My Little Cosy Box

‘My Little Box’ is definitely my favourite subscription box by far at the moment! I am in love with the illustrations they use and all the goodies that arrive inside it! This month’s theme is ‘My Little Cosy Box’, the same as Novembers disappointing Birchbox, but I think ‘My Little Box’ has covered this theme pretty well!

Each comes with an A5 illustrated quote, and I have framed a few of my favourites, and I think this month’s is pretty cute and spot on! Inside my box was an espresso mug with a cute illustration and the quote ‘how is your day gonna be?’ which I adore! I haven’t drunk coffee for 7 months now so will another use for this gorgeous mug!

My favourite item has to be the red and white polka dot little cushion that you can heat up in the microwave! I can’t wait to start using this! In the little beauty bag I received a mini Essie polish called ‘cute as a button’, My Little Beauty Volume & Care Mascara and an Aracancil Starliner Black Waterproof Eyeliner, all items I will definitely use!

This box never fails to surprise me and for £11 plus p&p a month, I think it’s a fab price for the quality of goods you receive!

What subscription boxes do you recommend? 

Motivational Monday #39

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I think as we all get older we tend to become more cynical, lose our faith in humanity a little. Christmas is the perfect time to turn this on its head! Look for the good in the world and start believing in yourself and others a little more! Spread that Christmas spirit!

Happy Monday lovelies!

My Christmas Decorations Haul!

My family are one of those who refuse to decorate for Christmas until Christmas Eve or at a push the weekend before! If I has my way the tree and all the Christmas sparkle would be straight up on the 1^st December, so you can appreciate why I don’t appreciate my loved ones bah humbug ways!

So this year I am making a stance, I have started discretely putting Christmas decorations around the house! I feel like I have my own little secret operation going on, I will get my family into the Christmas spirit!

Here is what I have sneaked in so far...

Christmas Curtain Star Lights*

Baubles and Gold Bead Chain

MERRY CHRISTMAS RED WOOD STRING GARLAND

Natural Woven Vine Christmas Wreath With Seasonal Star Detail

Santa Hat Chair Covers

What do you all think? Do you have all your decorations up already? My next mission is to somehow get a tree in!!

Gift Ideas: The Book of Everyone

A couple of weeks ago I was asked if I’d like to review ‘The Book of Everyone’, a personalised book filled with fun facts that you can edit for the recipient. I’m not usually a huge fan of ‘personalised gifts’ as I think they can look a bit tacky, however when I heard the folks at ‘The Book of Everyone had teamed up with Age UK, a charity that’s close to my heart, this year so that with every book you buy it goes towards the “gifting” of a book for an elderly person who may not receive a gift, curiosity got the best of me! I love that buying this book will help to bring a smile to the face of someone elderly this Christmas, as I can be a pretty lonely time for some.

How does it work? You basically go to their website, enter the name and date of birth of the person you would like to create the book for and they create a fab personalised book for the recipient. It is filled with facts based around their birthday and has pages you can edit and make even more personal for that person.

I decided to create my book for my sister Hayley, I know she sometimes stops by here but I also know she’s super busy at the moment so hopefully doesn’t see this post before Santa comes! Hayley – if you are reading this, hello! Pretend you haven’t seen this! Love you! xx

Its ridiculously easy to use, the website takes you through page by page so you can see exactly what you will be receiving and its made clear all the bits you can edit yourself, from the back ground pics, the colour of the front cover to rewording bits to make them relevant to the receiver!

I was surprised at how awesome the graphics and art work. It’s really fun and modern and I’m so happy with the final product! ‘The Book of Everyone’ would make a fab gift this Christmas and only takes a few minutes to create! You can purchase it in various formats so it can be made to fit any budget from, Digital £7.50, Paperback £19.50, Hardback £29.50 and Deluxe £49.50.

I love that you can add personal touches of photos and quotes along the way, I had so much fun thinking of what I could add in!  Uniquely each person that receives the book gets an ant named in his or her honour, from The Book of Everyone’s ant farm where they are said to perform a special naming ceremony with honey and water! I am not joking!! I can’t wait for Hayley to receive this on the big day! 

My 2014 Christmas Wishlist...

Levi's Slight Curve Skinny Jeans / Real Techniques Travel Essentials Kit  / Fat Face PJ Bottoms  / Converse All Star Dainty Ox Trainers / Urban Decay Naked Basics 2

Christmas Jumpers 2014

From left to right...

ASOS jesus jumper / Topshop green top / Dorothy Perkins Snow Man sweater /  Grey Christmas Pudding Jumper - Dorothy Perkins /New Look Christmas jumper / ASOS blue crew neck sweater 

Motivational Monday #38

 

Eeeek!! It’s officially time to get all Christmassy! I try and hold myself back from getting too excited before December, but now we are here, let the fun begin! I absolutely love this time of year! I love all the fairy lights, the Christmas decorations, the yummy food, family time...

Most of all I love the Christmas spirit, the fact it puts most people in a better mood, people are generally more kind, considerate and giving. If I could bottle it up and keep the spirit going all year round I would!

I think that’s why I love today’s quote from Buddy the Elf – Elf being one of my favourite Christmas movies! Positivity spreads positivity, so make sure you start sending out the Christmas love today!

Happy Monday Lovelies!