This might be the best gift guide I’ve put together so far and there’s a part two already in the works. One of my favourite things about this time of year all the luxurious comfort food. There’s something so satisfying about coming in from the cold to be greeted by…
Personally, I find shopping for ‘his’ Christmas gift, whether that be my dad, husband, brother or even granddad it really doesn’t matter, to be the most frustrating. I usually leave it till last because they never give me any inkling to what they’d like which results in them receiving the three ‘s’…
Today’s post is going to be short and sweet. The Marks & Spencer beauty department is often overlooked, however, not only did their Christmas advent calendar sell out in mere hours, but their website also features a number of money-saving bundles and limited edition gift sets from brands such as Origins, Stila and…
Christmas shopping for my 2-year-old little girl, Penelope, gets more fun every year. Last year she didn’t really have a clue what was going on. This year she’s very aware of the big guy in the red suit and I’m cooking dinner for the very first time, so it kind…
The countdown has officially begun! Today the tree is going up and my ban on Christmas films has been lifted. My husband doesn’t really care about Christmas but I love every second of it. This year, Penny has a better understanding of what is going on and the big day…
Opening my stocking is one of my favourite Christmas traditions. I love tipping it upside down to find everything from chocolate coins, boozy miniatures, hair bobbles and nail files inside. I also love all the gift sets filled with travel-sized goodies available at this time of year. They are such a…
Finding the perfect gift for a loved one at Christmas can often be a time-consuming and frustrating task. From my experience, there are a few gifts that are guaranteed crowd pleasers such as chocolates, food hampers, a bottle of their favourite tipple or a good book, especially if it’s already related…
I love Christmas shopping for my girls, but it can often feel a little overwhelming. We’re a family on a budget so ideally, I want to buy toys that are obviously lots of fun, age-appropriate, affordable and, as Penny has a wonderful imagination, further inspire her to create and explore whilst supporting…
I’m sorry if you think it’s too early, but 2018 has seriously been the worst and I love Christmas, so I’m determined to enjoy every second of it. I can’t wait to visit Edinburgh and walk through the German market, share a banana and Nutella crepe with Penny and see the beautiful…
I’ve always had difficulty finding a suitable Christmas gift for ‘him’. I’m literally referring to all the men in my life including my dad, brother, husband and even grandad. I find that it’s safer to stick to the three s’s i.e. sweets, socks and smellies, but this year I’m on a mission…
Every family has their traditions at Christmas time and treating my home (and myself) to a new Yankee Candle is one of my favourites. There’s nothing better than getting all cosy under a mountain of blankets with a massive mug of hot chocolate and burning a candle in the background, especially…
The Latest in Beauty Advent Calendar is finally here… and it’s magical! There are so many new Christmas beauty collections, gift sets and calendars currently being released, but this was the launch I was most excited about. The packaging is incredibly beautiful and sure to put any Grinch into the…
There are so many things I love about this time of year. I’ve been practically stalking Trendmood and drooling over all the upcoming festive beauty launches. I put the heating on for the first time the other night, lit some candles and treated myself to my first proper hot chocolate of…
Apparently, as I scroll through my Twitter feed, ‘What I Got For Christmas’ type posts are a little controversial. Many think that ‘bragging’ about your Christmas haul is in poor taste and slightly spoilt. My opinion on the matter is; if you don’t like them… don’t read them. It’s that simple.…
“So here it is, Merry Christmas Everybody’s having fun!” Sorry, I’m a little excited. Does anyone else find Christmas Eve even more exciting than the day itself? I’ve actually finished all my wrapping, cleaning and baking with a spare five minutes to sit with a gingerbread latte and finish watching…
