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Showing posts with label December. Show all posts
Showing posts with label December. 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






Tuesday, 17 December 2013

Christmas Tag!!

Ho ho ho


Seeing as it is Christmas soon, it's only right I do a Christmas Tag. I came across this one on Google and fancied doing it & I made it super long so here it is :)

1) What does Christmas mean to you? 
Being able to spend time with loved ones and enjoy quality time together while eating tons of food & playing games.


2) Does your family have any Christmas traditions? 
Every year me and my dad will always watch Home Alone 1 & 2

3) What is your favourite Christmas Movie? 
I'd say Home Alone & also The Holiday.

4) What are your favourite Christmas colours? 
I don't really have a favourite but if I had to pick it would be red & gold.

5) What is your favourite Christmas scent? 
Hmm that's a tough one but i guess possibly cinnamon.

6) Do you like to stay in your pyjamas or Dress up for Christmas? 
I always stay in my pjs till at least Boxing Day it's the law.

7) If you could only buy one person a present this year who would it be? 
My mum because she's awesome.

8) Do you open your presents Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? 
It's always been Christmas Day. I don't see the point of opening them Christmas Eve as you would have nothing to open on the day.

9) Be honest - Do you like giving gifts or receiving gifts better? 
I prefer giving gifts as I love seeing peoples faces when they open them as I give really good gifts (blowing my own trumpet here) receiving gifts makes me extremely uncomfortable especially if that person is watching me open it.

10) Is it a white Christmas by you? 
No :( we never really get snow at Christmas we normally get it after.

11) Have you ever built a Gingerbread house? 
With my cooking skills...no lol!

12) What do you like to do on your Christmas break? 
I get two weeks off 5 days before Christmas Day as I work in a school so by then I've already wrapped the presents and put up the decorations so I spend it with family & friends enjoying my presents while eating a ton of food.

13) Any Christmas wishes? 
That Santa will bring me a Mac Book computer & if not then just that everyone has a Merry Christmas :)

14) How do you spend Christmas Day? 
At home with my parents & animals :)

15) Favourite Christmas smell? 
That has to be my turkey dinner cooking. I can almost smell it now!

16) Favourite Christmas meal or treat? 
Of course the Christmas meal which will be turkey, roast potatoes, roast veggies, Yorkshire puddings & gravy. Treat is probably all the chocolate on the tree hehe.

Quick fire questions

Egg nog or hot chocolate? Hot chocolate
Coloured lights or white? Coloured
Stocking or presents? Stocking
Angel or star? Star
Open presents quick or slow? Slow
Fake or real tree? Fake
Were you naughty or nice this year? Nice
Do you shop early or late? Early

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That completes this tag. I hope you enjoyed it & I tag all of you, if you decide to do this tag come back and leave me a comment so I can read your answers :)

Till next time

XOXO
Debbie

Sunday, 1 December 2013

December 2013 + Challenge

Hey lovelies


GUESS WHAT????? It's December, which has got to be my favourite month ever! I love everything about Christmas including the countdown. I love going out and finding the best presents for people & then seeing their faces on Xmas morning. I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!! (Be sure to read till the bottom for a Christmas challenge)


But seeing as it is December (incase you didn't know) the majority of posts will be Christmas themed including Pinterest Saturday which is now called Christmas Pinterest and you can check out the first one here. I do have a confession I started my Xmas posts early with two gift guides as I wanted you all to have enough time to purchase any of the items I mentioned, you can check out said gift guides here & here!

I've got one more gift guide to go up which is the stocking filler edition, more book reviews, of course you can check out my current reading list here & I've also got November's glossy box to go up, a little late I know *slaps hands* but it just didn't fit in to the schedule. Also It wouldn't be December without a few tag posts and last but not least.....

This year I've created my own Christmas photo challenge where I take one picture a day (according to the list below) and post it to Instagram & twitter. I will be doing it from today 1st dec to the 26th Dec and I will do a collage on the 27th December of all pictures to upload to my blog for those of you that don't have an Instagram or a twitter account and if you do then feel free to follow me (see contact above). If you plan on taking part then tag me or leave me a comment so I can see your pictures :)


I hope you're all looking forward to Christmas and I'll talk to you soon

Till next time

XOXO
Debbie