{happy weekend : cream in your coffee}

Happy Saturday beautiful ladies, its been a little while since I've managed to squeeze in a little happy weekend post, things have been so crazy around here with both work and play; more birthdays than I can remember and more friends to catch up with than I have time to call..

Its my lovely little Mam (northern dialect; see 'mother'... sorry I'm not sorry) 's birthday today so we have an exciting weekend ahead, plenty of celebrations and champagne are in order but first - the boy and I have some very exciting things to sort for ourselves...

{two beautiful things : winter whites & cozy nights}

So its January, its minus two outside, and bleaching down with snow. Nothing seems more appealing tonight than to curl up in front of the fire with my current read (The Perks of being a Wallflower, should you care) with only the pooch and a Thai take out for company. May even indulge in a glass of bubbles in a bubble bath, simply because I bloody can - and there has been a bottle calling my name for too long from the fridge. 

Something has to cheer up dull January nights, right? Its either that or I attempt solo sledging... 

{happy weekend : ponytails & unmade beds}

More than a little excited for this weekend; although the pleasantly mild weather I mentioned last week has been predicted to be replaced with an intense 'cold snap' as the weatherman likes to call it - the boy has the weekend off too and we'll be spending the majority of it entwined in duvets and blankets, with perhaps a spot of shopping, lunch, too much wine?

Happy Weekend: Warm Winter Whites

As far as I'm concerned; the holiday season simply gets better and better. Parties, cocktails, Christmas shopping, mulled wine, tree decorating and snuggling up in front of the fire while sheets of snow fall outside have been highlights of this past week...

The weekend has been as perfect as this past week; Christmas shopping is all now but done, family meals and special time spent with the boy, festive coffee and more mulled wine while snuggling on the sofa watching (my future husband) Jahmene wipe the floor with the other contestants on the X Factor..

Monday, Monday.. and Late Weekend Links

My name is Rachel, and I'm a bad blogger. Hope you didn't miss me too much, last week was just a haze of craziness and deadlines, awkward situations and a heavy and unwelcome dose of cold. Not ideal blogging situations. Hope your week was better than mine, but a Friday night date-night with flowers and plenty of champagne, Saturday afternoon brunch followed by a crazy night out with my favourite ladies (one of whom was dressed as a pumpkin.. no, really) and a lazy Sunday in bed with more food and films than you can imagine has me in a far better state of mind this morning...

Happy Weekend: Exotic Details

this week has been a crazy one; there has been everything from tension to relief, late night dinners and early starts, hospital visits and shopping trips, champagne and cocktails and champagne cocktails and of course - the hangover that follows. I'm exhausted (and still relatively rough from Thursday nights antics..) and so really looking forward to a laid-back, lazy & leisurely weekend.

Fashion Inspiration: Print & Pattern

 

I may be a little late to this party, but I somehow (probably on Pinterest) managed to stumble across the seneca rising spring 2011 lookbook, and of course, fell in love with the motion of the shots, the soft colour palette and beautiful mix of prints & patterns.

My Happy List { № 2 } : Morning Cuddles

. . . there are few greater pleasures in life than snuggling up on a weekend morning with the boy, the pooch and your first cup of coffee. Just lying there, nowhere to be, nothing to do but relax and enjoy eachothers company in the morning sunlight from the comfort of crisp white sheets. Perfection. rachel xo

Two Beautiful Things: Pillows & Pugs

A very quick good afternoon & happy Thursday as I quickly run from meeting to meeting to meeting, before a quick powder-room change to head to dinner with the boy to a horribly fancy steak restaurant overlooking  the river to enjoy my first piece of meat in what I'm realising has been over a week... and breathe... and remember your punctuation Rachel! Have an excellent Thursday evening whatever you beauties have planned, rachel xo

p r e v i o u s  t w o  b e a u t i f u l  t h i n g s  . . .
monochrome perfection | monday morning coffee 

ps; what could be more beautiful than freshly laundered bed linen in white silk and pink chiffon, or a charming pug dressed in more bling than Rachel Zoe? . . . 

Spotlight On: The White Company

The White Company was established in 1993 and in the nineteen year history has grown from what was originally introduced as a twelve page mail order brochure to a chain which currently has 38 UK stores open today, alongside a highly popular website and catalogue.

A trip to the gorgeous lifestyle store on Smythson Street, London is always a treat - offering everything from the award-winning and luxurious bed linen & towels to beautiful white wooden coat hangers & candles to furniture & clothing.

The White Company is a one stop shop for me; from tablewear, glasswear, egyptian cotton towels, lighting, mirrors, kitchen accessories and home storage its - easy to create a classic and luxurious look with the quality products on offer. Presents for friends & family are also often White Company goodies, heart shaped plates, Seyshells candles and towels are always firm favourites! The gift wrapped white parcels with grey ribbons & bows are delightful.

Have you discovered The White Company? Try their Outdoor Living range, perfect for a chic summer barbeque or relaxing in the garden on lazy Sundays..

Rachel x