Happy post Christmas. Four relaxing days at home, many friends, never enough family, an abundance of food and so many lovely cards and gifts. I love that our Lil Miss has included a pink hair bow on her card this year. That's my girl!

Today was spent amongst the shoppers in London's West End. A family tradition to go and see the windows and the lights plus Mr M escorts Lil Miss away for an hour of "shopping for Mommy". So many lights and beautiful shop windows but this little mouse in the Liberty window is the family favourite.

I wish I could blame it on the snow but these hair bows began their journey long before the first snowfall. Miss Gracie's darling Christmas bows finally arrived today. I couldn't resist letting you have a sneak peek for next year. A few local Miss Gracie girls are keen to collect theirs in the morning and our own little Miss has worn hers already but the rest will stay safely tucked away. Thinking positive; one less task to do for Christmas 2011!

Fresh colours, bold patterns and a little jewel to add some sparkle. A beautiful and practical gift. Small enough to pop in her kit bag and pretty enough to give as a present.

Someone is on Santa's naughty list! Seven boxes tracked since the 1st of November and the one to go missing has the Christmas bows in it? Not impressed! Sweet little bows with snowflakes and a bit of sparkle were going to brighten up this chilly season. To cheer me up it has to be the classic Charlotte bow; Christmas red, small or full size, pinch clip or barrette, for the good little girl on your gift list.