Homeware sale finds

With the sales in full swing I thought I would share my favourite homeward items in the sale. As some of your will know it's nearly been a year since I brought my house and there is still plenty of TLC needed and always new products that can be introduced, especially if they are on sale.

Aren't they beautiful.....

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Christmas gift roundup

I have obviously been a very good girl this year as I received some fabulous gifts from Santa and thought I would share with you some of my favourites.

Let me know what you received for Christmas below!

Gifts listed from left to right:

1. Peony & Blush Suede Collection with body & hand wash, cologne and body Creme // Nordstrom

2. Frozen DVD

3. A Little Panda all the way from China

4. Anchor & Knot salt and pepper shaker // Pottery Barn

5. Cayenne Caramel Candle // Bath & Body Works

6.Topshop Glittery shoes //Topshop

7. Coasters // Anthropologie

8. Bunny PJ shorts // American Eagle

9. Ted Baker wallet, light brown leather with rose gold lettering. // Ted Baker

10. Kate Spade wallet // Kate Spade

11. Kate Spade Necklace // Kate Spade

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Let the sales begin

1. TOPSHOP, SODA, Satin Court Shoes Was: £ 62 Now: £25

2. TOPSHOP, MOTO Faux Fur Trim Parka Jacket Was £79 Now £49 

3. TOPSHOP, Lurex Flippy Skirt Was: £ 50 Now: £25 

4. CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA Bao Bao Perspex box clutch was: £945 Now: £472.50 

5. JOHN LEWIS, Kenwood kMix SJM040P Kettle Was: £59.95 Now: £34.95

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Restaurant of the month: La Tasca

The Restaurant: La Tasca

The Location: Most of the UK

Average price: £25

It's January and T2G suggests heading to La Tasca to get your full of Spanish Tapas.

What to drink

The number one drink in La Tasca is the Sangria and unfortuabtley I am not a fan of the main ingredient 'Red Wine' but La Tasca has a solution 'Cava Sangria'.  

A little appetiser to start

To take me all the way to Spain I had some bread with oils and olives - a simple starter, to not get to full so I am all ready for the tapas.

For Tapas it's best to choose between two or three each to share. So between two people we had:

• Calamares, squid in batter with sea salt - (as an FYI this dish was massive)
• Potatas Bravas, drizzled in a spicy tomato sauce and roasted garlic mayo.
• Chicken Wings, in a smokey sauce.
• Paella Del Dia, which is a smallest potion of the daily paella special.

We also tried the two specials I wasn't sure on the pork as it was too chewy for my liking but the prawns were delish.

• Roast belly pork with chorizo and a sherry and tomato sauce.
• Gabas on a skewer, king prawns with garlic and basil.

After all the delicious tapas I was pretty stuffed but as usual I could not resit a dessert. I shared the Fondant de Chocolate with vanilla Madagascan ice cream - which was extremely indulgent and was a lovely finish to the meal

What kind of Tapas do you normally choose? 

Fiona 

Xxx

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Style: New Year Outfit!

Your New Year outfit is sorted with today's post, this year I recommend one of three styles:

All White

Metallic

Bodycon

A lot of the outfits featured in this post are discounted, so enjoy!

All White

Go for the look of Snow White with one of these beauties.

Metallic

For added New Year cheer add some sparkle to the party with one of thesse metallic numbers.

Bodycon

If you want to go for a more sexy vibe ;-) go for the bodycon style with one of these numbers I will be wearing the first black sparkly option from Topshop which I just love! 

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My First Little Box - December Edition

I love the concept of a little box of surprises appearing at your front door once a month - who wouldn't?!? But....there are quite a few out there and some are quite crappy making it hard to choose.

My Little Box started in Paris and has Paris flair sewn throughout and now in the UK I couldn't resit. December's My Little Box collaborated with acclaimed blogger Fleur De Force and matches Fleur's creative flair.

On opening the cute gift, I am quite excited to delve inside, Christmas has definitely come early. It has to be one of the best monthly gift boxes I have seen by far, with beautiful illustrations, interesting, thoughtful gifts and inspiring thoughts! 

So what is actually in this little box, I hear you ask?

• Cowshed: Wild Cow Invigorating Body Lotion, £18, 100ml

This little beauty is the perfect handbag essential to keep your skin hydrated through  the freezing British weather. 

• L'Occitane: Creme Precieuse Immortelle, £45 for 50ml

This triple action formula is amazing for the winter months as well as sorting out your skin to be younger, firmer and smoother - there is no need to be scared of the cold! 

• My Little Beauty: Lipstick £15

In every Little Box you receive something from there own brand, My Little Beauty. The lipstick in this months box does not fail to disappoint, a vibrant red which has a hint of pink creating the perfect party look!

After trying out all the beauty wonders of My Little Box it's time to get creative with my Christmas presents as My Little Box has you sorted with string, gift tags and cute patterned tape.

And to add a twist of Parisian fashion there is a on-trend head band perfect for the holiday season with a touch of sparkle.

This is the perfect present to give to yourself or a loved one, if you haven't checked them out head over there now: www.mylittlebox.co.uk

To end this post, I leave you with an inspiring thought from My Little Box:

" Top 3 things to do during the winter months:

1. Hibernate for an entire Subday, watching the DVD of your choice.

2. Drink 3 litres of hot chocolate a day

3. Snuggle up all day under a huge blanket "

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Restaurant of the month: Zumbura

Zumbura is a humble little Indian restaurant, located on the main square in Clapham Old Town. This is not your normal curry house but instead specialises on the cuisine from the Purab region in North East India. 

At Zumbura you get a real authentic experience with authentic Indian food and a few cocktails thrown in on the side. There are only a few options which are broken down into Stews, Grills, Roasts, Fish, Vegatables, Bread and Rice. 

We went for a broad selection of dishes which included:

• Murghi Ka Salan :home-style chicken curry cooked on the bone for a rich sauce £7.5
• Hari Murghi :chicken marinated in fresh herbs and yoghurt overnight and then roasted £7
• Machli Ka Salan :pollock fish curry with mustard seeds and fenugreek £8.5
• ghuggni :black chickpeas braised in onion and mango powder £4.5

To drink:

• Molly Moo Moo : Stoli Vanilla, Stoli Raspberry, Limoncello, fresh raspberries, apple & passion fruit juice. £7
• Indian Negroni :Woodford Reserve, Aperol, Antica Formula, Cointreau & Peychaud Bitters. £7

 All in all, Zumbura provided an intimate setting to eat food you believed was being served straight from a kitchen all the way over in India. Coupled with stunning cocktails, this small restaurant really gives you the feeling of trying something completely different.

More information can be found at their website: www.zumbura.com

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Christmas Jumper Time

Christmas jumpers is something most people would have, you would think?!? All except me but with Christmas Jumper Day on Friday I am all over this, this year as it does make you feel Christmassy and if you feel Christmassy your feeling happy :-).

I will be wearing this on my Christmas party at taking it home for the festive period!!

The jumper I am wearing below is from New Look a bargain price at £19.99 and and this year signature Christmas animal on it - the Penguin from the infamous John Lewis advert - WINNING!

This jumper will definitely be appearing for as many years as it lasts - do you have a Christmas throwback jumper?

The Look: Chrismas is New Look

The Price: Boots £39.99 Jumper: £19.99

To see all the Chelsea boots on offer click here. To buy the jumper click here now

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