Our Christmas Eve traditions

Christmas is a magical time in our house. From decorations, festive scents and yummy food, to the atmosphere and little traditions I like to get the kids involved in. One of the most special parts of the celebrations for us is Christmas Eve, as the build up of excitement reaches it's peak level and the kids cannot wait to wake up the next day to find their presents under the tree.

Season's Cleanings

With Christmas only days away, I am secretly relieved that I am not hosting any guests this festive season. I get myself all worked up and panic and as a self confessed hoarder, I always have a lot of organising to do. The team at Vorwerk asked me to take part in their Season’s Cleanings campaign, designed to reveal the lengths people go to when it comes to impressing guests and I am going to tell you all about my cleaning habits.

Christmas Gift Guide: stocking fillers & more.

Only one more week till Christmas and here is my final Christmas gift guide! Perfect if you still have some shopping to do. All of these items are available instore and online so you can definitely get them in time. I must admit - I am only half way there with my xmas shopping and I am going to brave the shops on Monday to tick the remaining bits off my  list. 

Gift Guide For Her

This gift guide was definitely my favourite one to put together, as it features my current favourite fragrances, stunning jewellery, accessories and gift sets. I would consider all of these pieces quite luxurious, but I included options for budgets from £25 - £160.

Christmas gift guide - beauty gadgets.

It's time for another gift guide and this time it's all about electrical beauty. From hair tools, to face cleansing, nail care and foot care. There's a gadget for everyone.

Christmas Gifts from Soap & Glory (£5 to £30)

Soap & Glory always smash it at Christmas time with their fabulous gift sets and stocking fillers. Their SPA Of Wonder Star Gift*(£30.00) just dropped at Boots and it is a BARGAIN! Here's the low down on what's inside and some more gift ideas for S&G fans. 

Giorgio Armani Ecstasy Shine Lipsticks

I am a huge fan of Giorgio Armani lip products, especially the incredible Lip Magnets, so I was really excited to try the new Ecstasy Shine Lipsticks*(£29.00). Using matte lipsticks all the time can be a bit drying for the lips, so it's important to switch things up and go back to more hydrating formulas like this one. Can you see the gorgeous shine? 

FENTY Beauty review

Just when I started moaning about being stuck in a makeup rut, Rihanna launched Fenty Beauty  and I was loving makeup again and actually looking forward to playing with new products. I never buy into the celebrity hype, but with the gorgeous formulas and focus on a flawless base, I just couldn't wait to see what the hype was about!

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Collection

I am a huge fan of Charlotte Tilbury products and I am absolutely loving the Hollywood Collection. I have one of the Matte Liquid Lipsticks, the Contour & Beauty Light Wands and the Complexion Brush. Spoiler alert- they're all amazing!

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Day out at Soar Intu Breahead and Vegan Pizza Express Lunch

We recently went out for a super fun day at the newly renovated Soar at Intu Breahead and I am so impressed with the new modern look! The ‘space trees’underneath a ceiling of stars and a ‘light box’ wall showing all the constellations in space look incredible! We went to a chocolate workshop with Zachary, bounced at the new Gravity Trampoline Park, had vegan lunch at Pizza Express and finished with some mini golf. 

My Non Surgical Nose Job at La Belle Forme Glasgow (Before and After)

I have always been insecure about a small/medium sized bump on my nose (only visible from the side) but a nose job was never an option till... I discovered the possibility of a non surgical nose job with  Juvaderm injections. I watched loads of videos, looked at before and after photos and  I have been thinking about getting it done for the past few months. I finally bit the bullet 2 weeks ago and arranged an appointment at La Belle Forme in Glasgow and I am not gonna lie - I am amazed with the results! Just look at the photos - oh, I am so pleased!

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition

The kids have been testing out the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition tablet*(£99.00) for the past few months, which comes in an awesome kidproof case - a life saver! With 1 FREE  year of Fire For Kids Unlimited, it will help you keep the kids entertained, while offering plenty of educational apps and features too.