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The Christmas tee with Lush T Shirts

05th December 2015
December is probably the only month where you’ll see me willingly wear a slogan t-shirt. Novelty knits are great all year round but the humble tee? They remind me of being a young teen trying to impress. My blog sponsor, Lush T Shirts sent Ben and I a piece from their Christmas collection to help us embrace the festive madness, I’m not sure Ben was too happy about this but to be honest he got very little say in the matter…

My tee | Ben’s tee

At £14.99 these are an affordable alternative to the traditional Christmas jumper and a bit of fun for any social gathering. As with any tee from Lush T Shirts these are amazing quality and will last for years to come. I’m not sure Ben will be braving it outside of his flat wearing his new tee but I’ll be popping mine on for our annual Christmas Eve lunch at work…and any other occasion that calls for a bit of fun and novelty factor (pretty much every day in December right?).

Do you like to embrace the fun side of Christmas? Which tee would you pick from the Christmas collection?

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A Flamingo Gifts Christmas

04th December 2015
With only three weeks until the big day (yes, really!) I am finally coming to the end of my gift-guide type posts and starting to wind things down so I don’t completely run out of enthusiasm before December 25th rolls around. It wouldn’t be Christmas on the blog without featuring one of my favourite gift shops and some of their fabulous present ideas though…
My friends at Flamingo Gifts recently sent over a parcel of brilliant gifting solutions for even the most awkward to buy for person. Nestled in among the treats was perhaps THE most perfect item for aspiring cat ladies everywhere and something I just needed to have in my life. The Crazy Cat Lady action figure (£14.99) has rapidly become one of my favourite possessions, it makes me feel like I’m looking at my future and would make a fun and novel gift for the feline fanatic in your life.

I’m always looking out for ways to show my best friends how much they mean to me and this cushion by Sass and Belle says it how it is. This actually didn’t make it in to December before being given away to my very best friend ever, hopefully it will serve as a constant reminder of how special she is.

I thought this funky squirrel planter is such a fun piece and would make the ideal present for so many of my friends as we all grow up and start buying homes and settling down. I’m not known for my talent looking after plants but with it’s self watering feature I think even I can nurture something lush and green with this…watch this space!

Last but by no means least there was a practically perfect mug which at under a tenner would make a great secret santa gift for anyone who thinks of themselves as perfection personified. This found a new home with my Grandad, who is by anyone’s standards pretty perfect but would equally be ideal for a teenager or work colleague.

As ever Flamingo Gifts have really impressed me with their great selection of gifts and regular new arrivals. It’s a one stop shop for all of your present buying needs whether you still need something quirky for your Dad or fancy a little treat for yourself.

Has anything caught your eye and how is your Christmas shopping coming along?

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“Dear Santa…” Paulie Wish List*

26th November 2015
In amongst all of my recent browsing for the perfect Christmas gifts I’ve managed to a) discover rather a few new to me brands and b) amassed quite a wish list for things I wouldn’t mind myself. One such enabler of these wish lists and new discovery is Paulie, a London based womenswear retailer with an in-house label as well as stocking contemporary brands such as Rag & Bone and J Brand.
My recent objects of desire have taken on quite a minimalistic approach as I feel myself gravitating towards pieces that will stand the test of time and last me a good few years. I couldn’t resist injecting a bit of fun in the form of these amazing flared dungarees by Citizens of Humanity which are just crying out for some breton stripes and platform heels.

The fringed dress by Smarteez is perfect for the party season and be given a new lease of life year on year with some clever accessorising making it worth the near £200 price tag in my eyes (any excuse!). The boots are a true classic, or would be if I could walk in this kind of heel.

I’m not sure if you’d class the Rag & Bone military coat as a classic or not but it’s too stunning not to include- if I were suddenly to find a spare £500 this would be the first thing I purchased.

No wish list would be complete without a beautiful bag and this classic black leather backpack, again by Rag & Bone would be the perfect addition to my every day wardrobe…I hope you’re taking notes Santa!

What’s on your wish list right now and have you discovered any great brands lately?

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Gifts for the young (and young at heart)

23rd November 2015
Anybody who knows me will attest to the fact that despite being 28 years old I still have the sense of humour of an eight year old. From fart jokes to all things frozen if it’s age inappropriate you can pretty much guarantee I’ll love it. With this in mind I thought it only right that I pop together a Christmas gifting feature for fellow childish (or actually young) people with a little help from my friends at Getting Personal.
My postman took on the role of Santa and delivered a massive box full of goodies from Getting Personal* to my door. Inside was an array of some of their novelty present offerings all of which are 100% right up my street and will hopefully serve to provide some inspiration (or wish lists) for you too.

First out of the box was this doughnut mug* which I think is brilliant. At £8.99 it would make for a pretty sweet (sorry) secret santa gift for anyone who loves their baked goods and can’t resist a biscuit with their brew.

This was swiftly followed by a less sweet treat that appealed to my pre-teenage sense of humour in a massive way. The poop emoji is probably my most used (which obviously says a lot about the people I converse with) and this cushion* clearly belonged in my life. Actually, much to his disgust it now has pride of place on Ben’s sofa so it’ll be a lump of coal from him to me come Christmas day I’m sure.

On a sweeter note we have this adorable Jelly Baby night light*. One of these has been on my wish list for the longest time and it’s currently spreading it’s cheerful pink glow on my desk. Operated by touch and irresistibly cute I know so many people who would appreciate one of these and at under twenty quid it won’t break the bank.
Last but by no means least comes a gift idea that would be perfect for grown-ups and children alike. The My Choc Pick ‘N Mix* is an affordable way to indulge the chocaholic in your life and it reminds me so much of going to the local newsagent on my way home from school on a Friday to get a 10p mixed bag for being good (or bribery to be quiet for a few hours). Obviously this is the gift that keeps on giving as it can be re-filled time and time again, most likely on a daily basis if you’re anything like me.
Are you guilty of being a perpetual child and have I helped solve any of your gifting woes this year? Which of these would you most like to receive?

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Buntella from Boomf!*

18th November 2015
A couple of years ago I featured Boomf, the coolest marshmallow brand in town. It’s a brand I hold a great deal of affection for so when they got in touch to introduce their latest venture, Buntella I knew I was in for a treat.
Essentially Buntella is customised bunting. Even as someone who never bought in to the bunting fad I was pretty intrigued by this. As with Boomf you can create a product entirely out of your own photos or choose from a set of designs from various artists suitable for any occasion. I opted for images designed by The Corrigan Sisters as I wanted something to brighten up my room, not to say I don’t approve of the own photo approach- I think that would be amazing for a special birthday of wedding celebration!
Each Buntella compromises of nine triangles and come packaged in a neat little box just like Boomf mallows. The quality of the images is fantastic and the fabric has a good weight to it so it hangs beautifully. The bunting comes ready to hang (assuming your cat doesn’t make a beeline for it like Mae did) and is a super quick and easy way to jazz up any living space.

I couldn’t resist these pun-tastic prints especially with the “biscat” design. At £25 I think this makes for a pretty good value way to add something to your home or a special gift. What better way to show a friend how much they mean to you than plastering your mug-shots from nights out and happiest memories on to bunting?

What would you put on your bunting and what do you think of the idea? For me it’s another winner for the brains behind Boomf! Not to un-tangle the feline beast.

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