New Years Day | Resolutions

Hello Lovelies! 

So as it's New Year's Day I thought it would be a good idea to share with you some of my New Years resolutions. I always have some sort of resolutions but I never really stick to many of them, so maybe one of them should be to stick to them, perhaps. I think they're a fantastic way of remembering errors of the previous year and wanting to make those mistakes better this year. I don't like to have big resolutions as I find I don't stick to them for long or even at all, so here are a few I've come up with that I feel I can achieve and stick to.

In 2014 I want to: 

Take better Skin care:

In the past I've been really slack with my skin. I tend to have really dry and flaky skin and also the dreaded pores. I feel it would be good investment to get some really good quality creams and oils to help my skin and also get into a daily routine for applying it so I don't forget to and there's no excuses.

 

Different Styles:

Personally, I find wearing bold and bright lipsticks really dawning and uncomfortable. That's something I'd really like to change and have more confidence in wearing brighter makeup/nails. I'd also like to change my fashion up a bit, wear clothes I don't usually wear.

Start a YouTube channel:

I'm not sure if I've mentioned this before but this is something I'd really like to do, however I'm not so confident and sort of afraid no one will enjoy watching me. I've always watched people's channels, specially those who've asked me to and I've never really thought in the past 'I want to do that' because truthfully, I never thought I'd have the courage or confidence too. However, lately I've really been into editing videos and just playing around with software and techy things and its something I've really opened my eyes up to. Please let me know if that would be something you'd all like to watch if I was to do anything like that. I'd really appreciate if you was to let me know in the comments below what you feel on this, whether you'd enjoy it or no. 

  Save my money up:

If I'm honest, I'm not too bad at saving but I'd like to have more control over what I buy and how much I need to actually spend to whether its something I need or want. If I feel really serious about starting a YouTube channel and I'm made aware that people would enjoy to watch it, I might consider in time to buy a good quality camera and editing software's.

I think one of my main resolutions is to be more confident in myself and be able to do more of what makes me happy whether it makes me look like a fool or not. I'd also like to say that if you've got a YouTube channel feel free to leave the link in a comment below because I really do enjoy watching them.

Do you have any New Year's resolutions? What's yours? 

 

Blogmas Day 25 | A Look Back

Hello Lovelies!

Firstly I'd just like to wish you all a very very Merry Christmas, I hope you all have a fantastic day full of love and joy. Secondly, I'm sorry if you find this post a tad boring however it was wonderful to look through all the photos from this year. Specially for Me, this year has been very emotional and stressful, however I've had the most fun I've ever had at the same time. 

Even though I moved house in 2012 not 2013, I wanted to include the story of moving house because it's been a hard and stressful move as money for us all are tight, but it's such a beautiful house and that was a big big thing this year, settling in and all that. As well as having good times, I've had some incredible horrid times too. Sadly, my Great Auntie died a few weeks back now and that hit my family like a ton of bricks, Her send off was absolutely beautiful, could not of wished for a better one. 

I've also had another death this year, my gorgeous cat Smudge. I know most people will think ''It's just a cat?'' but if your anyone like Me you'll understand how upsetting it is to loose a pet, it's like loosing your sister. When I moved house annoyingly, I couldn't take Her with Me so she stayed with my Nan however it was never the same as living with Her, I never got to say goodbye to Her which I think hurts the most knowing whether she died happily or not. On the brighter side of things, this year I've made some amazing friends and really come close to others. I also went on an amazing trip to Brighton to visit some of my family which was such a fantastic and fun trip seeing all these beautiful buildings and scenery, would definitely go there again. 

Overall, this year hasn't been all that bad. There's been alot of opportunities I would of loved to taken and I wish next year will be full of opportunities to take too. 

Have you got any New Years Resolutions? 

 

Blogmas Day 24 | How I spend Christmas?

Hello Lovelies!

Firstly I'd just like to say Merry Christmas Eve to Everyone! So, I saw this tag on the lovely Natalie's blog and thought it was a really nice tag to let you all know what I get up to on Christmas day so I thought I would give it a go. 

1. What are you usually up to on Christmas Eve?

Surprisingly, nothing much at all. I normally just chill around and watch Christmas films. However, this year I think I'm visiting some relatives.

2. Who do you spend your Christmas Day with?

My Mum, Brother and Step Dad, we open our presents in the morning and we all then go to my Nan's for the yummy Christmas dinner so usually I spend that with my Nan, Grandad and my Uncle & Auntie aswell.

3. Do you enjoy giving or receiving gifts?

I've answered this in another tag too but as common as it is to answer with giving, I genially love giving as I've spent a long time getting the perfect present I love to see their face when they open it, but receiving is great fun too!

4. What does your outfit consist of on Christmas Day?

I like to dress up for Christmas but still stay casual and comfortable. This year I'm planing on wearing my black bowed skirt with a tucked in glittery top, I think peter pan collars are so cute so I may even throw that in with the outfit, with some accessories of course. 

