The very late What I got for Christmas post!

So I have been meaning to do this post since boxing day but for some reason I have been none stop busy! I haven't really done much but still haven't found the time to sit down and blog.

I am just going to show what things I was kindly given as gifts for Christmas. I was very spoilt this festive time so I am thanking everyone who gave me a gift.

2 pairs of thermal tights, one grey and one black.

Christmas robin socks.

Cream scarf and glove set.

Mustard hat.

Reindeer grey and silver scarf from Next.

2 umbrellas, one hello kitty and one tote.

Christmassy jumper from Primark.

Radley leather bag.

Tova Summer perfume from QVC.

Monu Rescue Balm from feel unique.

Leighton Denny duo crystal nail file set from QVC.

Loverdose perfume.

Tangle Teezer aqua splash from QVC.

OPI Skyfall mini collection which came with a full size colour from the collection.

Super sized Elemis Melting Cleaner from QVC.

Galy Hayman  Eye lift gel from QVC.

Gatineau floracil eye makeup remover from QVC.

Florelli makeup bag.

2013 Diary.

101 Dalmatians bluray.

Ministry of Sound 90's Anthems CD.

Mirror trinket box.

Luggage strap.

Luggage scales.

Eye mask and ear plugs.

Google Nexus and screen protector.

Yankee candle, holder, plate and shade.

Clare stickers and keyring!

So that's it! All of what I got I will use so I was super happy on Christmas day! You can see where my mother buys all my presents from can't you!

I was so surprised with my nexus which my boyfriend bought me. I would have been happy with just a card but he super spoilt me!

I have a few Christmas blog swaps to post about which hopefully will be posted soon!

Hope you are all having a good start to 2013, I can't wait for next Christmas already!

I love AUTUMN... (Fall Tag)

So I am jumping right on the band wagon!

Though I haven't tagged anyone because this is flying around the whole of the blogging community and Youtube. If you want do it...go ahead!

1 Favorite Fall lip product?

At the moment I am loving Lush's Sweet Lips. My lips always get so dry when the weather turns cold so I love to use this to exfoliate them and then slick on whichever lip balm is close to hand.

2 Favorite Fall Nail Polish?

Nails Inc in the shade Victoria. Gorgeous deep plum colour for Autumn and Winter.

3 Favorite Starbucks Fall Drink?

I only ever drink on drink in Starbucks and that is a skinny latte. I never have any of the guest drinks because I hate sweet coffee. Putting a syrup in my coffee of anything sweet just ruins it for me!

4 Favorite Fall Candle?

This is a tough one for me but I would have to go for Cedar and Balsam Yankee Candle.

5 Favorite Fall Scarf or accessory?

I recently bought a lovely thick shall/scarf from Tesco which I have been wearing a lot. That and those knitted head bands that keep your ears warm, I just got a new one from Urban Outfitters.

6 Haunted house, haunted hay ride, or haunted corn maze?

NONE!

7 Favorite Halloween movie?

The Paranormal Activity films. We always go and see them at this time of year! I went on Monday to see the 4^th and jumped so much!

8 Favorite candy to eat on Halloween?

Anything treat sized! We always end up with left over Mars bars and Malteasers from the trick or treaters!

9 What are you dressing up as for Halloween?!

Nothing unfortunately. I never get to go to anything where I get to dress up! The last Halloween party I went to was 4 years ago and I dressed as a Nun!

10 What is your Favorite thing about Fall?

Going into Boots and seeing their 3 for 2 on gifts! Spending cosy warm nights in in front of the TV with family drinking tea.

I just want to add that I love this time of year! October, November and December are the best!

My Yankee Candle Christmas (I know it's early) Bargains

I have mentioned before that I have a bit of a problem with Yankee Candles. At Christmas time this problem goes in to overdrive! I always start thinking about Christmas early and this year is no exception.

