So that's Christmas over for another year, 364 sleep left until next year ;) I had the best day with my family, I over ate, over drank and had so many laughs, it makes all the stress worthwhile. 

I thought since last year's post was so popular, I would show you What I got for Christmas! 

Obviously, as everyone says I am not bragging in any way.. blah blah...  I actually really enjoy reading and watching these posts/videos, so I thought I would share. I am so grateful and I feel so lucky in what I got. I just want to thank all my family and friends for the gifts! Love you all! Enjoy! 

From my parents: 

Matching Victoria's Secret Pink Bag and Holdall

Victoria's Secret Sport Bra 

A year subscription of Vogue 

A  Quote a Day mini Calendar

Limited Edition Swarovski Crystal They're Real Mascara

Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spay 

Liz Earle Soothing Eye Lotion 

Liz Earle Skin Tonic

No7 Illuminated Mirror 

Light Up Message Board 

Phillips Wireless Speaker 

Queen For the Day blow up crown

Disney Princess Dressing Gown with crown 

Zoella Christmas Crackers

Snow Fairy Lush Box 

Urban Outfitters Moblie Lens Kit 

Urban Outfitters Card Holder ;) 

Icelandic Krona

From Sarah (my sister): 

Pumpkin Spiced Baileys 

Lush Elf On the Shelf 

Lush Nothern Light Bath Bomb

Quote 2017 Planner

Matching Pandora rings 

From my Aunties and Uncles:

Victoria's Secret Makeup bag

Mistletoe and Experimental Lush Bomb

Jack Wills PJ set 

From Christina (apov blogger gift swap):

Cosy Socks

Snow Bits 

Body Shop Bath Fizzers 

Zoella Lip Balm Duo 

From Meg ( The Blogging Friends):

Seventeen Makeup Brushes

Seventeen Eyeshadow pallette 

From my Secret Santa from Robyn:

Cutest bunny keyring 

Unicorn mirror

From my Secret Santa from Diane:

Futter Eyeshadow Set

Flutter Brush Set

Flutter Lip Set 

Flutter Twitter Set 

  

From my Auntie and Uncle: 

Heart cushion and bracelet

From my Neighbour Pauline: 

Dressing Gown with my name on it

From my Gran and Auntie Linda:

Jane Austen- Pride and Prejudice 

Toasties bed socks 

Nail Polish 

From Louise:

Elf Smudge Brush 

Elf eyeshadow palette

'I'd Rather be Contouring' mirror

'Remeber This' picture holder 

Mini highlighters 

Free Spirit notebook  

From Jorji: 

Zoella Christmas Crackers 

Boho Phone Case

Facemask 

Can you believe there are only 4 days left until Christmas, this month has just flown by so quickly, maybe too quick! For the last month or two, I have been getting into the festive spirit with some festive songs. Listening and singing along just puts me in such a great mood!
I thought I would share my favourite songs in my playlist to carry us on through the last few days, not to mention the big day! Put a Xmas playlist on and stuff your face with all the food you can!!

Power Of Love - Gabrielle Aplin 

I have to start with this song, I am such a big supporter of her music and have been for a long time so when she got the John Lewis gig I couldn't have been happier for her. 4 years later and the song still gives me major feels!!! 

Mistletoe - Justin Bieber 

You gotta have some JB in your Christmas playlist, especially Mistletoe!! It is just such a fun festive tune,  and puts me in such a good mood! Also who else could bring out a Xmas song and have the word 'Shawty' in it?? Only JB ahaha

8 Days Of Christmas - Destiny Child 

If you haven't listened to this, do it now, it is not your typical tune however it is so catchy!! 

It takes the 12 Days and puts a modern twist on it, basically every girly girl's wish list at Christmas!!

Do They Know It's Christmas - Band Aid 

I actually can't choose which one I like the best out of the three of them, the first one is such a classic, but I love Dizzee Rascal rap in the middle of Band Aid 20, plus that is the one I was brought up listening to! However, Band Aid 30 have my babes One Direction and Ed Sheeran in it, so I am on the fence!! These songs have to be on your playlist!!