5. Do you enjoy shopping for your loved one's gifts?

Yes, I absolutely love it. It's one of the most fun parts of Christmas time, just getting together all the gifts, that and the wrapping. 

6. Have you ever received a gift that you disliked and pretended you liked it?

As far as I know, nothing sticks out. But I'm grateful for every present I get.

7. What would your ideal Christmas be?

For Me Christmas is about spending time with your Family of which I do anyway, to make it perfect it would be to spend it with loved ones that are no longer with us, I think we all wish on that one.

8. What is your least favorite thing about Christmas?

 Money, I think money is enough to put anyone off Christmas for awhile. I'd absolutely love to buy everyone in my Family everything they really want, however there's a thing called money, unfortunately, and the panic of everything having to be right and perfect, specially the wrapping up!

9. What is the best gift you've ever received?

I think all my presents I get are fantastic however this year I'm specially looking forward to getting my camera although I haven't opened it, yet.

10. If you could choose one person to spend Christmas with who would it be and why?

Although she isn't a person, I'd choose my cat Smudge because she was my Best Friend and I miss her so much.

So there's how I spend Christmas, I hope you enjoyed this tag as much as I did. I tag anyone that wishes too do the tag. 

Merry Christmas Eve Everyone!

 

Blogmas Day 23 | Christmas Scented Candles

 Hello Lovelies!

If your anyone like me you'll love your candles, specially around this time of year. My favorite ever Candles are by Yankee Candles, they do the most yummy smells ever! They have a Christmas range and I absolutely love it, in time I will get the whole collection because they're all so yummy! 

I really like the sweet ones like Christmas Cookie and Cupcake the most because the smells are just so sweet and just so yummy. However, if you like the Turkey and Cranberry side of candles then they have that too, almost anything you can relate to Christmas, they have. I've currently got the Snowflake Cookie which I think smells amazing, like truly amazing.

I'm definitely getting my hands on all of these soon! 

Have you tried Christmas Yankee Candles? What's your favorite? 

 

Blogmas Day 22 | Quotes For The New Year

Hello Lovelies! So Christmas is just three days away and I'm absolutely so excited. I was browsing through Pinterest.com when I came across some really nice quotes that I thought had a beautiful message so I thought I'd share with you some of the quotes I found, what better way to start of a fresh year than being positive and full of inspiration? I think all these quotes should be used in day to day lives of everyone because they've got such beautiful messages. 
What's your favorite New Year's quote? 

 

Blogmas Day 21 | Christmas at Trelawney

   Hello Lovelies!

So, If you didn't already know, Christmas is literately a few days away and I'm getting really excited! My Family have a tradition that every year my Family and I go to Trelawney Garden Center for their Christmas section because it's just simply amazing and we always pick up some extra decorations and pressies. When we arrive I was so amazed, this year they have added so much more stuff onto the Christmas section, including live animals! I thought I'd share some of the displays and some amazing things they have there.

Firstly we waked round and did some decoration and present shopping, they had some amazing displays of Christmas themes like beautifully decorated trees and Christmas tables. I think the highlight of the day was meeting the Reindeer's, they were decorated in these beautiful Christmasy harnesses and head bands, they looked amazing and very cute. 

For lunch we had a carvery, which was so nice. In the restaurant we were overlooking a beautiful lake. It was such a lovely day and it definitely got me in the Christmasy mood even more than before.

Are you excited for Christmas yet? 

 

Blogmas Day 20 | Winterlicious Tag

Hello Lovelies! It's so shocking how fast Christmas has come, only a few days to go! I can barely control my excitement now, where has the year gone? I've got all my presents and everything is almost wrapped and most presents are collecting under the tree already, your never too old to be this excited for Christmas! Anyway, I saw this tag and I knew I just had to do it, it's such a lovely tag and if you didn't know already, I love tags. So, here it goes.
1. Favorite Winter Nail Polish(s)? Barry M Christmas Edition with multi colored glitter, I think it's beautiful.
2. Favorite Winter Lip Product(s)? Um, I really like Revlon Lip Butter in Candy Apple, it's a nice subtle colour and I also really like Colour Boost Lip Cray in Red Sunrise, that's a nice shade too.
3. Most Worn Winter Clothing Piece? I got this brand new coat with fur lined hood, I've worn it out ever since so I'd say that but I've also worn a nice teal jumper with a peter pan collar alot too.
4. Most Worn Winter Accessory?  Either my owl scarf or my panda gloves, both adorable if I must say.
5. Favorite Winter Scent/Candle? That's really hard, I really like Fireside treats by Yankee candles. It's a combination of roasted marshmallows and sweets.
6. Favorite Winter Beverage? Starbucks peppermint hot chocolate!
7. All time favorite Christmas movie? I absolutely love Elf, it's just amazing and hilarious, best film I've seen, it always gets me in the holiday spirit. Although, I did see a film this week called 'It's Christmas, Carol!' which I really really enjoyed so either one.
8. Favorite Christmas Song? I don't really have a favorite, I enjoy lots of the classics. I do enjoy Winter Wonderland though, that's a gooden.
9. Favorite holiday food? I have them occasionally through the year but I enjoy Snow Balls around Christmas time, just all the coconut, mmm!
10. What is your favorite Christmas decoration this year? It's not necessarily a decoration, but I bought a singing Christmas dog the other week, and he's adorable. My favorite I think, that and the tree of course.
11. What's at the top of your Christmas list? A good camera. I'm getting a brilliant quality camera as I'm doing a photography course and means I'll have better images for my blog, so excited.
12. What are your plans for the holidays this year?   I'm seeing close family members that live quite far away, so it'll be nice to be all reunited for Christmas day. 
I really enjoyed this tag and had alot of fun answering. I tag everyone and anyone, if you do one leave a comment with the URL, I'd love to read it. 

