A New Year Home Wishlist

There's something about a new year that makes me want to freshen up and re-vamp my home. Brighter hues are already trickling into stores and I'm planning to update my decor, adding delicate soft pieces, throws, cushions and investing in new furniture!

I've been on the look out for a few kitchen bits - a utensil holder and some new tea-towels. I recently picked up this adorable pot holder from Anthropologie, I think it'll be ideal for lifting hot pan lids, it's gorgeous, a lovely addition to our kitchen!
I love these Anthropologie Mirmin mugs too, they're the perfect size, with a good sturdy handle to match - they're so beautiful! I'm just missing the mint one now! Our kitchen is nearly finished, I just have a few more tweaks and changes I'd like to make!

Lastly, I really need a rug to place on our cold floorboards, I adore the look of this spotty one!
Here are my home picks for the new year...

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Boxing Day Sale Picks

Today, I'm staying in my pj's and dreamy new M&S robe, indulging in leftover chocolate and keeping an eye on the rosemary roast potatoes and honey glazed carrots that are slowly roasting in the oven in prep for Christmas dinner round 2!

I'm not a fan of braving the in-store boxing day sales but I just couldn't resist taking a peek at the online steals! With Christmas money and gift cards to be spent, I've found some great picks and treated myself to a thing or two too, here are my picks of the online sales today - happy browsing! 

Christmas Wishing

It's Christmas week next week! Is anyone else slightly panicking?! I feel like I have so much left to do, December has just flown by this year!

I love reading Christmas list posts for last minute ideas and for boxing day sale inspiration and so I thought I would share a peek at my Christmas wishlist this year too! Here's whats on my list...

I've popped so many warming, comforting things on my list this year - soft pyjamas, dressing downs, billowy blankets even thermals (I kid you not!) so that I'm well prepped for the harsh winter in my icy new flat! For the home I also love these gorgeous gem fairy lights, this pot holder these adorable salt and pepper shakers are on the top of my wishlist too!

As Santa ;) is getting Alex an Xbox One S this year, I've asked for the new Harry Potter BlueRay Boxset, the ultimate treat to binge watch on dark rainy days!

Another pick goes to this dreamy Anthropologie rose quartz coaster, I just adore the Diptyque Espices candle, Essie polishes are also always on my list too!

Here's a few more of my picks, what's on your Christmas wishlist this year?

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A Gift Guide - For The Beauty Lovers

There are some amazing gift sets available this year, the Becca Glow on the Go set is an incredible set and Charlotte Tilbury's dreamy kits are sure to be adored by any beauty lover!

For the skincare obsessed, the Pai BioRegenerate Oil is a divine nourishing treat for winter, rich in omegas, antioxidants and hydrating nutrients it leaves your complexion glowing! The cult Oskia Renaissance Cleanser is another great option, a gorgeous pick for super soft skin!

A glittery Essie nail polish would make a lovely festive treat, Glow Your Own Way is ideal - a sparkly bronze with white snow flecks, it's so festive!

Here's a few more picks below...

A Gift Guide - For The Home Decor Lover

This was quite possibly my favourite gift guide to compile, I literally want everything on this list! If you spotted my Black Friday Anthopologie splurge here (which included the gold salad servers!), you can probably tell that I'm totally obsessed with homewares at the moment!

Candles are the ideal gift, Anthropologie have some dreamy Soy candles (it's also where I picked up the heavenly gift set above!) and Diptyque candles are divine for Christmas, they're such a luxe treat! The Diptyque Vanille candle is unreal, a gorgeous mix of sweet, smoky, woody and spicy scent, it's perfect for winter!

A Robert's Radio is a great gift for music lovers, available in an array of shades, there's a pick for everyone. I've had mine playing HeartXmas non stop, it's great to pop on whilst cooking, cleaning or for sitting down to a candlelit meal!

For a book lover, a stone bookend is a good pick, mine's from west elm (currently sold out in white) but M&S have an affordable similar pair! Oliver Bonas also have some beautiful gilded agate ones too!

Here's a few more picks below...

A Gift Guide - Stocking Fillers

Stocking Fillers! My absolute favourite gifts to buy - one of my favourite parts of the Christmas prep is to stuff a stocking full to the brim with wrapped gifts, treats and sweets galore! I've pulled together a list below full of inspiration for stocking filler gifts, ideal for secret Santa presents too!

I'm always happy to find a Lush treat tucked inside, their little shower gels are divine - there's something for everyone! The heavenly scented Magic Wand Bubble Bar is a great festive pick, swirled into the bath it turns the water a gorgeous pink, makes a blanket of soft bubbles and smells candy sweet!

