Aloha! I did one of these posts last year and I know lots of people enjoyed reading it so I thought I would do another this year. I am super nosy and love reading these posts too! Lots of people feel the need to write a disclaimer about how they are not bragging about what they got, blah blah blah, and of course I'm not either. If you don't like this type of post, don't read any further!

So without further a do, here is what I got for Christmas!

Weekend Bag - This was a gift from my auntie. I went Christmas shopping with her one Saturday and we were both admiring this bag in Primark as we thought it looked very Ted Baker-esq. She went back and bought me it the next day. I'm always carrying huge amounts of stuff around so I'll definitely get lots of use out of this!

Yankee Candle Votive Set - If you read my blog regularly you will know I love scented candles, particularly Yankee Candles. This gift set was a gift from my friend. They all smell amazing!

Wedding Day Money Jar - My mum bought me this cute money jar for saving for our wedding! I've been saving £2 coins and £5 notes in an old yankee candle jar for a while now so I'm going to transfer them over to this jar!

Bodum Stand Mixer - This present made me super excited! I've been looking at stand mixers for ages now but I've never had any spare cash to get one! Mikey did a bit of research and found this Bodum mixer had great reviews. It also goes with our coffee bean grinder we bought recently! I am so excited to get baking with this!

Tartan Apron - This was also a gift from Mikey. He got it from Marks & Spencer. Another thing I was in desperate need of as I'm always splattering food all over my clothes when cooking/baking!

Cake Tins - My mum bought me these cute cake tins (there's 2 smaller tins inside the big one). I only had one cake tin previously and whenever it was full, I had to use my ugly tupperware boxes! I will get lots of use out of these pretty new ones!

Now on to the clothing presents...

Tan zip front jumper - My mum got me this lovely jumper from New Look. Another thing I will definitely get lots of use from. 

Ralph Lauren zip up cardigan - My dad recently went to Florida where he bought some of our Christmas gifts. I had shown him pictures of a few zip up cardigans I liked and this is the one he chose. He did very well! I love it!

Black Leggings - Another gift my mum picked up in New Look. I desperately needed new black leggings and these are perfect!

Bailey Button Ugg Boots - I know lots of people don't like Ugg boots, but personally I love them. They are so comfy and keep my toes cosy in winter! My dad got me these in Florida as the ones I have are 3 years old now and are getting a bit tired! I'm too scared to wear these though in case they get wet ha ha! 

Fleecy Pyjamas - It's not Christmas if you don't receive some cosy PJ's. And as I'm a big leopard print fan, these are a winner in my books! These were another gift from my mum, and she bought them in Primark!

Snow Fairy - My mum had actually bought this when I was out with her a few weekends ago but pretended it was for a girl at her work. Sneaky! This is my all time favourite lush product. I've been buying it every year for the last 10 years! I have 2 big bottles of it now so hopefully that will keep me going until next Christmas!

Fabulous Favourites Retro Sweets Jar - This was another gift from my mum. I absolutely love retro sweets! This should keep me going for a while! It has lots of drumstick lollies, refreshers bars, love hearts, fizzers etc.

Thorntons 'The Snowman" Chocolate - This was a gift from Mikey. White chocolate is my favourite and I love The Snowman! It is almost too cute to eat!

Cat Socks - I got quite a few pairs of cat themed socks but these 2 were only pairs I hadn't already worn when I took these photos! I absolutely love cat socks and it wouldn't be Christmas if I didn't get a few pairs in my stocking! These particular pairs were from New Look! 

So that was what I got for Christmas this year! I hope you've enjoyed being nosy and reading this post! I feel very lucky to have received such fabulous, thoughtful gifts this year!

xxxx 

Santa has been! // What I Got For Christmas!

Hello Everyone!! I'm back after a short festive break and I thought I'd show you all you nosy parkers (like me) what I got for Christmas! Santa was very good to me this year and I am so happy with all my pressies!

Morphy Richards Soup Maker - This was from the other half's mum and dad! I had been wanting this for ages so I can make lots of tasty soups to take to work! I like that this does the cooking and the blending for you, so less washing up!

Hairy Bikers Cookbook - My auntie bought me this book as she knows I've been following the Hairy Bikers diet cookbooks recently. I cannot wait to try out the recipes in this book. There are some amazing looking things in here!

Yankee Candle Wax Tart Burner - This was a present from my other half! I recently bought the matching tea light holder and I was desperate to get my hands on this! Also I don't have a wax tart burner so this is a great present! He also bought me 10 wax tarts to get me started. I got 5 baby powers tarts and lavender, black coconut, christmas cookie, icicles and sweet apple ones too! 

Cat Cushion and Small Jar Yankee Candles - This was a gift from my best friend (along with some highly inappropriate chocolate willies!) As you can see, she knows me very well! The scents she bought me were snowflake cookie and cranberry pear, two which I've been dying to try out! And how cute is this cushion?!

Kitten T-shirt - My parents brought me this back from Thailand. It is a lovely long top which will be perfect for wearing with leggings and boots!

Sequin Love Heart Jumper - This jumper is so fluffy and cosy! I've just started getting back into wearing jumpers again so this is a perfect addition to my wardrobe.

Leopard Print PJ's - Of course you need to get some new PJ's at Christmas. These were from Primark and they are just so soft! 

Tartan Leggings - My mum knows my style so well! I've had my eye on these for ages! I already have the matching top and skirt set and the colours are so lovely so these leggings will be well worn! These have gone in the New Look sale so you can grab these at a bargain price now!

Lush Goodies - I had been banging on to my other half for ages that I hadn't managed to get my hands on a bottle of snow fairy yet! Everytime I went into my local store, it was sold out! It was still sold out when he went in to get me some so he bought me this lovely gift box which contains a small bottle! He also picked up the other limited edition shower gel, hot toddy which smells so christmassy!  He also bought me a tub of the famous Lip Service lip balm!

Teddy Bear - This bear is wearing a t-shirt with I love Ed Sheeran on it! That says it all really ha ha! 

Stocking fillers from my parents - I always get a second stocking to open at my parents' house! They bought me this beautiful travel journal which I plan to fill with photos and keepsakes from my travels! They also got me this cute cat keyring and coin purse! And of course a giant tube of mentos! 

These were all gifts from my other half! 

Nashville DVD - I had watched the first season of Nashville on NowTv but they have not put up the second season yet so my other half bought me the DVD so I can finally see it! 

Ugg Slippers - These babies finally made their way into my life! I will now have cosy toes forever more! Just love them!

Husky Sled Ride - How amazing is this! I am desperate to get a husky puppy but we just don't have room for one in our little flat so my other half bought me a sled ride so I can see them at work! You get to spend 2 hours playing with the dogs too which I am so excited for! 

And finally my auntie bought me this giant bottle of Nando's sauce! The other half and I had an argument one night over a bottle of hot sauce and she bought this as a little joke! I'm sure this will be well used in our house since I absolutely love Nando's! 

So that is the majority of my Christmas presents! I will also be writing a little post about the 2 blogger secret santa's I took part in very soon, so keep your eyes peeled for that! 

I hope all my lovely readers have had a wonderful christmas! I'd love to see what Santa brought you, so leave me your links below! 

xxx