been and always will be "real is best".  I love the look, the smell, the whole experience of going out each year and choosing just the right one.  So I was thrilled to bits when the lovely people at Pines and Needles contacted me and offered to send me one of their best selling Nordman Fir Christmas trees.

Knocking down walls

 

Taking inspiration from this picture I found on #Pinterest, I always wanted a wonderful bright spacious kitchen come family room in my home.  Unfortunately we never

Happy Halloween

 

We love an excuse for a good party in our house, especially if it involves dressing up.  Over the past few years with the help of the internet and the high street shops there are more and more free

Ugly House - New Channel 4 programme

Recently hubby and I have had discussions about taking down walls in the house and extending out the back of the house.  I won't settle for the ordinary and predictable but

Front Door

We live in a classic art deco house - large, painted white with a flat roof.  Our house has been classified as

Outfit of the day

Holiday Outfits by the-white-approach 

Dickins Jones print dress
 - houseoffraser.co.uk (Purchased in the sale for £19.50) Whoop !

Miss KG orange shoes (love these, perfect for my holiday, cool and stylish)
 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Lauren Ralph Lauren orange purse (oh be still my beating heart - Adore )
 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Kate Spade Ladies Cooper Watch 1YRU0189 | the Watch Hut
 - thewatchhut.co.uk   (Stunning and very this season )





Taking part in The Mad Blog Awards Outfit of the day competition in association with The Watch Hut 

I already have the dress and similar sandals, would DIE for the watch and the handbag to complete the outfit.

Fingers crossed.  

Cabbages and Roses

I've lusted over the Cabbages and Roses brand for many years, it always seems

Etsy Picks

Since discovering Etsy about 6 years ago I regularly pop over there for a browse, shop and inspiration.  I thought it might be nice to have a regular feature of some of the unique items I come across.