No time like December to get back into taking the time out to write a few posts on my little old blog.
Time is like quicksand at the mo.
I thought I'd round up the things I'd like to do this Christmas, our first Christmas in our new home! It's the 4th December and unlike me, I'm not feeling particularly festive. Maybe it's because we haven't go our tree yet (4 more days!) but I'm up for doing everything to feel the christmas spirit!
- buy our christmas tree
- make (read: drink all the) mulled wine
- dry orange slices
- plan out pretty wrapping
- have my annual festive day with charlie
- decorate the tree with henry
- send out christmas cards
- visit winter wonderland
- watch all the christmas films (most importantly, Love Actually, The Holiday and Home Alone)
- bake mince pies - more than once
- make christmas cocktails
- build a gingerbread house, for the first time!
- get a new christmas jumper
- make some homemade presents/decorations
- wrap presents
- have a friends christmas
What's on your festive checklist?
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I am an absolute sucker for a christmas jumper.
Some are crazy colours, some have wacky patterns, some are more subtle, and lets face it some are so damn right awful that they're great!
These are my top high street picks that are around at the moment!
1 - This one is my absolute favourite! Sequin Christmas Tree Sweater from Topshop - £46. This was actually gifted to me by my best friend, Charlie for my birthday which was just the loveliest thing she could of done! I think it's the perfect subtle christmas jumper and can be worn with absolutely everything! It is unbelievably soft and comfy, I can't wait to wear it!
2 - This gorgeous number is from Marks and Spencer's! Embellished Sequin Bow with Bells Sweater - £25. Much like the Topshop Jumper, this is on the more subtle side... but it has bells on it! Seriously, actual jingle bells.
3 - This one is from ASOS, Christmas Jumper with Rudolph Scene - £20. Pretty pastels, with a cutesy Rudolph scene on it!
4 The most subtle of the jumpers this one, Milly Fairisle Knitted Jumper from Missguided - £30. This one is super cute and definitely one for those who don't like to draw attention to their christmas jumper!
5 - Who doesn't love a snowman?! Snowman Christmas Jumper from Matalan - £15. I really love this one and have definitely got my eye on it!
6 - This one is an absolute steal from New Look, Cream 'Tis The Season' Christmas Jumper - £11! What a bargain and one of the prettier 'slogan' jumpers I think.
Where is your favourite christmas jumper from?
xxxx
It is Christmas Eve Eve! I still have things I need to do before Christmas Day and things I want to do before this festive time is all over (the thought makes me want to cry so I won't think about that...)
(photo via pinterest. source unknown)
make mince pies
wrap everyone's presents
make peppermint creams
spend a lazy day in my christmas onesie
go ice skating
go to winter wonderland
spend time with my family
kiss under the mistletoe
spend christmas eve with henry
hmmm, I need to get a wriggle on!
what else should I have on my list?
1st December 2013 - 7th December 2013
(WARNING: I have managed to relate everything to christmas... I'm a little excited)
(WARNING: I have managed to relate everything to christmas... I'm a little excited)
1. It's December! Therefore I can start playing christmas songs nonstop, I can wear christmas jumpers, eat loads of mince pies and just be as christmassy as possible whenever I can!
2. Buying Christmas presents for my loved ones. I love writing lists and being organised, planning what to buy each and every special person. Also, christmas hampers with homemade bits in are high on my list this year for presents for family, so browsing through blogs like Cider With Rosie & A Beautiful Mess has been lovely.
3. Having productive, yet lazy afternoons. Coffee in Caffe Nero and then a productive afternoon of me writing blog posts whilst Henry sorts out his band stuff. AND he's allowing me to listen to ONE christmas song... scrooooooge!
4. Getting the cutest reindeer stamp in my ticket en route back to Brighton on Monday.
5. Getting a free glass of champagne in L'occitane whilst christmas shopping!
6. I bought my first ever onesie... It's cute, christmassy and very cosy.
7. Making it on my uni end of term gig! Something like 300 bands auditioned, so I'm really greatful to have made it on! Get yourselves to Coalition in Brighton, Friday 13th for the gig!
8. Hearing my little brother say his one line from his Nativity play. He said it very very little enthusiasm, but it was super cute all the same.
9. Passing my first two uni assignments. Only 5% each, but every little counts!
10. Vanilla Chai tea. It's definitely a new favourite!
What made you happy this week? :)
2. Buying Christmas presents for my loved ones. I love writing lists and being organised, planning what to buy each and every special person. Also, christmas hampers with homemade bits in are high on my list this year for presents for family, so browsing through blogs like Cider With Rosie & A Beautiful Mess has been lovely.
3. Having productive, yet lazy afternoons. Coffee in Caffe Nero and then a productive afternoon of me writing blog posts whilst Henry sorts out his band stuff. AND he's allowing me to listen to ONE christmas song... scrooooooge!
4. Getting the cutest reindeer stamp in my ticket en route back to Brighton on Monday.
5. Getting a free glass of champagne in L'occitane whilst christmas shopping!
6. I bought my first ever onesie... It's cute, christmassy and very cosy.
7. Making it on my uni end of term gig! Something like 300 bands auditioned, so I'm really greatful to have made it on! Get yourselves to Coalition in Brighton, Friday 13th for the gig!
8. Hearing my little brother say his one line from his Nativity play. He said it very very little enthusiasm, but it was super cute all the same.
9. Passing my first two uni assignments. Only 5% each, but every little counts!
10. Vanilla Chai tea. It's definitely a new favourite!
What made you happy this week? :)
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