lovely jubbly london

Fashion Friday {ba&sh}

I adore Parisian brand ba&sh.

Even better than the clothes? Their slogan:

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Bespoke London Street Signs

The London street sign is an icon we all know and love. I remember when I first moved to London looking in my A-Z to see if there was a street with my surname.

There is. Oh, how I wanted it for myself! 

Luckily, you no longer need to do anything illegal to have your very own street sign. You just need the money!

Thanks to TFL's new service, it doesn't even matter if your name is a real street or not. Best of all, these are real genuine signs made by the same people who make the ones you see all over London.

If trains are more your thing, they even offer railway signs.

Aren't they amazing?

For you fellow expats, these would be great souvenirs to remind you of your time spent in this glorious city. 

TFL Bespoke Signs

All pics from TFL

Woo her with Woo

Alex Woo

Gift Guide {paper}

1. Today, Tomorrow, Someday Jotter. Perfect for the list maker in your life.

2. Kate Spade Thank You Cards. Old fashioned thank you notes never go out of style.

3. Vintage Covers. E-reader cases made from real books! 

4. Q & A A Day. A five year single line journal with daily questions like, 'What can you smell right now?'.

5. Tabletopics. Conversations starters for any occasion. 

Gift Guide {because why not?}

Downton Abbey Pillows & Three Wise Men Flask

Gift Guide {gadgets & gizmos}

1. Skinny iPad Case with built in keyboard. Billed as the 'world's slimmest', this case is perfect for anyone who travels with an iPad.

2. Fujifilm Instant {US} {UK}. Instant photos are here to stay thanks to Fuji.

3. LaCie iamaKey {US} {UK}. Who doesn't leave the house without their keys? Now carrying a USB is just as easy.

4. JOYSTICK-IT iPad. Play your iPad games the old fashioned way.

5. Bamboo Keyboard. Plastic is out and wood is in. 

6. iBottleopener. Because you never leave home without it. 

Gift Guide {travel junkie}

1. Scratch Map {US} {UK}. Push pins are passé- scratch off your travels on this map.

2. USB Charger. 10 different tips allow you to charge most devices with a single usb plug.

3. Personalised Handle Wrap. Make sure that black bag you is your black bag.

4. PlatyPreserve {US} {UK}. Forget the breakable bottle, carry your wine in this leakproof bag. 

5. Swell Bottles. BPA free bottles keep cold drinks cold for 24 hours and hot drinks hot for 12 hours.

6. Solio Bolt Charger. No access to electricity? No problem. This charger holds a solar charge for up to a year and recharges your device twice. 

7. Lands' End Totes {US} {UK}. The perfect carry-on as the zip top keeps your items secure. Flat pack a large size for those extra items you are bound to buy.

 

Gift Guide {glittery goodness}

Who doesn't love a little sparkle?

ring, jacket, nail polish, handbag, dress, belt

*sorry, links fixed!

Kate Spade Temptation

irving place little nadine, bow valley rosa, cobble hill leslie, broadway bow jada, westward ingenue clutch

Rainy Day Necessities

brolly & welly socks