Covets and Craves

Sorry to anyone in training to be the local scrooge - But with the first window on my Advent Calendar comes the start of my favourite month and this week's covets and craves is inspired by the start of the Christmas preparation period. 
Hotel Chocolat Advent Calendar:

It's just not a Christmassy December without a cardboard box containing a daily dose of chocolate. And for the last three years I've loved my Hotel Chocolat calendar - a daily dose of luxury. And yes it might be more expensive than buying a cheap calendar at Tesco's, but you not only get good chocolate -you avoid the disappointing feeling when you open up the window to discover a sliver of chemically tasting chocolate.

http://www.hotelchocolat.co.uk/advent-calendars-CHCAdvent/

Scandilicious

I'm making a rare exception to listing stuff I want to include something I have. I just think you should have it too. Especially if you like to cook. 

I have a weakness at the moment for all things Nordic. I'm devouring Swedish fiction, I'm desperately wanting to visit Helsinki soon, and I'd love to go above the arctic circle and gaze on the northern lights and I'm becoming near expert at making Cinnamon Buns.Last May during my time at the Hay festival (  www.hayfestival.com/ ) I was lucky enough to listen to Signe talk about her cook book Scandilicous and promptly bought a copy. And since then I've been making the best cakes ever (FYI - Try using the sponge recipe from the coconut cake for cupcakes - it's sublime). Not to mention the fabulous Cinnamon buns. And the non-baking recipes are pretty good too.

http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/products/signe+johansen/scandilicious+baking/8698895/


That Dress

How's this dress for something truly amazing? Just the thought of wearing this over a tight laced corset makes me start to melt inside. Trust me - anyone looking for a vavavoom dress - look no further...and if you do wear it to the office party then I think the world needs photos.

www.belladonnasboudoir.com