It
feels like time to be frivolous for a short while and celebrate the things I
love and enjoy. I feel as if after a
dark and painful summer, I have emerged into the beginnings of a winter that
has left me feeling positive and hopeful.
So I intend to be grateful and rejoice in all the beauty and colour and
the good things around me.
I
have thin ear lobes and have seen both my mums and mum-in-laws ear piercings
elongated over time due to wearing hoops over the years, so I rarely wear
earrings unless they are pearl or coloured studs to match an outfit. The colours of these are so pretty
(Kate Spade studs - image source)
I
am a fan of Arundhati Roy's writing, both fiction, and even more so
non-fiction. She recently published The
Ministry of Utmost Happiness and I am looking forward to reading it.
One thing I like about winter is I can wear as many layers as I like,
including jumper dresses at home or under my abayah. In fact I could
live all year in jumper dresses. Maybe not as colourful as the ones
below (although I do like it), but in shades of black, grey and navy and in
fine knits and chunky cable knits.
Little Lady has me on a 21
day junk-free challenge. I have been trying really hard to eat lots of
fresh veg and fruit, but I am craving chocolate, preferably Belgian milk,
medium-dark, hazelnut or something slightly soft and gooey. Actually I
don't care, any chocolate would do, mine has all been confiscated.
Every now and again I like to use my oil burner with scented oils or wax
melts, either to relax or mask the smell when Gorgeous leaves his stinky socks
in my room. At some point I will take the time to work out which
essential oils are best for me, but until then anything fresh and sweet will
do.
I have some bangles from my
wedding that my mum saved up for and bought with great love. She haggled
with the jeweller until he was almost in tears (mum is an awesome
shopper). They are beautiful, delicate filigree work with enamel and very rarely worn as I don't want to
damage them. But I like the idea of some beaten gold bangles, old
fashioned like the type my grandmother's generation wore with minimal
design. Either that, or simple gold bangles, one for each of my children
with their names engraved inside.
I love organising things and making a place for everything, whether it's
putting things in boxes, baskets, organising cupboards or just lining things
up. I managed to get hold of a very
strong wooden ottoman from the charity shop earlier this year. A bit like the one below but with a black leather
seat on top and wheels. It cost £15 including free
delivery to my house and it now houses all of my scarves, cardigans and
handbags.
What is making you smile right now? What's
currently on your wishlist? What brings you joy?
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