Aren't I in a festive mood today? And why wouldn't I be with so much to look forward to this Christmas.
For instance, Luella Bartley is jumping the holiday queue early by launching her ultimate Christmas list of goodies and window display today at Liberty of London. The British designer has teamed up with the department store to open her holiday grotto choc-full of Christmassy treats and trinkets.
So pop by Liberty later today for a candy cane or two, and a spot of holiday shopping with Luella. Arrive at 6.30pm and you'll have a chance to meet the lady herself or at least get your photo with old Saint Nick.
As we mentioned last week, two of the funniest ladies in television history have reunited for the annual star-studded Marks & Spencer Christmas campaign. And they're joined by such illustrious company as Stephen Fry and erm... Wallace & Gromit (?!) It's definitely a step up from last year's cheesy Take That Christmas commercial. In fact, it will inspire even the biggest Scrooge to get into the holiday spirit. So sit back and enjoy the latest campaign offering - without a Barlow in sight.
Yes, yes, yes! Why didn't we think of this earlier? Marks & Spencer plus Ab Fab = super funny ads for the holiday season! Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders have signed on to be the new faces of M&S's Christmas '09 campaign. But that's not all! The funny ladies also join John Sergeant, Stephen Fry and Mark's favourite, Twiggy, in the new ads which hit back at the issue of ageism in British TV.
For the festive season it's all about the frocks at Peacocks. And the budget retailer has enlisted the help of Pearl Lowe to design its new range and her daughter Daisy to model it. Talk about a fash-family combo! While we're used to seeing Daisy modelling for labels such as Marc Jacobs, it's on the high street in her mum's Christmas collection that she'll soon be recognised the most. Lucky for her there isn't a reindeer jumper in sight!
Dolce & Gabbana's online magazine, Swide.com, officially went live last week although apparently it has been lurking around since September. It's a mish-mash of articles, blogs, and features a blend of contemporary artists and celebrities such as Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. But the highlight right now has to be a Christmas video of the designer duo as elves singing carols. Click here and instantly get into the festive mood.
All this online window shopping so close to Christmas is not good. It's too late to rewrite my wishlist now, so why am I suddenly discovering amazing things?
Not only do Yoox.com have a really good stock of cut-price Matthew Williamson, they have it in my size. There are loads of pieces on offer, most in larger sizes (when I say 'larger' I mean 12 - 16). Of course, it's all still £300+, but this is the only time of year most of us can dream of that kind of indulgence.
Hands up who left their Christmas shopping until this week, then? Tut tut, kids! If you've still not bought all your pressies, I have one word for those hard-to-shop-for cool kids and 'classic' fans; Uniqlo. Their knitwear section is perfect for Christmas treats, from cashmere sweaters in beautiful colours to funky fairisle pieces that make an ironic nod to the Christmas jumper you inevitably got as a kid (anyone remember Sweater Shop?). I'm thinking the stole cardigan for mum, the hooded sweater for the brother's girlfriend, and perhaps some cashmere for...er, me?
Aren't I in a festive mood today? And why wouldn't I be with so much to look forward to this Christmas. 
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