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I’m not sure I’m ready to say goodbye to 2015. As far as years go, it’s been a pretty great one. From living the life in London to visiting 18 incredible cities/towns in 11 different countries, it’s safe to say my wanderlust ratings are off the scale. I’m so grateful for the experiences I’ve had, the people I’ve met and the things I’ve seen. The world is an incredible place and despite the troubles and fear we face at times, we must always remember to live each day with a happy and grateful heart. I hope 2016 holds many wonderful adventures and experiences for you. Just think… A new year. Three hundred and sixty-five beautiful mornings and starlit evenings, Fifty-two promising weeks, and Twelve transformative months full of possibilities. I can't wait to share my Italian Christmas adventures with you. Look out for the first post next week. Much love to you all, make a wish at midnight and dream to achieve it. Happy New Year, 2016 I can’t wait… xx

It’s hard to believe it was a whole year ago that I was tucked away in a Cotswolds cottage enjoying my first European Christmas with family friends by the fire. Where does the time go? This year I find myself nestled in the foot of the Italian Alps in a magical little town called Merano. There’s snow on the mountains and Christmas markets everywhere, and, you can even eat a Christmas meal in a bauble - I mean how festive is that? Even better, Dad’s come to visit so we’re spending it together. I hope you have a magical holiday with those nearest and dearest to you. Much love and have yourself a merry little Christmas xxx Photo by Krissie.

Just a very quick one for you today because I know we're all in festive moods with plenty of last-minute shopping to do whilst humming carols and planning menus. This fresh, easy and healthy dish is a great option if you're looking for something quick to whip up over the Christmas period. The recipe comes to you via my lovely friend Soph . What you'll need 1 packet of your favourite pasta (shells or spirals will do well) 1 large sweet potato, cubed 2 carrots, cubed 1 red onion, sliced 2 gloves garlic, crushed Baby spinach Feta, crumbled Balsamic glaze What to do Preheat you're oven to 200 degrees Celsius and grease a baking tray. Toss the sweet potato, carrots, onion and garlic in olive oil and roast until tender. Meanwhile cook you pasta. When al dente, drain. In a large bowl, combine the pasta and roasted vegetables, as well as adding in the spinach and the feta. Toss together and finish with a luscious swirl of balsamic glaze. Delightful. See, told you it was easy. S

There’s merely 2 weeks left of 2015 so if you haven’t already been shopping, I suggest now’s the time to grab that scene-stealing outfit for the 31st. Whilst, everyone knows that New Years Eve has a habit of being a little anti-climatic, whatever the occasion you ought to welcome 2016 in style – I think it’s a good omen. So pop that fizz and prep for the party with these outfit ideas, I can’t decide which is my favourite…   Dress / Heels / Bag / Lipstick / Ring / Ring Embellished Jacket / Crepe Trousers / Heels / Bag / Cuff Dress / Heels / Clutch / Bracelet Share your comments with me on  Instagram ,  Facebook  or  Twitter . Photos by Krissie via retailers.

December is a beautiful time to explore London. Mayfair in particular is a favourite of mine because every street is lit up with twinkling lights that wink at you as you go by. It's almost like they're in on a Christmas secret. From bustling Regent St, to some quieter walkways and courtyards; you've really gotta hand it to London - they know how to do festive spirit. I took a stroll yesterday to work up an appetite before heading to Gordon Ramsay's Heddon St Kitchen for lunch. Nestled in one of the little laneways off Regent St (that always seem to be brimming with foodie hotspots!), Heddon St Kitchen has an industrial New York feel with exposed copper pipes and old-world wooden and leather booths. I settled in and eyed off the menu hungrily while waiting for my friend to join me. The table next to me had just ordered chateaubriand so needless to say my mouth was watering already! In the end, as we were hungry, we opted for the set menu which is available between noon a

I’ve been a busy little Christmas elf these past few weeks, browsing the stores, buying goodies online and even making some presents myself. If you’re short of gift ideas for your nearest and dearest then might I suggest this little hamper of jar recipes . Jar recipes you ask? Yes, the ingredients for something delicious are all in jars and then you simply attach little instructions for your gift-receiver to make themselves. Great for those who love to cook; it’s thoughtful, shows effort, and most importantly, is utterly delicious. For my little hamper I’ve opted for mulled wine , gingerbread , hot chocolate and fried chicken , but the possibilities are endless – have a Google and you’ll see what I mean! What you’ll need Craft: 4 assorted screw-top jars (I like these ones ) A box Some filler Paper tags Ribbon Mulled wine: 4-6 cinnamon sticks 6 star anise 2 tablespoons cloves 1 tablespoon cardamom pods 2 tablespoons all spice A crack of pepper Gingerbread: 100g soft brown sugar 1 teas

Gift-giving truly is an art. It takes a lot of thought to find the perfect present for someone that is both personal and something they actually desire. Personally I would be thrilled to find my stocking full of these this year. From a gorgeous red dress for the festive season to some must have accessories and even a few little home decorations too. Here’s what’s on my wishlist… Watch / Coasters / Map / Tote Bag / Adele Concert Tickets / Throw Pillow / Straightener / Velvet Dress Share your comments with me on  Instagram ,  Facebook  or  Twitter . Photo by Krissie via retailers.

My friend Emma and I are the biggest Christmas elves you’ll ever meet. We’re usually listening to carols in November, frequenting Winter Wonderland more times than we can count and wearing our Christmas jumpers to any kind of Christmas pop-up we can find well into January even! In honour of our spirit we’ve started a little tradition. A Christmas market tradition. Here we are last year in Bruges… And here we are exactly 52 weeks later in Prague. See, grinning from ear to ear despite being outside for approximately six hours in 0 degrees. Told you we love Christmas. For my first foray into the Czech Republic, I found Prague to be a delight, and definitely a place one should visit during the festive season! There’s mulled wine on every corner, giant Christmas trees in every square and a general festive spirit in the air that is totally infectious. We even had a sprinkling of snow! Sights The Old Town Square is not to be missed, particularly at Christmas time! This historic part of town h