All I Want for Christmas is You - Mariah Carey

I don't know how many times I sing this round my house, ALOT!! I may not sing it the best, in fact, I am the worst but I still belt it out. It is such an iconic song that you have to try and hit that hight note. I actually love Justin Bieber's duet with Mariah Carey, such a great tune!!

Last Christmas - Wham
Moving on to some proper classics now, and the first has to Last Wham! Again this is such a great song to belt out, in the car or in the shower. It is also a great song to sing with someone, everyone knows they lyrics and we all some hand/action going on at the chorus!!

White Christmas - Bing Crosbyo or The Drifters
I am taking it way back to White Christmas with Bing Crosby! Such a classic song, I actually only watched White Christmas last year and I loved it!! My  Mum had the record when she was younger, so we have a copy of this song that crackles just like the old records do!! I also love The Drifters versions of this song, it features on The Santa Clause at the start when he burns the turkey. The song just gives me major throwback feels!!!

Merry Christmas Everybody - Slade
Again this is such a classic Christmas, it is such a feel good song and it just makes you want to get up and dance!! This reminds me so much of primary school dances for some reason and when the lights get put on where I live!! Can't beat a bit of Slade!

I Wish It Could be Christmas Everyday - Wizzard
This is my ultimate Christmas song, it is by far my favourites! I think it's because I used to sing it all the time when I was younger ( and maybe now ;)) and it sums up how I feel about Christmas!! I really do wish it was Christmas every day!!1 Just like the rest you can dance and sing and everyone knows the words!! I am listening to it just now and it is making me excited!!!

And of course you CANNOT have a Christmas Playlist without Michael Bublé, his whole album has to be there. I actually start listening to him in November as, like I have mentioned before his voice is calming and beautiful! Like him ;) The album is one of my favourite albums ever but  My favourite songs have to be 'Christmas' 'Santa Clause is Coming to Town' or 'Cold December Night'.

Let me know what is on your Christmas Playlist?? I know I have missed a few but I could be writing all day!
Have a festive day!!

I don't know about you, but one of my favourite things to do to get me in the Christmas spirit is to watch my favourite Christmas movies!! Getting all cosy, with fairy light (obvs) and a nice cup of something warm is my idea of a perfect day!! 

With the big day only one week away I thought I would share my favourite Christmas films, that have been getting me right into the festive mood!

The Santa Clause Movies

This for some reason is the first set of movies I watch at Christmas, it just gives me the Christmas buzz. Although there are three films I think the first one will always be my favourite, it just a feel good movie!! This movie always made me want to go to the North Pole ahah

Elf
You can't go a Christmas without watching Elf, this movie is so funny and again such a feel good film. Not to mention it is set in New York and if you have seen my posts, you will know that I fell in love with NY! The movie wouldn't be the movie without the fab Will Ferell, he is hilarious and gives us all the perfect quotes to use at Christmas, my fav 'Cotton Headed Ninny Muggins'!

Disney's A Christmas Carol
Now this story is a complete winner at Christmas, there are so many adaptations of this movie, however, Disney's A Christmas Carol is one of my favourite, it stars Jim Carrey and is an animation. This by far had to make it on my list, the animated is incredible, I remember seeing it when it was in the cinemas, in 3D,  and thinking how magical the snow looked as it fell.Although I never understand the horse and cart section of the movie lol

Scrooge
My second favourite has to be Albert Finney's Scrooge, this is actually my parents favourite so I have been brought up watching it! I think we could sit and resight the whole movie, as well as all the songs! I just love the storyline, it just warms my heart!!

The Grinch
Watching this puts me in such a good mood, it reminds me so much of when I was little so it just makes me happy! Jim Carrey is just brilliant, the Grinch wouldn't be the same without him!
I am currently watching it just now, my mum and I are resisting the whole film, laughing away! I just love it!!

Arthur Christmas
This is a new favourite and if you have read any of my Xmas posts you will know that I was obsessed with this movie last year! I watched it so many times and never got bored of it! This year is no difference, again it is such a feel good movie! Arthur is such a cute character, you just want to give him a hug!
I think I need to watch it again, I haven't seen it in a few weeks! ;)

Polar Express
This has to be up there with my favourite films, purely because my family and I watch it every year on Christmas Eve! It has become a family tradition now,  we have watched it for about 8 years now! The movie is sad and happy and joyful and everything you need in a Christmas film!  I love the animations and the songs are fab! *burst into 'HOT HOT HOT CHOCOLATE'*

I think I  need to cram these 7 films into the next 7 days, which I think is plausible with my christmas mood aha!! Let me know what you like you watch?? 
Have a great day!