For a beauty lover, opt for a glittery polish like Essie Glow Your Own Way, a sparkly bronze or Essie Leading Lady, a festive glittery red. The Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella would make a luxe treat or even a mini Diptyque candle (the dream)!

This Pixapet is a great retro gift for those who loved their Tamagotchi's! Throw in some sparkly colouring pencils and the Harry Potter Colouring in book for a magical treat!

Here's some more picks below...

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A Gift Guide - For Her

I probably should have named this 'my Christmas wishlist' as I pretty much want everything on this list! I've included everything from fluffy scarves and dreamy jewellery to perfume and statement pieces - so many pretty finds!

I just adore these sparkly Topshop heels, they're ideal for the party season, Diptyque Eau Duelle, a wintry spiced vanilla fragrance looks like the perfect luxe treat or you can't really go wrong with a cosy scarf or a pair of Asos pyjamas!
Here's my Christmas picks for her....

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A Gift Guide - For Him

One for the boys, I've rounded up a few festive picks - whether your planning on splashing out on a shiny new Xbox One S (there may be one under the tree for Alex this year!) or filling under the tree with affordable gifts, there's so many options to explore...

For a book lover, opt for a clothbound classic like Oliver Twist, the Animorphia colouring book, Jamie Oliver's Christmas Cookbook or Norwegian Wood, Chopping, Stacking and Drying - if he's seen the birth of a tool on youtube, then he's bound to be a fan of this new trend! Socks are always a winner - this Star Wars pair are so fun, great to pop in a stocking or ideal to pair with a matching Star Wars Chrome Captain Phasma Mug!

This sleek Apsinal of London wallet is a classic, timeless staple. A pocket square, tie clip or aftershave is always a good bet too! For a tea lover, this adorable Nessie strainer is a great pick, add a pack of loose tea and a tea for one set for a cute lil gift!

Lush has some great picks for men - their Kalamazoo beard and face wash, the Hot Toddy shower gel or this handy Lush Mechanic hand soap! Here's a few more of my picks below...

A Wintry Home Wishlist

Lately I've been pining for wintry picks for my new home, there's something about an upcoming move that just makes me want to invest in new pieces! M&S currently have some incredible Anthropologie/West Elm style decor for just a fraction of the price and the Anthropologie Christmas collection is a dream! Here's a little round up of my current favourite picks...

A Halloween Wishlist

With just over a couple of weeks until Halloween, the shops have flooded with spooky, festive buys. Although my plans on Halloween normally consist of pumpkin carving, baking and a film or two in Halloween pyjamas, I like to sport a vampy lip, cute tee or lbd leading up to the occasion! Here's a round up of some of my favourite picks - I just love the cute cat ear headbands, the tulle skirt and the Lazy Bones Pyjamas!

Autumn Wishing

Ah autumn, my favourite time of year to shop! I'm so happy that cute boots, scarves, woolly hats and cosy knits are back again. I've already placed a little Topshop order and now my Asos wishlist has stacked up once more and I'm tempted to splurge on a few staples below for autumn!

I'm also pretty excited that my favourite Asos pyjamas are back, Asos pj's are the one, they're the softest, cosiest picks, ideal for the colder months ahead - I practically live in them throughout autumn/winter! This space set is at the top of my wishlist, also I'm not 100% sure how to feel about this fluffy soft pink twosie (available in petite too!), but I'm pretty sure it's love!

A Transitional Asos Wishlist

Around this time of the year, I normally find myself reaching for a cosy knit to throw on at night or a scarf to pull on in the mornings when there's an autumnal chill in the air. As autumn/winter pieces have already started to trickle into stores I've pulled together a transitional wishlist below with pieces that will carry me through to autumn too. This glittery rain phone case is on the top of my wishlist, along with these gorgeous Stuart Weitzman boot dupes, I'm completely in love with this this whole outfit, those rose gold glittery wellies are pretty irresistible too!

8 A/W Releases To Get Excited About

I'm so ready for autumn now, after glimpsing a peek of upcoming beauty, style and home decor releases, I've been saving up my pennies for a splurge! Here's 8 upcoming releases that I'm seriously excited about: 

1. The Nars Fall Collection - This gorgeous Nars collection is full of heavenly picks, two new gorgeous vampy red matte lip pencils, shimmery copper eyeshadows and velvety eyeliners galore!

2. That Hourglass Marble Palette - Take a peek here! Out October.

3. Primark's A/W Drop - I've already spotted pieces trickling into stores, Primark always does Autumn and winter style so well! I have my eye on a few things so far, like this handy (and instagrammable) travel bag, throw on coat and dreamy cloud light!

