Christmas Presents

Hello, hello, hello!! I am back. Sorry for my little break I just had to get Christmas out of the way as it gets stupid busy in the pub, but now its over and I thought I would bring you a little post about just how lucky I was this Xmas (i.e. all my prezzies!!)

So here is the general gist of what I got.

My favourite Stranglings print from my parents. Now to find a frame and wall space!

Firetrap boots from my parents

And another pair from my hubby!

Ollie and Nic Apple bag from Jon

Some make up and beauty stuff

A ton of recipe and fashion books!

A few CD's!

A new George! As mine broke just before xmas

A Vivienne of Holloway dress (currently too big so will need altering sadly!)

A Fever London Dress

And my big present off Jon a great new digital camera! Yay!

Plus all the usual stuff! Lol

So what did everyone else get? Any fun surprises?

Daisymay X

Christmas Gift Guide - The girl (or guy) who's all about beauty

This gift guide is for the girl (or guy) who loves their beauty products, but with a bit more class than what you get in your local supermarket!

La Source Essentials gift set £35 from Crabtree & Evelyn

This is my favourite scent from Crabtree & Evelyn even though it is probably the least scented, its clean and fresh!

Spoilt Rotten Coco de Mer Collection £9 from Naked Beauty

Again my favourite of all the Naked Beauty ranges

Body Butter £12 from Boux Avenue

This stuff leaves the skin seriously silky

Mango and Orange Body Butter £12.99 from Burt's Bees

As does this one! But this one has an amazing fruity scent.

Tinted Lip Balm £5.99 from Burt's Bees

This helps keep the lips soft and supple but with just a hint of colour

Lip Balm £4 from La Senza

A lightly tinted lip balm in a cute little tin

Blue Beards Revenge Shaving Cream £9.99 from Blue Beards Revenge

And one for the boys! My husband loves this stuff it makes shaving super smooth and leaves the skin really soft.

Hope these gift ideas help you find something special for the beauty fan in your life.

Will you be purchasing any beauty products this year? Can you think of someone these items wil suit?

Daisymay X

Christmas Gift Guide - For the Domesticated House Lover

No doubt you have that friend or parent who is incredibly house proud, who loves their home and loves to add their own individual touches. Perhaps one of these great gifts will suit them down to the ground and be a perfect addition to their home.

Accessories Stand £59 from Your-Showcase

Moomin Tray £19.95 from Cloudberry Living

Suck UK Book Rest Lamps £40 from Urban Outfitters

(Also suitable for a book lover)

Deer Tea Cozy £30 from Chloe Owens

Wall Decals from £3 at Vinylize it

Iconic Skyline Cushions £55 from Lily and Lime

ISAK Landsby Bread Board £24 from Cloudberry Living

Dolly Parton Quote Screen Print Poster £29 Gift Wrapped and Gorgeous

Hope this has helped you find a gift for the 'House Lover' you know.

Daisymay X

Christmas Gift Guide - For the guy who loves to stay trendy! (and warm!)

Your bound to have a trendy bloke amongst the people you need to buy for, whether its your boyfriend, husband, brother, friend or even your dad. Finding a cool piece of clothing that isn't pulled straight off the high street can be hard, I recently found Street Casuals who stock some cool edgy tee's and great fun basic items, these are my favourites

All items are available via Street Casuals, check it out for these great finds and lots more cool things for your trendy man.

Obey Trademark tee £30

Diamond Supply Co Player tee £32

Actual Pain Immortal Mouse tee £30

Obey Cedar Creek Flannel Shirt £69

Penfield Beanie £20

Happy Socks all £8 coz every man need socks for christmas

Hope you find something for the trendy man in your life!

Daisymay X

And Little Mix take the XFactor Title!!

Well Little Mix took the XFactor title last night, and with it broke the curse of bands on the XFactor!! I do like them but personally they weren't my fav act, but I wish them the best of luck, I think they will be great!

And this was probably my favourite performance of theirs! And it's from the final!

Little Mix performing Don't Let Go! They do nail this song!

So that means Marcus came in second. I think certain songs suited his voice so well and he was amazing! Then other times he didn't quite live up to the song. Now my favourite performance of his was "She's so Fine" but sadly I can't show you that video on here as XFactor You Tube has disabled the embed code (click here to see it) but here is my second fav of his performances.

Marcus Collins sings Higher and Higher

Amelia Lily sadly took 3rd place although she was incredibly gracious about it all! I was backing her to win so was a little gutted when she went out, but I think there may have been many screams of a fix if she had won, due to her coming back and HMV pre sale slip ups! But ah well! I think (and hope) she will still score a nice recording contract next year and we won't see the end of her (or marcus! Oh or Misha B!!)

But personally I think this was the best, most professional and flawless performance of the whole season (and it's one of my fav songs ever!).

Kelly and Amelia Lily sing River Deep, Mountain High - Enjoy!

So who were you backing to win the XFactor?

Are you happy Little Mix won? Will you be buying the single?

Now just see the XFactor US final! Gutted Drew is gone!! And the beautiful Leroy! (60 and still hot ladies!) Think it's gonna be Melanie and Josh for the final, love them both!

Anyone else a US XFactor fan too??

Daisymay X

Christmas Gift Guide - For the Gardener

Although it may be winter and Christmas time, and gardens don't tend to look their best at this time of year a true gardener will be thinking about Spring time and all the new bulbs to be planted, seeds to be sown and general tidying that will have to be done when winter passes. So if you need a gift for a gardener take a peek at the great gift ideas I have found that will make perfect Christmas presents this year.

Apple Bird Feeder £7.98 B&Q

Floral Garden Accessories £9.99 from Home Sense

Country Living Kneeler £15 from John Lewis

Kitchen Garden Boxset £8 from Garden Trading

Gardenders Mini 60 Second Hand Cream Fix Kit £8 from Crabtree and Evelyn

Daisymay X

Christmas Gift Guide - For the girl who loves fun jewellery!

Over the next few days I will be posting up lots of fun last minutes gift guides for every person in your life. No doubt you will be buying gifts for all sorts of people in your life and everyone one of them very different from the others. So my guides will not be for a specific person but for peoples personalities and interests.

First up - The girl who loves fun jewellery (maybe your sister, best friend or girlfriend?)

These are just my favourite picks from these great shops, check out each store for even more amazing fun finds.

Bubble Blower Necklace £25 from Fairytales and Hidden Notes

Double Face Pocket Watch £16 from Hannah Makes Things

"Bright Eyes" Rabbit Ring £25 from Me and Zena

Toadstool and Butterfly Necklace £86 from Gift Wrapped and Gorgeous

Weather Forecast Earrings £18 a pair from Huiyi Tan on Etsy

Hope you like my picks, will you be buying them for anyone in your life

Daisymay X