Deep, rich red and burgundy tones are my absolute favourites right now. Most autumn & winters in the past have had me reaching solely for black and grey but this year I've been incorporating a little more colour in with my usual choices. The gold heart detail on my bag from Love Hearts and Crosses is a sweet addition, it's such a small detail but the bag wouldn't be quite the same or quite as nice without it, I don't think. I'm beginning to think that small bags are the way forward, this fits my phone, my coin purse and a good book comfortably, which on an everyday basis is all I really need!
I'm also totally head over heels for my new reindeer socks, more on those and a few other winter warmers next week - oh the suspense ;)!

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Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson |
In all honesty this isn't a book that I would be reading if I didn't have to for University, but I've surprised myself with how much I'm enjoying it. I think I'll revisit it next summer when I'll be able to read it without having to analyse every little thing so I'll be able to enjoy it for the fabulous adventure story it is!
After waiting for what felt like forever for this to be available on iTunes & finding a time both my boyfriend and I were completely free for the evening, we finally saw The Great Gatsby. Predictably I absolutely loved it; I think the soundtrack is amazing if a little bizarre at times, the editing was spot on and the first time Gastby is seen on screen = perfection!
You know the score by now, cold evenings instantly mean hot baths in my mind. We actually had our first dusting of snow last week, which never fails to make me smile and it confirmed that long hot baths are very acceptable right now. Usually I like my baths to have lots of bubbles but although there aren't any with this Bath Soak* from Conscious Skincare, the scent is so wonderfully inviting and comforting I don't mind one bit!
The warm glow of lights is another must have thing for me during the colder months, they make me feel so much warmer and cosier & they're super pretty! It was only a matter of time before I caved and bought the small bunny lamp from DotComGiftShop to go with my larger one, I mean, there's only so long you can resist the cuteness, right?!
When I was in Argos buying another bookcase I spotted these super beautiful pink flower lights - they were half price and there were only one set left so I had to have them. It was fate, at least that's what I'm telling myself!
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Will Grayson, Will Grayson // The Ocean at the End of the Lane // Fangirl // The snow Child // Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close |
All of the books!
Are you having a lovely weekend?
I hope so!
Love, Jennie
xoxo
That bag is perfect!
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DeleteThe bag is beautiful!!! And the bunny lamp is just amazingly cute :)
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DeleteI want to know more about those adorable socks!! ;) Gatsby is my favourite film of the year, I still listen to the soundtrack once a day.
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It's such a good film, loved it! xo
DeleteThat bag is lovely, such a pretty colour :) I might have to have a peek in my local Argos today, those lights are super pretty too! xx
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DeleteI really wanna see The Great Gatsby. I've heard mixed reviews but it looks so visually stunning that I have to see it!
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I think it's a really fabulous adaptation! xo
DeleteI love the small bunny lamp! I feel that I definitely need one too! I also adore your little burgundy bag - it's stunning :) xxx
ReplyDeleteYou absolutely do, she reminds me of Dandelion! <3
DeleteOooo LOVE that bag! Must resist buying though...I have far too many! xx
ReplyDeleteIt's super cute <3
Deletehehe some of my Harry Potter books are in that condition, it shows that they are well loved :)
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Very well loved! I'm tempted to buy the hardback boxed set at some point! <3
DeleteI read The Snow Child earlier this year and it was such a lovely read! I saw The Great Gatsby in the cinema with a friend and we both agreed that Leo made a fantastic Gatsby. Your bag and reindeer socks are super cute too ♥
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine anyone else in the role! xo
Deletewhat a beautiful bag... and those reindeer socks are so cute! :)
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DeleteI really liked Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close - some parts of it were sublimely beautiful. Everything Is Illuminated is also well worth reading if you haven't already :) The flower lights are super pretty!
ReplyDeleteI'll definitely read both of those! xo
DeleteI looooove the bag, it looks so perfect and the heart detail reminds me of my wallet so basically I ABSOLUTELY need to have it, right?
ReplyDeleteThe reindeer socks look so cute! Can't wait to watch Rudolph this year!
The bunny and fairy lights are so cute, I wish I'd find nice ones!
Will Grayson is so, so good! I have recently started to absolutely love John Green and he wrote this book together with David Levithan and I've read another one of him and they're all so good! Will Grayson is a bit confusing at times because of the names and who is friends with whom but it's so well written and the story is so amazing and so relatable and I love how the authors make something that is usually considered unnormal look perfectly normal because it never really seems to be an issue to the characters^^ (I'm trying not to spoil here so this all sounds awkward^^)
xx Jenni
I think that's an excellent reason to purchase hehe! <3
DeleteI love the bag, perfect colour for this time of year! mmm :-)
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DeleteI've been going for plummy burgundy colours this year too, I even just painted my nails a dark red and I stay clear from all things red normally. The bath soak sounds heavenly, I love frangipani scents x
ReplyDeleteIt's such a pretty colour <3
DeleteI saw the Great Gatsby a bit back and it was lovely, I really love it when bloggers have posts like this. Have a wonderful weekend
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DeleteSuch a pretty color! I wish we could have those wine reds and velvet reds all around for the whole year :)
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DeleteMy weekend is pretty similar to yours with the essay writing! I really loved Gatsby, despite what some people said and also loved the soundtrack. Good luck with the essay - feeling you pain over here!
