Secret Santa £10 and under! - Blogmas day 13


Offices around the world shiver when they hear this word. 'Secret Santa'. This type of present is often the worst to buy. You are given a tiny budget, and often you don't know the person your actually buying for personally. I thought I would do a little roundup of my favourite picks for that perfect secret santa gift! Enjoy!



Addictaball Small £7.99

Handicorn £7.99

Cocktail flavour lip balm £3.25

Bottle Light £6.99



Liberty's Strawberry and Cream Biscuits £6.00

The Chase board game £5.00

Enchanted forest colouring book £9.95

Christmas pug in antlers £5.00


Desktop drum kit £8.00

My cuppa tea mug £9.19

Sprout-a-pult £10.00

Christmas Lip Bullet duo £10.00



Basketball desk tidy £4.00

The hungover cookbook £5.50

Guards Billie Mug £6.50

Sprig makeup case £10.00

The Christmas Tag 2015 - Blogmas day 12


Well I couldn't go a blogmas without doing a christmas tag right? I spotted this one floating around in the blogger-sphere recently so thought it would be fun to do! Feel free to answer the questions yourself in the comments below! I would love to see what your answers would be! Enjoy! 

1. What is your favourite Christmas film?
I recently did a whole blogpost about my favourite Christmas films (you can read that HERE), and came to the conclusion that although I love the new favourites of Arthur Christmas, the old classic The Grinch is the best! 
2. Do you open your presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning?
I didn't even know that it was a thing to open presents on Christmas Eve! It was certainly something we have never done in my house, each to their own I guess! We open them on Christmas morning, altogether in the front room where the presents are left. Nobody is allowed into that room until everybody is ready! 
3. Do you like to stay in your PJs on Christmas Day or dress up?
I usually stay in my PJs until we have all opened presents and stuff. Then I like to get dressed up a little bit to make that little effort! Usually we go out for Boxing day meal so I properly dress up! 
4. If you could only buy one person a present this year, who would it be?
I think the generic answer for this would be for my Mummy! She has been a rock for me this year and I love her so much. I would probably buy her a necklace or piece of jewellery with a star on it. We have a little saying that we always say to each other before bed 'Love you all the stars'. It's quite touching for me. 
5. Have you ever built a gingerbread house?
My brother and I started this tradition a couple of years ago where we would bake a gingerbread house, well our version of one anyway, and decorate it to look nice on our table for Christmas day! So much harder than it looks though! 
6. What do you like to do on your Christmas break?
On breaks from uni I tend to catch up on lots of sleep, shopping, movies, friends and then finally all that uni work I should have done throughout the year. I just love spending the time with my Dad being off work today. He works so hard that during the weeks we barely see him. So I love it when the family can spend QT time together! 
7. Any Christmas wishes?
Just that everybody can be together and to get along! Christmas can be quite a stressful time with the effort of trying to make everything perfect that sometimes you can forget the reason for the season! 
8. Favourite Christmas food?
Pigs.In.Blankets
9. Candy cane or gingerbread man?
Candy canes aren't really a thing here in the UK. I mean we HAVE them, but I guess they aren't as popular as in the US. I love gingerbread men anyway! Has anyone tried the Costa Gingerbread Latte?!?! AMAZING!! 
10. What is at the top of your Christmas list?
As funny as it sounds, I have asked for a Sat Nav. I have a car and have been driving for nearly 3 years now but I lack confidence in driving to new places. Hopefully without the fear of getting lost I can get out there more!
I hope you liked this post! Its a little different from my other blogmas updates but I love answering these fun tag questions! Let me know what else you would like to see in my blogmas series as I am struggling with ideas! 
Have a lovely day!


Ciate nails advent calendar - Blogmas day 9, 10 & 11


I feel like I have let myself down. I made a little promise to myself that I would blog every day in December as part of the 'Blogmas' series, but this just hasn't happened! I started on a good foot. I had planned lots of posts that I felt had the potential to work well, but life just took over. Like everything at the moment university seems to be taking my life over! I needed to take a couple of days off to just focus and now I am back and ready to go with the rest of the blogmas posts! Hope you enjoy! 

