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2019 BLOGMAS LIFE

HOW TO MAKE A CHRISTMAS EVE BOX

Hey Everyone,

I hope you’re all doing well! Welcome to Blogmas Day 9! Today’s post is all about making the perfect Christmas Eve box for your friends and family!


At Christmas, my family doesn’t seem to have any real traditions (gasp), for a start we’ve never had a roast dinner on Christmas day (louder gasp) which always blows people’s minds. We don’t have a particular festive film that we like to watch every year or a game that we always play, we just sort of go with the flow! However, a few years ago we started doing Christmas Eve boxes! They’re so much fun to make, especially if like me, you enjoy giving people lots of little thoughtful gifts. It’s essentially an early Christmas stocking full of little goodies to keep you busy and cosy over the holidays!

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THE BOX

First of all, you want to find the perfect box. Ideally you want something that can hold a few goodies but also with a lid so that you can keep everything a surprise! If you want to make your own box, cover an old shoe box in festive wrapping paper and add a personalised message or gift tag to make it extra special. If you’d prefer to buy one that is ready-made and reusable, there’s so many options out there to choose from!


THE PRESENTS

Of course, a Christmas Eve Box isn’t complete without some goodies inside! Here are some of ideas of what you could include as well as links to my favourite bits that I’ve found online and in stores this year:

  • Cosy Socks, Slippers & Pyjamas – Definitely pop a pair of fluffy socks or slippers into your box, everyone wants to keep their toes toasty at this time of year! It’s also nice to give some cosy pyjamas to keep cosy on those cold Winter evenings!
  • Face Masks & Bath Bombs – These are such great gifts for anyone that loves a pampering session at home. Sometimes it’s nice to slow down, particularly at Christmas, and put on a face mask or run a nice hot bath before the chaos begins! Also, if you didn’t know already, Christmas themed sheet masks exist…thank me later.

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2018 BEAUTY BLOGMAS

SOAP & GLORY-OUS GIFTING*

Hey Everyone,

I hope you’re all doing well! Welcome to Blogmas Day 4! Today’s post is focusing on the latest gifting goodies from Soap & Glory. I’ve always loved their playful packaging and perfect products but their 2018 Christmas range is a whole new level of wow. These items have been sent to me by Soap and Glory. How could I be so lucky? Although they are not sponsoring this review, I’m rewarded enough by being able to share these two gift sets with you! If these look tempting, do have a look at their extensive festive range.

ย If you’re looking for some gifting guidance, click here to find the perfect presents to suit your pocket.

*Gifted Items & Affiliate Links Included


GLITZ THE GIRL

Here we have the gorgeous Glitz The Girlย Gift Set! This twinkling trio retails at ยฃ8.50 and it includes a metallic lip gloss, kohl liner and face glitter.ย Scoop these up and see the sparkle! These are the perfect products for getting glamorous this Christmas!

Soap and Glory Glitz The Girl

Soap and Glory Glitz The Girl

Soap and Glory Glitz The Girl

Soap and Glory Glitz The Girl

Soap and Glory Glitz The Girl

Soap and Glory Glitz The Girl

Soap and Glory Glitz The Girl


EYES QUEEN

It’s time to brighten your blinkers with the Eyes Queen Gift Set. This set retails at ยฃ18.50 and includes four fabulous products; a 2-in-1 brow pencil, mascara, eyeliner and eyeshadow pencil. What more could you need to prepare your peepers for the festive period?

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Soap and Glory Eyes Queen

Soap and Glory Eyes Queen

Soap and Glory Archery Eyes Queen

Soap and Glory Thick & Fast Mascara Eye Queen

Soap and Glory Thick & Fast Mascara Eye Queen

Soap and Glory Eyes & Shine Eyes Queen


I really hope you enjoyed this post! It was such a pinch me moment when I received these pretty packages and I knew I had to share them with you! Tomorrow’s post is looking at my updated MAC lipstick collection – so stay tuned.ย If you’re looking for some more gifting guidance, click here to find the perfect presents to suit your pocket.

