2015 "I will try my best to"s

I don't believe in the old fashioned New Years Resolutions, but I believe in writing things you would like to do. No "In 2015 I WILL exercise more", more like "In 2015 I would like to try to exercise more" or "In 2015 I will try my best to keep up with school work". I'm a person who will hate myself and bring myself down if I fully set my mind on something and fail to do it perfectly. Like run every single day or stay away from sweets. But if I say to myself "I will try to run every day, but if I don't, it's okay", I keep myself motivated and won't beat myself up over it if I don't do it!

To inspire you (if you even want to do this), here's my list:

I will write these things out and keep somewhere I'll see it often to motivate me to try my best at the things I want and to plan things like getting my hair cut or get my ears pierced. I hope this could help some of you to make 2015 a bit better!

Please have a safe New Years Eve people! And maybe 2015 be a fan-fucking-tastic day!

What I got for Christmas 2014

My Christmas 2014

❄ Happy Holidays ❄

Lui and I wanted to wish you all happy holidays! It's Little Christmas Eve which means my brother and I are going to our grandmother's house to decorate the Christmas tree, I'm super excited. I've spend the morning watching advent calenders while faffing around my room. I haven't had the strong Christmas feeling this year, but I am happy and excited and that is all that matters!

If the holidays is a sad time for you, I will send you the biggest and warmest hugs and kisses. Whatever makes this time sad for you, I'm sorry and I hope you will still have a nice time, it'll soon be over.

♡ Happy Holidays! ♡

Last minute gift guide 2014

Books:I'm pretty sure we all know a book worm who's at-home-library cannot get big enough, so why not add to their obsession? It can be anything from a classical novel to a Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide to a cheesy romance book.

Sweets and snacks: 
Food is the way to anyone's heart, so a quick and easy present is to throw together a food basket/box. Gather all their favourite treats, anything from coffee or tea to crisps and chocolate. Throw in a nice jolly card and call it a day! Also - making the treats yourself can also be an idea. Get in the kitchen and create!

Personal things:
There's nothing like a home made and personal present. I'm a firm believer in making special people for the special people in my life. It can be a painting, a pillow, some ceramics, a wooden bird house, a notebook with funny stories about you two, a photo book! Anything that will make the person melt with happiness.

Film or series:
A good present could also be something they can spend the post-Christmas-days on watching in their comfy clothes. I personally know the feeling of loving a series but I'm always like "Nah, shouldn't buy it right now", but I keep wanting it, so Christmas is a perfect time to get that special series for someone! For extra happiness points, add in some home made treats or a new PJ set (maybe even one that matches yours if you're going to watch it together)

Games:
It doesn't have to be a video game, it can also be a fun board game. My boyfriend loves his PS3 (probably soon PS4) and when I have no idea what to get him, I'll most likely get him a game for his PlayStation. But in my family we love playing board games together, especially my grandmother. Again, could be a fun thing to do together on the post-Christmas-days while you nom on the last bit of treats and Christmas dinner!

Home ware:
Give me some Yankee Candles or some nice vases and I'm in heaven. And I KNOW I'm not the only one who feels like that! Candles, glasses, book ends, table cloths, pillows, new sheets, trinket boxes, tea light holders, trays, YOU NAME IT! Pop into your local home decor shop and I'm sure there's things you'll see and think "xxx will LOVE this!"


I hope you enjoyed my little gift guide. I know it's late, but I completely forgot about it. I wish you a merry Christmas and a safe and wonderful New Year.

It's the most wonderful time of the year

Christmas is my favourite time a year. I love decorating for it, I love buying Christmas presents, I love all the Christmas things in the shops. I love drinking peppermint hot chocolate, I love cute wrapping paper, I love it all!

Sean came to visit from the 29/11 till the 7/12, which was the first time, in our almost 5 years, that we were actually together in the winter months! We did most of the obligatory Christmas things, like went to Christmas markets, decorated, watched Christmas lights all over the place. I loved it. I love sharing this time with someone I have so dear.

I hope Christmas is a time with love for you too.

What I want for Christmas....

Isn't yooOOOooOOooooOOOOu! I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be mean ;-)

Home decor

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Beauty

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Accessories

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A few holiday tips to keep in mind

Before you yell "BUT IT'S NOT EVEN HALLOWEEN/THANKSGIVING/MORTENS AFTEN/BONFIRE NIGHT/OTHER EVENT BETWEEN NOW AND CHRISTMAS", hear me out!

