T-Bars and Fur

Some of my absolute favourite Christmas presents.

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Binging on baubles.

A company that I work for 'All About Eve' has been all about the sequinned and sparkly baubles this Christmas. Although pricey, they are absolute stunning and timeless.

I bought quite a few because I have decided that they are an investment for all my future Christmas trees. The great thing about these beautiful baubles is the fact that they are not outrightly festive, they don't have pictures of father Christmas on them and they don't say 'ho ho ho', so what is stopping me from having them out all year round. I have decided to buy a beautiful silver bowl to have in my room and fill it to the brim with these beaded baubles, just to give my room a touch of sparkle.

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Home made yule log

Tis the season to make home made yule log, falalalalalalalala!

I have never liked Christmas pudding or Christmas cake so I always opt for Yule log instead, (Chocolate swiss roll decorated like a log!)

You will need:

4 large eggs

100g caster sugar

65g self-raising flour

45g cocoa powder

Chocolate icing and topping

450 ml double cream

Apricot jam (I swapped this for nutella)

Icing sugar for dusting

http://www.redonline.co.uk/food/recipes/mary-berry-christmas-chocolate-log

Red magazine uploaded the recipe so have a try for yourself!! It is incredibly rich though, I ate FAR TOO MUCH. 

What festive treats have you been making?

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A few days in Bristol...

Seeing as Christmas is the time for being with those that you love, I hopped on the train to Bristol to stay with the boyf for a few days and to do some sightseeing. 

It was SUCH a magical time: German Christmas markets, warm churros and chocolate, hipster curries, record shopping and beautiful sightseeing.

I cannot wait to go back!

It is definitely the most wonderful time of the year. 

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ADVENT

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

On the first day of Christmas I always get swept up in the festivities: I whack on the Michael Buble Christmas album, watch ELF or the Muppet Christmas Carol and open the first window of my advent calendar, but for me, the way to feel festive the quickest:

A festive candle.

My choice: My absolute favourite - Winter Candle by All About Eve.

It smells of mulled wine, cinnamon, spices, warmth. 

One whiff of this candle and I feel like I am actually in a Shakin Stevens music video.

Quick fix to feeling festive: Light a festive smelling candle, don your favourite Christmas jumper and make yourself a creamy hot chocolate. Then snuggle on the sofa with someone special and watch your favourite Christmas film. 

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