Bridgerton Nighties and Furry Coats: What's On My Fantasy Christmas Wishlist?

Last year I wrote a fantasy “money no object” Christmas list and although the majority of the things on it still stand as absolutely sterling ideas (you…

Dec 5 • Ruth Crilly

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Ultimate Gift: Books and Chocs Pairings 2025

Here’s the problem: you don’t want to spend an inordinate amount of money, but you need a gift that seems thoughtful, looks stylish and will surprise…

Dec 3 • Ruth Crilly

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November 2025

November Favourites

November favourites and it’s my birthday month.

Nov 25 • Ruth Crilly

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What I've Been Eating, What I've Been Watching and The Failings of Junior Cluedo

Don’t worry, I’m not going to give you an entire rundown of the weeks’ meals, I’ve just been trying to overhaul the family diet a little bit and cut…

Nov 22 • Ruth Crilly

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Locking in Moisture, Cleansing for Less and an Eye-lifting Trick You'll Immediately Try

Three little beauty discoveries that are well worth your attention: I know I promised you books and television recommendations next but I need to get…

Nov 18 • Ruth Crilly

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The Smartest Shoe Investment I've Ever Made

Before they disappear from the sale I must tell you about these shoes.

Nov 13 • Ruth Crilly

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October 2025

Poetic Soaps, High-Waisted Jeans and a Halloween Electrocution

Author and content creator Ruth Crilly with October's five favourite things. Including her book of the month, the best high street jeans and literature…

Oct 31 • Ruth Crilly

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The Last 5 Things I Bought...

After the Ikos holiday financial ruin, a run of five very successful purchases. Including period pants, a brilliant side table and the only diary that…

Oct 23 • Ruth Crilly

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Honest Review of the Ikos Olivia Resort

Here we go: the post that has taken nearly seven weeks to produce.

Oct 17 • Ruth Crilly

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A Hair Lift, A Wattle Roller and My Perfect Pair of Jeans.

AKA September Favourites

Oct 1 • Ruth Crilly

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September 2025

The Books I Read On Holiday: Hits, Misses and Maybes

Whilst I repeatedly draft and redraft the post I’ve written about my vaguely disappointing IKOS holiday, delaying and procrastinating because I find it…

Sep 26 • Ruth Crilly

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That Don't Impress Me Much: Recent Disappointments

I’ve had a few disappointing experiences lately and have been deliberating over whether to write about them or not.

Sep 15 • Ruth Crilly

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