Spotted! Found a teapot, found a teapot…
I do love a nice teapot. And this, ladies and gentlemen, is a very VERY nice teapot indeed. Aren’t those colours gorgeous? Wouldn’t they warm up any chilly morning? Bestie best of all, it’s currently in the House of Fraser sale, reduced from £25 down to £12.50! Go, buy! Pied A Terre Persia Jewels Teapot is available on the House of Fraser site for the measly sum of less than thirteen of your pounds. We think you need...
Autumn Spotted! Scrummy McKenzie Patchwork Quilt.
I know, we all love a patchwork quilt. But the trouble I find is that they’re either for babies, or too girlie. And my big boys love a cosy rug as much as the next person. So I jumped a bit when I saw this amazing quilt over on NOTHS – it’s just brilliant. Bright colours, brilliant cosy factor, but will never look ‘too young’ as your boy grows older (or girl of course – I would have LOVED this...
Autumn Spotted! Figs & Rouge Lip Balm
This isn’t so much a Spotted! as it is a BUY IT NOW! bossiness post. This lip balm is.. brilliant. Seriously and honestly. It’s always this time of year that my lips start to play up, but not so this year. Not with that little pot of magic on stand by. So many good things I can hardly tell you – it’s organic, it’s the perfect consistency, it’s a shot of pepperminty tea tree to your lips which is...
Spotted. Totem Creative Card Horse from Habitat
“A build-it-yourself 3D horse made from 32 interlocking cardboard pieces, pressed out from beautifully designed sheets. The super sturdy recycled cardboard panels are printed on both sides with creative prints. Endless building fun for anyone 6+ years.” Such a beautiful and noble steed. A grand gift he would make and would look wonderful on any child’s bookshelf or desk.
Autumn Spotted! THE most beautiful mug for soup (or hot chocolate, or coffee…)
Gorgeous. Each is hand thrown by the Darshan Pottery (and yes they’re microwave and dishwasher safe). Aren’t they just spectacular? I seriously love them. A large 16oz size, they’re described as cappuccino mugs, but personally I can imagine wrapping my chilly fingers around one of these filled up with soup. Available from the Darshan Pottery shop on Etsy, you’ll need to ask about shipping costs to the UK, but...
The Polar Express Experience? I won’t risk it.
Like most families, we take our Christmas rather seriously. We have a LOT of family traditions and rituals which must be observed, and make it as magical and special a time as we possibly can. We’re very big on the magic. One of the Christmas-is-really-coming! markers for us is the annual Christmas Film Fest – we get all the Christmas DVD’s out during December, and have regular family film nights with all of our...