You can't beat a good old Christmas jumper at this time of year, it is super cold and what other excuses can you give to wear a  light up jumper? I am right!! I have bought a new one every year for the past few years so I thought I would show you my collection.
Not to mention on Friday 16th December it is Christmas Jumper day to raise money for Save The Children, I hope I can give you some inspiration for this year!

Fairisle All The Way...... 

You can't go wrong with a bit of Fairisle at Christmas, I just find it so simple, yet so festive. You could get away with wearing this every day and not get judged for being too festive ;) I bought this way back in 2012 in Primark and I have worn it every year!!

Like I said this is my favourite time of year, and Lush does not disappoint! I know there are so many Lush Hauls but I just wanted to share my favs this year, make sure to let me know what you have been loving this year from Lush!! 

We are just two weeks to go!! 

I also want to give my sister Sarah a BIG shoutout as it is her birthday today!! Love you!!  

If you haven't already guess Christmas is my favourite time of year, one of the things I love about it is the decorations!! Everything is just so pretty and sparkly, so with patience, I finally got all my Christmas decor up on the 1st of December! 

I have really made an effort all year round to make sure my room is looking nice, and Christmas is to excepted. I went with a sparkly, white, fairy light theme this year and I am so happy with it! 

I am going to leave a list of everything at the end if you are interested but for now, enjoy my pics!! 

1st Pic

'The Grinch' Duvet covers - Primark 

Tartan Stag Cushion (last year) - Matalan 

Multiple Stag Cushion (Last year ) - Next 

Olaf Soft toy - Disneyland Paris

White Tinsel round bed - Primark 

2nd/3rd Pic

Christmas Disney Characters - Disneyland Paris

Silver Tinsel - Primark 

Red and White Berries (last year) - Next

'It's Beginning..' Wooden Canvas - Homesense 

Wool Reindeer - Made by my mum (how cute)

Tinsel - Bought over the years 

1st Pic 

Snowflake Lights - Tesco 

Tinsel - Primark

Stag Head - Asda

2nd Pic

Tanya Burr Advent Calendar - Superdrug

Copper E - Oliver Bonas (with added bow found in my Xmas box)

Glass Slipper - Disneyland Paris

Sparkly Penguin - Tesco

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin - Bath & Body Works 

3rd Pic

Snow dusted Christmas Tree (Last year) - Next 

Gold Sparkly Baubles - Homesense/TK Maxx

Crown Topper (Last year)  - Jenners

Fairy Lights - Primark

Polar Bears (Last year) - Matalan

Real Christmas Tree Scented Candle - TK Maxx *heart eyed emoji* omg

4th Pic

Makeup Revolution Advent Calendar - Superdrug 

Pumpkin Apple Candle -Bath & Body Works

Gold Presents - Found in my Christmas bag lol

5th Pic

'Merry & Bright Garland' - Matalan

Lights - Tescos 

As you can see I have gone all out on the Christmas lights, I have another 3 sets you can't see lol, when my room it lit (as you can see) it is like sitting in a dream land! I am so happy with it!!

If you have similar posts let me know, I would love to see your rooms!! 

In July I made myself a brand new Twitter just  for my blog, it made it easier to follow other bloggers and share my posts,  without my friends being bombarded with my all my blog stuff. Over the last 6 months, I have spoken to so many people and with that made new friends.
One group of girls is a group called 'The Blogging Friends', we have a Whats App group, and as I have mentioned, I am posting twice a week in December, so I thought I would get them involved! I wanted to do a Christmas Q&A tag, so with the help of all the girls (links will be at the end) we came up with some festive  questions!!



1. What is your favourite Christmas song?
Now without giving too much away as I actually have a post going up later on, I would say anything by Michael Bublé, his album just makes Christmas!!

