today i am mostly studying

So today friends you are getting a list of Englishisms! I saw this on Facebook and thought it was hilarious. Interestingly enough, after reading them through can say they are all pretty accurate! Consider it a lesson in English translation. x

perfect cushions

So our upstairs lounge/kitchen makeover is (finally!) almost complete. We have changed the flooring, painted the walls, built in book shelves (and repainted them), ordered and received two new couches, our gorgeous kitchen table and are just waiting on the chairs, which should be delivered next week. Phew! 

I'm now looking for the finishing touches and found these great cushions from one of my favourite American imports, Anthropologie. The clothes and accessories are fab, but it is their home-wares department that I love. Full of unique pieces that aren't ridiculously expensive, I think a selection of these cushions will look perfect on our new couch...here is hoping everything will be done by Christmas!

Cushions available at Anthropologie

a secret message

Happy Monday friends! I hope everyone had a great holiday (for the Yanks) weekend. We had an amazing Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday night complete with a 20 lb turkey. YUM.

I also spent quite a bit of time getting started on my holiday shopping. I found this super sweet fortune cookie necklace and thought it would be the perfect gift for a girlfriend or wife. Each necklace is made to order and you can customise the message on the back. I love the idea of having a secret message hidden at the back of my neck while the fortune cookie at the front is abstract enough to not look obvious.

Wouldn't this be such a precious gift to open under the tree on Christmas day?!

Silver Fortune Cookie Necklace available here and seen originally on the super stylish I am a Greedy Girl.

urban oasis...yes please!

Happy Friday friends! This week has just flown by and I have a busy weekend planned with more Thanksgiving meals to eat and friends to see.

I thought I'd leave you with this stunning house featured on Design Attractor. I love literally everything about it - from the muted colour palate to the vibrant green from the garden to the to-die-for light fixtures and the gorgeous chairs. So many of these pieces are now firmly at the top of my wish list! I think it is always good to have something to aspire too and right now...this is my dream house.

Urban Oasis found here.

happy thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving friends! I hope that all you lovely people are surrounded by friends and family today, are feasting on fabulous meals and are giving thanks. I have so much to be thankful for and can't wait to celebrate with my English friends this weekend. Happy Turkey Day! xxx

z.a.r.a.

You know that fall wardrobe I've been talking about. Well...I think Zara is going to be my one stop shop. Seriously, when did their clothes get so good?

I have to say thanks to Because I'm Addicted for pointing out this great find! Wowzer.

Zara

hidden treasure

Deary me do I love this. Even if I can't have a secret passage in my own house, I love the idea of this hidden light! Hilariously the designer's name is Ben Light (ha!) and he has only made a few of these cheeky lamps so try and get it while you can.

B.LightDesign available here.

happy cows

What can I say? John Lewis does it again. I'm thinking my kitchen might not be complete just yet...this wallpaper is so bad it's good. I love it!

Marimekko Iltavilli wallpaper available at John Lewis.

camel delight

Hello friends! What a cold snap we had yesterday - I certainly wasn't expecting it. Thankfully I think I've finally found my perfect winter coat. Something to keep me toasty warm this winter.

Camel Buckle Detail Coat, Mint Velvet

happy friday

What a week! I spent Monday and Tuesday in Zurich (on business) and ended up having a lovely time catching up at dinner with old friends. I'll post some pictures of the scrumptious dinner they made me next week.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend, here are some great things I've found this week!

I'm not the only one obsessed with antlers, check out these coulourful DIY versions!

This lambswool blanket looks oh so cozy...perfect for lazy days on the couch.

Spendy? Yes. But how gorgeous is this jacket?

My perfect fall outfit as worn by The Galmourai.

What I'll be making this weekend to stay warm and cozy, Yum!

finishing touches

Isn't it pretty? I couldn't resist - the finishing touch for our kitchen. Now if only I knew someone who could help install it! So close to complete...

Davey Spun Reflector available at John Lewis (who knew?!)

slowly but surely

Our flat is coming together. After lots of discussions, mood boards, and on line searching I was lucky enough to receive an email from my friends at Imagine Living with a few suggestions for our kitchen chairs! Thanks to these stylish ladies (do you remember they helped us find our kitchen table) the husband and I were finally able to make a decision and have placed an order the chairs above. Five weeks from now our kitchen will finally be complete.

Chili Chairs available from the ladies at Imagine Living

hardware

My number two look for fall, lots and lots of hardwear. Love this look from the ever rockin' Man Repeller.

To start my collection, I'm thinking about this ring...

The Dai ring from the uber glam Dannijo.

hello friends

...and i'm back! Sorry for the absence friends, things have been busy my end. Lots to update you on in due course but to kick start the week, how fabulous is this skirt from The Kooples?!  I've checking out a lot of fall fashion the last few weeks and this is definitely on my list.

I love all detailing this skirt offers, from it's lovely sheer length to the leather zip around the waist. I can imagine wearing this in the winter with think tights and boots but rocking it in the summer time sheer and with a silky tank. Yes? Yes.

Long Pleated Skirt, The Kooples