Kew

Kew is not really on my list of go-to shops, it's a little mumsy for my taste. But I do like the way they style their catalogues.

Dosa

It would be hard to justify a Dosa purchase, as they're essentially just very pretty nighties, but, all the same, I do love looking at Christina Kim's washed silk and crumpled Indian cotton creations. And such a lovely website.

Bon A Parte

BonAParte sounded so promising: a really affordable Danish brand launching online in the UK. Things from Denmark? Shopping from my desk? Surely I would love it. So it's rather disappointing that there are only two solitary things I like in the whole range. But they are quite lovely.

Porridge with pear puree

Every morning for the past week I've been making the most autumnal of breakfasts: porridge with homemade pear puree. Our friend in Gloucestershire gave us a bag of deliciously ripe pears from her own trees, and this is my favourite way to eat them. For one serving, peel and core a pear, chop into chunks and tip into a saucepan. Add the tiniest drizzle of water, or orange juice, to the pan, to prevent sticking. Gently heat for two or three minutes, then puree with a potato masher. Pour over a bowl of hot, thick porridge, and a top with a drizzle of Greek honey.

Claudie Pierlot

Looking at Claudie Pierlot's autumn range, I'm thinking perhaps I can, after all, brave those white ribbed-wool tights I bought last winter, but have never worn.

Somewhere

I find the quality of La Redoute clothes always lets them down... but I'm still quite taken by the rusty colours of their new range, Somewhere.

Aubin & Wills

I love the missmatched layering of autumnal things at Aubin & Wills. I particularly love the gingham top and cardi combination, but then I like gingham with anything.