I’m bringing you this monthly read a little late, but only because I thought I was over-delivering on the newsletter front. Twice a week, plus two bonus monthly updates, seemed excessive. I was in the honeymoon phase with Substack, and now I’m in the been-married-a-year stage. I’m still in to it, but my feelings have mellowed slightly.
Anyway, here’s a dose of the good stuff…
Five Things I Want.
On my wishlist...
The most perfect striped knitted dress*. Imagine this with comfy black boots and a big cosy scarf. A winter staple, for sure.
A Stanley Quencher cup*. I’ve tried to avoid the hype but I now admit defeat. I need one.
A red jumper*. I’ve never been a fan of the colour red in general, but my eyes have been opened. I need a chic red knit pronto.
This Rare Beauty Mini Set*. One of my favourite beauty brands but in mini form. Sign me up.
A Christmas candle*. ‘Tis the season and all that.
Five Things On My Mind
Whats new with me...
I want to share something for the visual planners amongst us. Maybe, like me, you aren’t in possession of a mind’s eye and so require moodboard after moodboard to help you plot and plan. Make way for Milanote, it’s like Pinterest meets your Notes app - you can add images, make to-do lists, section everything in to boards. And it looks so aesthetically pleasing - everything lines up, you can move sections around and edit it all as you go. It has been a game-changer for me, someone who pours their every inner thought in to their Notes app.
I’ve been thinking about bringing back the weekly vlogs over on YouTube, although it’s been years since I last posted. I absolutely love vlogging, and although sometimes I share quick daily vlogs on TikTok, I miss uploading long form content. But every time I think about filming, I decide to just stick to TikTok instead. Maybe one day I’ll return to weekly videos again!
I’m on a serious hunt for a bar cart or small shelving unit for this one specific corner of our living room. I really miss having a bar cart (as you know, I’m a cocktail gal!) but I’m kind of over the typical drinks trolleys. What I’d really love is one of the Alfred Newall Bobbin Tables but without the price tag. If anyone sees a budget version, let me know…
Every week I look forward to a Friday night cocktail, and last week we made margaritas with this mezcal*. I’ve never been a huge mezcal fan because I don’t like the smokey-ness but this is delicious, it really makes a great mez-garita!
My Dahlia collection with Elizabeth Scarlett is almost sold out. I feel so, SO happy it’s been well received but I kind of thought it would be around for a little longer. It’s definitely a mixed bag of emotions, I really loved working on this collection - I remember picking out the fabric samples not long after Dahlia was born, and it launched when I was coming out of a very turbulent time in my life (post-move, it was tough), so it really did span a big year for me. If you’re thinking about gifting one of the pieces for Christmas, you might want to be quick. Thanks for all your support, I feel so proud of this little collaboration and it makes me happy knowing you all loved it too.
Five Things From Me.
My October moments reel. These always make me so happy to edit together!
This photo dump on Instagram. Embracing cute photos on Instagram even though no one sees them.
I updated my LTK recently, it has everything I feature linked in one place. So handy!
My Interiors Pinterest board is always worth a nosy if you need some inspo.
Five Things To Share.
A quick rundown...
Buying: A lot of ribbon. Christmas content is happening!
Reading: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano* and I’m so in love with it!
Listening: Magic FM… I’m a radio girly right now.
Loving: Prepping for Christmas. And I ain’t sorry about it!
Recommending: This Magnesium oil*. I slather it on after my shower when I get home from my spin class and it is heavenly - both for achey muscles and sleepy mamas.
Watching: Behind Her Eyes. It’s cheesy and the acting makes me cringe but I’m determined to see it through.
What’s new with you this month?
yes to youtube vlogs!!! 😍😍
Would love to have the YouTube vlogs back! They were my fave ☺️