In total I have 3 medium jars and one tumbler to fill my world with fragrance this festive period! I already mentioned in a previous post that I buy all my Yankee's from the House of Fraser Outlet in my home town. So what I am about to haul for you is £50.14 worth of products for £27.10!

First of all I picked up the Mistletoe and Fig medium jar (£8.55) as I think this is divine.  Such a rich fruity yet festive smell and for some reason I am always drawn to the white coloured candles.

Once I picked that I had the uncontrollable desire to get a shade and plate for it. I have always wanted to get a shade set for medium/large candles as I think they make more of a feature. I know some people think they are awful but I don't care. At first I was going to opt for a Christmas design but I don't really want to have to store it away all year and only bring it out at the festive period. So in the end I went for a clear glass shade (£5.23) and plate (£3.38) which will go with any colour candle I choose.

At that point I had decided to pay and leave... until I came across a regular tumbler in the festive scent Sparkling Snow (£6.96), of course I had to smell it and when I did I knew it would be coming home with me. It is a gorgeous fresh pine smell. On reflection I wish I had bought the large tumbler in this as that was only £13 but I guess I already have enough to be getting on with.

Then as if that wasn't enough, as I got to the till they had a box of Illuma-lid's. These are accessories you put on the top of your jars to help protect the flame so they burn steadier and well they just look pretty! So of course I bought one for £2.79

I may sound a little mad with the Christmas talk in October but I look forward to it all year. I don't go away very often and I never make a big thing about birthdays so Christmas is my thing. That being said, I am forcing myself to wait until after 5th November before I get full on Christmas excited!

Anyone else as sad as me and can't wait for Santa to come?!

Swapsies with Smoking Peaches!

So I posted on twitter a while back that I wanted to do a swap with some. 

1. Because I love buying for others and 2. Because who doesn't like receiving things through the post right?!

The lovely Carlyn of the blog Smoking Peaches replied to my tweet and wanted to swap! We messaged each other with some likes and dislikes, set a limit of £10 -15 (I think?!) and away we went!

I have had mine packed and read to send for 2 weeks but because the postal service has been cut to nothing I haven't been able to post till today. I live in Sheffield when I am at uni and could I find a post office near me?! Even Doncaster has a central post office! 

Anyway...

I came home yesterday from university to my parents house to fine my parcel from Carlyn sat on my bed. 

I sat with my mum when I opened it and the first thing she said was 'Oh she must know you well because you would have picked those things for yourself', when I told her I'd never met Carlyn she said she must be psychic (my mother is rather special!). 

So this is what I got!

Yankee Candle Tart in Lemon Lavender - I love these tarts! I think they fill a room up better than the candles. I am going to save this till I move back home in July so I can get the full effect. I can't use candles in my flat and to be quite honest its probably a good thing or I would burn the place down!

Pen and Mini notebook - I love stationary so I am well chuffed with this. I will be using my pen when I am back in lectures and the notepad is perfect for having in my pocket when I am out on placement! 

Key Ring and Lip balm  - I love keyrings and I think this one will go nicely with my Hello Kitty ones on my car keys. I also have a lip balm holder on my keys too so I think this one will look better in it than my rubbish old chapstick!

Revlon Nail Enamel 211 Charming - Pretty lilac colour for spring! I love the formula of Revlon colors, I bought a yellow one last year and had it on my toes all spring and summer. Think this will replace that one this year!

Some cute Japanese (?) sweeties! I have no idea what these are but the are super tasty! I have munched them all already!

Thanks Carlyn! 

I hope you like yours when you eventually receive it!

All in all I have really enjoyed my swap experience! I don't think I could ever be disappointed by swaps because I am so easy to buy for. 

I don't have many dislikes.

I have one other swap on the go at the moment but if anyone else is interested, maybe from overseas, then just get in touch!

Yes...I ADORE CHRISTMAS!

I love Christmas because it means getting together with friends and family and just appreciating what we have.

Obviously the food, presents, sparkliness and merriment helps!

So here are a few things which I love about the holiday season...

Christmas wishes to you all!!!

xxx