Put on your dancing shoes

If there’s ever a time to wear red shoes, surely it’s Christmas? It may be that December isn’t quite the party season we once were used to but, personally, I still want to find an excuse to dress up now and then. These red sandals by Jones Bootmaker are perfect for the festivities, but they’re… View Post

Christmas traditions – shopping for our Christmas tree

Does your family have any Christmas traditions? As a child I can remember how, every year, my granny would make Christmas cake. We all lived together, and she, my mum, and I would each stir the cake batter before she transferred it from her bowl to the tin. The smell of cinnamon and cloves was… View Post

Fair isle fun with Brora’s lambswool jumper

What’s not to love about a fair isle knit? They’re a no-brainer for any wardrobe – festive without being gimmicky, practical but not boring, the fair isle sweater can be worn all winter long. She looks particularly good at Christmastime, but she’s also quite at home under quilted coats for countryside walks after the holidays.… View Post

A true sense of Christmas with Arran

With the first day of December comes all the Christmas feels. ✨ 🤗 I’m super excited to share with you a true sense of Christmas with Arran Sense of Scotland who carefully craft and curate products on the Isle of Arran. 💝 Having seen ARRAN Sense of Scotland’s luxurious products in many a posh bathroom,… View Post

The robe that will make you feel better

Yesterday we were told of new rules surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and Christmas. For many, these tighter restrictions will be devastating, at best disappointing. I am fortunate that I can still see my family but my husband’s family are in Oxford, which means we can’t be with them over Christmas or for the foreseeable future.… View Post