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

What Christmas means to me

The most precious part of Christmas, for me, is love. The love I feel for my family and friends is one of life’s joys all year round, but I get particularly mushy around this time of year. It’s a side effect of the holidays, which allow time for reflection before the new year emerges from… View Post

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

As it’s Christmas Eve, I thought I’d share some of my favourite tree decorations with you – they pretty much sum up my idea of Christmastime: traditional yet magical. Not much more is to be said, as I’m enjoying the festivities rather than blogging about them…. But I wanted to wish you a wonderful Christmas!… View Post