Lately I've been Loving: November

So many loves in November..

Emily at Fleurelle Illustrations made me this gorgeous little painting of my favourite things and I got it framed locally.

Included there is strawberries, Lippy Girl lipstick, Diet Coke, hearts, Bite Beauty Gloss, St Eval's Sea Salt Candle, Bodhi & Birch Mint Thé Bath & Shower Therapy, Beatitude Joy Body Oil, sunflowers, Tom Ford Santal Blush EDP, a macaron, skinny latte in my favourite mug, de Mamiel Seasonal Facial Oil, Shay & Blue, Birch & Brook Library Scented Candle, Tom Ford lipstick, a glass of fizz, Fortnum & Mason Rose & Violet chocolate, books, summer espadrilles, heart shaped earrings from a friend, garden fork, croissant and a copy of the Scented letter.

I just love it!

I've been testing out Living Nature's kelp extract Nourishing Body Wash (200ml - £19.75)*. I've been really impressed with this lush body wash which leaves the skin feeling comfortable and clean.

Cult Beauty's recent GWP was a cracker! Really looking forward to trying everything out. I'm already in love with Oskia's new face cream which launches next year.  The only disappointing thing is the Becca product - I was expecting a compact but received the fluid (which is way too dark for me).

Hugely excited with my Stationery Lover's Box (November) from Honey Tree Post. Everything is so pretty and useful!

Staying with stationery LAYOUTLINES offer a fab range of cards, bookmarks, prints and bags. See more details here.

Just loving my quirky little Christmas jumpers necklace from Claire Barclay Draws - it's just super cute and makes me smile.

I've been enjoying testing out some sample perfumes from Pell Wall Perfumes - expect a review soon! Get 5 samples for £5 with free UK P&P.

Hanging my little The Spoilt Sparrow Vintage Tea Cup and Saucer up at the Allotment!

What have you been loving this month?

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The Spoilt Sparrow - Vintage Teacup & Saucer Bird Feeder Giveaway - UK ONLY! - It's OVER!

I've got a lovely UK ONLY Giveaway for your chance to win your very own The Spoilt Sparrow Wedgwood Vintage Tea Cup and Saucer Bird Feeder. They really are charming - see my review HERE.

Catch the Spoilt Sparrow at the SECC for the Country Living Fair running from today until Sunday. Catch Louise at stand D16.

 above is the actual cup and saucer you can win

Good luck!

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Christmas Gift Ideas: Home, Garden & Car

With Christmas fast approaching (yikes) here are some ideas of perfect presents for gifting:

Petits Rituels Candles & Wax Melts - these are beautiful candles and melts which are perfect for gifting. See my review HERE*.

A great stocking filler is NIA Car Fragrance which comes in scents suitable for both men and women (hubby has been testing out the Sandalwood, Sage & Seasalt scent* (£7.50) and has found it to gently scent the car. See the full range available HERE.

Beautiful Vintage Tea Cups and Saucers for #PoshBirds from The Spoilt Sparrow. See the website HERE and Facebook page HERE. I've already picked up a few for Christmas presents and a gorgeous one for a giveaway which will be launched shortly! See my review HERE.

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3-in-1 Apple Peeler (£18.95) from Handpicked Collection which would make chutney and pie making a breeze. It will peel, core and slice. You can also use it for pears and potatoes.

Take out a subscription to The Simple Things magazine for yourself of a friend. It gives me hours of reading pleasure and is such a joy to receive each month. See more details HERE.

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October: Lately I've been Loving

I can quite honestly say I love this Weleda Arnica Muscle Soak*. I'd go as far to say it's my favourite new product this year - and I've tried loads! See my review HERE. I know I'll keep buying it again and again!

My friend Louise has set up her new business called The Spoilt Sparrow selling these beautiful vintage teacups and saucers for #poshbirds. See her Facebook page HERE. Website coming soon! See my review HERE.

I signed up to The Stationery Lovers Club after reading Amber's post. They were offering new subscribers a free gift and mine arrived earlier this week. I'm a huge stationery fan and these are super cute (as well as being very useable!) 

Roll on November when my subscription will begin. I've bought jam labels from the company so knew the products are of a very high quality (and have lusted after the gorgeous correspondence cards previously too!)

My friend Nardine gave me this beautiful cosmetic bag which made me smile as well as some lovely Fresh products (early Christmas pressie). More on them later!

Having my comment feature on the inside cover of Cesca Major's brilliant debut novel The Silent hours just about made my month...if not year! See my review HERE.

I had a great lunch with my friend Claire at Restaurant Mark Greenaway where we ate some delicious food - really can't wait to go back!

October also saw us back in London - which you can read about HERE. As ever we had a brilliant time!

We dined at The Gardener's Cottage (my second visit) where the menu is set and you share communal tables! Our fellow diners weren't up for chatting much but we ate amazing seasonal food with excellent matching drinks (and nicely not all wine! We had sherry with our soup and apple brandy with our cheese course)

I've also been loving trying out the very gorgeous beauty range Humble Natural Beauty* by Kate Humble. See my review HERE. Pick yours up with your shopping at Waitrose.

What have you been loving this month?

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The Spoilt Sparrow: Vintage Teacup & Saucer Bird Feeders

I had the real pleasure of meeting Louise of The Spoilt Sparrow on Tuesday. She's recently set up her own business making gorgeous bird feeders using vintage teacups and saucers (and milk jugs!). More products are also in the pipeline!

Aren't they pretty!  Louise's bright and sunny kitchen is her workshop area.

I picked up two for presents - I think the recipients will love them! Makes me wish I had a garden too.

See the Facebook page HERE

Follow on Twitter @spoiltsparrow