Shopping edit : Fall 2015

Now that the summer is heading into it’s last sunset, we turn our attention to chillier nights and crisper days.  I actually like Autumn better than any other season – it brings with it beautiful natural colours, cosy jumpers, snuggly throws and clearer skies (what a grey and rainy summer we british have had!!).  I much prefer the autumn colours of earthy chocolate, burgundy, amber, sienna, caramel, ochre, sage, and moss to the bright summer splashes of loud, bright, colour.

The high street comes alive at this time.  After the mainly holiday shopping of the summer, with it’s mark downs and stock clearance, the stores present their Fall ranges to a hungry public and there are a lot of exciting products to check out.

I’m starting today with an old favourite – West Elm

(I promise I don’t get any commission from anyone!)

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Kitchen: Baking frenzy

l’ve gone a bit mad in the kitchen recently.

Almond and Orange Gluten-free Halloween biscuits which didn’t come out well so no picture, Gingerbread biscuits that I forgot to put sugar in (eurgh) and these today:

Gluten Free Blueberry and White chocolate muffins.

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Christmas cake – before and after
(never too early).

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And finally Blueberry Cheesecake for husbands birthday ( a little late).

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Fashion : Zara AW 2014

It’s this time of year that i start to browse online for the new season’s looks.

Autumn has always been my favourite season, both in fashion and in terms of climate, landscape, freshness and new focus.

Here are my favourites from Zara..

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Website : quiirk

My lovely friend Kate has just launched this beautiful online emporium full of original art, ceramics, textiles, and glass.  I particularly love the Gottfred Petersen Teal vase and the Josie Shenoy Hare folk print.

Check it out:

quiirk.