If I Were a Rich Wo(Man): Beautiful Bedding

Bed Down in Style with a Sumptuous Duvet Set

Happy 2014 everybody! I hope you all had a lovely New Year.

It is now, unfortunately, January again, the month of broken resolutions, lingering Christmas decorations and empty wallets. I plan on spending most of January in bed; frankly it's too cold to go outside. I'll be snuggling under my Asda duvet set, but I really wish that I could be sleeping on one of these beauties below. That's right, this week's If I Were A Rich (Wo)Man wishlist is all about bedding. I can't afford any of them but hey, I can dream (get it?).

The Dreamy Duvet Set

The Cottages and Castles bedding is made by Lush Designs. I've featured one of their bags before as I love their whimsical and natural homewares. This duvet set intersperses trees with dreamy dwellings. It comes in several colour-ways, but I think black and white is my favourite.

Price: from £75

The Floral Duvet Set

Featuring large blue flowers, the Skye duvet set from Blue Bell Gray has a lovely watercolour design. I love the contrast of blue and white.

Price: Pillowcase £18, Duvet Cover from £65.

The Bear Duvet Set

How awesome is this By Nord Bear bedding from John Lewis? I love bears; the black and white shades and the realism provide a Nordic feel that makes this a fun and modern duvet set.

Price: Pillowcase £24, Duvet from £76.

The Vintage Style Duvet Set

I love the combination of yellow and grey in this Morton Bed Linen in Ochre by Christy. The bedding is available from House of Fraser and ranges from Double to Super King size. It's got a heritage feel that screams luxury, yet the colours provide a fresh, modern touch.

Price: Pillowcase £50 for two, Duvet from £139.


This post is actually making me tired.

That's all for this week.

Bye!

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If I Were A Rich (Wo)Man: Christmas Party Dresses

A Wishlist of Festive Frocks

So, this was supposed to be Friday's wishlist. Again, I'm very late, sorry. I'll get back to normal after Christmas.

This week I'm drooling over a selection of dresses that are ideal for the Christmas season.

The Pencil Dress

I love this Miss Selfridge Beaded Lace Pencil Dress from John Lewis; it's elegant but also ethereal, I'd feel like a snow queen wearing it. It's a very pale shade of purple and features flower embellishments. The silhouette has a vintage look yet it will always be fresh.

Price: £195

The Little Black Dress

Every woman needs a little black dress and this Sunray Embellished T-shirt Dress from Asos adds a boho twist to a classic style. It's got enough sparkle for the Christmas office party or New Year's Eve do, but it also has a relaxed feel. Plus, it's got a flattering cut that will hide a tummy that's had one too many mince pies.

I particularly love the open back and ribbon tie on this dress.

Price: £150

The Red Dress

Red is a bold and sexy colour, plus it's associated with Christmas, which means that this Agnes Lace Dress by Joseph is ideal for the festive season. The all-over lace is very pretty and the dress has a fit and flare style, which is flattering on any figure. However, it is the most expensive on my list.

Price: £695

The Flapper Dress

A 20s style dress always has a feeling of frivolity and freedom that flapper girls embodied. That's why a flapper dress is always a great choice around the fun festive season. This Frock and Frill Diamond Sequin Dress from Joy comes in a lovely nude shade and features sparkle and a chiffon skirt. It also has a great cut-out at the back.

Price: £120

The Quirky Dress

This fun and colourful dress is part of the collection that Zandra Rhodes produced for People Tree this year. The Purple Zandra Rhodes Pencil Dress does not have the traditional sparkles that seem to be obligatory on Christmas dresses. Nor is it red, black or gold, which seem to be the main shades you see at Christmas parties, but that's why I like it. The bold purple will make a statement on New Year's Eve and the shell print will remind you of the far off summer. Teamed with black tights and courts, this would make a great festive outfit.

Price: £150


That's all folks.

Happy Christmas Eve and have a great Christmas Day and New Year.

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If I Were A Rich (Wo)Man: Festive Food

I'm Embracing Christmas, the Time for Eating, with a Food-Themed Wishlist 

This is the first If I Were A Rich (Wo)Man wishlist I've done in a while, apologies for that. I will be back to writing one every Friday from now on.

As it is now December and we are closely approaching Christmas, this week's theme is one of the most important aspects of Christmas, food!

This is a collection of pricey food and food-related items that will have your mouth watering this festive season.

The Fancy Cakes

Aren't these cupcakes beautiful? The Marie Antoinette Collection Couture Cupcakes by Rosalind Miller Cakes come in a pack of six and are delicately decorated for a vintage theme.

When they're so pretty I don't much care what they look like, but they are supposed to be delicious too, they're Madagascan vanilla with buttercream and fondant.

They're delectable, but a pricey £48.

The Tea Dress

Not a normal tea dress, but a dress with actual tea-cups on it. The B+AB I.T Tea-Cup Print Dress from Selfridges is made from jersey, so it's warm and ideal for Christmas. The cute tea print is typically British, and I love the cut and the black and beige colour.

At £70 it's reasonably priced for a well-made garment, but still too much for me!

The Harrods Hamper

A Christmas hamper is a classic for the festive season, but Harrods always outdo the competitors. Called The Ultimate, this Harrods hamper has a fitting name as it is full of the most delicious, and expensive, drinks and food. Included is cognac, several wines, biscuits, cheese, meats and Christmas pudding. Faint-making.

A ridiculous £5,000!

The Fruit Necklace

I've included Alex Monroe's jewellery in a wishlist before. I love this man's jewellery, it's delicate yet full of character. I particularly like the Split Peach Necklace from Alex Monroe's new collection, Banquet. A fitting name for this wishlist. The detail is amazing and it's an unusual piece.

At £150 I can't afford it, but if anyone wants to get it for me for Christmas then I'd be very happy to accept it!

That's it for this week. Check back next Friday for more unaffordable goodness.

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Autumn Fires

First wood fire of the season

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