Autumn Ambiance

 

 

Now I don't know about you but the second the nights start to draw in and that Autumnal smell is in the air I grab all of my Autumny fragrances out of my candle cupboard (yes that's right I have a cupboard just for candles #addicted), have a good old smelling session and then struggle to decide which one to burn first.

 

My all time favourite is the Cassis fragrance form The White Company which just makes me reminisce back to when I was younger and would go Blackberry picking with my parents.

 

 

They describe it as: A sophisticated scent that combines notes of fruity ripe blackberries and blackcurrants with a relaxing woody base of cedar, clove and patchouli. What I can tell you is that it smells simply delectable.

I was lucky to get the 3-Wick candle as a wedding present last year and despite the urge to burn it all the time last Autumn/Winter I've managed to save half of it for this year. #SelfControl

 

 Their candles are all hand poured in the UK using high quality mineral wax and burn for an impressive 85 hours which when they're priced at £55 is pretty awesome. They also come in a beautiful white gift box, making it a special treat or gift.

 

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Coming in a close second is the Pomegranate Noir Fragrance from Jo Malone.

 

 

 

They describe it as: The sensuality of a daring red dress. Ruby-rich juices of pomegranate, raspberry and plum are spiked with pink pepper and laced with Casablanca lily and spicy woods. Dark and enigmatic. Understated. Sleekly designed.

 

As a comparison the 3 - wick candle costs £115 for an approximate burn time of 90 hours. So slightly more on the pricy side but a truly gorgeous gift if you're in the mood to treat yourself or a loved one.

 

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A new fragrance that's just wafted onto my radar is one of Woodwicks' new Autumn Candles called Birchwood.

 

 

 

They describe it as: Rich, warm woodsy notes, blended with rosewood, green grass accord and luxurious amber.

It features Woodwicks' renowned wooden wick that creates the soothing sound of a crackling fire when burning which is just perfect if you don't have the luxury of a proper fireplace. They use a Soy wax blend which is renowned for being a slower and cleaner burn than conventional paraffin wax.

The cheapest option out of  my three favourites coming in at £21.99 for an approx. burn time of 180 hours! Perfect if you want that Autumnal scent at a more affordable price.

 

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I hope you find your perfect Autumn fragrance......or three!!!

 

Fi xXx

 

 



 

Crazy Chocolately Chip Cookies!!!

 

Now recently I have become just a little bit addicted to Baking, as I'm sure most of the country have with Great British Bake Off on our Screens at the moment. I've always loved a bit of baking but never really been a super keen baker. I guess since getting married last year, becoming a Wife and having a kitchen all of my own it's driven me to learn to cook more adventurous things and try my hand out at slightly trickier Bakes.

 

 

Now these Chocolate Chip Cookies may not be an advanced Bake but they are super quick, easy and seriously Chocolately!!!

 

 

YUMMERS!!!
(Please excuse the slightly burnt ones on the back row the oven temp was too high! :s )

 

 

Oven Temp: 180°C (Fan Oven)

Makes: 12 (Large Sized Cookies)

 

Ingredients: 200g Unsalted Butter (room temperature)

                            300g Caster Sugar

                            1 Large Egg

                            275g Self Raising Flour

                            75g Cocoa Powder

                           Three bars of chocolate (white, milk and dark)

                           A splash of milk (if the mixture is too dry)

 

Method: Firstly line your two trays with baking paper. Put your butter into a bowl and

                   add in the sugar. Grab a spoon or electric whisk and mix till creamy. Crack an egg

                   into the mixture and mix it up some more then throw in your dry ingredients. Add

                   your chocolate chunks into the mixture and mix until evenly dispersed.  If you

                   find the mixture a little dry then add a splash of milk to make the mixture a bit

                   more dough like. Separate your mixture into 12 even sized balls and place evenly

                   onto the baking trays. (6 on each) Bake for 10 minutes then take out. They may

                   still look soft and bendy but that's just how you want them! Leave them to cool for

                   a bit and they should firm up nicely.

 

 

The result....Amazingly Super soft, Gooey, Chocolatey Cookies.

All you fellow Cookie Monsters out there.......ENJOY!!!