Christmas can be very stressing if you're not prepared. You miss out on the calm and lovely time Christmas is all about, because you're busy trying to find presents and shopping for Christmas parties and dinners and what not. So I'm here to help you!

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Basically, write down everything. What you're going to buy for Christmas parties, Christmas dinner, presents for people and whatever else you have going in December. Last minute planning can make the experience even more stressful, especially with presents. Things can be sold out fast, or not on offer any more or won't come back in stock until the 20th December.

With presents, have back up plans too. Want to give your mum a necklace you remember her drooling over a few months ago? That's great, but IN CASE they're sold out, write down a few other things that would do too.

You can even buy presents a month before if you're sure that's what they REALLY want. Then there's no fuss with being able to return items. I've already bought most of Sean's presents, and when I'm writing this it's the 22nd October.

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Positives about online Christmas shopping:

• You can often find really good deals online
• Saves you the fuss of stressing times at the shopping centre
• No long queues to pay and get your items wrapped
• Some websites actually offers to wrap your items
• Items that are sold out in shops can sometimes be found online
• Some online shops might do free shipping because of Christmas time (WOO FREE SHIPPING)
• No rude people shouting at the poor shop staff that ruins your good Christmas mood

Negatives about online Christmas shopping:

• Shipping might be delayed if you order too late
• Items might break in transaction
• Items might not be what you thought it would be
• Not easy to return if the receiver isn't happy with the item
• Order mix ups in general (it is Christmas times and even online shop people get confused)
• Insane shipping prices

Other tips, check the online shops you're going to buy from (unless it's things like Amazon or Matas/Superdrug/Boots/Ulta/other big name shops you KNOW are fine because millions of people use them every day) I don't know if TrustPilot is an international thing, but you can always Google "Reviews on *name of online shop*" and see what people say about the sites. Christmas is also the time for idiots to be scamming, so watch out for your bank and yourself!

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Christmas can be a stressing time because you feel like there's 100 things to do in the span of a few days. But don't worry, re-fucking-lax. Plan out your days. When you've bought all the presents you need, take a day to find the wrapping paper and put on some good music and just wrap away. Need to bake? Devote a Saturday to baking, call your friends or family for a nice baking day together. It doesn't need to be stressing. So think wisely, breathe, plan and it'll be perfectly fine!

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No one can deny it. Christmas is bloody expensive. But it doesn't have to be that way!

• Set a price limit for presents for people. I could be 200 kr (£20, $40, whatever currency you use) for each person you need to buy for. And remember - it's not the price of items that matters, it's the thought
• Stop with the impulse buys. "IT LOOKS SO CUTE!", yes it does, but do you really NEED it? No? Put it down! 
• Stick to your lists as much as possible. It's okay to go away from them if things are sold out or are not as expected, but sticking to it will also save you from going all over the place with your buys
• Check catalogues and online catalogues to see what's on offer. Sometimes it's worth going to certain shops if things are on a discounted price.

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I'm a bit crafty myself. I can sew, cross stitch, glue things together. And I personally love to receive things I know others have taken the time and thought to make me. Not that buying someone a present is a bad thing, but we are some souls out there who cannot help but adore the charm of home made presents. It can be anything from pillows for their new sofa, a blanket for the bed, a painting of someone/something they love, jewellery, a scarf, anything your heart desires!

I hope these few tips could be a bit helpful for the coming holiday season! And please don't kill me for this ;-)

Winter fashion // dark as a November morning

Scarf - H&M // Coat - ASOS // Bag - H&M // Boots - Zalando // Gloves - Zalando

DIY - Reindeer pillow

You will need:

Brown pillow case(s)

Fabric
Cotton wool
Pillow fillers
Buttons
A sewing machine
Needle and thread

How to:

6 easy Halloween nail designs

You'll only need nail polish colours, a dotting tool (or cut the end off a cotton bud on an angle) and some patience. Have a spoopy Halloween! BOO!

Recent snaps

It's been a slow few days. Basically just waiting for the end of November to arrive so Sean and I can have some Christmas time together. My mum found Buster's old collar and it brought back some tears. I miss that beba. I'm sorry I don't post more, I don't feel inspired for anything other than Christmas things, which it's a bit too early ;-)

Hope you're having a good month!