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Christmas gift guide for kids and teens –& donating to charity gift appeals
Some items in this blog post have been gifted If you’re at home this month, why not take this time to get organised and start your Christmas shopping? You don’t need to rely on the big companies...
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Christmas shopping with indie businesses at Makers Market From Home
This blog post contains affiliate links I’m excited to tell you that this weekend is the Makers Market From Home Christmas Bonanza so I’ll be doing all my Christmas shopping with indie businesses from...
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3 Ways to prepare for Christmas by making space in November
Collaborative feature Let’s face it, as soon as December hits, it’s going to be full-on Christmas mode. I think that will be the case even more so this year, as we all want something to look forward...
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Festive family traditions – New pyjamas on Christmas eve
Collaborative feature This blog post contains affiliate links It’s a tradition that our family has always done, ever since I was little. Every Christmas eve, we were allowed to open one present from...
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How to DIY a festive star-print phone case with sticky vinyl
If you fancy personalising your mobile phone by creating a case with a Christmasy vibe, look no further than this quick and easy star phone case project. I’ve shared a step-by-step DIY video to help...
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Ho-ho-hope these ideas help you cut the cost of Christmas for a frugal...
Yes! You CAN enjoy a fun and fulfilling Christmas without spending a fortune – you just need to get a bit creative with your time and money. And I’m here to help you do just that! Simply scroll...
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5 Ways to dress up the base of a potted Christmas tree to bring it indoors
If you’ve decided to get a potted Christmas tree this year, you may want to jazz up the pot when you bring it indoors. Here are a couple of ideas to dress up the plant pot of your real spruce tree for...
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DIY Christmas project – How to upcycle old toys into decorations
For me, Christmas always evokes that feeling of nostalgia so I decided to upcycle the toys of my childhood toybox to decorate my Christmas tree. Red, white and silver are a classic colour combination,...
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How Artificial Intelligence can make your Christmas easier (and more fun!)
Collaborative feature Christmas can be busy and stressful at the best of times so I’ve come up with some ways in which we can all use modern technology to make our December easier than ever. From gift...
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Live festive entertainment to enjoy from the comfort of your own home this...
Some items in this blog post have been gifted My December is usually full of festive events, pantos and Christmas light switch-ons but this year all the usual activities have been cancelled, leaving...
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How to DIY a freestanding Snowman target game from pallet wood
This DIY project is a sponsored collaboration with ManoMano Welcome to my festive pallet project! I’ve DIYed a friendly freestanding snowman to adorn your lawn and the best part is that he doubles-up...
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Cosy Christmas decor inspiration from Beyond The Barn’s newly renovated home
All images copyright of Eric Orme from Place-Photography.com Beautifully decorated for Christmas with twinkling fairy lights, homemade decorations and cosy corners for curling up in, this barn is...
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EPIC list of all the Christmas episodes of your favourite TV shows (+ where...
If you’ve already worked your way through all the festive movies on Netflix and have indulged in one-too-many Home Alones, it’s time to move on to the Christmas episodes of TV shows instead. Plus,...
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How to repurpose sweet tubs to store fairy lights & Christmas decorations
If you’re anything like us, you’ll have one or two (or three, or four!) empty sweet tubs after Christmas. But don’t bin them – upcycle them! I’m not talking about DIYing them into something lovely, I...
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Natural and sustainable beauty gift ideas for Christmas
Some items have been gifted I’m sure we’re all aware of the importance of making environmentally-friendly choices and personally, I always try to opt for recycled or recyclable products whenever I’m...
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5 Upcycled (and free!) DIY Christmas wreathes
For me, making a festive wreath each year means I get to spend a fun afternoon with my family as we create our own wreathes from garden foliage. It means we’ve always got something unique to hang on...
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Essential festive treats to include in the ultimate Christmas Eve box
Some items have been gifted Even though Christmas Eve Boxes weren’t a ‘thing’ when I was a child, we were always given one gift on the night before Christmas, so I’m loving this trend for Christmas...
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Unique gifts from small indie businesses and crafters
Post contains affiliate links Whenever I’m looking for gifts, whether at Christmas or throughout the year, I always head to local and independent businesses first. If I can find a special present...
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Sneak peek at See Suffolk winter issue & Beyond the Barn’s festive home
The latest issue of See Suffolk has landed this month and it’s a gorgeous Winter edition. It’s not just a festive issue (although there’s plenty of inspiration for Christmas and New Year) because it’s...
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How to DIY your own custom sequin party hats + PDF template
Whether it’s a Christmas party, New Year’s Eve or a birthday celebration, nothing gets the party started quicker than donning a glitzy party hat! I’ve made mine in gold card with colourful pompoms and...
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