 

 

Fi xXx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Wonderful Watches

 

Having recently decided that one watch is just not enough for me, despite having had the same watch for the past 3 years and having never had thoughts of a new watch in that time, I began my search for something a bit different. My current watch is a very classically styled Emporio Armani silver bracelet watch which was a beautiful gift one Christmas from my parents and one which I love and plan on having for a very long time.

 

and so the search began.....

 

I've always fancied a Rose Gold watch and so of course looked straight to Michael Kors as they do some beautiful ones. After many ponderings and almost buys, I realised that actually, it just wasn't really what I was looking for. Then one day whilst browsing on Twitter, I randomly stumbled upon a company called Oliver Burton London.

 

 

 

 

Olivia Burton London was created by the duo of Lesa Bennett & Jemma Fennings. When they were struggling like me to find a watch that fulfilled their need they created their own. They were inspired by Vintage elements and also from the catwalk. These inspirations are clear to see and makes each watch very distinctive.

 

And so a love affair started!

 

The initial picture I saw was, to put it simply,.. Stunning, and to give the end of the story away it's actually the one I purchased a couple of days later!

 

Winter Garden - Navy - OB14WG03 - £75

 

I could not be happier with it as it's just perfect  the perfect accessary for Autumn and I have already had so many compliments on it, even though I've only had it for a couple of days as it just stands out from the ordinary.

 

One other thing to mention is the packaging.......my goodness it's beautiful.

 

 

 

The only problem now is that I don't think one is enough! Having already set my sights on a couple of others, I think another purchase may be in order. Oppps!

 

 A few of my other favs:-

 

 Flower Show Grey and Gold - OB14FS01 - £65

 

 

Big Dial Mink and Rose Gold - OB13BD11 - £75

 

 



Moulded Bee - OB14AM28 - £125



 

http://www.oliviaburton.com/

 

https://twitter.com/OB_Watches

 

Good Luck with choosing just one!!!!

 

 

Fi xXx

 



First Fall Fancies

If the last few days are anything to go by I think Autumn has definitely arrived and there's nothing I like better than snuggling up on he sofa under a blanket watching a film with an amazing smelling candle filling the room. So I thought I'd share with you my top picks for a snuggly Autumn afternoon.

 

 

One of my all time favourite candles is the Cassis fragrance from The White Company. 
Personally for me it just encapsulates Autumn.

They describe it as:-  A sophisticated scent that combines notes of fruity ripe blackberries and blackcurrants with a relaxing woody base of cedar, clove and patchouli.

Cassis fragrance - from £15

 

 

 

Some of my favourite films to watch on an Autumn afternoon are actually James Bond Films. I grew up watching them with my parents when I was little and I still love the tradition. However if you're not one for action films you can never go wrong with Any Disney Film or A great Chick Flick.

Some of my favs and ones I've recently watched are:- Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Marley & Me, Twilight, Water for Elephants & 27 Dresses to name a few. 

 

 

 

 

If you're in the market for a new supper soft blanket I can't recommend Primark enough!
Their throws are seriously some of the softest out there and soo inexpensive too.

How about this Red Check Throw, perfect for Autumn and only £5!!!

 

 

I hope this helps you get into the mood now the nights have started to draw in.

Happy Autumn Evenings.

 

Fi xXx

 

 

Hi, Hey, Hiya, Hello & Welcome!!!

So I guess I should introduce myself!....

My name is Fiona or Fi as everyone calls me which when combined with my surname becomes "Fi-Lines" So this obviously means I'm a secret cat! Jokes!.... No really I'm just a normal slightly crazy 26 year old who loves all things fashion, beauty, food, baking, nature etc...

 

(This is me last August on the best day of my life)

 

 

I've been thinking about starting my own blog for a few years after religiously reading some very well known Blogs out there for years. Something in me recently just clicked and I realised if I don't do it now, then when?

So here I am "Just doing it!!!"

 

This blog as the title suggests will be everything that I love. Whether that be fashion, beauty, food, baking, nature etc...

 

Anyway I hope you will enjoy what I put out there into the www. and that maybe if I can have an impact on just a few people that will be amazing.

 

Fi xXx

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