Pink Pumpkins!

The pumpkins are finally done! 

Black & white, and pink & sparkly! Perfect in the hallway. Not so perfect pumpkins but they're only around for a few days so it's ok!

What pumpkins have you been creating??

It's Halloween in the house!

We finally managed to get the Halloween decorations from the loft this week. For those who follow me on Instagram you'll already know this. It's only been for the past 4 or so years that we've decorated at this time of year, Britain isn't nearly as big on it as in America, but with social media like Pinterest and Instagram us English can feel a bit left out. So we like to get in the spirit of it, even if it's only dipping our toes in with a few sparkly spiders!!

We let the kids go wild with those jelly window stickers and tacky decor in their rooms, and we also decorate the conservatory. The living room with its sparkly skull and Eames black bird brings enough horror to the room according to Mr Donohoe!

We've also made paperchains that are languishing in the magazine box still to be put up, hopefully sometime before Christmas.

Today as there's a possible storm on the way we're staying in the house, candles lit, lounge wear on and decorating our pumpkins and making up the Trick or Treat bags. I'm guessing lot's of people are having their Halloween parties tonight, but our families isn't till next Saturday at my cousins (we just like to be different!) so there will be lots of crafts going on next week ready for that.

Metallic pumpkins from here

Pretty white & gold from here

I'm taking pumpkin inspiration from these images, but I'm not holding my breath that ours will look as good. I'll share the results next week for you to laugh  compliment me on!

Scarves, a wardrobe staple

There is one item that my wardrobe wouldn't function without and that's a scarf. Not just the one scarf mind, I probably own about 30 now! Even in summer there are not many days that you'll find me without one round my neck, I mean I'm in North West of England folks.

We've recently added a few gorgeous ones to the shop and they are definitely my go to present for friends, they are effortless and always something fab to receive.

I know one thing for sure, I never feel fully dressed without one. 

With so many different styles and sizes of scarves out there I'm always on the lookout for new ways to wear them. There are loads of '10 ways to wear a scarf' tutorials on Pinterest and although some of the options are good, some are just naff! Do we really need to know how to tie a scarf into a bow tie? No thought not.

I think the easiest way to find inspiration is on the catwalk, celebs and high street shops. Here are some of my fave looks at the moment.

Could these two ever get it wrong......

Funky & stylish as always on Gwen Stefani 

Billie Piper rockin this Louis Vuitton leopard print scarf for a night time look

Not just for girls either!

 What accessory would you not be able to live without? Leave a comment and let us know what your wardrobe staple is.

Ready for Autumn.....

Aah, holidays over now and I can safely say I am more than ready for autumn. I'm one of those mad people who love winter. Not the cold, you should see our heating bills, but rather dark nights, and days too up here in the north! I love nothing more than early baths, cosy pj's with a big chunky cardie over top, comfort food and lighting candles in the early evening. 

I'm seriously in love with one of the new scarves we've just got in for the shop. Geo print and a neon pop = love for me. I'm picturing myself walking the dog in the park, rusty coloured leaves falling and me being all warm wrapped up in this scarf!

I know it won't be long till I'm taking up cook books to bed early, dreaming of all the gorgeous stews and casseroles with dumplings I'll be making. And yes, I've finally come to terms with the fact that I'll never be a size 8 again and cold weather is the reason why! It just screams out for big steaming bowls of food with thick slices of crusty bread and real sea salted butter doesn't it?

I can't wait to get in all the Christmasy scented candles..... think it'll definitely be a case of me burning them as fast as I sell them. I tend to get slightly addicted. 

But as some people are still in a summer mood, trying to hold onto those last few rays of sunshine I'll leave you with some shots of our beautiful holiday in Ibiza. As much as I love the darker months in England there's something to be said for foreign sun, it's so much nicer than ours.

Whats your favorite time of the year?