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I hope yours went okay! <3
DeleteI love burgundy coloured anything so that bag and your leggings are perfect,p! As are the socks ;) I enjoyed Gatsby as well. I want those flowery fairy lights! x
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Deleteaw i love the great gatsby - must watch it again! plus your socks are super cute, xo
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I love them a lot <3
DeleteI think I have developed an obsession with your bag, what a gorgeous colour! Your socks are super cute, too.
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It's super pretty! Ahh definitely worth a re-read I think, ultimate adventure story! xo
DeleteI love that bag it is so cute. The Great Gatsby is such a good film the book is really good as well x
ReplyDeleteI haven't read it in the longest time, it's one I'll have to re-read very soon I think! xo
DeleteI need to get me some cute lights I think, the bunny ones are lovely :) And burgundy is a favourite shade of mine too at the moment :) x
ReplyDeleteCute lights are a must! xo
DeleteYour bunny light never fails to make me smile :) Oh the Great Gatsby was wonderful. Such a clear interpretation of the novel and I loved the soundtrack- my thought is that it instantly makes Fitzgerald's thoughts on the greed and extravagence of the 20s applicable to our current day, whilst letting it be a period film. Plus, Leo is just amazing in it.
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He's the perfect Gatsby! xo
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DeleteI really love burgundy tones in winter too :) and those socks are so so cute!
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It's the most perfect colour <3
DeleteOMG! Those socks are amazing!!
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I love them <3
Deletethat bag is so lovely! xx
ReplyDeleteIt's the perfect size too <3
DeleteThe bag is so beautiful - have serious bag envy. I also love scouring charity shops off books - there is an Oxfam Bookshop near my house and it's such a brilliant treasure trove!
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DeleteI've wanted one of those bunny rabbit lights for so long, I think I'll be adding them on to my Christmas list! That bag is gorgeous and I LOVE those socks! xxx
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DeleteYour reindeer socks are wonderful! I love my novelty socks at christmas, I've got some with sausage dogs on in christmas hats!
ReplyDeleteI want some lamps in my room as it just gives a cosy feel especially when you have candles on the go too!
Aww they sound super cute! I love that cosy feeling <3
DeleteThat bag is divine <3 xx
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It's a wonderful book <3
DeleteI love this post <3 The heart detailing on your bag is impossibly pretty and I agree that burgundy and rich tones make Autumn! Your socks are so very cute :) Glad you enjoyed the Great Gatsby, I ended up seeing it twice in the cinema but didn't mind at all- even though Jay Z was executive producer!
ReplyDeleteThat's good you took a deserved break and went to some charity shops, sounds like the ones near you have an incredible selection of books :) I've just had a sneak peek of Will Grayson, WIll Grayson on amazon and it sounds like an amazing must read <3
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Burgundy is the most perfect autumnal colour. It's such a fun film, Leo is the perfect Gatsby! xo
DeleteThe Snow Child! That was the most gorgeous book, I was almost sad when I got to the end. Wish I could say the same about Fangirl but I found it a little slow.
ReplyDeleteYou're making me want to pull out my reindeer socks too, I have a couple of pairs from Primark last year. Festive socks are the best!
I'm super excited to read it! xo
DeleteThe bunny lamp is so cute! Those flower lights are also very pretty. I read Treasure Island because I had to teach it, but I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it!
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DeleteEeeee! I love EVERYTHING about the post. It's made me feel so festive and excited for Christmas (one month today!) Love the sneak peak of the Harry Potter books too - I loved The Great Gatsby too! :) x
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I love it a lot! xo
DeleteI'm addicted to the book sections in charity shops too, can't remember the last time I bought a book from anywhere else! They're good because the charities get money, the books are super cheap and often in fab condition and I often end up getting gems I would have otherwise ignored had I been in a book shop! xxx
ReplyDeleteI agree, it's so lovely to see what they have, it's a surprise every time! xo
DeleteThat bag is so lovely! Hope you had a good weekend Jennie and good luck with the essay!xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, I hope you had a lovely weekend too! xo
DeleteThose lights are great, especially for these dark days. I'm sure they make your day a little brighter. I know they would make mine ;)
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DeleteGah I feel you with essay writing- though I suppose as-level essays aren't much to moan about in comparison! I'm adoring those socks and the cute bunny lamp :)
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The packaging is super pretty, I love simple designs <3
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DeleteOoooh I've got that larger bunny lamp, maybe I should get a small bunny to go with him. It's so cute! Also - Neil Gaiman is amazing! And I'm reading The Snow Child at the moment, only a short ways in but really enjoying it so far. :)
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DeleteThe bunny lamp is so so cute! I can see it giving a really cosy warm light :)
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ReplyDeleteIt's nice to feel super cosy <3
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DeleteOMG you HAVE to tell us more about the socks. I NEED THEM IN MY LIFE!!! They are so funky! Love all the berry and burgandy colours for this time of year, they are so rich and warming x
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DeleteI only saw The Great Gatsby this week too, as I was living in Brazil when itwas out and haven't had the chance until now. Lovedittoo, thought it wasreally well done - worth the wait :)
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