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Festive Inspiration

| November 29, 2013

It’s less than four weeks now until the big event of the year and it’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! Festive decorations adorn the shops and Christmas trees are a plenty. This year we couldn’t resist putting our Christmas tree up a little earlier than normal as Imogen loved visiting the Christmas trees in our local John Lewis store and we knew it would be a lot of fun to have one to decorate and admire at home.

So let’s deck the halls with boughs of holly. Here’s some festive inspiration for you and your family from the great range at John Lewis Home.

I love these Le Creuset sets from the John Lewis Cookware range. Bright and colourful stoneware that’s perfect for cooking a family feast and preparing Christmas dinner with.

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Image courtesy of Le Creuset

As the temperature is dropping these Winter Warmers will ensure you stay cosy over the next few months. It’s easy to brighten things up by adding a splash of colour and texture to rooms with the addition of Throws, Blankets and Bedspreads.

If you’re looking to decorate your little one’s bedroom or playroom there’s everything you need in the Children’s Room range with bedding, furniture, storage, curtains, cushions, towels and accessories.

It was around Christmas last year that we bought the John Lewis Classic Table and Chairs for Imogen to use for drawing and playing on. They’re beautifully finished and made from 100% sustainable lacquered rubberwood which is smooth and natural. This set has been used almost daily since we bought it plus there’s still plenty of room for growth.

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Imogen playing last Christmas at the John Lewis Classic Table and Chairs. This table and chairs is also great for painting fun and viewing our collection of Autumn leaves on.

You and your family will love indulging in a John Lewis Christmas Hamper. Christmas Hampers make perfect gifts, providing tasty treats for everyone and are wonderful for sharing with friends and family over the Christmas holiday. We received a John Lewis Christmas Hamper last year as a present and feasted on its contents for almost a week. It was truly delicious!

Birthday Lunch

| November 25, 2013

Last week we celebrated Daddy’s Birthday and went out for a delicious lunch at Jamie’s Italian. Daddy and Imogen browsing the selection of Jamie’s kitchen products.

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Imogen loved playing with the viewfinder!

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The food was fantastic and the environment was family friendly and relaxed.

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Organic Spelt Pasta with Tuna and Spinach

| November 13, 2013

My favourite kind of lunch or dinner is fast, healthy and always organic. Last night I made Organic Spelt Pasta with tinned tuna and organic spinach. This is a healthy family meal that can be made in just over 5 minutes.

The Biona Organic Fusili Spelt Pastacooks in just 5 minutes, I boiled the spinach for 20 seconds to retain as many nutrients as possible, opened a tin of tuna in spring water and stirred in a little organic olive oil.

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I also buy Biona Organic Rye Breadwhich Imogen and hubby both love, so we all enjoy the health benefits of eating spelt and less wheat. Another of my favourite combinations is Organic Spelt Penne Pasta with Spinach and Avocado.

Delicious and nutritious!

spelt pasta with tuna and spinach

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