There's not a proper blogmas post today - It's and the Mr's anniversary so I decided it was more inportant to spend time with him than taking pictures and writing today. So that is my message; no matter how busy it is at this time of year, make yourself take the time to spend with… Continue reading BLOGMAS day 12: Time out for what’s important
BLOGMAS day 11: Mini pre-Christmas beauty haul
There was a sale on and I decided I deserved a treat as I've just landed a brand new job for 2018 (yay!) so I decided to pick up a three makeup 'hero' products to help create some festive glam looks. Urban Decay Naked 2 eyeshadow palette This is my fourth Naked purchase - I have Naked (use… Continue reading BLOGMAS day 11: Mini pre-Christmas beauty haul
BLOGMAS day 10: Thor’s Tipi
Note- my photography skills are improving, but apparently I haven't mastered how to capture bright lights in the dark! If you're not quite in the festive spirit yet, a visit to Thor's Tipi will get you there. If you haven't heard of it, this is a chain of pop up Viking-inspired bars that have really simple concept… Continue reading BLOGMAS day 10: Thor’s Tipi
BLOGMAS day 9: Home made hot chocolate (and the cutest festive mug to drink it in)
At this time of year I love making my own hot chocolate, which usually has a lil' extra kick to it, so thought I'd share one of my favourite recipes. Really easy, pretty quick and very tasty! Spiked peanut butter hot chocolate: 50g milk chocolate 200ml milk 70mls Marks & Spencer Chocolate & Peanut cream liqueur… Continue reading BLOGMAS day 9: Home made hot chocolate (and the cutest festive mug to drink it in)
BLOGMAS day 8: Subtle festive fashion touches
Myth buster- You don't have to wear an outlandish outfit to prove you're not a Grinch! Being festive is about finding your own holiday traditions that make you happy and excited, and I say it's kinda nice to have a bit of festive wear tucked away under your trousers/boots that only you know about. Someone… Continue reading BLOGMAS day 8: Subtle festive fashion touches
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
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
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
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
BLOGMAS day 3:Old House Hull (2017)
I thought since I'm posting this #blogmas entry on a Sunday, a #sundaylunch post was quite appropriate! I last posted about Old House in April 2016 (read the post here) when I went for an impromptu date night with the Mr, so we already knew the food was yummy. This is lovely little gastro pub… Continue reading BLOGMAS day 3:Old House Hull (2017)
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