I am just bursting with excitement about Christmas this year. Maybe you can tell by the fact this is my third Christmassy post and it’s only mid-November. In fact, being the soppy wreck I seem to have turned into since childbearing I could almost well up at the fact this is our first Christmas as

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I don’t know whats wrong with me this year – usually I have a ban on talking about Christmas until after my birthday (next week, don’t worry – still time to pop your presents in the post!) but this year I just can’t help myself. I think it’s because this Christmas is the first as

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Drusillas always reminds me of happy memories of my childhood – I’m not sure I could count the amount of times I’ve been there when I was very small, so going back as a Mum with my own little girl was definitely a special day for me.  I’m sure it’s changed a LOT since my

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Yes, I’ve said it – the C-word! CHRISTMAS! This year I’m more excited than EVER for the big day as it’s our first ever one as a family, so I thought I’d get in there nice and early with some Christmas planning and gift suggestions – mainly as I’m just too excited this year as

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For me, a festive hamper encapsulates Christmas spirit perfectly – festive food and treats, handmade gifts and a personal touch make a hamper ideal present for your family and friends this year. A homemade hamper is one of the most thoughtful, generous gifts you can give as you can tailor it to your friends tastes and dietary

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A couple of weeks ago we were invited to Giggling Squid in Brighton for a sneak peek into their Christmas Menu ahead of their release date in early December. I was particularly intrigued as normally Christmas menu’s consist of Roast Turkey, roast potatoes and Christmas Pudding, so I was excited to see the Thai cuisine

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A couple of weeks ago, I was lucky enough to be invited by the team at Marks and Spencer for a festive evening in the heart of London, where myself and a group of other bloggers were asked to creatively wrap over 150 gifts for children and parents staying Great Ormond Street Hospital over the Christmas period –

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As Christmas gets closer, I getting so in the festive spirit! So I decided this week to do a little baking! Well, I say the word ‘baking’ loosely, this is more a cold, no-bake sweet treat, but you get the idea! I’ve never been much of a cook, when I try and bake a cake,

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It feels like Christmas is creeping up faster than ever this year and I haven’t even started my Christmas Shopping yet! As the evenings draw in I think it’s time to start rolling out my 2016 gift guides – starting with my very favourite topic, geek chic! Every year, Vee and I love to buy

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I can’t believe I’m actually mentioning the ‘C’ word,  it doesn’t seem right but I’m going to do it. Ok, here goes – CHRISTMAS. There. I did it, the seal is officially broken for this year. So, it’s time to start talking about Christmas Party dresses. I am still in denial that it is still

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Oh, to be back floating along the Nile. It was just bliss and one of the most beautiful places in the world. I just long to feel the warm sun on my skin again and that sense of freedom. Our trip was only 6 weeks ago, but it feels like a lifetime in the bleak February

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