Gingerbread House

My first attempt at making a gingerbread house turned out much better than expected! Here's how it looks....I hope it tastes good...

Snowflake

It is crazy how busy it gets at this time of year, and how stressed everyone is! This week has been full of changes, I got my hair cut off (pictures coming soon), enrolled in my classes for my new degree in starting next year, my sister came home, and I baked gingerbread for the first time. I thought that it was appropriate to do I test batch before I try to make a gingerbread house next week. Here's how they turned out...

I cant wait to show you what my gingerbread house looks like next week! Have a good weekend :)

Christmas Wish List

So after being informed by my boyfriend that I am "too hard to buy for" I told him I would make him a list of 20 items under $50 that he could buy me for Christmas. I admit it was a bit hard to keep everything under $50 but here is my wish list. Hopefully you can find some inspiration here too...

1. Nike LunarGlide+ 3 Women's Running Shoe: Anthracite/Blue Glow-Black-Solar Red $100
2. Marc Jacobs Laptop Case $59.33
3. Victoria Hagan: Interior Portraits $31.50
4. Kikki K 2012 Diary $19.95
5. Dannijo Zoe Gold Ring $42
6. Chloe Perfume 30mL $72
7. Essie nail polish Brazziliant, Virgin Orchid and Clambake $8 each
8. ‘I love you’ Bowl $22
9. Cushion $26
10. Marc Jacobs iPhone case $34.78
11. Toiletries Bag $13.95
12. Sunbeam Gl5400 Ice Cream Maker $54.95
13. House of Harlow Textured Cutout Cuff $85
14. Kikki K DIY Photo Album $39.95
15. Oroton wallet $295
16. White Rabbits $49.95
17. Marc Jacobs Watch $250
18. Custom initial ring $20
19. Snorkel Set Size 9 $69.95
20. Vogue Living: Houses, Gardens and People $47.25

Christmas Tree

I put up the Christmas Tree this weekend! I love the smell of pine trees and the sparkle of the decorations and lights which transform the room. Here are some photos of my tree...

Christmas Gift Guide

So I have started my Christmas shopping and with only 3 weeks until Christmas I thought I would put together some of my Chrsitmas gift ideas.

Sailor Tote Bag - etsy

Mini Chalkboard Herb Pots - etsy

ASOS Glitter Flip Lock Bag - ASOS

Korres Party Survival Kit - ASOS

Threadspool Necklace - Have You Met Miss Jones



Quote Dish - etsy



Cloud coin purse - etsy



Vogue Living Houses Gardens People - Amazon



DIY: Christmas Bon Bon

So I have decided to make my own Christmas Bon Bons this year. Im not a massive fan of overpriced bon bons with useless plastic toys and terrible jokes, so making my own was the perfect solution. Heres how...

Materials:
- Bon Bon Rolls (or you can use toilet rolls)
- Bon Bon Snaps
- Wrapping paper (make sure you use a good quality one that won't tear)
- Ribbon
- Double sided tape
- Self adhesive decoration (to decorate the outside of the bon bon)

Filling:
- Chocolates
- Jokes
- Christmas Hat
(This is just what I used but you can fill them with whatver suits you)

Method:
Step 1:
Cut the wrapping paper into a rectangle big enough to wrap around the bon bon roll and as long as the bon bon snaps.

Step 2:
Stick a strip of double sided tabe to one of the long sides of the wrapping paper

Step 3:
Roll up the bon bon roll (making sure you roll straight) and stick down the long side. Tie up one end of the bon bon with the ribbon and fill with bon bon fillers.

Step 4:
Tie up the other end of the bon bon with the ribbon and add decoration to the outside. Continue until you have enough bon bons for Christmas!