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2018 BLOGMAS

CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE 2018: PERFECT PRESENTS TO SUIT YOUR POCKET*

Hey Everyone,

I hope you’re all doing well! Welcome to Blogmas Day 2! Today’s post is a HUGE Christmas gift guide. I’m really not a last minute buyer, as I like to be organised and ready for christmas early. No Christmas Eve panics for me, thank you very much!ย With my nearest and dearest it’s not that difficult. In fact it’s a pleasure to shop with them in mind – but I do sometimes suffer from gifter’s block. I often search online for inspiration, so I thought I’d offer you something here and now, as you read, to sort out your own seasonal challenges within your own comfortable price range! I’ve also included prices and links to everything so that you can make a purchase straight away if you see something that takes your fancy.

This post contains paid content for Ronny Colbie. This post also contains affiliate links which do not impact your purchases, but may mean that I earn a small amount of commission as a result.


FOR HER: UNDER ยฃ5

Gifts For Her Under ยฃ5
1.ย Jack Wills – Lip Balmsย //ย 2.ย M&S – Festive Dog Mug ย //ย 3.ย Santuary Spa – Cosmetic Bag 4.ย Zoella Beauty – Mini Supernova Collectionย //ย 5.ย Champneys – Hand Creamย //ย 6.ย Yankee Candle – Tealightsย // 7.ย Sleek MakeUp – Ultimatte Lipsย // 8.ย Zoella Beauty – Milky Way Bath Powderย //ย 9.ย Wilko – Pedicure Setย // 10.ย Soap & Glory – Flake Away Body Polishย // 11.ย Charbonnel et Walker – Heart Truffle Boxย ย // 12.ย Champneys – Harmonious Hands


FOR HIM: UNDER ยฃ5

Gifts For Him Under ยฃ5

1. The Real Shaving Co. – Weekend Kitย // 2.ย Green & Blacks – Chocolate Mini Barsย // 3.ย Black Ringย // 4.ย Mocktail Scented Candlesย // 5.ย Expresso Martini Popcornย // ย 6.ย Coffee Syrupsย // 7.ย Bulldog – Sensitive Face Washย // 8. Gold Binder Clips // 9.ย Splice Storm Towels // 10. Chocolate Stonesย // 11.ย Red Leather Card Holderย // 12.ย Sea Salt Caramel Trufflesย // 13.ย Storm Bath Bombย // 14. Artificial Succulent


FOR HER: UNDER ยฃ10

Gifts Under For Her Under ยฃ101.ย Sleep MakeUp – Star of the Showย  // 2.ย Real Techniques – Mini Miracle Spongesย // 3.ย Zoella Lifestyle – Pencil Case // 4.ย John Lewis – Coffee Collectionย // 5.ย Baylis & Harding – Trioย // 6.ย Missguided – Matte Liquid Lipsticksย // 7.ย Holdsworth – Trufflesย // 8.ย John Lewis – Gin Made Me Do It Cocktail Recipesย // 9. Boots – Stripes Cosmetic Bag // 10.ย Soap & Glory – Glitz the Girl


FOR HIM: UNDER ยฃ10

Gifts For Him Under ยฃ10

1.ย Black Diaryย // 2.ย House Shelfย // 3. Banksy Calendar // 4.ย Baylis & Harding – Black Pepper & Ginseng Trioย // 5.ย Cocoa Collectionย // 6.ย Champneys – Mens Duo Kit // 7.ย Camera Tin with Fudgeย // 8.ย Classic Ale Collectionย // 9.ย Brisk Grooming Trioย // 10.ย Jack Daniels – Sauce Duo


