Welcome to A Little Bird Told Me About… – a new series that sees me scouring the interwebs for beautiful brands, exciting new products and pretty things to feast your eyes upon.

First to be featured is the eco-friendly and oh-so lovely jewellery and accessories range by Stolen Thunder.

The wonderful folks at Stolen Thunder create playful pieces with wood and vintage chain. Their hand drawn graphics are inspired by childhood memories and transformed into original necklaces, rings, brooches and more.

I was sent two items from the collection, and I’m rather taken with them both…

Baby Russian Doll Necklace, £23.50

Bambi Necklace, £28.20

The craftsmanship on each piece is just a joy to behold, and I love the unique clasp tags displaying the brand. Wooden jewellery is unusual and unique – so many people asked where my necklace was from when I wore it today.

Wearing: ASOS knitted midi dress, Topshop leggings, Merc cardigan (under coat), faux fur cropped jacket via car boot sale, very.co.uk boots, Primark owl ring, Stolen Thunder Bambi Necklace
On: Tuesday 30th November
For: A spot of shopping, a bit of cleaning and a lot of lounging on a day off work

Alice and Joy are the brains behind Stolen Thunder’s beauty, and they definitely know the way to a woman’s heart – Marina and the Diamonds is a fan and the Party collection was designed for (and worn by) Marina on her Family Jewels tour.

Stolen Thunder pieces are handmade in England with love and you can have one of your very own with just a couple of clicks on the website. Next on my list is a personalised necklace… or ring… or both. Now I need to decide what I want my necklace… or ring… or both to say. I <3 pugs? I <3 cheese? Grammar 4 eva? Any suggestions?

My friend Sarah* has a coat. It’s mauve. Shiny. Has no discernible shape. It zips right up to the neck, creating a highly attractive ‘shelf bosom’, and cuts off mid-thigh making Sarah look short and stumpy, even though she’s size 10 and shops in the tall section. The overall effect is that of the Michelin Man dressed in his Christmas best. Add a hat, scarf, gloves and wellies to the equation and she’s instantly transformed from girl to wool-trimmed inflated tyre.

I’m not afraid to tell Sarah I hate her coat. She hates it too. But, as she tells me every time she slips the wretched thing over her fabulous Alexa-inspired outfit, it’s stuffed with feathers. I’ll give you a second to digest that – yep, she’s walking the streets wrapped in a winter weight duvet, and that’s okay, because it keeps her warm.

Next time you’re out and about, take a look around. How many people do you see swaddled in sleeping bags masquerading as coats? Or wearing attire designed for scaling Mount Everest while browsing the rails in H&M? Do you think they need a hypothermia-resistant lining for choosing their Christmas party outfit? No. And don’t even get me started on hiking boots, waterproof trousers and/or hats with ear flaps.

It seems the good British public are crying out for a winter intervention and a new outdoor wardrobe – one that doesn’t include rubber, a drawstring hood or feather stuffing. How about a tailored wool coat? A faux fur stole? A pair of knee high leather boots, a chic beret and some knitted mittens?

Diesel parka, Primark blouse, Zara cardigan, Topshop jeans, Steve Madden leather boots, Primark ring

*Name changed to protect identity and fashion reputation.