2. What is your favourite Christmas film? 
Again, I have a post going up nearer Christmas lol, but last year I think I watched Arthur Christmas, too many times to count!! 

3. When do you start feeling festive? 
I think it depends on the year, but this year it was start-mid November! ;)

4. What is your favourite thing to do to get you in the Christmas spirit?
Dance and sing Christmas songs  and watch Christmas movies!!!


5. When do you put your Christmas decorations up? 
For my own room, normally, the 1st of December, however, this year I decorated my dresser a little early to take some pics for the Advent Calender Post. I am exciting putting my family tree up as we speak! wooo!! 

6. Do you prefer traditional or modern Christmas decorations?
I like a bit of both, modern for my bedroom and more traditional for my living room, however, you can't beat the 'red, green and gold' combo at Christmas!

13. What is the best Christmas present you've ever received? 
Oh, I actually don't know, maybe something that was a major surprise and that I didn't expect!

14. What is the worst Christmas present you've ever received? 
I haven't received anything that I have hated, however, the year I went Gluten Free I received a lot of non-gf products! Which was annoying :(

15. Do you prefer going out or staying in at Christmas? 
Definitely staying in, PJs in the morning, festive clothes for dinner and the PJs at night, you can't beat it!!!!!!

16. Who cooks Christmas dinner, and what's your favourite part? 
My mum, she nails it every year!!! It has to be the kilted sausages aka sausages wrapped in bacon! *heart eyed emoji*

17. When did you stop believing in Santa? 
HE ISN'T REAL?!? WHAT??;)
Round about when I was 11, before I went up to high school.

18. Do you go see the Pantomime?
Yessss, every year! You can't have a Christmas without going to see the fun rubbish jokes ;)

19. Do you have any festive family traditions? 
Watching Polar Express on Christmas Eve, fry-up for breakfast on Christmas morning and dinner at our house!!!

20. What is your most treasured Christmas Memory? 
All the family round the Christmas table, I suppose now that I older,  I think back not on the gifts but the fun we had with my whole family, including my Grandparents! I don't know why but Christmas 2012 always stands out as a good one!! 

Let me know any of your answers, I would love to hear!! 
'The Blogging Friends' are posting at different times so check back as I will be updating when they come through!!

Char's Post
Emily's Post
Peta's Post
Jenny's Post

Can we talk about the fact it is the 1st of December tomorrow??
 I am honestly so excited, I have been waiting patiently for this day to come! Whyy??? Advent Calendars of course!!! With all these amazing beauty Advent Calenders I thought I would go and treat myself to one (or two). 

There were so many beautiful calendars, however, wayyy out my price range, so when I had a look on Superdrug and saw these two I knew I had to get my hands on them.

Make-Up Revolution

I haven't actually tried any of their products before but I have heard amazing reviews. With this calendar, you get 25 gifts, each full sized products! As you can see you can kinda work out what each is roughly going to be, however, the shade will be a surprise!  

The packaging is gorgeous, I am a sucker for Rose Gold, and I only paid £25 which is a complete bargain! I can't wait to open each window and try each product!

Tanya Burr Cosmetics 

First of all, this is just the most gorgeous packaging, it just looks so pretty on my dresser!!  As you know I love Tanya's products so I have been eyeing this for a while, I bought it when I realised it had Glitter pots inside!! That is right up my street especially at this time of year!!

With this calendar, it only has 12 windows so I think I will open them every two days, as I can't wait for 12 days before Christmas aha

Make sure you Follow me on Twitter and I will let you know what is inside each day!! 


Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate!!

You then cannot not have a chocolate advents calendars, I went with a Thorntons and Galaxy one!! Thornton's always have gluten free chocolate so that was a must and for the first time the Galaxy calendar did not contain or may contain wheat or gluten so I had to get my hand on that!! I also have one that my mum makes up and put on our wall so  I will be fine for chocolate for the next 25 days!!

I have been working hard on the different post for this festive period so I will be posting twice a week in the run-up. I was going to tackle Blogmas but I just have no time, quality over quantity right??
I am, however, giving my blog a festive make-over tomorrow, so make sure you check it out! I have already changed my footer, do you like??

Hope you are having a festive day!