I Wish For You…………….

OMG!!! only a few more days before

the BIG MAN in red arrives.

So before we all turn off our technology

(that is what is supposed to happen isn't it?)

here's what I wish for you, my loyal readers.

I wish for you:

*the joy of finally "getting there" and the

realisation that what's not done can stay undone

*the joy of imperfections; perfection is not required

*the joy of kicking back and savouring the moments

*the joy of belly laughs

*the joy of reminiscing

*the joy of having enough

*the joy of  kisses and cuddles 

(from man or beast ;-)

*the joy of making real memories. Memories

that will be etched in your memory forever (for all

the good reasons of course).

*the joy of spontaneous memories that happened

before you could even find a phone to capture the moment.

*the joy of reflection

*the joy of some quiet time-even just a few minutes

silence will be so refreshing

*the joy of sparkles everywhere

*the joy of  cheesy Christmas films

*the joy of meals thrown together in the

after-math of the big day as you decide to

channel your "inner Nigella".

*the joy of pyjamas becoming daywear ;-)

*the joy of anticipation as you start to think about 

 dreams for 2018

*the joy of appreciating where you are;

we all are where we are meant to be

right now (even if we can't see it at the time)

Finally I would like to thank you for 

the joy you give me as you accompany 

me in this humble space I call 

my blog. I am not a writer and sometimes

find it difficult to come up with anything of value.

In fact most days I can't even think of words to string
a sentence together 

So I appreciate every single one of you who make

time to visit. I know how "time-starved" we all are,

so it means even more to me to think I have people

even reading my ramblings ;-)

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and

nothing but the best for the New Year;
I also hope you will continue to visit in 2017

xxxx

My Lust Have List (for Santa).

OK, call me a brat, but I have a "lust-have"list

for Santa. Santa doesn't always look at my 

list. Sometimes he looks at it. Sometimes he goes 

rogue!!! Some years he gets ideas from my list

but doesn't actually buy the exact thing.

Either way I don't mind. Whatever Santa decides

to do I am happy with; but I do like to give some

"guidance" ;-)

So here is my "guidance" for Santa this year

(let's hoping he is feeling a little "flush").

OK, I do love me some stationary and the prettier the better.

I have bought these as gifts for some of my girlfriends who are

similar to me in their love for "pretty paper".

 Matthew Williamson Notebooks.

Shhhhhh! this one is a secret so don't go

sharing with your best friend.

This is a perfume you probably haven't heard of and yet 

it's is Liberty's best selling product this year!!!!

The last time I wore this was I

was literally chased/followed/stalked by a woman who

was following me until she could find the right moment

to approach me and ask me what perfume I was wearing!!!!

I was even pounced on from behind in the cinema.

After recovering and re-starting my heart I told

the woman the name of the perfume.

Here's the thing, the perfume smells differently on everyone as it's

chemical make-up adapts to the wearer.

It is Es centric Molecule1. It consists of

one single ingredient (which is know as Iso E Super

in the fragrance world) and the rest is all down

to your chemicals.

Let me tell you once you wear this you will not wear

anything else. It will be like having your own signature scent.

Buy from Liberty of London

Any B.Zero ring by Bulgari will do me (I have the plain 

gold version which I use as my wedding ring most days).

However, if Santa wants to earn points for 2018, he needs

to get this little beauty in his sack asap; the rose gold

and black ceramic version will be most welcome.

Just saying!

Here

Carolina Herrera Matryoskha Bag

Having lived in Spain for 12 years, Carolina

Herrera became a firm favourite of mine (especially

as my home was spitting distance from her store!)

So if I have to choose a bag it is nearly from one of

my 2 favourite designers. The other favourite always on

my list is also below.

The Loewe store was also too conveniently placed near my house

on both the Spanish mainland and also when I lived in Mallorca.

I had to pass it every single day. Needless to say I saw the

assistants in the store more than I saw my own family!!!

In fact they became my family ;-)

My Husband knows if he ever has to wrack his brains as to what

to get for me, he just needs to head to Loewe and all will be 

"made easy" ;-) Headache gone without even taking an aspirin

Loewe Bag

Finally these bookends are gorgeous. They are handcrafted

in porcelain then plated in 24 carat to give that

really luxe look.

What do you think?

You can buy them here

So there you have it, My "lust-list".

All a little extravagant but it is a 

"lust list" after all.

Would love to know is there something

extravagant on your Santa list which is there

"just in case" Santa decides you have been a 

good girl?

Do tell

xxxxxx

Permission To Shine

To hell with being sensible.

This is the season for throwing caution to the

wind and to razzle dazzle with the best of them.

No one did it better than J.K Rowling.

Anyway back to the issue of shining this season.

She didn't play it safe. It was a  full on, all over sequin-fest.

The message all over the catwalks seemed to be have fun with sparkles 

and rekindle your love of Shirley Bassey  or

channel your inner sparkle fairy.

D&G catwalk finale

Here's some sparkle tips.

*dark coloured sequins are much more subtle and wearable than the 

brighter versions.

A Victoria Secret's Angel going dark and moody.
Perfection wouldn't you say?

*if there's a part of your body that you don't like to draw 

attention to by wearing sequins then keep the sparkles down

below on your feet.

 Casadei Glittter Sandals

*Beware the scratch of cheaper sequins and glitter. 

Splash out if you can ;-)

Givenchy jacket. We can all dream ;-)

*Balance sparkly outfits with simple jewellery or risk 

looking like a festive bauble.

As dark and sultry as a Tom Ford scent.

Rings here

So will you be pulling out all the stops and going sequin-crazy?

What did you think of JK Rowling's ensemble?

Are sequins only for the Holiday season?

As always I love to hear your thoughts

xxxx