peanut butter + chocolate = happiness

Friends, have you heard of Spoon Fork Pig? This delectable food blog is created by two super cute girls from the good ole US of A. Coupled with awesome photography, they create crazy dishes that totally appeal to my American sensibilities. This recipe for example, combines three of my favourite ingredients - chocolate, peanut butter (!!) and ritz crackers. YUM. Something to take home to the in-laws perhaps?

Recipe here 

forget me not

It's prettier than a piece of string, no?

Stella Ring available at Need Supply

perfect present

DIY gifts can sometimes be a bit hit and miss. This leisure book however is the perfect mix of thoughtful, practical and fun! Simply buy a tabbed moleskin notebook and fill each section with your top 15...cheap restaurants, favourite movies to rent, hidden parks to visit, things to do on a rainy day...whatever takes your fancy! Ask your super savvy friends for their top tips as well and you'll create a lovely personalised black book to give your best friend.

DIY Leisure Book found on Oh Happy Day!

shaun leane

Do you remember this amazing bracelet I found last week? I saw these earrings and couldn't help but think how they would be the perfect accompaniment. A little spendy? Yes. But stunning! How do you say no?

Shaun Leane - Rose Gold Plated hook earrings, £175

today

I will mostly be celebrating my birthday.

photo via size too small

a little bit of luxury

A little bit of luxury goes a long way and when you're strapped for cash during the holidays, I've found splurging on the little things helps to put a swing back into my party heeled step. This year, I have to give thanks to the hot-sex-rock-star that IS Tom Ford because his new line of nail laquers are exquisite. Serious luxury in a pot, this super saucy 'Carnel Red'  is totally delectable with just a hint of naughtiness.

Tom Ford Nail Laquer available at Selfridges

toasty warm

Happy Monday kids. I don't know about you, but winter has well and truly hit London. It's wet, cold and windy and these beauties are what I'll be wearing to keep warm. I love the leather hands alongside the cosy wool sleeves. They will be perfect when we head up North for Christmas and a perfect little birthday present to myself!

Leather and Knit Long Gloves available at ASOS

yes

As many of you know, my birthday is coming up next week. On Tuesday in fact. And if you want to know what to get me (wink, wink), just watch me swoon over this bad ass rose gold skull bracelet. Seriously people, does it get any better than this?

Skull Bracelet found here and seen originally on the ever epic Man Repeller.

restaurant review: meat liquor

Deary me. These are some amazing burgers. The husband and I were lucky enough to check out the latest American style burger joint to hit London, Meat Liquor, last weekend and It.Was.Excellent. Dark and dirty, the cocktails were strong, the buffalo wings spicy and the burgers seriously some of the best I've had in London. There is a no reservation policy and when it gets busy it's one in/one out but definitely get yourself in town to check this place out. Amazing.

Meat Liquor, Henrietta & Welbeck, London W1G 0BA

borough wines

Borough Wines has come to Hackney! Firmly established in Borough Market, this lovely wine shop has opened it's doors just around the corner on Wilton Way. They stock a interesting list of wines in addition to my favourite, a refillable glass bottle(!) you can top up with either white or red wines from the barrel. The weekends usually finds a pop up tasting bar, so there is no excuse not to head down and check them out.

Borough Wines, 67 Wilton Way, London E8 1BG

a little bit naughty

How amazing are these dishes?! Cheeky new company Dirty Dishes creates one of a kind dinner plates that I'm sure would get the conversation started at any dinner party. At about £12 a pop they aren't the cheapest, but I think a fair price to pay for some nudity on the table!

Dirty Dishes currently available online here

happy friday!

Happy Friday friends! Goodness this week was a manic one - I am so looking forward to the weekend. The husband and I will be purchasing our Christmas tree tomorrow, it is seriously one of my most favourite activities each year. I can't wait! Hope you are enjoying getting into the holiday spirit. Here are some fun links to help. x

Stunning Christmas tree decorations from Toast

Super cute letterpress holiday cards from Hello Lucky

Is it too late to make my own advent calendar? This one is free from Oh Happy Day!

The perfect pair of party pants (the trouser kind) from Reiss

Want to learn how to make the perfect Christmas wreath? Check out this luxe class at Claridge's