And first prize for best dressed houseboat on the Cam goes to....

There's an absolutely awesome houseboat on the River Cam, just around the corner from my house, that makes me smile every time I walk past. All summer, there was a hilarious Barbie doll Wimbledon court set up on the roof, of which I regrettably didn't get a photo!

Today, as I wandered along the river into town for lunch with a friend (Thai Chicken Salad at Giraffe, yummy!!), I spotted the best homemade Christmas scene EVER. Perched on top of the houseboat was a snowy land of tinsel trees, sparkling silver horse-drawn carriage, and a Narnia-esque Snow Queen!!

Fabulous! :-)

I stumbled upon a fantastic new local interiors company at the Made It Market in Cambridge, back in November, and I am in love with their collection of antique, vintage and restyled furniture. Trumpington Interiors lovingly source, restore and restyle classic pieces of furniture in styles that will appeal to all furniture fashionistas, with an attractive price tag to boot!

Trumpington Interiors' Item of the Month, a beautiful and funky 1950s cocktail cabinet, is one of my absolute favourites:

http://trumpingtoninteriors.com/

I also loved this charming 1930s retro sideboard, which I saw in the flesh at the company's first exhibition but has now been sold (for just 165!):

http://trumpingtoninteriors.com/drawers-sideboards-and-shelving/

The website is fab but I advise checking the gorgeous pieces out first hand - Trumpington Interiors' next exhibition is in February 2012 in Cambridge city centre (keep an eye on their website for more details!).

Enjoy! :-)