Christmas passed on a Texas barbecue note w spicy cornbread and spicier 4 cheese..you guessed it. Was all Damat’s** fun idea with cowboy music too, ‘please daddy don’t get drunk again on Christmas it’l jus make our saweet Mama cry.’
**means Daughter’s kubsie- husband.
Thanks❗️INDIA and I did do over the Christmas bouquet, fewer flowers now w lots flat seeded eucalyptus, these will go on to MLKDay❗️
Christmas for me is deep dive into 15 banker boxes that arrived 3 years ago to an Oxshott shed from my IN Barn. Finally the pallet uncovered and no damage but slight damp so windows open, carpets kilims hundreds 😩 photos in kilim boxes, table linens ample-USEFUL, bricabrac, Indian-Hindistan treasures plus box of old BEST shoes, sorry am foaming so HAPPY. Anyone know correct spray to help carpets and kilims lose their nem=slight damp? No mold or strong whiffy, am airing them and would like a spray along w continuous airing. Course tablecloths etc in the wash.
Sadly didn’t keep any of 40 year young Ralph Lauren sheets, or would send you EVELYN (I believe) oomphy pink cabbage roses on a good green and unbelievable I found the skirt and big shirt blouse to match. INDIA you have stirred the memory lane of what’s not in these boxes❣️❣️
Now that I have finished imitating a blue-arsed fly, I can sit down for 5 minutes to say I absolutely love your Substack. It’s like a friend dropping in for a cuppa and a chat. Worth every penny. And thanks to one of my thoughtful sons, I now have your book Darling to look forward to, which he bought me for Christmas. Got to say, I love the cover (does that make me sound shallow, like someone who buys wine if they like the label, which I’ve actually done?!). It reminds me of that fab IKEA Matisse inspired duvet cover you recommended a few months back, which I later bought for £15!! (Single with pillowcase). Thank you again for such interesting, generous and varied content.
Thank you soooo much for all the lovely/ brilliant articles. I really look forward to seeing your name appear and I know I have something interesting/ new/ funny/ thought provoking to look forward to with feet up and a cup of tea. Thank you for so much pleasure and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with sheets forgotten!.xx
Have a wonderful Christmas! Slightly creepy but I do kind of think as you as a friend who recommends good stuff and updates me on her life and what she’s cooking etc. Thanks for the general happiness you bring. Fingers crossed for the sheets! Xx
I’m down for an outing next year and will hope to time it with whenever the V&A opens their Annex/Bowie Adventure. Otherwise if I must have a year with two,visits to the UK, so be it!
Wishing you an Happy Christmas, India Knight; thank you for the delightful newsletter.
I'm now at peak Christmas Quartermaster stores. Fridge is full. Freezer is full. Cuboards are full. But no one is allowed to eat anything because 'IT'S FOR CHRISTMAS'
Thank you India for your substack. It brings me joy. And Merry Christmas to all the rest of us - have a good one and see you on the other side (which I'm looking forward to more as all our girls/other halves and gorgeous granchildren are coming on 29th)
I’m busy visualising a breathless just in time arrival of your sheets… all will be well!
Wishing you a very Happy Christmas & everything you would wish for yourself in the coming year.
As so many fellow readers have said, your posts are a simply a joy. When they arrive I feel like I’ve just had a lovely long chatty letter from a dear friend.
Happy Christmas, India. And thank you for so generously sharing your never-ending stash of life affirming stuff! It's a force for good in this bonkers world.
Hope 2025 brings you happiness and folded laundry.
Wishing you the very merriest of Christmases. It's been a joy to read! Did not know about the flowers (brilliant). Also will now most definitely put a trip to the UK on my goals list!
Christmas passed on a Texas barbecue note w spicy cornbread and spicier 4 cheese..you guessed it. Was all Damat’s** fun idea with cowboy music too, ‘please daddy don’t get drunk again on Christmas it’l jus make our saweet Mama cry.’
