Tuesday 30 December 2014

Christmas Presents!

navy rectangular box gift and orange square box gift with pink Lush paper bag in background
Pink makeup bag, small soap, pink dangley earrings, black and white eyeshadow palette, hair bands, gingerbread lotion tube
mint and pink box with multi coloured pastel houses lining the bottom
body lotion, fizz bar, bubble bath, perfume and candle
single pink face brush in box next to set of 5 face and eye brushes in larger box
three full size shower gels
white box, rimmel face powder, brow pencil and two concealer tubes
Cadbury milk tray chocolates and lilac Nivea gift set
large soap and glory set with large and small bottles and tubes inside
edible iced gingerbread house mini
I've absolutely loved reading everyone's 'What I Got For Christmas' posts. I hadn't planned on doing one of my own so I put some of my presents away before I took pictures. However, I did photograph the beauty related presents in the off-chance that I'd blog about them. I am so thankful for each and every present. I see a lot of pamper nights in the near future with all these lovely bath and body products. Special thanks to Melanie for the amazing gift (second picture) which I managed to keep until Christmas day (sheer will power!) I am beyond excited to try the Wet n Wild palette. I hope you all had a great Christmas.

Monday 29 December 2014

Christmas 2014

christmas tree with multicoloured lights, knitted angel and Mrs Claus, gold tinsel, gold round bauble and felt angel
red and white knitted fair isle heart hanging off white wardrobe door handle
Red handmade velvet stocking with red and white candy cane peaking out hanging off wardrobe door handle
Soft snowman ornament with 02 days 'til Christmas marked on his belly, snowman family ornament in background
Frozen advent calendar, white candle and large red stocking hung on white wall
I can't believe Christmas has been and gone. My first uni exams didn't finish until the 18th so in a way I feel like I missed out on most of the build up to Christmas during December (which I often think is better than the actual day). I certainly tried to make up for it though; the moment I walked out of the exam hall. I went to see a Pantomime for the first time in years and it was absolutely wonderful and so uplifting. With Christmas songs listened to, Christmas shopping finally done, Elf watched and TV caught up on, I ended up having an absolutely amazing time. What I love most about Christmas is seeing friends and family and everyone being so happy and festive. The food is also spot on. My mum roasted chestnuts on Christmas Eve Eve and everyone who was visiting tried one- it was a bit like an I'm a Celebrity challenge. I loved the way my Christmas tree was decorated this year too. It started off a few years ago very 'perfect' with coordinating gold decorations and gold lights but it has gradually become less and less gold until this year it was a multi-coloured, hand crafted explosion of amazingness. This year I actually remembered to open my advent calendar everyday too. How was your Christmas?