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Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts

Friday, 3 January 2014

Christmas Photo Challenge 2013


For the whole month of December I created the Christmas Photo Challenge where every day I took a picture that was Christmas related and posted it to Instagram & Twitter and now that the challenge is finished, I thought I would do a recap of all the pictures I took for those of you that didn't see them on the web.

1st December

Advent - This year I got a Monsters University calendar, haven't had one in a few years but the chocolate sure has gotten smaller since I was a child (they use to be massive back in the day, anyone else remember that?) 

2nd Decemeber


Selfie - just a plain old selfie while wearing my flannel shirt (Primark) and my reindeer hat (Primark).

3rd December


Drink - Hot Chocolate is the only hot drink I can stand and I always have it in my Eeyore mugs (which I have quite a few of)

4th December

Jumper - I've had this jumper for a couple if years and it's really the only "Christmas-ish" jumper I've got. It's got stars on it, so it sorta counts...right? (Jumper is from Primark)

5th December


Song - I decided to go for the John Lewis advert song. They always have wicked adverts and this year was no different. I originally liked the song from Keane but Lily Allen's version is just as good & got me into the Christmas spirit.

6th December

Word - This is probably the only year from what I can remember that we've had a Christmas word in the house and there is always a debate on how to pronounce it.

7th December


Wish-list - Instead of a Christmas wish list I did a dream wish list of items I would buy if I had tons of money (which I don't hence it's a dream wish list) and it consists of a Apple Mac Book, Combat boots (Debenhams) Make up brushes (I currently own one) and some jeans (I currently own two pairs.

8th December

Shoes - My current slippers which I've had since August and they are super comfy (can you guess where they are from hehe)


9th December


Hat - It wouldn't be Christmas without a Christmas hat and while out shopping in Primark (lol) I found this little beauty and just had to buy it. It's super festive and a hit with all the adults & children.

10th December

Weather - We never have any decent weather here in the UK and that day was no different it was super cold and dark out.

11th December

Candle - I'm always burning this candle as you can probably tell from the blackness of it. It's a wonderful smell and really gets you feeling like it is Christmas.

It's from the Yankee range in the scent Christmas Cookie.

12th December


Wrapped Present - I never do anything fancy to the presents I wrap, but this present was for my mother and it was a pack of stripping tape for her nails which I got from eBay.

13th December

Sweets - Instead of the normal peppermint Candy Canes I opted for Fruit flavoured ones, which at first taste a bit odd until you get use to the taste then they are pretty damn nice.


14th December

Christmas Tree - We normally have brighter lights on the tree but they all seem to be in the middle of the tree this year. We had the same tree which is fake every since I was a lil baby and it's still going strong....sort of. Perhaps it's time for a new one next year.

15th December
Cracker - This poor lonely cracker was left over from 2012, we must of pulled all his mates. So this year I will make it my mission to use him up.

16th

Cracker - Most of the cards my family received this year was of Santa, but this card was probably the best, after all who doesn't love Penguins in scarves and hats?

17th December
Nails - Every week leading up to Christmas I did my mums nails with all Christmas designs. Snowmen, Christmas Tree & Santa with his reindeers including Ruldoph.


18th December

Ornament - Just your average snowman in his fancy gear.


19th December

Santa - This old chap is suppose to sing and dance which use to be pretty cool but we lost the plug years ago so now he just stands there and hangs out.

20st December

Film - For me it has to be Home Alone 1 & 2 it's such a feel good film with plenty of laughs that's perfect for the family.


21nd December
Window - Unfortunately I was a bad picture taker as I didn't have a Christmas Window so I just missed it out.

22nd December

Top of the Tree - Mr Robin sits on our tree every year but he appears to be taking a dive.


23rd December
Stocking - I didn't have a stocking this year so I was unable to take a picture.

24th December
Pjs - again I have failed in this challenge. I don't really wear normal pjs so I forgot to take a picture.

25th December

OOTD & Dinner - I stayed in my Pjs all which I didn't capture. And my dinner was lush, I had turkey & stuffing with roasted vegetables (Carrots, Parsnips, Brussels & Onion) which I cooked myself (just call me Delia)


26th December

Presents - just a few of the gifts I was lucky enough to receive. You can check out my What I Got For Christmas post to see everything I got.


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That's it for this post. I didn't do to badly with this challenge, I only missed three days which is pretty good. I enjoyed doing this challenge and hope to do it again next year. Did you take part?

XOXO
Debbie






Monday, 30 December 2013

What I got for Christmas Haul 2013

Hiya

I am sad that Christmas is over with already, but I'm holding onto the Christmas spirit for as long as possible and thought I would do a Haul before Christmas is truly over with for another year. I am in no way bragging by showing what I got. I know there are a lot of people that enjoy these posts and I enjoy them just as much. So without further ado...

Clothes
This year I got quite a few items of clothing, most of them being cardigans or jumpers. The first two I got was these long stripy cardigans in the colours Blue & Grey. 

For the jumpers I got a Pink one with the word Geek on it and an baggy jumper that will keep me warm on those cold nights.

Books
I always get a ton of books for Christmas and this year was no different. First off I got Melissa Explains It All By Melissa Joan Hart, Teardrop By Lauren Kate, The Fault In Our Stars by John Green and The House of Hades By Rick Riordan. Super excited to begin reading these. I've done a seperate post on these books which you can read here :)


Candles
I'm literally obsessed with Candles at the moment that it's getting ridiculous lol I have so many that I need to burn. But I got a Yankee Candle in the scent Black Coconut which smells more like Christmas Cookie then it does Coconut. I also got a candle by Tempatations in the scent spiced wreath & cassis mistletoe which smells lovely.


