Amazing packaging and even better goodies inside - My man makes a mean roast - The dream shoes that'll grace my feet if I ever get married (oh the irony) - Nandos Sunday - Part of our Norfolk abode - The only place for celebration cake - This happened - Raspberry-ness engagement pud - Our first engagement card - The most thoughtful gift - Such an awesome card - The best photo frames around - My fiancee - Selfie - So much love in our home - Time to get planning  

Just compiling this collage has got me feeling all wistful and wanting to sing Pharrells Happy from the rooftops. October 2014 is one month I'll never forget and that's because it's the month where my best friend, boyfriend and only-roomie-for-me got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. Nearly a month since he popped the question and I'm still staring at my engagement ring in awe, yes I'm that gal. The well wishers, congratulations and general levels of love for Craig and I have been flooding in and I genuinely can't think of a time when I've been happier. We've already started to plan our big day and have the church, venue and photographer booked, eeeeeek! Now it's time to relax and enjoy the run up to Christmas before we start making big decisions - I'm talking flowers, wedding cakes, invitations....    

Obsessed With - Saying my engagement ring would be a real cop out even though I am truly mesmerised so instead I'm going to say Scandal. I am absolutely gripped by the latest series (Olivia and Jake should just be together) and I've even got Craig hooked too. Tell me you're a fan too? Another real fave this month has been Essie's Chinchilly, not only is the colour that perfect blend of minky grey goodness but it also lasted on my nails (without a top coat I might add) for a whopping five days. True story. Oh and a special mention has got to go to M&S' sourdough bread, that's £1.60 spent well right there. 

Lusting After - With the weather suddenly changing for seriously cool climes my skin has thrown itself into red alert mode, hi random blemishes and unwanted dry patches, I've missed you so. It's a while since I gave my skincare routine a good shake up and I've rather naughtily been using just Bioderma most evenings to remove my make-up *slaps wrist* before smothering on an unloved night cream. Maybe it's time I paid a visit to Space NK...

 Excited For - Our second engagement party AKA the one with friends. My ma and pa rather kindly hosted a meet the family style engagement gathering for us already which was beyond delightful but in a couple of Saturdays we're having all the gang round to our abode to celebrate in true fashion, excited. Another thing I'm really looking forward to is Christmas shopping, for the first time in years I haven't bought a single gift yet. Let's hope this changes pretty sharpish, I don't handle panic buying too well.

Was October a memorable month for you? Are you excited to start Christmas shopping?

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