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BLOGMAS day 7: Happy horror-days

Question 1: What Christmas card do you buy your horror-mad husband when you want to put in some thought and effort? Question 2: What Christmas card do you yourself when you're a bit of a Scream junkie? Answer: these ones by Emma Powell Design. I'm not particularly into cards, but I spotted this Ghostface (the killer from the… Continue reading BLOGMAS day 7: Happy horror-days

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BLOGMAS day 6: Cheese! Ideas for your festive cheeseboard

My name is Jenny and I'm a cheese-o-holic. I, much the same as many other people, enjoy a cheeky cheeeboard at #christmas time. I use it as an opportunity to try new flavours and have something different to the everyday, and here I'm sharing my top three recommendations of cheeses to try for 2017... Caramelised… Continue reading BLOGMAS day 6: Cheese! Ideas for your festive cheeseboard

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BLOGMAS day 5: Festive films I watch every year

I stole this cosy film setup from Pinterest because - we don't have our Christmas tree up yet, we're currently in a rented flat so don't have the space or freedom to decorate, and I don't have a cute doggy to snuggle up to (yet. I'm confident the Mr will cave someday). No matter where… Continue reading BLOGMAS day 5: Festive films I watch every year

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BLOGMAS day 4: Sweet treats perfect for the holiday season

Candles - Candy cane forest and Christmas cookie by Yankee Candle Being festive is about eating all the food...or is that just me? Either way, I've got some great recommendations of treats you can pick up to help get into the festive mood... White chocolate and raspberry Christmas trees, Marks & Spencer Be warned, these little treats are big… Continue reading BLOGMAS day 4: Sweet treats perfect for the holiday season

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BLOGMAS day 2: Tea-sons greetings!

I thoroughly enjoy a good pun! Gotta be honest though, this one was borrowed from the good folks at Bluebird Tea co. who this post is mostly centred on. I was introduced to the brand last year during #blogmas so it seemed pretty appropriate to include them! Candle, B&M (I highly recommend them for amazing smells at great value.… Continue reading BLOGMAS day 2: Tea-sons greetings!

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FESTIVE/ Alternative sweet treats for Easter

I like chocolate. A LOT. Sadly for me, if I eat too much it affects my skin and waistline which makes me unhappy. So for those like me who are looking for #easter themed goodies this year away from the traditional egg, I have a couple of suggestions for you. Read on... Bluebird Tea co… Continue reading FESTIVE/ Alternative sweet treats for Easter

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FESTIVE/ Top festive tipples 

Tis' the season to be sociable...and festive frolics usually come with a little fizz! Sometimes a bit of creaminess, perhaps even a little fruit or chocolate? Whatever your preference, I have some fab festive tipples I've been enjoying this year. Marks & Spencer Bucks FizzBucks Fizz is perfect for the festive period - its light… Continue reading FESTIVE/ Top festive tipples