4. Illamasqua Extinct Collection - Released here yesterday, I may have already made a cheeky order! Glittering jewel tone polishes, a divine, autumnal eyeshadow palette and shimmery eyeshadow singles, this collection looks ideal for A/W!

5. H&M Precious Glow Collection - I'm a little confused the Precious Glow Collection is noted as a summer release here in the UK but in the US, it seems to be H&M's fall collection. With gilded brows, shimmery foil eyeshadows, and vampy jewel toned lipstick - I think it's well suited for autumn! This swoon-worthy, affordable collection is filled with everything that I love, mettalics, shimmer and lustre sparkles! 

6. Lush Halloween and Christmas - You may have spotted the leaked products all over twitter and instagram earlier this week, with incredible new picks and a few old faves, I couldn't be more excited!

7. Oliver Bonas - Look out for dreamy homewares - cat trinkets, cooper and gold metallic picks, and chic monochrome decor. I love the pretty speckled bowls, monochrome and blush pink lamps and Agate book ends!

8. Netflix - With Once Upon a Time S6 and the Gilmore Girls Revival already lined up for an autumn release, I can't wait to pop on some fairylights, light candles and spend cosy autumn nights in catching up on my favourite shows.

Are there any releases that you're particularly looking forward to this A/W?

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Asos Summer Wishlist

Now that it's officially summer, I'm planning on placing a huge Asos order for the upcoming season. I have a load of pretty blush pink pieces on my wishlist, cute dresses and knits for the rainy summer days - including this adorable pick with unicorn elbow patches! I'm also coveting a few dreamy pairs of Asos pyjamas, I can't decide between the watermelon or avocado print! Here's a round up of my current favourite picks:

A Summery Wishlist

Although it's still a little gloomy and rainy outside, summer must be on it's way soon so I thought that I would pull together a huge wishlist packed full of summery picks, floaty dresses and things for the home. There are loads of dreamy picks in stores at the moment - heavenly scents, cute tees and pretty home decor pieces, so many lovely things to choose from!
Hydrating/cooling misting sprays, dewy summer make up and studded nude pink flats are at the top my wishlist this summer, here are some of my summer picks:

What's on your summer wishlist?

A Spring Beauty Wishlist

After a recent (huge) de-clutter of my make up I found myself left with a few empty spaces and spots to fill in my muji and Alex drawers. Now that I've streamlined and my stash, it's so easy to see what's missing from my collection - I own an insane amount of neutral eyeshadows but not many powders or foundations, I also have about 7 different highlighters on the go! 

Now that I own a lot less make up I feel a little better about treating myself to a few new bits. I haven't splurged on make up in the longest time and so I currently have a beauty wishlist packed full of dreamy, shimmery products, heavenly fragrances, dewy bases and perky spring hues! Here are a few of my picks:

What's on your beauty wishlist?

A Spring Asos Wishlist

Asos is at the top of their game this spring, with bridal collections, spring dresses, jackets galore and dreamy accessories, my saved items are full to the brim with gorgeous things.

I'm beyond impressed with Asos' bridal collection, I'm actually really in love with this dress - it's so affordable for a wedding dress. I've literally just ordered it to try on, it may just be the one! 

Here's a round up of my current favourite picks, from sunglasses to mint coloured rain macs, It has you sorted for spring!

A Spring Home Wishlist

With a hint of spring in the air and daffodils and crocuses starting to bloom, I have a real urge to spring clean my home and buy all of the gorgeous spring pieces that have been trickling into stores. I've just ordered this beautiful Brass West Elm Love Sign, this H&M coral blanket is on the top of my wishlist too - here are my home picks for spring!

Valentines Gifts To Splurge On

One of things that I love most about Valentines day is all of the adorable themed products that are available and released each year. There are some real gems out there at the moment, I've already snapped up half of Lush's gorgeous Valentines day collection, Alex kindly ordered me the heavenly Diptyque Rosaviola candle and I've got my eye on this dreamy brass love sign to pick up next! Here's a little Valentines wishlist, 'To me, love from me'...

A NEW YEAR ASOS WISHLIST

My ASOS saved items have racked up again and so I thought I would share some of my most coveted items. I've found a couple of gorgeous wedding guest dresses, this lipstick bag seems like the perfect affordable dupe for the Lulu Guinness version and these super soft Robot Pyjamas are on the top of my wishlist for cosy winter days! These are my current picks for winter and the new year: