For my very first post I've decided on a Christmas special!
Christmas is my favourite time of year. Although I'm quite the traditionalist and have
spent every Christmas at home with my family, this year I'm spending it with
my Boyfriend's family for the first time and I'm really excited about it!
I seem to get the best of both worlds, a long weekend with my family
(who I haven't seen in a year!) and Christmas with the family that have looked
after me for that past year.
It's also a really exciting time because next week (November 25th) will mark mine and
Joe's 1 year anniversary and a year since I moved out here.
Also it's Joe's birthday just before Christmas and he hasn't enjoyed a Birthday with his
family for years as he's always been working!
I've decided to do a Martha Stewart style Christmas this year, trying to make, bake and knit most of my presents. I'll also be using companys like my friend Sophie's that does
homemade soaps and bath salts! Check out Sophie's Soaps Yum!
I'll be posting my projects on here in the weeks to come.
Here are a few of my favourite looks for Christmas.
I've chosen Reindeers as the Nordic designs currently out there are adorable!
I've been knitting lots of lovely nordic reindeers too. (Don't worry I'll be sharing
patterns soon!) I love how versatile these designs are, so whether you're looking
for slippers, tree decorations of cardi's there's something for everyone.
And my they make me feel Christmassy!
- Fair isle reindeer slippers from Monsoon £20
- Felt reindeer stocking from Not on the high street £33
- Reindeer paperweight from Not on the high street £12
- Reindeer Wall Sticker from Not on the high street £30
- Rusty the Reindeer bauble from Not on the high street £14.95
- Tanned Reindeer hide from Not on the high street £80
- Reindeer tree decorations, pack of 12 from Play.com £7.99
- Reindeer Gift tags, Set of 3 from Not on the high street £1.95
- Vero Moda Reindeer Cardigan from Asos £45
- Fair isle Reindeer cushion making kit (available in 3 colours, snow shown.) from John Lewis £29
- Large plantable Reindeer card, has Christmas tree seeds inside! From Not on the high street £5 each
- Reindeer bauble from House Of Fraser £4
I've chosen Peacock patterns as they give a really glamourous look to Christmas,
using deep purples, golds and turquoises it makes the festive season seem ever so much more fancy and fabulous!
Plus, unlike Reindeers this pattern will see you through to the new year without letting you feel like you're hanging on to Christmas a bit too tightly!
- Peacock bauble from Travelling Souk £4.50
- Plum Peacock wreath from Next £14
- Peacock cushion from F&F at Tesco £9
- Peacock jumper from New Look £14.99
- Peacock bauble fron Bents £2.99
- Peacock Fascinator from Folksy £20
- Kookai Jumper from John Lewis £63
- Adjustable Peacock ring from Folksy £8
- Hand printed Peacock shopper from Not on the high street £6
- Peacock feather embroidered clutch from Not on the high street £55
- Peacock wallpaper from Inspire my home £33.99 per roll
My final choice is Retro Classics for children. Retro gifts are becoming more and more popular, and although they're seen more as big boy's toys, more and more brilliant gifts are emerging for children.
So if you fancy reliving your youth and sharing that with your kids then get some of these goodies for Christmas! I may be a bit too grown up for most of these, but this retro sweet hamper is definitely on my wish list!
- Retro children's 9 piece baking kit from Liberty's £18.50
- Retro harmonica by Wild and Wolf at Heal's £6.50
- Wooden stacking robots by Schylling at Scarlet and Jones £14
- Paper animals from Not on the high street £12.95
- Soft toy sewing project from Not on the high street £17.95
- Pinhole camera kit from Not on the high street £19.95
- Deluxe retro sweet hamper from Retro sweet hampers £29.99
- Retro lunch boxes from Not on the high street £7
- Rubik's cube from Play.com £9.99
- Sooty hand puppet from Hawkins Bazaar £10
Thank you very much for reading my very first post!
I hope you've found something to add to your Christmas wishlist!
I'll be posting more about Christmas in the next few weeks.
Lots of lovieeees!
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