FOR HER: UNDER ยฃ20

For Her Under ยฃ201. Benefit – Get the Pretty Startedย // 2.ย Zara – Animal Print Scarfย // 3.ย Strawberry Trufflesย // 4. Gold Jewellery Holder with Mirror // 5.ย Pixi – Glow Tonicย // 6.ย Slippersย // 7.ย Compact Mirrorย // 8.ย All The Jingles Ladies Gift Setย // 9.ย Missguided – I Believe in Me // 10.ย Laura Ashley – Candleย // 11.ย Penguin Mugย // 12.ย Bobble Hat & Mug


FOR HIM: UNDER ยฃ20

Gifts For Him Under ยฃ201. Wooden Ibed Lap Deskย // 2.ย Seagrass & Linen Candleย // 3.ย Jack Wills Travel Kitย // 4.ย The Bodyguard – Box Setย  // 5.ย Whisky Selectionย // 6. Ploughmans Boxย // 7.ย Wash Bagย // 8. Hotel Chocolat Goody Bag // 9. Throw


FOR HER: UNDER ยฃ50

Gifts For Her Under ยฃ501. Benefit Vanity Flare Paletteย // 2.ย Jo Malone – Peony & Blush Suede Candleย // 3. Anastasia Beverly Hills Sultry Paletteย // 4.ย Babyliss Soft Waves Wandย // 5.ย Urban Decay Naked Cherry Paletteย // 6.ย Charlotte Tibury – Magic Eye Rescueย // 7.ย Zoella Beauty – Wish Upon A Spaย // 8.ย Ted Baker Card Holderย // 9.ย Croft Collection Cafetiereย // 10.ย Molton Brown Gift Collectionย // 11. Neom Wellbeing Setย // 12. Whistles Clutch Bag


FOR HIM: UNDER ยฃ50

Gifts For Him Under ยฃ501. Champneys – Gym Holdall Setย // 2.ย Red Dead Redemptionย // 3.ย Cards against humanityย // 4. Paco Rabanne – 1 Millionย // 5.ย Johnnie Walker – Whiskyย // 6.ย Zara – Scarfย // 7.ย De’Longhi – Coffee Makerย // 8. Philips Electric Shaver // 9. Edinburgh Gin Christmas Gin


FOR HER: LUXURY

Luxury Gifts For Her

1. UGG Slippersย // 2. Michael Kors – Leather Purseย // 3.ย Swarovski – Braceletย // 4.ย Hourglass Ambient Light Paletteย // 5.ย Tiffany – Infinity Earringsย // 6.ย HP Sprocketย // 7.ย Ultimate Ears Speakerย // 8.ย Huda Beauty – Nude Paletteย // 9.ย Rosefield Watchย // 10.ย Neom Essential Oilsย // 11. ghd Gold Hair Straightenerย // 12.ย Cushion // 13. Swell Drinking Bottle // 14. Macbook Pro Case // 15. Kate Spade Makeup Bagย ย // 16. Jo Malone Candleย // 17.ย Lulu Guinness Leather Purse


FOR HIM: LUXURY

Luxury Gifts For Him

1. Hamperย // 2.ย Bronte by Moon Herringbone – Throw // 3.ย HP Sprocketย // 4.ย Apple – iPad ย // 5.ย Bric’s Life – Small Holdallย // 6. All Saints Scarf //ย 7.ย Ronny Colbie – Luxury Candleย // 8.ย Johnnie Walker – Whisky Collectionย // 9.ย Bose Speakerย // 10.ย John Lewis – Laptop Caseย  // 11.ย Hugo Boss – Fragranceย // 12.ย Tom Dixon – Candle Set


Now if you are seeking something really special, and I mean LUXURY is the word, then take a look at these examples of Ronny Colbie’sย luxury bouquets andย wreaths. Today’s post is in collaboration with this company, which was founded by Ronny himself, a designer and creator of gifts that are truly individual. His range includes perfectly beautifulย luxury candles, one of which was included above! Everything is created with such imagination and exudesย understated elegance.

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I really hope you enjoyed this post. Personally, I’ve always loved looking at Christmas gift guides, especially if they offer a wide price range.ย I’ve tried to cover all bases! So do let me know if anything was just what you’re looking for!

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