Lovely Stuff.

The house has been filled with people and relatives but we've gone a bit quiet now. Amber gave me these orange gerberas. They're good aren't they? Meanwhile who doesn't love an iris? Mark and Greg said No to flowers and gave me this soothing and comforting beverage instead: And my friend D sent me this divine baby rug. So cosy. Even though I am responsible for an infant I am still saying Yes to Accessories. And yes to 3 year old Sonia Rykiel velvet smock arrangements. Nephew FF and his superior high end platinum blonde hair that affords him Rockstar Status in Honkers have been to visit. Don't babies have the sweetest necks?

And my friend S sent me this divine Ralph Lauren baby outfit. Wish it fit me.

People are very generous with baked goods when you have a baby (I know. Who knew?) - The Zsa Zsa made me friands and Willow actioned some pear crumble. Look:

Lotus gave me these hyacinths- the house smells wonderful

Can you believe the Jackie O furore? (for those not from round these here parts she's a radio announcer who's been criticised for returning to work part time when she has a 3 month old baby who her stay-at-home-dad-husband cares for. She's also been criticised for feeding her baby while crossing a road. Read more here)

Hope no one criticises me for holding a camera and a baby at the same time.

Sometimes I like to match the baby's outfit to mine. Today we went with White. He wore organic cotton from Cocoon at Paddington, I wore a Target frock thingamy.

Niece FF is on the continent too. Here she is actioning some Barbie Shenanigans. She met Blighty the other day. In London. Isn't it nice the way blogs Bring People Together?

She gave the baby this cashmere teddy bear (It's a Casmiracle!!) from the Little White Company. I love this bear. Might steal it for self too.

When Amber visited she was carrying this piece of Loewe Magic:

The next time I see it, it had better be glued to her shoulder because I'd like to pinch it for myself. In other thrilling news, my paws aren't polished but if I were to action same I'd go with these colours that just arrived-Koala Berry, Big Apple Red or Cajun Shrimp. All very cheering.

The weather's turned cooler. Will have to think my "Autumnal" wardrobe.

Cardigans could be My Future.

Don't forget to watch Q and A.xxxxx

I Swaddle. Therefore I Am.

Mr FF's colleagues sent me these flowers. Aren't they nice? I love it how flowers these days arrive in vases. So much better than having to arrange them yourself.

They're from Phoebe. Of course. Apparently she used to action the flowers at Buckingham Palace.

Here's a soothing vignette from the Fuschiadome. Not to be confused with a vinaigrette that you'd douse a salad with.

Do you love Liberty fabric as much as I do? It's so pretty.

My Mum's whipping up a Liberty smock dress arrangement for Niece FF who arrives from yonder shortly. I wish I could sew things.

Last night a cast of thousands descended for dinner. Luckily I'd never ever knowingly undercater and had made enough retrolicious Bolognaise circa 1977 with tinned champignions to feed the 8th Regiment.

Up until recently I'd never turned my mind to Swaddling or Muslins. ( Not to be confused with Muslims.) These days you can hardly move without hitting a muslin wrap round these here parts and I can action a muslin swaddle arrangement like No One's Business. Even in the middle of the night. While Half Asleep. Doesn't my baby's nose look cute?

Meanwhile I'm still actioning polish when I can

But some things have been neglected. Like these cushions.

My sister and her family arrive from Honkers tomorrow so Nephew FF can meet his new cousin. You can imagine my Mother's excitement. And mine too- I can't wait!!

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Six Degrees of Separation.

You know how I love the colour orange? Well the baby might too because look at Old Miffy all gussied up in an orange outfit:
Saturdays as I know them will soon be a Thing of the Past. But until that happens, I adhered to Time Worn Tradition. Consisting of Brunch.
to which I wore this By Malene Birger Number. M says she likes the idea of Malene sitting at her sewing machine in Denmark working her Little fingers to the bone whipping up voluminous frocks for me. Me too.

If 1 necklace is good, 2 are better.

How attractive is the Olive Home display?

This is a ginger growing in Willow's garden. I love it and want one too.

