Oh, if only I didn’t have to share my bedroom with a guy, I could have such lovely pretty girly things:

A: Luella Bed Linen Range at Heal’s, prices from £15.00 - £105.00 (GBP)

B: Sliding Drawers Jewellery Box Set by Living Etc. at Heal’s, £30.00 (GBP)

C: Luella Loopy Floral Cushion at Heal’s, £30.00 (GBP)

D: Clear 5 Arm Crystal Candelabra by Ravello at Heal’s, £180.00 (GBP)

E: Glass Ball Floor Lamp at Heal’s, £260.00 (GBP)

The V&A Museum’s collection of Laurent Guillot rings is absolutely to die for:

A: Silver Summit Ring at V&A Shop, £80.00 (GBP)

B: Smoky Topaz and Perspex Ring at V&A Shop, £100.00 (GBP)

C: Oval Perspex and Copper Ring at V&A Shop, £90.00 (GBP)

D: Round Perspex and Copper Ring at V&A Shop, £90.00 (GBP)

I’m all for using candles to set the mood, but they can get really messy.  Here’s some of my favourite candle holders that will hopefully prevent waxy messes:

A: Rose Lotus Flower Tea Light Holder at Pier, £5.00 (GBP) ea

B: Coloured Cupcake Tea Light Holders at Rockett St George, £9.99 (GBP) set of 4

C: Ikea PS Tea-Light Holder at IKEA, £6.59 (GBP) 12 pack

D: Candle Spill by Tsu R at Dutch By Design, £12.95 (small) / £16.95 (large)

Okay, so usually these department stores and high-street chains aren’t known for their remarkable fashion collections, but some of these are actually quite nice:

A: Limited Collection Silk Blend Sweet Pea Top at Marks & Spencer, £39.50 (GBP)

B: Cap Sleeve Jaquard Blouse by French Connection at John Lewis, £45.00 (GBP)

C: Rainbow Heart and Floral Rosette Tunic by Uttam at House of Fraser, £45.00 (GBP)

D: Black Flower Print Tiered Camisole Top at Debenhams, £25.00 (GBP)

E: Dark Pink Tier Frill Top at Debenhams, £20.00 (GBP)

I can’t wait til I have my new place to fill with pretty lampshades… I can just tell I’m going to have to have themed rooms.

A: Leafy Treetops Shade at Anthropologie, £42.02 (GBP)

B: Small Peony Shade in Black at Heal’s, £60.00 (GBP)

C: Clacket Lane Small Lampshade by Mibo Ltd at NotOnTheHighStreet.com, £32.00 (GBP)

D: Alfhild Fagel Shade at IKEA, £7.99 (GBP)

There are no words that fully describe Anthropologie’s new Autumn/Winter range:

A: Stoa Sweater Skirt at Anthropologie, £52.64 (GBP)

B: Piazza Luca Sweater at Anthropologie, £79.50 (GBP)

C: Labyrinth Tee at Anthropologie, £41.90 (GBP)

D: Midnight Flare Jacket at Anthropologie, £63.39 (GBP)

E: Tree Rose Cuff at Anthropologie, £20.41 (GBP)

F: Sovereign Shooties at Anthropologie, £229.92 (GBP)

G: Eclipsing Filigree Earrings at Anthropologie, £74.13 (GBP)

H: Gilded Plaid Pencil Skirt at Anthropologie, £90.25 (GBP)

I: Deep Creek Wrap at Anthropologie, £52.64 (GBP)