Orla Kiely charity shopping tote

Tesco is not my supermarket of choice, so it was possible that the recently issued a charity shopping tote designed for them by Orla Kiely would have passed me by if it weren't for one of my sisters-in-law. Thank you Rachael!

This is the first design in a range which will follow in 2011. They're limited and cost £4.00, with 50p being split between two charities (children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent and Orla’s personal charity which funds bursaries for textile students at the Royal College of Art).

Sufjan Stevens Presents Songs for Christmas part 6

Happy Christmas and all good wishes for 2011 and, whatever it may bring, I hope at least some of it is what you wish for!

Sufjan Stevens Presents Songs for Christmas part 5

Sufjan Stevens Presents Songs for Christmas part 4

Sufjan Stevens Presents Songs for Christmas part 3

Sufjan Stevens Presents Songs for Christmas part 2

Sufjan Stevens Presents Songs for Christmas

I've been playing Songs for Christmas to Milo during our play time recently. It's a wonderful festive collection of tunes from Sufjan Stevens which always gets a good airing at this time of year in our house. Until Christmas Day I thought I'd share some of my favourites...

Few & Far

Photos of me are few and far between, especially full length ones, but P managed to sneak this one of me today admiring the festive wreaths at Maltby Street this morning. Unusual for me to say about a photo of me but I kind of like it.

Maltby Street

This morning, just as the snow started to fall, we took a short walk from home to Maltby Street for coffee (two each as one is never enough) and the best custard doughnuts you will ever taste, seriously. It's a place we visit often on Saturday mornings, but today, in the snow, it felt a little magical.

And, as a day like today requires the very best of treats, we stopped by Violet Cakes to buy a slice of ginger molasses cake and a pumpkin whoopie pie from Claire Ptak, who is very nice indeed. The samples of her candid peel were delicious!

Do take the time to visit this wonderful collection of London's finest food retailers in our corner of Bermondsey. They're open for Christmas this coming Thursday, 9.00 am to 3.00 pm.

10 Years

Dear P

Can you believe that it's 10 years today since our first date and 3 years since you became my husband?

There are many reasons why, without a doubt, you're my perfect match and I feel privileged to have spent the last 3,652 days with you by my side.

Milo and I are so lucky to be your family.

Happy anniversary Winks, I love sharing my life with you.

X

A new toy

Received in the post today, this Sophie la Girafe rattle from Vuli has been a huge success with my little man.

Happy Birthday Margaret

Today one of my oldest and dearest friends turns 40... just 5 months ahead of me.

Happy birthday Margaret, enjoy your day!






















Me and Margaret on my wedding day, 8 December 2007.