… 🎼 Lit up like a star. ⭐ Anyone else love hearing that song? It always reminds me of Home Alone 2 when Kevin McCallister causes the cardboard Christmas tree to fall down! 😅 Decorating the Christmas tree is definitely one of my favourite things about this time of year. As a child I’d beg for our Christmas tree to go up as early as possible but my parents would…
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The Sweater Weather Tag
I was tagged by the lovely Amylou of Chronical Sunflower to take part in the Sweater Weather tag. Which is Autumn / Winter themed, and if you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you’ll know it’s my favourite time of year. 😍 You can read her answers here, and if you’d like to do this tag yourself, feel free! I think they’re a great way to get to know…
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Christmas stationery ft Little Pencil Design
Back in October I talked about a Halloween stationery mystery bag I picked up from Little Pencil Design on Etsy. So when I heard they were also offering a Christmas themed one I snapped one up. Read my Halloween stationery review here. First up are these Christmas character cards themed cards which I’ll be turning into Christmas tags. But they’d also be perfect to use as blog props over the…
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Favourite Christmas Movies *
Advent is in two days(!) and what better way to start off the Christmas period than by watching a Christmas movie? 🎅 My dad and I have a tradition that the first Christmas movie we watch is The Muppets Christmas Carol so that’s what I’ll be doing on December 1st. We have a sing-a-long session and it gets me in to the Christmas spirit. After that first movie most of…
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Jewellery Organisation
With the wet and windy weather we’ve been having lately, I’ve been doing more indoor activities. Last week I tackled a few kitchen cupboards and this weekend I sat down for some, much needed, jewellery organisation. As I’ve accumulated a lot of jewellery over the years! I had an obsession with rings and bracelets as a teenager and hung on to many of them. Even after they no longer fit…
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Geeky Gift ideas
Have a geek in your life? Whether they enjoy cooking, baking, need some home decor ideas or they’re a stationery addict. This list of geeky gift ideas will have something they’ll enjoy. Here I’m showcasing independent sellers and most cater to all fandoms(!). There might even be something here for you to add to your own letter to Santa. 😉 Geeky Gift ideas for Foodies Star Wars wooden spoons You…
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The British Tag
I found The British Tag over on Laura’s blog Merkitty and thought I’d share my answers with you. I love tag style posts – I think they can be a great way to get to know the blogger better. You can read Laura’s answers here. The British Tag QUESTIONS: 1. How many cups of tea do you have a day? I can’t remember the last time I had a cup…
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Camping Essentials *
Last year I took a road trip up the North East of England and up to the Scottish Highlands. Along the way I stopped in Kinlochleven and stayed in a glamping pod! It was a great experience and strengthened my love of camping and the outdoors. Camping can be a great way to spend your staycation and this post covers the essentials I take for any camping trip. [Missed a…
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Favourite things to do on a Rainy Day
It’s been fairly wet and cold recently which can make anyone feel miserable. I’ve definitely been there myself, I used to hate a rainy day (especially at the weekends) but here’s a little secret for you I’ve learned to love a rainy day. I find that a rainy day can be the perfect time for me to relax and unwind or catch up with things around my home. I no…