If I Were A Rich (Wo)Man: Luxury Cushions

Park your posterior on these pricey cushions

Have you noticed how cushions are getting more and more expensive? I definitely have. I've wanted to buy a few recently but every time I see a cushion I like, I check the price tag and it's an extortionate price.

Yet, I'm still drawn to them. So this week's If I Were A Rich (Wo)Man Wishlist is made up of expensive cushions.

The Owl Cushion

Twin Owls Cushion by Kristjana S Williams - Rume

There's something strange about these owls, they've suddenly sprouted horns. I love the surreal aspect of the Twin Owls Cushion by Kristjana S Williams from Rume. It's got a woodland theme, which is very on-trend at the moment. The blues and purples make it stand out from the usual greens and browns.

It's a pricey £125!

The Marmite Cushion

Upcycled Marmite Cushion - Little Mill House

Love it or hate it. I love the Upcycled Marmite Cushion from Little Mill House. It's a retro take on the iconic Marmite jar. The red background makes it pop.

£45

The Willow Pattern Cushion

Willow Pattern Cushion - Jan Constantine

The Willow Pattern Cushion from Jan Constantine features a classic Oriental pattern. Jan Constantine is an expert stitcher, so the cushion is beautifully hand-embroidered.

It's a cool £120.

The Pug Cushion

Pug Cushion - Fenella Smith

As dogs go, I prefer larger breeds. But this Pug Cushion from Fenella Smith caught my attention. I think it's the expression of the Pug with the monocle. The cushion's got three pugs on the front and a repeat pug pattern on the back and it's made from 100% Scottish linen.

£40


That's all for this week. Come back next Friday for another wishlist.

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People Tree Spring Summer 2014 Atelier Collection

Fair Trade Fashion from People Tree for 2014

I caught a sneak peak of ethical clothing company People Tree's Spring Summer 2014 collection

People Tree's ethical clothes always tend to have clean lines and a slightly vintage feel. This has been carried on in the Atelier collection, the garments are designed to be modern classics.

The collection manages to be modern, almost minimalistic, but still carries an air of timeless style. The colour palette is a simple monochrome, freshened up with additions of light pink.

I can imagine a silver screen film icon, like Grace Kelly, wearing this pink belted dress, but can also picture a contemporary style icon like Marion Cotillard looking fabulous in it.

I particularly like this black evening dress.

It's got a 1930s silhouette but the black colour and simple cut brings it up to date.

People Tree is well known for its ethical stance on Fair Trade fashion. The Atelier collection continues the green clothing brief; the garments are made from 100% Fair Trade fabric, including hand-woven silks and cotton. The embellishments are also all hand-stitched.

The range won't be available for a while yet, but it's nice to plan ahead!

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Autumn Fires

First wood fire of the season

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The Lost Diaries of Adrian Mole

I recently revisited Adrian Mole...

A few days ago I realised that during a couple of house moves and clear outs I had lost most of my Adrian Mole books. This was a tragedy. So, I popped on eBay and Amazon and bought all the ones I needed.

The other day, this package arrived.

Adrian Mole Books

Needless to say, I have not moved much from the sofa since the books arrived, except to occasionally feed myself and perform necessary bodily functions. I've dedicated as much time as I can to reading them.

Having said that, I did have to take occasional breaks from Adrian. He'd become too clueless, too apathetic or sanctimonious and I'd have to leave him alone for a bit as I felt myself getting increasingly frustrated with him. But that's the beauty of Sue Townsend's creation; a lot of the time you want to slap him, yet even when he becomes unbearable, you still route for him.

I've got to say, I much prefer the younger diaries of Adrian Mole to the later ones. I feel more warmth towards him at thirteen and three quarters; his over-inflated sense of self, coupled with his inbuilt apathy, sits better on a teenager than it does on a thirty year old. I found myself wanting to tell him to grow up and pull himself together, but then if he did that there would be nothing to read.

The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4

The first Adrian Mole book is really perfect, Sue Townsend captures teenage awkwardness and family dynamics so well. Plus, it's Mole's naivety that drives the book; the reader knows what's happening with his mum and the next-door neighbour, even if he doesn't.

Adrian Mole: The Prostrate Years

The last book, The Prostrate Years, left so many questions unanswered; will Adrian beat his illness, will he ever get together with Pandora, where the hell is his son William? Will there be another book? Sue Townsend is now blind. She used to write with a large marker pen but now she can't see a thing. So it's unlikely that we'll hear any more of Adrian. And maybe that's the best way.

If you've never read Adrian Mole, go and do it now. If you have, then revisit him, he hasn't changed.

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If I Were A Rich (Wo)Man: Druzy Jewellery

This week's wishlist is made up of sparkly druzy (or drusy?) finds with a high price tag.

I'm not sure what the correct spelling is, I'll go with druzy for now.

