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Christmas at Narborough Hall

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Narborough Hall Gift Shop / Narborough, Leicester

Do you have Christmas decor envy yet? Back in October I was invited along to Narborough Hall, a gift shop in a beautiful converted Elizabethan house just a short drive from my house to see their newly opened Christmas room.

I took my Grom along with me for a look around and to pick up a few festive bits and pieces. As we walked in we were greeted by the lovely Simon, Sophie and Caroline and given a brief intro on the shop and the halls long history, before being led through a little fairy light lit corridor, prosecco and chocolate truffles in hand, into the back room which had been transformed into a Christmas wonderland. It was absolutely magical, I felt instantly festive as soon as I walked in and everywhere was so beautifully decorated, I just wanted to spend a small fortune and make an identical copy of it at home!

The rest of the shop is full of unique gifts for every occasion, from children’s toys and books to candles, room fragrances, quirky home accessories and even jewellery and clothing too. It’s a great place to have a wander around when you need to buy gifts for those people who you have no idea what to get, there is literally something for everyone so you’re bound to stumble uoon something unique that they’d love.

Dipped

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Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing SheIn ombre black and grey white faux fur jacket, ASOS tee, H&M Skirt, Jones Bootmaker Yazmin boker boots, Balenciaga city bag. All black everything, dark street style outfit. FAIIINT Jones Bootmaker Yazmin black leather biker boots with buckle and zip detail. Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing SheIn ombre black and grey white faux fur jacket, Bloody Mary Metal Lovehunters Arrow silver necklace. Outfit details.

SheIn Ombre Faux Fur Jacket * / ASOS Tee / Bloody Mary Metal ‘Lovehunters Arrow’ Necklace * / H&M Skirt /
Jones Bootmaker ‘Yazmin’ Biker Boots * / Balenciaga City Bag

If you’ve seen me out and about recently you’ll know I’ve been pretty much living in this ombre faux fur jacket. I blame The Style Rawr girls for getting me hooked on faux jackets it the first place and now I just can’t resist their warmth and cuddliness when it’s freezing out, plus there’s something kinda great about walking around feeling like a yeti. The scruffier the better as far as I’m concerned and with that striking dip dye too, I just haven’t be able to take it off, I’ve even been wearing it at home whilst I’m working and confusing Nico!

I think after years of searching I’ve finally found the ones. I have endless pairs of heeled boots, always finding an excuse to add another pair to my collection, but flat boots or shoes are a whole other story, until these Jones biker boots came along. Finally I have a pair of almost flat boots that I love just as much as my higher pairs and I think most of that is down to the great fit, meaning they’re not unnecessarily roomy like a lot of biker styles, which just make my feet look even bigger than the already huge size they are. These are a nice close fit yet still incredibly comfortable, and I love the little details like the asymmetric zips, making them just that little bit more unique.

Nico & Treasure #RIGiveADogAHome

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FAIIINT Siberian Husky Nico with River Island and Dogs Trust whippet Dog-equin dog mannequin.FAIIINT Siberian Husky Nico with River Island and Dogs Trust whippet Dog-equin dog mannequin.FAIIINT Siberian Husky Nico with River Island and Dogs Trust whippet Dog-equin dog mannequin.

River Island x Dogs Trust #RIGiveADogAHome Campaign

This month River Island have teamed up with Dogs Trust to re-home 1,200 limited edition dog-equins and give them a new home just in time for Christmas. Dogs Trust are the largest dog welfare charity in the UK, they do wonderful work caring for over 17,000 stray and unwanted dogs every single year at their re-homing centres, which are full of a vast variety of different breeds and mixes all looking for their forever homes. The campaign aims to remind people of these unwanted pups that would love nothing more than a new family to call their own and that a dog (or dog-equin!) is for life and not just for Christmas. The dog-equins range from £6-48 and all proceeds from their sales will go straight to Dogs Trust.

Being the crazy dog lady that I am, of course I couldn’t not get involved in this! River Island kindly sent Nico the nicest little doggy box full of treats, a blanket and some bits for me too which he was super excited about, but that was nothing compared to his excitement when I brought home Treasure (she likes long walks and catwalks). I loved the idea of the campaign and I really wanted to support the cause myself too, but couldn’t get down to my local River Island until after work and I was pretty sure they were all going to be sold out. I had my heart set on either the long haired Afghan Hound or the Whippet and as I looked in the window, there was this one lone Whippet left, so of course I took her home with me. As you can see, I think Nico is pretty smitten with her too!

Most of the dog-equins are now sold out, but it’s worth checking with your local store if they still have any left, or alternatively if you’d just like to support this wonderful cause you can donate directly to Dogs Trust via Paypal here.