One of the first blogmas posts I did was me showing you my Advent calendars. One in particular was a rather fancy nancy Ciate nails one. (A nail varnish a day, keeps the doctor away right?). Anyway I thought I would show you what I have opened so far! Enjoy x








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Christmas Decorations! - Blogmas Day 8



One of my favourite childhood memories would be getting out the Christmas box full to the brim of tree ornaments, tinsel and those weird, but wacky, ceiling hanging chains for the festive season. I can remember one particular Christmas lining the ornaments all up and 'auditioning' them for the star place on the tree. Although this tradition has got a bit old for my brother, it is one that my dad and I hold very dearly. Every year we go to our local tree farm to choose our contender. Dad puts it up and then I decorate it. I thought I would share with you our 2015 Christmas tree. I hope you enjoy!














Hope you enjoyed this post! Sorry it was uploaded a little late! 
What does your christmas tree's look like? Leave me links to your posts in the comments below! 




Gift guide for him - Blogmas Day 7


Following yesterdays blogpost I thought I would do a guys version of my gift guide. I find shopping for guys even worse than shopping for her. Although us ladies can be picky, men don't give any hints or tips! I know that my brother is super annoying when it comes to christmas and not having a clue what he wants. Super frustrating when your trying to be the best little sister! haha. I hope this little guide helps you out. Let me know if I am missing anything from it in the comments below! Enjoy.


Personalised chocolate coal £11.45

Nothing says love more than giving somebody a piece of coal. This is the sort of present that my brother would find hilarious. The whole presentation of the chocolate in a can makes it seem extra special as well. It would make the perfect gift for those chocolate lovers too. Its different, thats always a plus right?


Sultank 3 pack sock set £15.00

You can't have a christmas gift guide without including a pair of socks! It just wouldn't be right! It's one of those christmas gifts that we all laugh about and mock, but when it comes to it nothing is nicer than putting on a fresh pair of new socks in the morning! 


Black rubberised holdall bag £45.00

A really nice holdall is another perfect gift for guys. I have found that my brother would rather use every single bag of life he can find before he would bother to go into a store to buy one for himself. River Island have some really nice bags at the moment which would make the perfect gift. I like that this one is quite plain. I know my brother is going to love his one!


Pebble smart stick portable charger £29.99 

This would make the best gift for any tech addicts! These portable chargers are just the best thing in the world when your caught out somewhere with hardly any battery. I am sure many people have been in this situation in the past where you regret using your phone every second of the day, to spare that last percent of your battery. These Pebble Smart Sticks are the best chargers I have found to use. You can get about 2 charges from it without having to reload it up with energy!


Iron man Pop! vinyl figure £9.95

I think this gift is pretty self explanatory! It would be perfect for any Iron man/ marvel fan. Technically it doesn't actually do anything, but it looks nice and would be a lovely addition to a desktop! 


The Star mug £9.99

A bit like yesterdays post, a mug would make the perfect gift for any tea or coffee lovers. I especially LOVE this mug as it is heat sensitive so shows different colours and constellations when hot liquid is poured in. 

Here are just a few of my picks for the males in your life! I really do struggle coming up with ideas for boys, but I hope this helps you out if you need some hints! 

Thanks for reading! 
Have a lovely rest of your day!










Gift guide for her - Blogmas Day 6


I have learnt that sometimes people are very tricky to buy presents for. As much as we all like to think we have been planning for months, that is quite often not the case at all. I have been searching and searching for the perfect present for some of my family members that I think would be nice to share. As always, hope you enjoy this post! Let me know if I have missed anything in the comments below!
Kate Spade Pink Emma Spiral Notebook £12.95

What lady doesn't love a notebook? I am obsessed with taking notes and making lists. There is nothing more special then this Kate Spade NY notepad. An added bonus is if your name actually is Emma! haha. I am going to be purchasing this one for my brothers girlfriend Emma and I know she will love it! 

