A couple of weeks ago I attended a preview of the IntuMetrocentre’s Fashion Live and watched some of the Metrocentre’s stores unveil their new, colourful looks for spring/summer.  Like any good blogger event there was a goody bag; this one was packed full of sample sized beauty products and some vouchers.  What really caught my eye, however, was this custom made notebook created especially for the event by Note.

Note. are a North East company specialising in “ethically crafted, authentic and minimalistic journals” and this one really was chic and eye catching, sitting on the char tied up with a pencil in a red ribbon.  It has been making a fantastic blog planner and everyday list maker, and I love the full A4 size.  You can see more of their collection on their Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and order your own bespoke notebook.

Yesterday I stopped by Brentwood Avenue in Jesmond for some lunch and a browse in the shops.  Due to the tail end of hurricane Gonzalo it was a very windy experience and we practically ran from shop to shop to shelter from the gusts.  For those who subscribe to My Little Box, I nearly lost my DVF scarf in the wind as it blew off me and I had to chase it down the street!  

Brentwood Avenue is a small row of shops and businesses in West Jesmond, and is my first destination if I need to get a wedding, christening or birthday gift due to the gorgeous little gift shops, cook shop and delis.