Hello, it’s me. (sorry, I couldn’t resist). I’m back from my blog hiatus, which was not voluntary but caused by a book project I have been working on (in addition to my other work). After having neglected my blog for so long, I will now try to take better care of it again, I promise.

Let’s start with my Christmas gift ideas. I must admit, I am not a big fan of practical gifts. I prefer the kind of gifts you do not need, but want anyway. Things that may even be a bit extravagant or decadent – because it’s fun to give and get something you cannot justify buying for yourself.

My ideas – which include a luxury silk version of the good old bandana scarf, an affordable diamond band ring, totally decadent candles, and the ring of my dreams, from top to bottom:

“Two dot” diamond ring by Delfina Delettrez
Silk scarf by Hermès
Candle by Cire Trudon and Giambattista Valli
Candle in porcelain jar by Fornasetti
Diamond band ring by Monica Vinader
Candy clutch bag by Jimmy Choo
“Gypset Travel” book
2016 calendar by Smythson
Earrings by V Jewellery