Thursday 20 September 2012

Not on the High Street…

If you read Tuesday’s post, you will know that I began my Christmas countdown at 154 days. A little extreme I know but I woke up that day with the biggest craving for Christmas cake, chased down with a large glass of port. Before I knew it, I was daydreaming of dark cold evenings spent watching fairy lights, Christmas carols, chestnuts, wrapping paper and baubles. Now it’s all I can think about. I’ve even started to do some Christmas window shopping, starting at my new favourite online store Not on the High Street. The store has come a long way from gimmicky toys and personalised aprons that I remember from when it first started. In fact, I spent the better half of an hour “browsing” through their homeware goodies. I have a few favourites…

Incidentally, I couldn’t find Christmas cake anywhere but I spotted my first mince pie yesterday! Any sign of Christmas where you are?

NOTHS

1. Hand-painted doorknobs; 2. Reclaimed wooden crate; 3. Personalised pendant; 4. Trinket dish; 5. Mini bespoke map heart; 6. Sting lights

10 comments:

  1. oh yes, all the christmas sweets and treats have been out for a couple of weeks already. I'm not sure what to think about it, tho. four months in advance????

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  2. Christmas may be my favourite holiday, but I'm glad there is no sign of Christmas yet. I'm enjoying autumn for now.

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  3. Love love love that wooden crate. It looks great paired with those wildflowers.

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  4. Yes, I saw Christmas goodies in Waitrose! I certainly got really excited. Christmas shopping? You are so organized ;-)

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  5. no signs of xmas yet! i might freak out if there were!

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  6. You won't believe this but the Target by my house is already stocking Christmas cards and lights. I'm about to go APE on them!

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  7. No signs of Christmas - I would be so panicked!! Love the doorknobs ~

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  8. No sign of Christmas here yet, thank goodness! We have a whole stack of birthdays in September and October, so need to get through those first. Looks like a great shop, will have to go and check it out now. x

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  9. Love this online store and all of their gifts have the right amount of whimsy. Will need to check out that wooden crate as it's perfect for a country kitchen!
    xxoo
    C + C

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  10. Their catalogue is just wonderful isn't it! I can't believe we're now on Christmas countdown...!! :-)Have a great week Meghan

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