Druzy jewellery is becoming popular, but it has been around for a number of years. Sometimes known as druse or quartz, druzy is a group of small crystals formed on and in rock, such as agate. It comes in lots of different colours, making it ideal for jewellery.

Here's a list of my top druzy finds.

The Druzy Earrings

Druzy You Rock My World Earrings by CHUPI - Not On The High Street

These Druzy You Rock My World Earrings by CHUPI are a classic example of druzy jewellery. Even when the druzy phase trend dies down, these babies will still be in style.

Druzy You Rock My World Earrings by CHUPI - Not On The High Street

I love the contrast of black stone with gold, and the tear drop design.

Price £69.

The Druzy Ring

Crazy Lace Agate Druzy Ring - Glenn Designs

Wearing this Crazy Lace Agate Druzy Ring from Glenn Designs, you'd know you had a piece of the natural world on your finger. It's carved from agate and features druzy crystals that formed within the cavities.

Crazy Lace Agate Druzy Ring - Glenn Designs

I love that you can see all the layers of the rock.

Price $180.

The Druzy Cuff

Jetta Druzy Cuff - Style Arrest

The chunky quality of druzy stones means they work well with cuffs. This Jetta Druzy Cuff from Style Arrest also includes zirconia and black onyx. The geometric shapes provide an Art Deco look.

Jetta Druzy Cuff - Style Arrest

This cuff would work well with the Druzy You Rock My World Earrings and a slinky black evening dress.

Price £70.65.

The Druzy Necklace

Titanium Druzy Necklace - Ebay

Now this is a necklace and a half! The Titanium Druzy Necklace is sold by silverrushstyle on ebay. It's a real statement piece that would be best shown off with a plain top or dress.

I love the colours in it and the almost Grecian style.

Titanium Druzy Necklace - Ebay

Price $179.50.

That's all for this week. Let me know if you've got any beloved druzy pieces.

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Tattoo Trends: Disney Princess

Belle and Ariel Tattoo - Image via Deviant Art

The famous Disney princesses make popular tattoos

We all have a favourite one, a cartoon girl who we identified with and wished we were. Mine is Belle; she read books and argued back. This is probably why Disney princess tattoos are so popular; they are an iconic symbol from our childhood. Plus, they're babes.

Princess tattoos range from Disney's original girl, Snow White...

Snow White Tattoo - Image via Tumblr

Snow White Tattoo - Image via Flavorwire

To modern heroines like Rapunzel from Tangled.

Disney Tangled Tattoo - Image via Tumblr

Here are a few more Disney princess tattoos.

Disney Princess Finger Tattoos - Image via Tumblr

Mulan Disney Tattoo - Image via imgfave

Disney Princess Tattoo - Image via Pinterest

Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty Tattoos - Image via Pinterest

Recently, Disney princess tattoos have been re-imagined in a number of ways...

Disney Princess Outline Tattoos

Disney Princess Tattoo Outlines - Image via Pinterest

Disney Tribal Princesses Tattoos - Image via Deviant Art

Disney Princess Silhouette Tattoos

Disney Princess Silhouette Tattoos - Image via Pinterest

Disney Princess Pin Up Tattoos

Belle Pin Up Tattoo - Image via Flavorwire

Ariel Pin Up Tattoo - Image via Odd Stuff Magazine

Arty Disney Princess Tattoos

Disney Princess Art - Image via Tumblr

Little Mermaid Sleeve Tattoo - Image via Pinterest

Zombie Disney Princess Tattoos

Belle Zombie Tattoo - Image via Cheezburger

Punk Disney Princess Tattoos

Punk Ariel Tattoo - Image via F Yeah Tattoos

Disney Tangled Punk Tattoo by Dea Vectorink - Image via Marry Me Ink

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Cats in Hats

Top Hats For Cats - Harvest Joy - Tangerine Tango - To Scarborough Fair

The perfect accessory for the style conscious cat

I resisted doing a purrfect pun there, I just couldn't bring myself to write it.

I love cats, but I've never really been in to the whole dressing them up like dolls thing. Mainly because my cat Otis, though he looks cute and playful, would most likely exact his revenge in the form of a rabbit head in my bed.

Otis

But then I came across the feline fashions of To Scarborough Fair on Etsy. From the moment I saw the Indiana Jones Fedora Cat Hat I was a convert.

Indiana Jones Fedora Cat Hat - To Scarborough Fair

These creations are what a stylish feline would want to wear, not the cutesy get ups that are all over the internet.

What cat wouldn't want a Puss in Boots cat hat?

Puss in Boots Cat Hat - To Scarborough Fair

Or a French Puss cat beret?

French Puss Cat Beret - To Scarborough Fair

Here are a few more fashionable pieces of feline head gear.

Dr Who Cat Fez With Bow - To Scarborough Fair

Voyager Through Time Cat Steampunk Hat - To Scarborough Fair

Propeller Head Cat Hat - To Scarborough Fair 

That cat model is a pro.

Check out To Scarborough Fair, it's addictive.

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