Blogmas Day 19 | Christmas Gift Ideas for Cats

Hello Lovelies! This is my cat Smudge, unfortunately she passed away earlier this year however I thought I'd still share with you a few pictures of her. I've again kept to Pets at home things so these are a few of the things I used to get Smudge and are good ideas for future gifts for any Cat owners.

A Cat Basket - Most pet shops

Cat Mouse Chocolate - Pets at Home

A Cat tunnel - Most pet shops

Cat Stocking - Pets at home 

Snowman & Reindeer Cat tease - Pets at home

Cat Collar - Most pet shops

Cat playing set - Pets at home or most pet shops

Cat Nip Treats - Pets at home

As most cat owners know, cat's love to nap day or night. My cat used to love to sleep on the been bag we had and I came across this cat been bag basket from Pets at home which I really like, if your cat prefers baskets than most pet shops will sell them too. If you haven't already, a cat bed would be a perfect Christmas present as it's every cats dream to sleep in comfort. If you have a kitten, you'll notice how active they are and maybe even just a hyper cat, I think the cat tunnels are a brilliant present as it keeps them busy and most cats can play with it all day. I also think the Cat playing set is the best present for a kitten because it's got scratch posts and also alot of climbing is involved to drain any extra unwanted energy. 

I think the mouse chocolates are a cute stocking filler, it's just like the sweets we have, but not as yummy for us. My cat absolutely loved the Cat teasers and when I found these I knew I had to include them, I think they're adorable and most cats will enjoy playing with them, I'm sure. I also think the catnip treats are a top hit for Cats because well, it's catnip what could be better? 

When we got my cat she really did not like collars, and so she never wore one which was a shame because I'd quite like to of got her some cutecollars however I never could, but I still think collars are a good idea or even a stocking filler, or even a present for a cat owner. If you've got a cat, leave a link to a picture of them in the comments, I'd love to see them!

Have you got a cat? What do you normally get them for Christmas?

 

Blogmas Day 18 | Christmas Gift Idea's for Dogs

Hello Lovelies! So after getting some requests to do Christmas gift ideas for other pets, I decided to do Dogs today. I have 2 Dachshunds Lucy (left) and Penny (right) and they absolutely love Christmas time, getting all that attention when Family come down, what can be better? Again, I've stuck to Pet's at home gift ideas because it can be more accessible for people. Anyway, I normally get my girls some treats and some teddys, however after finding these things I might be tempted to get a little something different, so these are what I've found and come up with.

So firstly, if you get your dog a stocking than they have pre made ones already which are good, full of treats and toys. However, if you'd like to make your own specifically for your dogs taste than I've found a few things like the dog candy canes and the Christmas puddings, I think they're absolutely adorable and perfect sizes for little dogs and bigger ones too. I also think the pack of 2 ball-balls are cute aswell, perfect size for a stocking and good for all sized dogs too. I think my favorite is the dog cracker, what's better than having your furry family members joining you on the crackers? It's got nice sized treats too, for all sized dogs. 

If your not much of a stocking person then there is a Gingerbread Man hamper  which I think is fantastic, what dog doesn't want toys and treats? I think most dogs will enjoy it and there not too big so should be okay for all sized dogs, I know my girls will enjoy it. It's also got a soft toy which is good for older dogs that have delicate mouths or poorly dogs like my Penny.

If you really want to treat your dog than always getting a soft bed is a good idea, depending on what gender, age and size there are lots of different beds, I really like the soft, cushiony ones mine currently have a hard bed with lots of blankets, if so maybe you could get a few extra soft blankets as an idea.

I hope you've got some sort of inspiration and taken some ideas away from this post, I know I definitely have. If you have a dog feel free to comment a link to it, I'd love to see your pouches & friends.

Do you have a dog? What do you normally get them for Christmas?  

Blogmas Day 17 | Christmas Jumpers

Topshop

Zara

Topshop

George

New Look

Miss Selfridge 

Internacionale

Cath Kidston

 New Look
I love Christmas jumpers and I think they look adorable in Christmas Family photo's. I found these and I really like the festive look of them all.
Do you have a Christmas jumper? What's your Christmas jumper?