BLOGMAS DAY 4: Making Mother's Gift!

Blogmas Day 4!

So remember yesterday when I said I have a very special present for mother... Well, here it is... But don't tell her!

I got this idea from Louise over at Sprinkle of Glitter. In one of her vlogs, she made this absolutely adorable present for her father and her husband on Father's Day... I may or may not be completely stealing it from her.

Look at how cute Darcy is!

So this is what I am doing for my mother. I am going to have one picture of me, one of my puppy, and one of my sister. I think she is going to love it! 

Here are some of the snaps from our photo shoot! 

Shasty had to be lured in with bones... 

For every good picture... 

There were about 100 bad.

This ended up being a lot harder than I thought.

Shasty was having none of this... Diva!

No dogs were harmed in the making of this present... In fact, she got about 10 bones just for one picture. 

Make sure to check out Louise's blog as well... I absolutely adore her! 

Photo Credit: Sprinkleofglitter.blogspot.com

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BLOGMAS DAY 3: Christmas Shopping

Blogmas Day 3! 

Time to do some Christmas shopping! I love shopping at Christmas. As we know, all the stores are always so festive and fun. Plus, I love buying presents for my friends and family. It's so wonderful to see how happy they are when they get a gift. That is what Christmas is all about... Giving! 

I have a very special Christmas gift for my mother...

How pretty!

I got this cute toy for my dog... From Santa, of course!

My mother is obsessed with snowmen... I think these two may find their into her collection.

Ohh... Well, here is a special gift of my chummy... Shh, don't let her know!

Of course, as a fashionista I had to do some shopping for myself. 

Jumper: H&M

Dress: H&M

Jumper: Forever21

And, this super cute scarf from Love Culture. 

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BLOGMAS DAY 2: Decorating the Tree

Blogmas Day 2!

Today is tree decorating day! The Christmas tree is my favorite part of Christmas; it's always the first thing to go up! I love decorating the tree, and having it's gorgeous glow surrounding the house.

I've go my little Christmas Elf helping me with the sorting of the branches.

Aw, look at plump and pretty it is!

Putting the star right on top!

We have a lot of homemade decorations on our tree. Homemade decorations make the tree feel warm and homely. We still have decorations I made when I was four years old! A classic example of our home-made decorations... A reindeer candy cane! 

This is my absolute favorite bulb! It's so pretty! 

A new addition to our tree this year. I got this one for my mother to represent our trip to London last Christmas. 

Oh yeah! Harry Potter ornament! Right in the front, obviously!  

Aw, how pretty!

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Blogmas: 25 Days of Christmas Blogging!

Christmas Time is Here!

I love Christmas; it’s the most wonderful time of the year! For my first year blogging, I really wanted to do something special for Christmas. So, I’m taking on the huge task of Blogmas! Blogmas is like Vlogmas, a craze among YouTube vloggers who record all their Christmas happenings, but it's happening on a blog instead of YouTube. So, more pictures, less videos. I am a huge fan of Tanya Burr’s and Jim Chapman’s Vlogmas, so I thought I would do the same! And they're doing it again this year, so make sure to go check them out!

Blogmas will go on for 25 days, and will include so much Christmas fun. During Blogmas I will be giving gift ideas, exploring my favorite Christmas movies, and, of course, describing my day-to-day Christmas adventures. 

Day 1 of Blogmas begins with my December Watch List. This list is complied of my top five favorite Christmas films, but do not fear, I have many more favorite holiday movies to come! 

I am super excited for Blogmas, and I hope you are too! Make sure to check back here every day for more fun adventures! 

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December Watch List

Pinch Punch First of the Month!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas time is here! I just love the festive holiday season, and Christmas movies are my sweet spot (even the terrible ones… I can’t help but to watch them). In honor of Christmas, here are my top five favorite Christmas movies!

1. The Santa Clause

Scott Calvin tries to reconnect with his estranged son during the Christmas season. When he accidentally causes Santa Claus to fall to his death off the roof, Scott must become the new St. Nick. Scott and Charlie finish Santa’s Christmas Eve delivery, and then are taken to the North Pole where Scott learns he has no choice but to become the permanent Santa Claus. Will he be able to convince this estranged family that he is, in fact, Father Christmas?