Make Up
Seeing as I got into make up this year I got a set of eyeliner pencils in some gorgeous colours that I can't wait to try them out. They are by the brand Beauty Box and they are from Debenhams


Miscellaneous
I got an IPad cover that stands up in this pretty design which was from Ebay


I'm always stealing my mums umbrella so she decided to get me my own and I love it. It's got a star design as I love stars (I also have a star tattoo on my wrist) 



I got a drinking cup with a lid and straw as glasses don't hold that much juice so I'm forever refilling it so this is handy as it holds more. (It can hold a can & a half of 7up) I believe this one was from Matalan.


I also got a storage box with butterfly's on it, which allows me to store (duh) some things in it, which I am now storing my scarves in. The box is from Tescos


Both my parents got me a stuff toy as stocking fillers. From my mum got me the Otter which is called Mack & my dad got me the tiger one which I just named tiger (you can tell a lot of thought went into picking that name). The tiger one is from Tescos and I'm unsure where the Otter one came from.



From my Sister-in-law I got the latest Jack Dee DVD.


From my brother I got a perfume and this year I got DNA by Police which smells pretty damn nice, it also stays on your skin for a loooong time.


Sort of a stocking filler I got a 2014 diary which I'm sure I could fill with useless information. Also from Tescos.



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I also got some gift cards for Primark which is my favourite shop ever. And also money but I haven't taken pictures of them as I'm sure you all know what it looks like. I will also do another haul once I've spent them.

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I hope you enjoyed this post. I'm extremely thankful for everything I received and am in no way showing off.

What did you get for Christmas?

Till next time

XOXO
Debbie.

Tuesday, 24 December 2013

Merry Christmas

Ho ho ho

It's Christmas Eve, ahhhhhhhhhhh!! I figured for today's post I would just do a chat type post.

Here goes....


I finally finished work on Friday for the next two weeks and since then, it has been crazy busy. I've been ill for the past couple of weeks I can't seem to shake off this cold so I spent the past couple of days in bed resting and finally yesterday I felt much better..yay!! 


I spent the majority of yesterday out shopping getting any other bits I needed and the shops were mental and totally packed, currently here in the UK we are having major storms with gale force winds and heavy rain, so it probably wasn't the best day to go shopping lol but I managed to finish my shopping including getting the turkey and veggies.

I spent the evening wrapping up the rest of the presents that needed wrapping and my dad treated me and my mum to a takeaway Chinese, which went down rather nicely.


Now today I am spending part of the day doing any chores that need doing which is mostly cleaning and tidying up. Then the rest of the day I am looking after my niece which I always love doing and it's nice to see her on Christmas Eve as I won't be seeing her till Boxing Day :)

And finally I just want to thank everyone who has taken the time to read, comment and follow my blog. I'm extremely grateful for all your support and I hope you enjoy what I post & if you have any request then just let me know. I won't be back till the 27th December and the post will be 'What I Got For Christmas'


So until then have a very merry Christmas, I hope you all have a lovely day and I will see you all on the 27th :)

'Tis the season to be jolly

XOXO
Debbie

Sunday, 22 December 2013

Sunday Books: Christmas Edition #4

Hey

Unfortunately this is the last Christmas Edition Sunday book post of this year :( this month has literally flown by and seeing how it is the last one, I had better make it a good'un.

Holly Kingston
Published: Nov 2013
101 Pages



Description
This year's Cinderella pantomime is the hottest production in town. What's more, Lucy is starring alongside Ryan Aspall: famous TV actor, sex symbol and potential love of her entire life. One teeny problem - Lucy is tripping the light fantastic as... the back end of the comedy cow. Surely nothing kills a flirty moment quite like wearing a massive set of udders?

At least she has the support of glamorous Charmaine; a reality star diva of a Cinderella, who Lucy is completely fascinated by. But behind the fame and beauty, Charmaine is not all she seems.

With more drama off the stage than in it, and everyone wanting to be star of the show, will Lucy find the confidence to make it out of the cow suit and into the spotlight this Christmas?

Laura Lockington
Published: Nov 2013
106 Pages


Description
Last Christmas had been a disaster for Sophoe and her daughter Bella. On Christmas morning Sophie discovered a present, which turned out to be for her husband Archie's mistress Bertha.

Sophie was determind that this year was going to be different. If only she could shake this cold and it would stop snowing.

With Bella still away at her Dads, Susi, her lively best friend, persuades Sophie to host a party on Christmas Eve. With a menu consisting of simply 'Booze and nibbles' what could possibly go wrong?

Sophie is about to find out.

Published: Oct 2012
496 Pages



Description
Juliet Joyce adores Christmas. She loves the presents, the tree, the turkey, the tinsel, everything. Already the festive spirit is upon her, which is just as well as this Christmas things are starting to get out of hand.

Her sob Tom is out of work and bringing home a slew of unsuitar partners; pregnant daughter Chloe and her little boy have moved back in; Juliet's father, Frank, is getting over a heartbreak of his own and Rita, her eccentric mother, is behaving more erratically each day. And has the chaos got too much for Juliet's husband Rick?

With the big day fast approaching, Juliet hopes that she can stop everything spiralling out of control, because the only thing she wants is her family all around her and her home to be filled.

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That's it for today's post. I hope you have found something to read over the festive break from these post.

Till next time

XOXO
Debbie

FTC: All book descriptions are from Amazon and all images are from Google.

Saturday, 21 December 2013

Christmas Pinterest #4

Ho ho ho



I'm sad this is the last Christmas Pinterest of this year :( but on the plus side only 4 days till Xmas. I'm so excited I'm like a big kid lol.

Top Tip




Decoration




Christmas Outfit Idea



Make Up




Hair



Nails


Gift Ideas

For all those people that love to sleep


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That's if for this Pinterest. I hope I've given you some ideas for this festive period. 

Till next time

XOXO
Debbie