Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Just a quick post to wish you all a Fabulous Christmas and a Happy New Year. I am going to take a nice break until early next year and will be looking forward to 'switiching' off and spending time with the hubby, family & friends. It's what Christmas is about, spending time with your loved ones, after all it's what I cherish most. It has been an incredible year which I am so grateful for and am really looking forward to what 2013 has to offer. 

Take care my lovelies and Merry Christmas y'all!

Image via Meadowbrook Farm

DIY Advent Calendars

I never got to make my advent calendar this year. I was hoping to be in my new place by Christmas but unfortunately not until the new year.  It has just been so busy for me that I really haven't had to time to get creative. Doesn't mean I haven't admired from afar. In fact there have been so many pretty DIY calendars I have been lusting after. Here are a few of my favourites...

1.Stylizimo; 2.Via Houzz.com; 3.Design Sponge; 4.Dosfamily; 5.Bonjour Berry; 6.Ideas Mag.

The Lollipop Shoppe Gift Guide

Another day, another gift guide from yet another super cool shop. When in doubt what to get the other half I always tend to find that The Lollipop Shoppe has the answers. Perfect for both him and her; Some products are just too fun to resist.

1.Owl Lip Balm Brooch by Andrea Garland, £34; 2.Max 365 Calendar, £48; 3.Re-Turned - Penquin , £59; 4.Lexon Safe Wind Up Radio, £55; 5.Jardins Cushion - Blue, £45; 6.Modernist London II Winter Edition card pack, £12; 7.Vitra Eames House Bird, £125; 8.Vitra George Nelson Natural Sunburst Clock Oak, £236; 9.Studio Matryoshka Nesting Animals, £19.95.

BODIE and FOU Gift Guide

Morning Lovelies, can you believe it is only two weeks before Christmas?! I am so behind with the christmas shopping that I am having a little mini panic over here. Luckily there are so many fabulous online shops that come to the rescue. Today up on the blog is another mini gift guide from one of my favourite online stores, BODIE and FOU. So many lovely products to choose from, I am already feeling so much better...

1.Clare Vivier Leopard Flat Clutch, £145; 2.Izola Candle Jasmine, £35.00; 3.House Doctor DK  Ceramic Owl Vase, £24; 4.Normann Copenhagen Cognac Glasses, £35.50; 5.Decorative Star, £15; 6.Heidi's Leather Shopper Bag, £180; 7.White Tea Light Holder, £13; 8.Linge Particulier Linen Scarf, £28; 9.One Must Dash Typed Love Print, £35.00.

Heart Home Winter Issue Out Now!

Happy Thursday my lovelies! It's a fabulous day isn't it?! Yes, because the Winter issue of Heart Home magazine is out. It's funny how I still get nervous and excited every time a new issue comes out - will the feeling ever go away?! I hope not because I truly love what I do and it gives me such great pleasure working with such an amazing team.  What's even more rewarding is the support that we constantly get from you guys. Thanks so much and I truly mean it. So lets get the party started and head on over to enjoy some eye candy, hope you like!

Gorgeous cover taken by James Balston from Sarah Cole's home who is the lady behind the brand Ines Cole.

A hint of Christmas with this gorgeous styling shoot from Claire Morgan, Photographer Andrew Boyd. Relive those nostalgic moments...

Feeling the winter blues?! Then make sure to check out the 'Winter Brights' feature. Styling by Pippa Jameson & Joanna Thornhill and photography by Joanna Henderson.

Want to make a wreath? Check out our Vintage Christmas feature, taken from book 'Vintage flowers by Vic'. Photography by Catherine Gratwicke.

Not to forget we have five wonderful homes to share with you so head on over for some afternoon inspiration. Above image is Laura Holme's pretty modern cottage, photography by Patrick Butler-Madden.

Folklore Gift Guide

Folklore is a lovely independent London and online store that I stumbled upon during a Heart Home shoot early in the year. Set up by Danielle Reid and her husband Rob, they started the company with a simple idea that better living is possible through design. Here are a few gift ideas for this Christmas from this über cool store. I'll have one of each please.

1.Simple Espresso cup, £16.00; 2.Windowpane Throw, £47.00; 3.Anthology Magazine, £9.95; 4.Stoneware Jug, 32.00; 5.Cardboard Trophy, £65.00; 6.Raw Linen Pouch, £24.00; 7.Scented Candle, £20.00; 8.Linen Daily Apron, £45.00; 9.Dip Chair, £395.00.