*trumpets* Ta-da!
The new Tatty Devine collection is out! And my goodness, they have some treats for us this season.
... and roses too.
The worker must have bread, but she must have roses too.
Author: Linnie Vallance (page 9 of 9)
This month, I am …
Reading …
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
And *headdesk*ing every time Nathan Price opens his mouth.
Also both Carrie Fisher’s autobiographies.
<3 Carrie. #teamleia #leiaforever #mykindofprincess
Watching …
Stranger Things. Eleven, you’re our new hero, and Netflix, you are too good to us.
But OMG can I hold your hand? It’s so scary!*
Excited about …
The Olympics! Especially the synchronized swimming.
*If you hear a rumour that it was Ted who said that, rather than me, I cannot, of course, confirm it.
It’s out! The new autumn/winter Liberty fabrics collection is here – and it’s got some real treats!
Titled “The Silk Road”, it celebrates the journey from east to west that Liberty’s original cotton lawns would have made in Arthur Liberty’s suitcases.
It’s one of Liberty’s more edgy collections (I love that they’re doing this – releasing separate design-led and traditional collections) and features bold prints, geometrics, bright paisleys, exotic florals and – this is exciting – some rather fabulous tiger prints.
This month, I am …
Reading …
American Housewife by Helen Ellis
Wickedly naughty short stories with a New York twist, if you’re wondering what they get up to all day. It’s dark, witty and rather scandalous. All my girlfriends are getting this for Christmas. They will love it.
You’ll wish your life was like theirs.
Listening to …
The Claptrap podcast – it’s totally my new favourite thing, like hanging out with your besties. Shiv Meaker and Kathy Manson burble on about crisps, knickers and everything in between. (Pro tip: Do not get crisps in your knickers.)
I want what they’re drinking.
Find them on iTunes or on Soundcloud and follow them on Twitter.
(Disclaimer: Kathy is one of my most favourite people. If you listen to this, you’ll love her to bits too.)
Watching …
Reruns of the Gilmore Girls and praying I can get through all seven seasons before the reboot arrives in November.
(Also praying Rory turns up with a new boyfriend. There’s no Team Dean/Jess and probably not even Team Logan in this house. Girl can do better.)
I’m hoping it’s curtains for Dean.
Excited about …
Heading to the South of France for sunshine … and relax.
Beach + books = bliss.
So Ted and I love going to the movies, but we had nowhere to stash our 3D glasses. (And I know they’re cool, but not exactly for everyday wearing…)
This’ll take you a couple of hours, max.
Just had to share these flowers from the garden – forget-me-nots and peonies. Forget-me-nots are such pretty little flowers. They’ll always be one of my favourites.
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