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 can take a look at them here), I have notes. Some small additions. Things that have stealthily crept into my orbit, made themselves known to me and taken up residence in the part of my brain that likes to form mild obsessions.
If I really thought about it in a completely non-materialistic way, then the main things I’d want for Christmas would probably be the same as what all humans are after: good health and happiness. Maybe two weeks on a desert island, completely alone, with just a stack of books and a hammock. But that would make for a boring post, wouldn’t it? Entire wholesome paragraphs untouched by the grasping fingers of rampant consumerism? Bah humbug!
On that note, let us delve into my treasure trove of (expensive) secret desires.
Silk Nightdress
Crikey these nightdresses from If Only If are very romantic. You cannot help but to “float” in them. “Waft”. They make you feel like a character in Bridgerton, waiting to be ravished in the boudoir in a rebellious act of pre-marital naughtiness.
Beautifully made, the finest silk, this is the sort of nightwear that excites me, now that I feel like a bit of a twat sleeping in anything too overtly sexy. I mean who wants the seam of a Brazilian-cut cami knicker slicing into their chuff at 4am? Who feels like clearing up Weetabix bowls in an arse-skimming lace negligée?
I’m all for the costume-drama vibe of a romantic gown. Bring it on.
If Only If are here online.
Liberty Dressing Gown
I have one of these already, but do I yearn for more? DO I! Wearing Liberty print makes you feel so ridiculously photogenic and posh. And the vibrancy of the prints is the greatest distraction when your face is so wan and tired that it looks as though it’s been moulded from old lard.
Liberty currently have up to 30% off here
Malin & Goetz Super Candle
Recent discovery: these huge Malin & Goetz candles and I was instantly won over because a) they’re huge and b) the glass receptacle (it’s like a small fruit bowl!) is so impressively stylish. If you love streamlined, clean, modern (or mid century) interiors, or just any sort of interiors really, then you will love the non-twee aesthetic of these whacking great candles.
Also, I have just finished a smaller-sized “Dark Rum” candle from Malin & Goetz and must say that everything about it was exceptional. Noticeably so. The throw, the scent itself (leathery, spicy, sexy) and the way that the wax burned evenly the whole way down. No wastage. Good job - style and substance going on here.
What’s next on the obsession list? Things to wear:
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