Showing posts with label M&S. Show all posts
Showing posts with label M&S. Show all posts

Sunday, 1 December 2013

10 of the best... Christmas Cards

It is now officially December, which means you no longer have an excuse to ignore the list of people you want to send Chritmas cards to. Yes, it is the most mundane part of the season, but for me it is one of the most important. It's the only time of year you have an excuse to write to people you never see but care very deeply for, without seeming rude or irritatingly clingy. Plus, what is Christmas for, if not to remind loved ones they are in your thoughts?

So, avoid the tacky 'pose and smile' family cards, because nobody wants to think your family is perfect while theirs is dysfunctional. Also a no-no are cheesy pictures of seasonal paraphernalia covered in glitter to make it look less cheap, and a definite no is the writing 'Dear X, from Y'. If that's all you've got to say, don't waste money on a stamp.

With that said, stop procrastinating and write those cards!
Selfridges, £5.50 for 6
Lanvin, £55 for 10
Marks & Spencer, £8 for 5


UNICEF, £6.99 for 10
WH Smith, £2.99 for 10


ASOS, £9 for 9

Paperchasae, £3.50 for 8

John Lewis, £5 for 5
WH Smith, £2.49 for 10
Harrods, £9.95 for 6

Friday, 29 November 2013

Christmas jumpers? Don't sweat it

Are you a Scrooge in the making, or a Santa's little helper? Whichever camp you belong to, there is always a special sweater to sport. Come Christmas morn, when the snow is crisp and white (unlikely here in the mild climes of Devon), you can pull on something warm, cosy, and very festively appropriate.

Here are my top picks to wrap up in, now.

Marks & Spencers, £35
 
Topshop, £55
Mary Katrantzou for Save the Children, Bid here
 
Zoe Karssen, £43
Meadham Kirchoff, £375