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Friday, 31 October 2025

October: A Big Birthday, ABC and More

 #WBOYC #WhatsBeenOnYourCalendar 

Swans in the Lee Valley Country Park

Dear friends. A busy month to share. October included a big birthday for Mr Mutton, a school reunion in Plymouth and seeing the group ABC with an orchestra in Bournemouth. I also started using a personal trainer again, gave blood and did a one day First Aid course. 

Read on for TV recommendations.  

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Tuesday, 28 October 2025

Life Lately: Teal, Tartan, Violets

 & Tuesday Twirl 

Is This Mutton in corduroy teal dress with aqua accessories

Dear friends. A mixed hors d'oeuvres today. I'm sharing which outfit I wore to the school reunion, a recent cord dress acquisition, a perfume search and more.

First up is a soft corduroy dress.  It's exactly the type of dress I look for in winter:  not too long and with a gathered waist that helps create definition where none exists.  Plus corduroy is On Trend, not that most of us care too much about that. 

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Tuesday, 21 October 2025

Choose My Outfit for the School Reunion

& Tuesday Twirl 

Is This Mutton invites readers to choose one of three colourful outfits to wear to a school reunion

Dear friends. It's a big day for me on Saturday, a school reunion! It's been organised by me and my bestie from the sixth form. We were reunited last year when I began tracking down our alumni. 

I'm looking for your help to select my outfit. 

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Thursday, 16 October 2025

October Book Reviews

 

Is This Mutton's Book Reviews for October 2025

Dear friends.  An exciting month for me as I was nominated for UK Book Blogger of the Year.  I must add however that it was a LONG long list and I didn't make the short list.  I didn't expect to,  because although I review books extensively on NetGalley, I'm not a dedicated book blogger. 

I simply read books and share my thoughts with you because I know most of you are avid readers.

Many thanks to those who voted for me!

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Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Stay Dry in Style

 & #TuesdayTwirl

Is This Mutton on the joys of staying dry in a purple raincoat

Dear friends. I bought this gorgeous purple trench a few weeks ago and still haven't had chance to wear it.  We had a very dry summer and autumn is continuing in the same vein.

But at least I have it for when rain inevitably strikes.

I spotted the trench coat at Hobbs and knew I must act quickly. What I've learnt about purple is that when retailers have any of the bright true purple shade, it flies out of the door.  I don't understand why they don't stock more of it.

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Thursday, 9 October 2025

Rainforest by Michelle Paver

 Is This Mutton reviews Rainforest by best selling author Michelle Paver


Dear friends. Today's book spotlight is on a novel that sends chills down the spine.  Author Michelle Paver has done it again with another brilliantly researched book that is both eerie and thought provoking.

A few years I read her book Thin Air, about a mountaineering expedition that went wrong. I still think about it to this day.  I immediately read her books Dark Matter and Wakenhyrst.

Several years have elapsed since the last book.  Rainforest is a stunner, and gets 5 stars from me.

Join me on today's blog tour to learn more about the story and the author. 

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Tuesday, 7 October 2025

Warm and Stylish with Lighthouse

 & #TuesdayTwirl

Gail Hanlon from Is This Mutton in Haven jersey and Savannah coat from Lighthouse Clothing

GIFTED COLLABORATION 

Dear friends. I don't often do collaborations with brands but when I was contacted by Belfast based Lighthouse Clothing and looked at their site,  I couldn't resist. I would buy their pieces in a heart beat. 

Lighthouse is a family-focused British brand with a love for practical, stylish layering. 

I chose three garments from the new autumn/winter collection and I was absolutely blown away by the quality. 

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