Why It’s A Must Watch: The Story

The Santa Clause has to be one of my favorite Christmas movies of all time! The story is a cute tale of how one man must change his ways, and become the most joyous man of all. But underneath the quirky fun tale of Santa, there is story about family. Scott’s former wife has torn his only son away from, which makes Charlie not so keen about his father. When Scott becomes Santa, he and Charlie become closer than ever before. The Santa Clause is a fantastic story of a reuniting family, and the bond between father and son. This movie is perfect for the whole family, and a fun watch on Christmas Eve.      

2. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Christmas Vacation follows the Griswold family as they get ready for the Christmas season. Like the rest of Clark’s adventures, nothing goes right. Things continually get worse for the Griswold’s when his argumentative family cause mayhem in his house, his barbaric cousin-in-law Eddie ruins all his perfect plans, and his 20,000 Christmas lights won’t work. Christmas Vacation is a holiday classic that will give you chest pains from laughing so hard.

Why It’s A Must Watch: The Humor

Unlike The Santa Clause, Christmas Vacation is a Christmas movie for the adults of the house. Anyone who has had to deal with a, not so cooperative, family during the Christmas holiday will find this movie an absolute riot! The Griswold family hosts a household full of bickering family members on a Christmas where everything just seems to go wrong. Chevy Chase is just perfect as Clark Griswold, and, trust me, you’ll be cracking up within the first ten minutes!  

3. Home Alone

Kevin McCallister is eight years old and left home alone. His family, who are on holiday in Paris, accidentally forget their son at home during Christmas. Kevin’s fun-filled independence is soon ruined when two burglars, known as the Wet Bandits, target the McCallister house. Kevin must protect his home from harm, and stop the infamous Wet Bandits. But all Kevin really wants for Christmas is family back.

Why It’s A Must Watch: The Tale

This movie depicts the tales of an eight-year old perfect. Kevin is a witty young boy who thinks that being home alone is the best thing ever. He soon comes to find that it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. Kevin is faced with many obstacles, like grocery shopping and washing clothes, in the absence of his family. Not to mention, the cartoon burglars are up to no good. This film is a right laugh that will please both the children and adults

4. Arthur Christmas

After Santa forgets to deliver a little girl's present, his clumsy son Arthur Christmas sets out to right Santa’s wrong. Arthur is on a mission to save her Christmas, and to make sure everyone is joyful on Christmas day. Arthur is accompanied by his aging grandfather, the former Santa, an enthusiastic wrapping Christmas Elf, and a team of eight crazy reindeer. Will Arthur be able to deliver his present before Christmas day?

Why It’s A Must Watch: The Wit

I remember when I first saw this movie in theaters I couldn’t breath from laughing so hard. The writing is an absolute charmer that will keep you entertained the whole way through. The characters are fantastic; Grandpa Claus steals the show. The humor is perfect for all ages, and the animation is fantastic. Arthur Christmas is an all around wonderful holiday movie.

5. Love Actually

Set in London, this story begins five weeks till Christmas, and depicts the lives of ten separate people. Each story represents the different aspects of love and life. From a marriage in disaster to the woes of your first love, Love Actually grasps at the heart and never let go. Make sure you have your tissues ready for this one.   

Why It’s A Must Watch: The Characters

I love character movies, and this one definitely delivers on that front. There are so many different characters; you’ll never get bored with one. Love Actually is also graced with a fantastic cast. These great characters are in safe hands with actors like Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, and Laura Linney. These characters aren’t your typical “happy-go-lucky” people, but are real and relatable. Your heart breaks for some, but rejoices for others. You will definitely experience a wide range of emotions in watching this film.

Have you seen the exciting news for December?! I’m doing Blogmas! It’s sorta like Vlogmas, only on a blog instead. Make sure to come back every day in December to take part in fun Christmas celebration!  

Photo Credit: wikipedia.com, imdb.com

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