November Reading List + December Bucket List including our Swarovski dinner cruise…
Sensible Lyn is struggling to balance being a mother, wife and
businesswoman without losing her mind. Cat, whose perfect marriage is
the envy of all her friends, never suspects that her husband has been
hiding a secret that will tear her life apart. Directionless Gemma
changes jobs and boyfriends every few months and has just met a new man
who could be the one to unlock her hidden past.
Through
everything, the bonds of the sisters are strong enough to withstand
whatever life throws at them. That is until the night of their
thirty-fourth birthday dinner, when home truths are revealed and things
are said that can’t be taken back.
My opinion: A nice read. I really love her writing style. I absolutey adored Big Little Lies and this book is also really great. Not as got as the other but a gread read.
The rules of fashion have changed. The new digital era is all about
being seen, liked and inspired. So how do we define ourselves through
style? And why has the evolution of the Internet changed the way we buy
and wear clothing? Superblogger Victoria Magrath reveals the pivotal
moments that have transformed the fashion world, from the Nineties
through to the Noughties, and shares insider secrets and practical tips
for navigating the ever-changing fashion landscape. Find inspiration
from the new diversity movement which embraces all shapes and sizes,
relive the moment Cara Delevingne recorded a selfie on the catwalk and
discover how internet sensations like Instagram and ASOS are changing
the landscape of fashion permanently. These are The New Fashion Rules.
My opinion: Loved it and totally recommend it. I shows you Victoria´s perspective on the change of fashion from a few years ago and today´s fast fashion including more fashion shows than ever and new trends as fast as the Internet can share. If you are a fashion lover you can totally relate to the them and you will love it.
Alexandra Inglis is a respected family doctor, trusted by her
patients to keep their most intimate secrets. And if sometimes the
boundaries between duty and desire blur… well, she’s only human.
But
when Alex oversteps a line with Jonathan, one of her patients, she
knows she’s gone too far. Jonathan is obsessive, and to get what he
wants he will tear Alex’s world apart – threatening not only her career
but her marriage and family too.
Soon Alex finds she’s capable
of doing almost anything to keep hold of her perfect life, as it begins
to spin dangerously out of her control…
My opinion: I couldn´t get into it for the frist 20 to 30 pages but at somepoint it has an interesting twist a way I could have never guessed it and it got me hooked from the minute this happened so I had to finish it at once. Super thrilling. You will not believe what and how it is happening. Highly recommend this one.
Pictures from our Swarovski dinner cruise
Our traditional eggnog recipe for Christmas…
Huge Christmas Gift Guide for her – traveller / homebody / boss lady / luxe girl…
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The Traveller
Luggage tag // A nice gift to complement the luggage set above or to give single as a stocking stuffer. You can choose between your favorite metals like silver, gold or rose gold.
Luggage scale // Guys, this is a game changer. I always had packing problems in terms of the weight of my luggage but this little and light gadget is the perfect addition for travelling. No more overweight to pay for or repacking at the airport. Your gifted person is really going to appreciate that.
Bluetooth headphones // As exciting travelling can be, planes/trains can be annoying. People chatting (louder than they should), children screaming (normal but depends on my day to ignore it), the buzzing of the turbines and wearing a pair of earphones to block out the noise can hurt after quite the time (or maybe it is just me). So I am really recommending a pair of bluetooth headphones. No cables attached. Soft ear molds and noise cancelling.
Longchamp Le Pliagé // This gift idea is probably totally random but a girl can never have to many bags and with that said there shouldn´t be no further explanation necessary. The Pliagé makes the perfect travel bag cause it is super versatile, good looking and durable. Also the size (Shopper size L with the long handles) is perfect to travel with and a zipper at your travel bag is an absolute must. Also the amount of different colors to choose from doesn´t hurt either.
Cashmere wrap // If your gifted gal is travelling a lot by plane or by train a cashmere wrap is golden. You can not control the air conditioning like in your own car and so it is easy to get cold and also wearing your big winter jacket for the whole time isn´t the comfiest choice as it is super bulky and restricts you a lot.
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The Homebody
Crazy Rich Girlfriend series // I still have some books to read but these will definitely be the next series I am going to order. This set would make such a nice gift to someone who loves to read and the three books cost about 25 Euro together so it isn´t expensive at all.
Book clips // A nice gift to complete the one above cause everyone hates it when you loose the page to read on in your book.
Bluetoothspeaker // If your gifted
person is a little like me and mostly needs a background noise this is the
perfect gift. Easy to be linked to your phone and also much more power saving
than having on the TV the whole day.
Soft blanket // The best feeling is cuddliing up on a sofa in a super soft blanket while
watchig TV or reading a book. Being comfortable is just such a treat and for me
it always has a total welness factor. Also this cozy faux fur blanket acts as
super trendy winter decor.
Coffee mug // I personally have my preferred coffee mugs I tend to use all the time. This beautiful mug would make an awesome gift with its watercolor monogram print. So whimsical.
Slippers // What else than to say that they are super soft and warm and everyones needs a pair which is possible cause it is available in so so many different colors.
spending so much time at home a candle is a real win. First of all most of the
highend candles have such a luxe look to them so they totally function for
decoration and second of all, the scent is intense so you can smell it in the
whole house. That is something I truly love cause only a really good candle is
able to do that.
comfortable clothing. You don´t want to come home from work and still wear your
suit while sitting on the sofa and reading a book. So comfy clothing like a
leisure suit would be the best.