Kate Spade NY Small Gold Spot Notebook £7.95

Like before, this notebook is also really special. This is a little bit cheaper than the previous book but would fit easier into smaller handbags. It's perfect for the person who will be needing to pack lightly in her day to day routine. I am thinking of asking for this myself. It would be perfect for me to use on the train to uni! 


Chocolate cake in a can £5.00

This gift is perfect for any chocolate lovers. A stress free way to cook yourself a chocolate cake! Even the worst of bakers can't go wrong with it! All you have to do is add water and abracadabra just like that you have a edible chocolate cake! Perfect for christmas stockings as well! 


Sparkle mirror with tassel keyring £10.00

I love the idea of having a mirror on your car keyring. A mirror is a must have for many ladies. I know that I can't live without one when out and about! Also it's quite nice to have the decorative tassel too. Makes it look that little bit more fancy! 


Liquid pink glitter clutch bag £38.00

Well isn't this the most amazing clutch bag in the history of clutch bags?!? The brand Skinny Dip London have really began to make a name for themselves over the past year. With their beautifully quirky phoneeases and their Krusty the clown collab they are a must go for all your christmas party bag needs! This bag has moveable glitter that makes for a fun addition to any outfit! 


Pastel weekly planner pad £9.50 

This gift is perfect for mums! Or anybody else who likes to be in control of their weeks for that matter. I am obsessed with the colours on this particular pad. Plus it looks like there is lots of space to write about every activity that you may be doing during the day!


Katie butterfly statement necklace £22.00

As soon as I spotted this necklace I knew that I needed to include it! I love how the flowers overlap, and I am a sucker for a beautiful statement necklace as well! This looks like it will be perfect with a plain dress on a night out, or with a top and jeans. 


Michael Kors jetset black cardholder £40.00

This little gift would make the most perfect gift for the girly girls to the tomboys. Everybody loves something from Michael Kors. I recently bought this for my cousin for her 21st birthday. She was thrilled with it. Plus it comes in lots of colours! 


Monthly chocolate brownie club £24.99 for 3 months

What is better than receiving chocolate brownies in the post each month? That's right. nothing! I can't believe that this sort of thing actually exists! I am deffo putting this onto my christmas list. 


Ted Baker small shadow floral wash bag £27.00

Ted Baker is one of those companies which I think is known for their gorgeous floral and bright toned prints. As soon as I spotted this on their site I instantly fell in love with it. It's quite different than what you would usually see, but it features the usual rose gold hardwear. It would make the most perfect gift ever! 



Emma Bridgewater personalised cup and saucer £28.00

Nothing says that you care more than a cup of tea does. Well thats the case in England anyway! Emma Bridgewater does the most gorgeous styles of cups so its an added bonus that you can have it personalised as well! 

Cath Kidston Little leaves ticket holder £6.00

Cath Kidston is another brand that are known for their prints. I use one of these little ticket holders everyday for uni. It is a saviour for me when it comes to keeping all of my train tickets and uni badge in one easy reachable place. I love the print of the one shown above, but they also do some really cute animal ones too, so there is something for everybody!


Oliver Bonas silver honeycomb bee necklace £34.00

I always find jewellery a difficult present to buy somebody. Quite often people have their own specific taste in what they like, so I quite often stay clear of buying it. As soon as I spotted this I knew that it would be perfect for pretty much everyone. I love the dangling bumble bee, and the honeycomb section of the necklace looks super cute too! 

Well there we go, my picks from the internet of lovely gifts for all the ladies in your life. 

I love giving gifts to people during this festive season so am always on the lookout for something special to buy. If you think I have missed something let me know in the comments below! 

As always, have a lovely rest of your day!