This is a longer covets and craves post then normal seeing as it’s the first one in quite a while. And While I could just list everything on my seasonal wish list, I’m pretty sure that would be more than a touch overkill. So I thought I’d just focus on the 5 senses instead:



Aroma: Rituals Spice Trail

        For my birthday I was given a rituals set. I’d never heard of the brand before but instantly fell in adoration the first time I tried it. One of those lovely spa style brands with unfussy packaging, essential oils and well trained staff. (Bonus points to the counter at John Lewis, Southampton.) They have surprisingly range covering everything from bathing indulgences to teas and candles. Every so often I buy a fragranced candle but am increasingly tempted by the fragrance sticks (Hopefully they’ll banish the memories of cheap joss sticks in my teen years) and this one sounds perfect for autumn.

(www.rituals.com/nl-en/product/spice-trail-760)

Taste: Hotel Chocolat’s Billionaire Shortbread

        I love Hotel Chocolat – far and away my favourite chocolatiers, and not just due to their habit of getting you hooked by handing out free samples in their stores. It’s the kind of chocolates that you hide away from everyone else and eat very slowly, appreciating the smell and textures as well as the taste. And right now, these are my favourites. Although I wouldn’t exactly say no to any of the others….

(http://www.hotelchocolat.co.uk/Billionaire-Shortbread-P190252)

Sight: Alexander Mcqueen shoes

        Those who see me on a fairly regular basis might be aware that I always tend to have some skull like jewellery on my person. But if I could – I’d be wearing these right now.

     Alexander McQueen is my favourite design house. I love the quirkiness, the gothic touches and the pure ability and knowledge displayed in every piece. And right now these shoes have me salivating over my keyboard. And just in case anyone has a size 6 pair going spare, I can offer them a very good home ;)      

( http://www.alexandermcqueen.co.uk/uk/en/shop/Womenswear/Shop/Shoes/High-Heels/P-STUDDED-TWEED-SKULL-PUMP.aspx)



Touch: Faux Fur Blanket

        Autumn for me always involves curling up under a gorgeous blanket with my SO and right now I’m loving this

Faux Fur throw from the Star by Julien MacDonald range at Debenhams

 (http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_329004017894THRO_-1?breadcrumb=Home%7EHome+%26amp%3B+furniture%7ECushions+throws+%26amp%3B+rugs) .

 It seems positively designed for an evening spent sipping red wine and listening to the rain hitting the windows.

Sound: Motorhead

        I’m all excited about being off to see Motorhead next week in Southampton so it’s really got to be them. Classic rock from some of the gamechangers of the genre.