Christmas Wish List No.12

Recently I've been learning how to sew, a skill that I've wanted to learn for a VERY long time! In fact, so long that I can't believe it has taken me this long to start. Anyways, I'm up and running now and loving every second. I came across this café named Sew Over It a little while back and have been waiting until I had some sewing skills before going inside. In case you haven't heard of it Sew Over It is a café mixed with a sewing workshop where you can borrow the machines to do your own thing, take a class or have one-to-one sewing tuition, all whilst drinking pots of tea! Great idea! So this Christmas I'm asking for a place in Sew Over It's workshop to help hone my sewing skills. Well, that and to admire the pretty décor.

Just look how nice it looks! I would love to spend an afternoon or two in here eating cake and drinking tea...

And if I was lucky enough to have my own craft room, THIS is what it would look like.

Sew Over It is ran by Lisa Comfort and is based in Clapham, London (SW9 9PH). For all the details on classes and opening times, view Lisa's website.

{All images: Sew Over It}

Christmas Wish List No.11

Help the British Red Cross this Christmas while also ticking someone off your list by purchasing one of these mugs from Elle Decoration. 50% of the sale price goes straight to the charity so indulge in some guilt-free shopping!

Designed by Johnathon Adler, Charlene Mullen and Fiona Douglas of Bluebellgray, they will also add a bit of designer-chic into your kitchen! Thy are £8 each and you can buy them from John Lewis.

{Image: Elle Decoration}

Christmas Wish List No.10

As a proud owner of one of Natural History's soft leather notebooks already, I can vouch that these are truly beautiful pieces of stationery. They are hand made from the softest leather, filled with textured Italian paper and are printed with original illustrations from the 19th century. They are a joy to use and I can't get enough of them, so they are going on my Christmas Wish List.

This particular one is from the Entomology category but there are lots of other designs to choose from, from hummingbirds to botanical prints. View the collection here.

{Image: Natural History}

Christmas Wish List No.9

Dearest Santa...

Black midi dress; knitted cardigan; Peter Pan collar coat; Aztec socks; Clutch bag; Sequin dress; Leather jacket; Maroon tights, all Topshop

{Images: Topshop}

Christmas Wish List No.8

For a fresh take on the 'welcome' mat, Urban Outfitters have designed this cute heart 'please don't leave' rug. Très cute, non?

Too pretty for folks to wipe their feet on don't you think? This should take pride of place in front of the fire!

It's made from 100% cotton and is only £12.00, bargain!

{Images: Urban Outfitters}

Christmas Wish List No.7

Yep, I've definitely caught the baking bug! I saw this pretty daisy apron while looking at the latest Lisa Stickley collection and dreamt up a baking-inspired wish list, and here it is.

From top right: Daisy apron, Lisa Stickley; Heart cookie-cutters, Sainsburys; Cake tins, Sainsbury's; Glass storage jars, Kilner; Mason Cash mixing bowl, John Lewis.

Ah, just think of all the yummy things I could make with these, coupled with the French baking book from Anthropologie! 

{Images: Lisa Stickley London, Sainsbury's, John Lewis}

Christmas Wish List No.6

It's always nice to have something bright and cheery on your wall throughout the year so that's why I'm lusting after this pretty botanical calendar from Rifle Paper Co.

It's bright and fun and the colours are just so pretty. There is also a fruit one too, though a floral print does it for me every time.

Rifle Paper Co. are a Florida-based company but the good news is that they ship internationally so those of us this side of the pond don't miss out!

{Images: Rifle Paper Co.}

Christmas Wish List No.5

It's just not Christmas unless you get a new pair of slippers and the ones I've asked for this year are these knitted fair isle booties.

Don't they look nice and toasty! They are made from 100% lambswool so no need to worry about your toes getting cold this Christmas! You can find them in-store and on-line at Toast and there are three colours to choose from.

{Images: Toast}