I'm giving the blog a bit of a makeover so please bear with me if it looks a little strange for a while.
In the meantime let's all have a coffee break whilst I try and work out what I'm doing!
I suppose London isn't known for its glorious weather but when it does appear you learn to make the most of it! So, to Hampstead Heath it was last weekend to visit the swans when the sun finally decided to make an appearance.
I love that Christopher Kane turned to the dark side for his latest collection, with leather and woodgrain prints in deep hues of red and indigo.
Anything inspired by botanical illustration gets a huge thumbs up from me.
Patterns, paneling and prints in a rather alliterative trio from Preen.
I'm marveling at the amount of junk I actually carry around with me every day. This is most of it...
The contents include a lone sock, various lipsticks, loose change, a coffee loyalty card, chewing gum, random beads and crystals, an ink cartridge, the metal cover for the rubber of a mechanical pencil, the earbud from some broken headphones, a multi vitamin, tic tacs, a necklace, a broken brooch (the pin has disappeared but will no doubt injure me when I come across it in the near future), a plastic spoon, lots of receipts, a label from a jumper, trusty notepad and favourite pen, a stripey pencil from New York, a head band, loose thread and button and my purse (which contains more loose change and even more receipts)
You can see the doodle in all of its cluttered glory here
I've always been intrigued by those "what's in my handbag" blog posts. It's probably the voyeur in me that enjoys seeing what everyone carries around but I always feel like the photos are too curated and most likely edited to make it look like a pretty picture.
I know my bag looks nothing like these...
I'm going to follow this up with a "what's really in my handbag" post.
Hello there, Little Doodles has embraced modern technology, find me on Facebook here...
I'm sure this post will confirm my "crazy cat lady" status. I'm doing this with pride!
I'm a big fan of plaid, most likely attributed to growing up watching tv shows like My So Called Life.
I wasn't aware the larger form is known as Buffalo Plaid but hey, you learn something new every day!
New years resolutions? Nah, I'm firmly in the non resolution camp.
I much prefer the idea of new year, new outlook. Definitely no guilt inducing tasks allowed.
Oh Christmas, season of over indulgence. If like me it's time to start recovering from the festive period you might want to take a peek at some of these goodies to help you on your way...
Anya Hindmarch : Remedies pouch for those restorative potions
Liberty : Mr & Mrs Liberty cushion to rest your weary head on
Hairy Sock : Pearl person earrings so you can imagine you're as light as a cloud
Origin Coffee Roasters : Coffee to revive you
Postcard Tea : Teas to soothe you
Amanda Fatherazi : Polly brooch to wish you resembled
Marc by Marc Jacobs : Velvet mouse slippers to keep those tired tootsies warm
Rifle Paper Co : Thank you cards for all of those kind gift givers
Or, if you prefer, maybe just stick to the Christmas routine a few days longer...
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me twelve birdies drumming
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On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me, eleven birdies piping
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On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, ten birdies sleeping
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On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, nine birdies dancing
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On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, eight birds a milking
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On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me, seven birds a slimming
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On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, six birds crocheting
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Living with a condition that affects your energy levels means finding balance is essential. Therefore today, this doodle is very apt!
On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
five golden riiiings
Four birds a brawling
Three vintage pens
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On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, four birds a brawling
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On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me, three vintage pens
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The first of a little gift guide for you. And by gift guide I mean a poorly disguised Christmas list for myself...anyone who knows me, HINT HINT
On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me, two festive gloves

















































