We have had a lovely Christmas! Hubby and I celebrated alone on Christmas Day and then my mother joined us the day after. We've been having a lovely time this holiday season!


I'll be sad to take down the tree and the holiday decorations... It makes me sad every year.


I'll also be missing the foods of the season... I've really been pigging out on pie, sausage rolls and lovely breakfasts every day, not to mention the turkey & ham! YUM!!! But with a New Year will come some resolutions to be healthier and more fit of course... I've failed at this every year, but 2012 feels lucky!


We had a lovely time opening presents and I've been enjoying everything I got!

So for New Year's Eve with my mom still here, we'll probably keep it pretty low-key. I think I'll cook some dinner and we'll watch movies. If the weather is good, we might venture into Fulham to watch fireworks! What are your plans for New Year's Eve?

I wish you all a safe and Happy New Year! May 2012 be the best year yet for all of us!

We next headed over to Neuhaus, a fine chocolate shop. Unfortunately it was closed, so we didn't get to indulge in what I hear is the best hot chocolate around (I'll be trying that later!), however they did provide me with a sampler box of chocolates and I can truly say, they were divine! They lasted about 5 minutes in my flat between my husband and I... I'll definitely be going back!

A consultant did a facial - a sort of skin mapping procedure, checking the health and status of my skin before selecting a range of products that would be most beneficial for my skin and it's specific nuances. I have to say, the products felt and smelled lovely and my skin was glowing and radiant afterwards. I'll definitely be trying out these products in the future!

I was in need of a hand cream, so after trying this lovely option, I had to buy it! It's too good and I've been loving it all week!
I also walked away with these lovely products which I've been using and I just love them! The consultant told me that Melvita uses the two things your skin contains for health: water and oil! I love the idea of organic products and have been trying to use mostly natural things for a while.

I really enjoyed my tour of the Putney Exchange and it's definitely opened my eyes to some stores there I'd never noticed. Have any of you ever been? What did you think?

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! We are all set and excited to open our presents in the morning!

I am most excited to be collecting my mom from the airport on Monday morning. It will be 1 1/2 years to the day since the last time I saw her and her visit is the best Christmas present ever! I am planning to stuff her with a Christmas feast and shower her in presents before being her tour guide on a big London adventure!!!

From our house to yours, Merry Christmas! What are your plans for the holidays?

Sarah from Flourish Design & Style!!! Sarah, I'll be in touch to get your details so we can get your necklace out to you soon!

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Only 5 sleeps till Christmas!!! Who's excited? I know I am!

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I've been feeling the navy lately... 2 navy outfits in a row...

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I started this blog about 7 months after I moved to the Cayman Islands - when I first started writing it, I didn't have internet at home and used to hang out at Dunkin Donuts to write posts. I'm so grateful for all of you who keep coming back and all the adventures I've had because of this blog!


I've learned so much from blogging and I hope to keep learning! I'm always looking for ways I can improve Pink Julep Abroad and I'm excited for new things I can share with you in the future!


I'm currently working to finalize some great giveaways to celebrate this milestone, so keep checking back! Thanks again to all of you who've been with me all along! Here's to many more years to come! xo

My hair is still looking stupid, although I think there's some improvement with the use of hot rollers!

What did you do this weekend?

I really need a lovely hat, gloves and scarf combo in a pretty color that goes with both navy and black coats, so I'm thinking either Mulberry or Pigeon! I love Brora cashmere, so hopefully Santa thinks I've been a good girl!






So that's my list of Christmas goodies I'd love to get this year! Obviously, I won't be getting all these things under my tree, but a girl can dream! I suppose the ones I want most are Chloe perfume, a Longchamp bag and a new pair of Uggs in black.

What are you asking Santa Clause for this year?

I got this fur cardigan from H&M while on holiday in Ireland and I'm in love with it! It's probably my favorite new addition to my wardrobe in a long time!


It's like a thick sweater with fur panels just down the front. Love it!

What's your favorite new addition to your winter wardrobe?