carving.

Alex and I don't really do much for Halloween but this year we thought we'd join in the 'norm' and carve our first pumpkin together, and Alex's very first pumpkin! I'm pretty pleased with this fella- glittery red blood and all! Happy Halloween.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fall.

My friend taught me such a clever way to remember which way the clocks go: 'You spring into summer and fall back into winter.' I love the saying and I love that it's pretty much winter. These months are going to be good, I can tell. Happy Winter Everyone!

my week, according to the photos i've taken.

I've spent most of this week trying to stay warm and failing. We need a better heating system and I need more clothes. It also doesn't help that my body seems to be unable to ever be warm itself! Besides that, it's mainly been work and starting to organise myself for Christmas a bit more. Going to do a bit more shopping tomorrow and then, hopefully, I'll be pretty much done.

box it all up.

I love putting together lots of little things to make something whole and this is what Alex and I have been doing. A lot of our Christmas gifts this year are going to be hampers/gift sets of some kind. I thought I'd share a couple more ideas with you (my other make can be seen here).

 

Film Hamper

Alex and I have done this gift for two different people and so have mixed it up and changed it for both. For his family, it is a romantic night in; including a rom-com, mini love hearts and Christmas popcorn (I have, obviously, yet to make this but it looks awesome!) and for my family- a family film night. They always spend their Christmas Day watching films so we've included a Christmas film, sweets and, because it has to be posted, a mini bag of popcorn, just waiting to be popped. I love making this kind of gift; you can change it for some many people; girls night in with face packs and chocolate, boys night in with an action film and a case of beer.

 

New Year Hamper

 

 

 

My original idea for this hamper was more like a hamper with all things needed for a New Year's Eve party but it soon changed. This person has a big year ahead, settling into a new home with a baby on the way and so we put together a hamper to reflect this and how big the change will be for him! We've made it a fun by including things like, a party popper to start the New Year with a bang; detox teabags, coffee for the future sleepless nights etc.

 

I'll be posting more of our Christmas makes all through the winter months (most probably after Christmas too- I don't want to ruin the surprise for anyone!). I love this time of year so Christmas posts will become more and more common :)

weekly wishes.

(image via iloverainandcoffee)

 

 

# To start working out again.

# To do all of the above (at least the book part).

 

Weekly wishes # 30

 

# To heat up the flat (we've had one attempt-it failed).

# To buy any lamp, as long as it keeps the dark mornings out.

# Start organising our party.

october loves.

# Seeing my parents lots.

# That it really is wintery.

# That we got Glastonbury tickets.

# Early showers.

# Darker evenings.

# That it's November in 5 days.

# The time I spent with my Dad.

# Working with one of my best friends again.

# Lunchtimes in the pub.

# The crisp autumnal/wintery air.

# Days out.

winter tones.

1. Cardigan. || 2. Knitted Dress. || 3. Jeggings. || 4. Blazer.

 

While on my trip to Richmond, I went into River Island and my goodness, I could have made a huge dent in my bank balance. So many things I like; I don't know whether to treat myself or start hinting about Christmas presents!

The knitted dress (although with my height I'm guessing it'll be a jumper!) is my favourite and I think if present buying goes well then I may just treat myself to an early present. I just think it is so perfect to make smart or casual. I think it's safe to say I'm in love with it!