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My favorite picks – autumnal love

1. Conkers. As long as they fall out of trees, I will collect them. Since moving back to Ireland, collecting conkers is a real sign of autumn for me. 
2. Aromatic mulled wine by Marks & Spencer. This could be considered a Christmas drink, but to me it is an autumn and winter drink. Pour yourself a mug, pop it in the microwave and drink yourself into a magical stupor. 
3. Simone, by Jessica Harrison. Hauntingly beautiful with a side of gore. These mini porcelain sculptures are wonderful, but at times make you squirm. Perfect for getting you in the mood for Halloween. More cringe-worthy sculptures on her site including Maria, who enjoys long walks and holding her intestines. 
4. Pumpkin pie. It really needs no introduction. Quite possibly my favorite pie, my dad made a killer one for Thanksgiving. Happy {Canadian} Thanksgiving!
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My favorite picks – get your gore on

1. noshington. Located across the road from my college, an adorable cafe full of aesthetic yumminess.
2. Dawn of the Dreadfuls, by Steve Hockensmith and Jane Austen. I just started this book – perfect for getting in the mood for Halloween. Yes, yes. 
3. Dance till you drop, by Lauren Carney. Very beautiful and quirky hand drawn illustrations.
4. Wolfbeater platform shoes by Iron Fist. If I could walk in high heels, I would be wearing you right now.
5. Haagen-Dazs Belgian Chocolate ice cream. I refuse to admit how much of this I’ve consumed in the last week. 
6. Stone triple band ring, by Topshop. I’m a fan of knuckle dusters. They’re kind of awesome.
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My favorite picks – come fly with me

1. 2011 IKEA catalogue. I have a terrible weakness for IKEA. 
2. Fornasetti wallpaper at Cole & Son. I ordered a sample of this to hang in my kitchen, but the pattern is so huge all I got was corners of four circles. All I wanted was a lady drinking from a cup. Is that too much to ask?
3. Quiet Life tablets. I rarely take medication. But I am a very, very, very nervous traveler. Me and planes don’t mix. I get worked up days before a flight, so for the first time I took something for my nerves. Available at most pharmacies, this completely natural herbal remedy relieves stress and worry. If you are a worrier like me, you should try this out. It’s very good.
4. Paul’s Boutique Molly Camo bag. Wherever I go, women manhandle this bag. It’s kind of really awesome. 
5. Skips. Fizzibly melty prawn cocktail delights, and I will not confess how many bags I ingested this week alone.