It's nearly time for mince pies!

OK so I know it is only November, but I get so excited about Christmas. It seems to start much earlier these days and I am seeing lots of talk online about Christmas Trees going up and the shops already have loads of Christmas stock in.

Mince Pies are some of my fav things to eat in the whole wide world! You can make mince pies at home but let's face it, this is very time consuming. There are some yummy ones that you can buy, but also some dreadful ones! My advice is to go for good quality pastry.

The mince pies from Waitrose looks so yummy

I recently saw these All Butter Puff Pastry Mince Pies from Waitrose and I can't wait to try them. M&S also do amazing Mince Pies and I always stock up on them for December. They are such a nice treat for friends and family when they come to visit.

Also they are great to enjoy with drinks, whether it is red wine or coke and rum - whatever takes your fancy! I often take them over to people's houses during December as everyone loves a mince pie. Even if it is as a mid-morning treat with a cup of tea.

I don't know how I am going to resist all the amazing Christmas food this year. I love it all! Chocolate, Christmas Dinner, Mince Pies (obviously)… you name it!!

Christmas Jumper Season is nearly here!

I love everything about Christmas. Especially Christmas Jumpers! I have already seen a few in the shops and they are already out on the rails. I can't believe it is nearly time to get into the spirit! I have also been looking online. I found this gorgeous one on the Topshop website and it has been reduced to only £15.

I am going to post some more of my fav ones as we get closer to December but I couldn't resist sharing this one now. It is quite classy though, which may not suit everyone's festive needs! As I know some people like to go full on Christmas with their jumper! Any why not?!

Bonfire Night: Stay Safe on the big night!

I love Bonfire Night so much! It is such a great time of year and I am glad that we have something to look forward to after Halloween. I know quite a few displays took place at the weekend. Tomorrow is the official day for celebrating though! 

If you are planning a Bonfire Night extravaganza at home or going to a friend’s house for fireworks, then it is important to stay SAFE! I have read about some horror stories when it comes to fireworks going wrong and it is definitely something that we should all respect. 

Here are a few tips for staying safe on Bonfire Night: 

1. Only use fireworks that have been officially marked (there is a CE mark to look out for)
2. Always treat the fireworks carefully: follow the instructions, keep a safe distance and never point them near your face of anyone else’s face
3. If you smoke or have friends that smoke then it is best to tell them to stop for the display as naked flames can be dangerous
4. If you are having a bonfire then don’t be tempted to use petrol as it can get out of hand very quickly!
5. Always make sure your fire is out and the fireworks are dormant before finishing up and leaving a site

Stay safe but ENJOY it everyone!

Beauty Bloggers that I love

Some of my favourite websites to read are beauty blogs. There are so many good ones to chose from and I love watching makeup tutorials. I think they are so helpful and I love trying new looks.

I also like to find out about new products that I can try and home, especially skincare brands. Here are some of my favourite Beauty Bloggers to follow:

Fleur de Force (Fleurdeforce.com)
Ruth Crilly (amodelrecommends.com)
British Beauty Blogger (britishbeautyblogger.com)
Really Ree (reallyree.com)
Lily Pebbles (https://www.lilypebbles.co.uk/category/beauty)

My favourite things about November

I love the start of a new month as there is always something exciting around the corner. For me, November is super exciting because it is the last month before December. And December is probably my absolute favourite month of the year! Mainly because it is Christmas. I guess most people love Christmas right? I have never met anyone that doesn't. Anyway, before I start talking about Christmas all the time, I wanted to do a post about a few of my favourite things in November.

Bonfire Night

Halloween is so much fun and when it passes I sometimes get that feeling of emptiness. But not for long because Bonfire Night is just around the corner. I love fireworks and going to a display. It is such a fun occassion. 

The start of Christmas Markets

Ok so I promised I wouldnt talk too much about Christmas but you can never be too prepared! Lots of Christmas Markets get going at the end of this month, which means you can get a head start on your Christmas shopping. I love Winter Wonderland and Hyde Park. 

Black Friday

While on the topic of shopping, we have Black Friday to look forward to this month! I love getting bargains in the sales so this a real highlight for me. 

The climax of Autumn

I always think that nature saves the best until last at this time of year. November is when the trees look their absolute best and the colours are fantastic. It is the last month of Autumn before everything starts to look bare for winter. 

A Prosecco Christmas Decoration... yes please!!

So who doesn't like some fizz during the festive season?!! I am a huge Prosecco fan. Well on special occassions that is! And when better than Christmas to pop a cork.

I found this amazing Christmas tree decorations on the Topshop website! I am going to get about 10 so that you can clearly seem them on my Christmas tree. They are brilliant!

Top 5 Christmas Movies I Love

Christmas is nearly here!

There is nothing better than sitting down and watching a Christmas movie. Even if you live in a county with no snow, a Christmas movie will definitely get you in the mood for the festive season.

I love Home Alone (obviously, I mean who doesn't?!) but there are some other great ones too. Here are some of my fav festive films...

• Home Alone (number 1 of course!!)
• Love Actually 
• Elf (so funny!)
• A Christmas in New York
• Bridget Jones's Diary

So get your Christmas PJs on an snuggle up under the duvet to enjoy the best Christmas films ever!