Christmas, a season of dreamers

Christmas is a funny time of year, and I know that those reading this post will either love it or could do without it. It’s a season that brings out both happiness and sadness in people and, depending on your experiences in life, you may or may not feel good at this time of year –… View Post

Dark Amber & Ginger Lily by Jo Malone

Fragrance is such a personal choice, don’t you think? For me, nothing (maybe Coco Noir by Chanel) has come close to Tom Ford’s debut scent, Black Orchid since it launched in 2006, and I love it as much now as I did then. It’s almost hard to believe, but I’ve been wearing the same perfume… View Post

Feathers appear when angels are near

I can clearly remember the moment that I realised jewellery had the ability to tell a story: when my mum gave me my Granny’s wedding ring soon after she died. Growing up, my Granny wasn’t particularly affectionate towards me. She wasn’t warm or cuddly like you imagine grandmothers to be, and I could probably count… View Post

Christmas Shopping with Livingston Designer Outlet

This is a paid collaboration with Livingston Designer Outlet. Daydreamers, I’m feeling very smug right now – I’ve finished my Christmas shopping! Last Thursday (the 7th of December, can you believe it?) Mum and I took a drive to Livingston Designer Outlet so that we could get the last of our Christmas gifts, knowing that… View Post

Winter Mornings

These cold winter mornings, oh how they look so pretty when you’re snuggled up in bed all toasty warm. But most days we can’t lay around daydreaming and, actually, we need to get up. But, oh, what an effort it can be! Throwing back the blankets invites goose bumps and chilled toes as they touch… View Post