Blogmas Day 1: Cosy Mugs
Hello Lovelies!
I can't quite believe how quickly this year has gone! The last few months have been pretty crazy and jam packed so unfortunately my blog suffered a little bit! However I thought it was time that changed, so expect lots of new posts as I attempt to do Blogmas again! There's nothing better than lots of Christmas inspired posts to get you in the mood for the big day!
Lately I've been loving mugs a bit too much. For some reason a warm drink tastes better in your favourite mug!
Both of these mugs are my ultimate favourites and are totally perfect for feeling warm and cosy. Cue fairy lights and Christmas music! These are both from Anthropologie and I can't decide which one I love the most!
Nothing better than a bit of mug motivation. So if you're looking for a mug related gift for a loved one this festive season, these mugs sure are a great gift!
Have you got a favourite mug or any recommendations from Anthropologie?
Happy December!
Lx
Morning Lovelies!
As nothing beats feeling festive, I thought that Travel Tuesday should involve a little bit of England, because it always delivers that festive feeling over Christmas time. So over the weekend I took a little trip to the Cotswolds. It was one of those icy cold days with a bitter wind. I feel the cold pretty badly but soldiering on with numb fingers and toes I visited Blenheim Palace. I am so glad that I did because it is such a beautiful place. It has the most gorgeous parks and gardens. It's definitely a place which would be absolutely breathtaking in the summer and the photos would be seriously stunning.
After a long trek from the wrong car park, a pitstop in the cafe was in order to warm up. Then off to inside the palace I went. It is so beautiful, when you walk in you are greeted with the most spectacular chandelier, unfortunately I didn't get a snap of this but take my word for it, it's a chandelier that any chandelier dreams are made of! After looking in quite a lot of the rooms I headed to the great hall where there was a Christmas band playing carols. Hearing christmas carols definitely reminded me of my childhood and when the school made it compulsory to join the school choir regardless of the fact that you couldn't sing!
This atmosphere definitely gave me that Christmassy feeling!
Then I headed for a lovely little wander around the gardens and just took it all in. Sometimes nature and country walks can just make you feel really grateful and appreciative for all the things around you!
Then of course where would you find me? In the gift shop of course! I love these sort of shops, they always have the cutest selection of stuff. I end up buying stuff that I don't need but I did need pretty pencils and rubbers even though I've finished uni right?!!!!!
It was getting quite dark, so I wandered back to the car park. The train through the property had ended so I had to brave the cold wind and muddy path again! Once back in the car I warmed up with the heater and decided to go into the Cotswolds for some cosy pub action.
This came in the form of one of the most unique and beautiful pubs in the village of Kingham. It's called the Wild Rabbit Inn. There's a big roaring fire, cosy seats where blankets are provided if you get a bit chilly. Perfect for someone who can't deal with cold weather! There are even games you can use whilst you're there. It was such a lovely atmosphere, I just wish I could have fallen asleep in the comfy chairs! It's definitely an amazing and beautiful pub that I recommend you visit if you're in the Cotswolds! I didn't eat here, but I've heard that it is incredible and I can say I'll 100% be going back there!
Even though it may sound like I didn't do too much on this day, it felt so jam packed and it really was the perfect winter day!
Have you ever been to the Cotswolds/recommend anything?
L x
Good Morning Beauties!
Today is definitely one of those frosty and cold days but instead of the usual grey clouds, the sun is shining and the blue skies are peeping through! I love this winter combination, it just feels so fresh and crisp outside. Now all that would make it truly festive is if there were a little robin hopping about.
However because the temperature has dropped, I thought I would share with you something which can be enjoyed whatever the weather!
Festive popcorn! Now I thought this was a nice little treat to spice up the weekend, and it's incredibly easy to make and eye catching at the same time.
So here's three flavours, which would make cute little extra gifts for people or a nice little xmas movie marathon accompaniment!
1. White chocolate and cranberry popcorn
2. Salted caramel
3. Chocolate orange and marshmallow
They're so easy to make and to be honest I don't really follow recipes, I just guess and pour. But for each of these flavoured popcorns, you start by popping your corn in a saucepan of a little oil.
Once popped, you can do whatever you want.
Drown it in melted white chocolate,
Melt butter + sugar to form some kind of caramel,
Add essences, decorataions, sprinkles, glitter, crunches, chocolate drizzle, dried fruits, nuts! The possibilities are endless.
If you would like me to put together some kind of recipe for any of the flavours, just let me know, but to be honest you can make any flavour popcorn in the world! It's so quick and easy because once made you can just put it onto a baking tray and pop in the fridge for about 10-20minutes. And then voila it's done!
Have you made any flavoured popcorns before?
L x
Happy December Lovelies!
So it may be the final month of the year but it's the first day where we get to open some very special doors. I think I shall attempt #Blogmas this year, so here comes the first day of quite some challenge!
I'm sure today we'll be inundated with christmas snaps, messages and just good old festive fun! So adding to that, I thought I'd share with you my very exciting advent calendar, I'm always on the search for trying alternative things and a few years ago I picked up the Ciate advent calendar. As much as I loved it, there were so many polishes which remained unused and dare I say it but unopened! But I know this year that every door on my advent calendar will get used because it's so dreamy!
It's the yankee candle advent calendar and as I'm obsessed with these bad boys and I'm always burning a yankee candle, I'm 100% sure that the candle of the day will be burnt before it's time to open the next door!
I cannot wait to rip open the doors and smell the goodness inside! The calendar contains 6 different candles including Snowflake Cookie, Icicles, Angels Wings, Cranberry Ice, Christmas Cookie and Christmas Garland.
I'm hoping Christmas cookie will be the first one to appear, I love the sweet scented candles so it would be the perfect scent to kick off Christmas.
And as a little treat I've decided to open the first door to share as it's definitely a great way to start the day. Today's little candle treat is Angel Wings. Even though I haven't burnt it yet, the scent is starting to spread! Heavenly!
What are your favourite yankee candle scents? Also share with me you advent calendars, I always love to know what's peeking behind those mystery doors?
L x