**means Daughter’s kubsie- husband.
Thanks❗️INDIA and I did do over the Christmas bouquet, fewer flowers now w lots flat seeded eucalyptus, these will go on to MLKDay❗️
Christmas for me is deep dive into 15 banker boxes that arrived 3 years ago to an Oxshott shed from my IN Barn. Finally the pallet uncovered and no damage but slight damp so windows open, carpets kilims hundreds 😩 photos in kilim boxes, table linens ample-USEFUL, bricabrac, Indian-Hindistan treasures plus box of old BEST shoes, sorry am foaming so HAPPY. Anyone know correct spray to help carpets and kilims lose their nem=slight damp? No mold or strong whiffy, am airing them and would like a spray along w continuous airing. Course tablecloths etc in the wash.
Sadly didn’t keep any of 40 year young Ralph Lauren sheets, or would send you EVELYN (I believe) oomphy pink cabbage roses on a good green and unbelievable I found the skirt and big shirt blouse to match. INDIA you have stirred the memory lane of what’s not in these boxes❣️❣️
Now that I have finished imitating a blue-arsed fly, I can sit down for 5 minutes to say I absolutely love your Substack. It’s like a friend dropping in for a cuppa and a chat. Worth every penny. And thanks to one of my thoughtful sons, I now have your book Darling to look forward to, which he bought me for Christmas. Got to say, I love the cover (does that make me sound shallow, like someone who buys wine if they like the label, which I’ve actually done?!). It reminds me of that fab IKEA Matisse inspired duvet cover you recommended a few months back, which I later bought for £15!! (Single with pillowcase). Thank you again for such interesting, generous and varied content.
Thank you soooo much for all the lovely/ brilliant articles. I really look forward to seeing your name appear and I know I have something interesting/ new/ funny/ thought provoking to look forward to with feet up and a cup of tea. Thank you for so much pleasure and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with sheets forgotten!.xx
Have a wonderful Christmas! Slightly creepy but I do kind of think as you as a friend who recommends good stuff and updates me on her life and what she’s cooking etc. Thanks for the general happiness you bring. Fingers crossed for the sheets! Xx
MERRY CHRISTMAS India! Hope our paths cross in again 2025 <3 - have a wonderful break xoxo
I’m down for an outing next year and will hope to time it with whenever the V&A opens their Annex/Bowie Adventure. Otherwise if I must have a year with two,visits to the UK, so be it!
Wishing you an Happy Christmas, India Knight; thank you for the delightful newsletter.
I didn't know a Bowie adventure was coming - not a bad outing in itself! Happy Christmas.
I'm now at peak Christmas Quartermaster stores. Fridge is full. Freezer is full. Cuboards are full. But no one is allowed to eat anything because 'IT'S FOR CHRISTMAS'
Thank you India for your substack. It brings me joy. And Merry Christmas to all the rest of us - have a good one and see you on the other side (which I'm looking forward to more as all our girls/other halves and gorgeous granchildren are coming on 29th)
Thank you so much and have a wonderful Christmas. I so know that IT'S FOR CHRISTMAS thing - in fact we had it ten minutes ago. NO SNACKING.
Have a magical Christmas! 💫🌟✨
Thank you! You too!
I’m busy visualising a breathless just in time arrival of your sheets… all will be well!
Wishing you a very Happy Christmas & everything you would wish for yourself in the coming year.
As so many fellow readers have said, your posts are a simply a joy. When they arrive I feel like I’ve just had a lovely long chatty letter from a dear friend.
Thank you so much Tessa, it's hugely appreciated. Have a wonderful Christmas!l
Sheets? Who needs 'em?!!
Happy Christmas, India. And thank you for so generously sharing your never-ending stash of life affirming stuff! It's a force for good in this bonkers world.
Hope 2025 brings you happiness and folded laundry.
Annie x
Thank you very much, and have a lovely Christmas! Fingers crossed on the laundry...
Merry Christmas, India! Thank you for sharing all your Christmas tips and tricks.
You're welcome and merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas
Thank you - and to you.
Wishing you the very merriest of Christmases. It's been a joy to read! Did not know about the flowers (brilliant). Also will now most definitely put a trip to the UK on my goals list!
Isn't it clever about the flowers? Had no idea. Happy Christmas!
So clever! My favourite kind of tips!
Merry Christmas to you and loved ones x
And to you and yours.
Merry Christmas dear India. 🎁🎁
And to you JP!
India, you have made my year better in so many ways, thank you, and Happy Christmas, whichever day it is.
That's so lovely - thank you, and merry Christmas!