I went to a suburban supermarket today to purchase some baby stuff ( I know- the Glamour) and I found a display dedicated to Barbie and Ken's Romantic and Spiritual Reconnection. Look:

Meanwhile in other news Amber is tripping the light fantastic in Paris sourcing high end designer clobber for the Magic that is Jean Brown. She reports that Paris is full of bugaboos (who knew?), that the new colours are burgundy and emerald green, and that she ran into Our Editor, Anna Wintour (who looked her up and down) and Andre Leon Talley when they were leaving the Nina Ricci Show (as you do). So, on the 6 Degrees of Separation theory, I've run into them too. Goody.

Today I got a mani and pedi in OPI's elephantastic. Let's hope it lasts.

I used to buy stuff for myself. Those days are over. We're through the looking glass now:

And in the spirit of Hope and Optimism I am reading this:

and this looked funny so I bought it too -

It's about a woman whose husband is so messy and lazy that she gives him 6 months to pull his weight in a Domestic Sense or she'll leave him (It's a work of fiction. Allegedly anyway.)

Kylie Minogue's planning a tour. I've been to 5 of her concerts, always with my sister. I hope she isn't looking for her gold hot pants because they've been rejiggered into cushions

My dad (aka "Grumpy" to the grandkids) stayed over last night. He asked me if there'd been any more mention of him on the blog. As you know it was recently discovered that he possesses the ability to Never Ever Knowingly Undercushion.

When I woke up this morning I saw that he'd created this artistic arrangement on the sofa:

Clearly his Talents in this highly specialised area Know No Bounds.

Happy 1st Birthday Nephew FF! can't believe a year has passed already.

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Hello. And the Necklace Goes to....

These are some paper serviettes that Mr FF gave me. Surely I am not the only one who has this dream? My house is always sort of clean-ish but there is Hardcore Room for Improvement. I have already done 2 loads of washing and began a declutter. Which cheered me up no end really. Clutter being ther Devil's work and all. When I get home from the Salvation Army Depot I might action some festive gingerbread men.
I've already wrestled the covers off my ancient sofa and washed them and soon I'll begin the Unmitigated Hell of wrestling the huge cover back on. This is sure to end in tears. Sometimes I wish I just had an easy to clean leather sofa.
Meanwhile the council has actioned it's civic duty and put the giant tree up

The coverage in my view is Insufficient. I'm still loving orange:

Last night was the Coalface Masquerade Themed Christmas Do. the Coalface Social Committee did a great job (and I'm not saying that just because I'm on the Committee!). These are some refreshing French Martinis:

this was my mask:

Willow won a prize for her feather mask!

The Coalface Christmas decoration judging is Tuesday. My team has done an Impressive Job-we're about a 1/3 of the way through. It's incredible what you can action with a digital camera, a colour printer, tinsel, and a committed and focused staff.

Everyone is having their Christmas drinks parties. We went to the Tribune's during the week.

It was crowded and there were tonnes of Good things to buy

Never one to shy away from Self Gifting, I Ran didn't Walk when I saw this:

You know my views on beading (Committed Fan).

It's a 3.1 Philip Lim black caftany whatsy that has asymmetrical hem. It's a bit big (ok it is sort of giant) and I'll have to arrange for it to be tailored, but for a 1/3 of it's original retail price, who cares?

It'll look good for New Year's Eve I think.

Rain's made the mint go crazy.

Suits me.

the garden is wildly overgrown. Might action some pruning. Afer the cleaning and decluttering.

and on a Happy Note Baby Zsa Zsa recently turned 1 and is in Honkers hanging out with her boyfriend Nephew FF. She's en route to Hungary for Christmas. I miss the Zsa Zsa Clan already. They are lucky having a white Christmas. Because it is BOILING and HUMID here.

And to celebrate the 1st year of the Blog, we have chosen a Winner! Linda in Chile, our Person-On-the-Ground-in-South-America wins a Red Phoenix Necklace. Hooray! And thank you to everyone who commented/entered. The comments amused me no end. And I love reading them.

Happy Weekend People.