Christmas Wishlist + festive thoughts

 

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser in Terre Neuve / TomTom / Toast Hanna Sweater in Royal Blue / Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Concealer in Light 01 / Bobbi Brown Cool Eye Palette / Toast Donegal Ribbed Scarf / The Wet Brush / Babyliss Hot Rollers

Now that it is officially the month of Christmas I think the most appropriate way to start off the month is by sharing my Christmas wishlist. The build up to Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year and I think makes the month of December truly special. This is what I have put on my wishlist this year, some practical and some are for the inner beauty fiend in me. I do not expect to receive all of these things but a guideline is always requested each year and these are the finalists.

I'm starting to think about all the festive things that I am looking forward to this month. Of course a chocolate advent calendar is mandatory in my eyes and the sole reason why it is somewhat easier to get out of bed on these dark, dark mornings. I finish my course on the 19th and then I fully intend on spending my two weeks off enjoying the christmas spirit properly as I feel I missed out last year due to circumstances. A trip to Bills for afternoon tea with my friend who is turning 20 in the next week is on the cards as well as a major shopping session and ice skating in London the week between Christmas and New Year.  I have two secret santas to sort out and lots of seeing friends who will be returning from uni over the next few weeks! This December is going to be a good one.

Organisation: Cath Kidston Style

I love to be organised. I love to write lists. I love to have a tidy bedroom. However, there is a significant amount of effort that must happen for this to all occur smoothly. I have been having a bit of a 'floordrobe' situation for the past couple of weeks, and last night I bit the bullet and finally tidied my room. And I tell you I slept very well last night. There is something about being in a clean and tidy environment which seems to effect you subconsciously.  Waking up this morning and being able to see my floor was certainly a good start to my morning.

To continue with this theme, I bought picked up three Cath Kidston notebooks in the sale yesterday whilst on my job hunt. You won't know this now, but I'm sure you will pick up over time that I love Cath Kidston. And I mean I love it. I have more of their merchandise than I care to admit. But it's all just so  pretty! I'm not sure how any sane person can resist their pretty and delicate patterns that they always have on offer. In so many different forms!  I thought that these three notebooks would be a great addition to my little family, and would encourage me to keep on top of things.

Unfortunately, I can't find a link for these designs on the website, but there are some other patterns on offer at their RRP.  However,  if you are able to get to a store you might be in luck! But for now, I  made a chocolate and banana cake this afternoon which is cooling at the moment. The clock has just struck 4pm as I am writing so I think it's time for a piece of homemade cake and a cup of tea, how very British of me.