New Home Editions

Really pleased with some of the new editions to the house that I got for my birthday last month.  I had blogged about this gorgeous John Lewis lamp before and Bean saw it, bought it, and gave it to me for my birthday! How lush!

This gorgeous Emma Bridgewater Honey and Marmelade jar was given to me my Bean's best friend, who always puts 110% into present buying.  This she bought to go with the Emma Bridgewater glass Jug and Cups that she had given us as a wedding present.

Fantastic new teapot, from Forlife that has an in-built strainer for making tea from loose tea leaves.

60 Minute Hall Make Over

I felt totally inspired on Friday to do something a bit different with the house.

I think that the entrance hall is important and for the last 4 years that I've been in my house it's totally been missed.

The walls are covered in gross artex, but this would be a huge job to get rid of so I realised that there were a few little touches that would make the hall look more inviting without having to do a major re haul!

I replaced the light bulb (it's been out for over a year!), made a photo montage of wedding pics, painted the end wall pink to add a bit of warmth, added some fab pink and white paper pompoms (Martha Stewart website has a good description of how to make these), and stacked my Country Living, The Simple Things and wedding magazines in the alcove.

To finish it off my 'Christmas Cookie' Yankee Candle has been lit every day and is making the house smell glorious.

My Autumn Must Haves

Lovely Winter Waxed Barbour Jacket

My Autumn Must Haves....

The clocks went back this weekend....It's officially gloomy and dark...and ever nearing winter!  There are a few things I'm really craving this autumn.  Most involve being comfy and cosy!  What are your Autumn must haves this year?  I would say most certainly the blanket from Loaf is a definite (if only it wasn't quite so many pennies!)

Clarks Chelsea Boots

Woodwick Trilogy Candle - Warm Woods

Gorgeous blanket from Loaf

Honey and Almond Pop Corn