Well, trust the lovely Reese Witherspoon to have an equally lovely home. It just suits her, doesn’t it? The now mother-of-three (with new baby “Tennessee”… too cute in Reese’s southern drawl) has turned this gorgeous Spanish-style ranch into a haven of peace, despite the fact that horses, donkeys, goats, pigs, chickens and dogs also call it home. Witherspoon had help from her friend Kristen Buckingham to maintain its original architectural elements, but also add a pretty modern touch. That ikat chair and reading nook were what first hooked me, but the hits kept on coming… the exposed beams, stucco walls, the elegant yet homely soft furnishings. Reese has done an amazing job turning this place into the pefect home for her perfect little family of mini-me’s. As Elle Woods would have said, “What? Like it’s hard?”

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Hello lovely readers! Man, have I missed you. Seriously, like this much. With all the craziness of wedding planning, moving out of London and starting a new job over the summer, I didn’t feel I could put my all into blogging, and didn’t want to palm you guys off with some half-hearted posts every once in a while. Thank you for all the lovely messages I received whilst on my blog holiday, wondering where I was and wishing me well for my wedding. Speaking of… oh-em-gee. We had the most INCREDIBLE day of our lives. Through all of the stresses leading up to our big day (DIY weddings are not the simplest of creatures), I always tried to focus on the fact that in the end all that mattered was Tom and I standing at the end of the aisle, exchanging vows that came straight from our hearts. It was the icing on the cake that it came with one hell of a party afterwards. More details will follow when I tell you all about it on {weddings you fancy} – I had a total re-think, design-wise, over the summer and being the perfectionist that I am, I’m not rushing it. But it’s getting closer. Promise.
One of my absolute favourite things is a season change. I love the summer, I really do (or as close to one as this country allows), but there is something so magical about autumn, when the leaves change, the nights draw in and you can literally feel Christmas just around the corner. It means cosiness in every sense. I went shopping last week for some warmer clothing and couldn’t have been happier picking out cable-knit jumpers, fluffy slippers and pyjamas. Yep, I said pyjamas. Don’t hate. There is nothing better than getting all warm in bed, snuggled up with my husband and a good film. Since the weather behaved impeccably on our wedding day (we were able to get married outside! Hurrah!), I couldn’t give two hoots what it does from this point in. Here is some inspiration for my fall fashion style:

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That coat! Those tall boots! That owl jumper (god bless the Burberry knock-offs)! The high street is just, so, good at the moment:

{1. Warehouse colourblock parka – £95 / 2. Aldo Laverdiere boots – £130 / 3. Mango striped jumper – £27.99 / 4. Vivienne Westwood scarf – £84.95 / 5. All Saints Galaxy Flex beanie – £35 / 6. River Island super skinny jeans – £30 / 7. Rag & Bone georgette shirt – £84 / 8. Miso mac coat – £55 / 9. New Look burgundy cord trousers – £44.99 / 10. Blonde & Blonde cardigan – £38 / 11. Dune Dorsey tote bag – £65 / 12. Bertie Pavia boots – £110 / 13. French Connection Lady Owl jumper – £67 / 14. Matalan pom pom sleep socks – £5 / 15. A/wear military jacket – £45}
How do you feel about the end of summer?

I know I’m forever apologising for being MIA, but I really do miss keeping up a proper blogging routine. Wedding planning takes up more time than I thought it would… I mean, I organise events for a living, I assumed I could do it with my eyes closed! In lieu of a usual post, here are some pics I’ve snapped in the past few weeks:

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{clockwise from top left: a sneak peak at our wedding invites, designed by the uh-may-zing Erin of BerinMade // my wedding shoes arrived in tissue paper that was almost too pretty to tear // vintage hooks I fell in love with in Portobello Market // Olympic tickets to see the Dressage final… can, not, wait // a surprise bride-to-be cake made by the lovely Lucy and Carrie based on my blog design // favourite new toy // the shy and retiring Jemima // dreamy facades in Notting Hill}

Just a quick note to wish all my American friends and readers a very happy Independence Day! As my adopted American family get together to celebrate, I would love to be with them. Maybe next year. Also congrats to my brother and sister-in-law on their fourth wedding anniversary. Lots of love to you all and have a fabulous day xx

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You can always rely on Chanel to deliver a breathtaking sartorial display. This was never more the case than at the Couture Fall 2012 show where greys, silvers, pinks and blushes (with just a hint of black… hey, this is Chanel) were the order du jour. And glitter tights are back! My 10-year-old self is beside herself with glee. I love the range of textures and can’t wait to see these outfits brought to life on the red carpet by Lively, Bilson et al:

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Stunning, right? And since fashion and interiors are always so closely related in my mind, I wanted to translate the runways looks into rooms… Chanel + pink & grey decor = happiness.

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