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Gift Guide {for the home}

1. Belkin WeMo {UK} {US}. This magic plug goes with an app that allows you to control it from your location. Going on holiday and want to turn on your lights at different times? Doable with this device.  

2. Agate Coasters {UK} {US}. These brighten up any table.

3. Tipping Tea Cup. Know any tea drinkers? Why not throw in some loose tea with these teacups that sit one way to brew and another to drink. 

4. iPhone Gramophone. No need for electrics so this gorgeous speaker works around the world. Set your phone in the base and this amplifies the sound 3-4 times. 

5. Aeroccino {UK} {US}. Your latté loving friend can easily become his or her own barista with perfectly streamed milk every time. 

The Basement {at Selfridges} Part 2

I must admit it's been quite a while since I've been to my beloved Selfridges. Luckily, some things only change for the better and the basement is better than ever.

Like the new Anthropologie home section.

Anthro + Selfridges = true love

Plus a selection from Prince Charles' Highgrove shop.

Best of all?

The Christmas shop is back in it's original home.

Instead of Santa, this is the year of the reindeer.

I must admit I kinda wanted one.

Burleigh

My shelves are becoming fuller by the day with amazing blue and white transferware.

It all started with a few plates from Ralph Lauren on the Fulham Road. When I got home, I immediately looked up the maker and discovered Burleigh.

It's a piece of pure English history.

Started in 1851, Burleigh uses English clay to produce their transferware using the original 19th century machinery.

Every piece is made by hand.

Isn't it lovely?

The online shop is fast becoming my best friend. I discovered last night that all 'seconds' are 50% off so it's a great time to stock up. I even did some preemptive Christmas shopping.

Burleigh Online Shop

Happy shopping!

Home Joules

Joules has launched a home line and just like their clothing, it's a hit with me.

Joules Home

Blue & White

If you follow me on Pinterest, you'll have noticed my current obsession with all things blue and white. 

Source: blog.damasketdentelle.com via lovely on Pinterest

 

Source: luxinteriordesigns.com via lovely on Pinterest

 

Then I went into Ralph Lauren and he just sealed the deal.

So I bought a few of those plates right off that table and added them to my collection.

Nearly perfection.

I'm Loving {August Edition}

 

Portugal

August is the month of vacations in Europe and I certainly made up my lack of vitamin D this summer. Portugal is the perfect destination for a few reasons: 1)it's inexpensive, 2)it's in the same time zone, 3)it's a short flight and 4)the weather is perfect.

 

Fancy Fruit

Pretty packaging makes me eat my five a day.

 

Colussi Crackers

My new alternative to Saltines. They are pefect because they are wrapped in personal portions. Get them at Partridges. (They also come in whole wheat and unsalted.)

 

Crafting

I've had a hard time finding some fake flowers that look decent enough for me to want in my house. So I made some out of tissue paper and I quite like them. This isn't their final home, just a resting place while I whip up a few more.

Sunbury Antiques Market

I have finally found it.

The best antiques market near London is at Kempton Park.

For those of you without a car, don't fret- there is a train station in the parking lot and plenty of vans ready to deliver your goods straight to your door.

Word of warning? Arrive early. We arrived at 6.30am and 4 hours later, I still felt like I wasn't finished. Upon opening, many dealers will only have a small selection of their items out. An hour later, every stand will be unrecognisable and new goods will appear with every pass.

 

 

 

 

If you see something you definitely want, buy it then and there. Many items I liked were gone by my second pass and while some dealers will take credit cards, cash is definitely king.

I brought the above home with me and if the sideboard wasn't so large, you can bet I would have bought more! Many people bought the large baskets on wheels (laundry baskets?) and then used them to hold everything they bought which was genius.

Sunbury Antiques

Kempton Park Racecourse

Station: Kempton Park 

Trains depart from London Waterloo and take 45 minutes direct.

The market takes place the second and last Tuesday of each month.

Don't worry about bringing food, the food truck makes surprisingly yummy toasted breakfast sandwiches. 

{Darling} Dorking

This weekend I discovered the charming little town of Dorking. The antiques on West Street are definitely not to be missed.

If antiques aren't your thing, Dorking also has a variety of modern shops and a little bit of American history to boot.

Dorking can easily be reached by train from London if you don't have a car.

O Christmas Tree

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,

How lovely are thy branches!

Autumn Essentials

teapot, mug, tea, candle, throw