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11/11/2015

alternative advent

December is fast approaching and now is the time to consider the advent calendars that are on offer and which one we want! Advent is not a modern concept and once consisted of families drawing a chalk line every day of December until Christmas Eve! Needless to say advent calendars have developed considerably since then but the essence of the festive countdown and the anticipation of each day remains the same! Each day in the run up to Christmas provides a glimpse and taste of the festivities and the big day ahead! 

Now we are older we feel like advent should be a little more grown up! Advent calendars are now available from a variety of different markets which has allowed for a break in the traditional and the usual. From make up and beauty to beer and candles the selection out there is huge! 

The unconventional calendars that are now available, allow you to try out different brands or high end products with more expensive and luxurious surprises each day! (even better in our opinion!) These alternative advents are often a lot pricier than a standard chocolate one but why not indulge.. 'Tis the season' and all that! (well that's out excuse!) 


The 12 days of Christmas Lush £49.95 / Yankee candle Clintons £24.99 / 
The nutcracker Oliver Bonas £18 / 12 beers of Christmas Not on the highstreet £49.50 / 
Nail varnish Ciate £49 / No 7 25 days of beauty wonders Boots £38



Sarah and Holly
                                 
      

28/10/2015

it's just a bunch of hocus pocus

October is finally upon us and Halloween is quickly approaching! This month is all about the creepy, the spooky, the scary, the weird and the terrifying! Pumpkin carving and devouring bowls full of sweets are a definite must on our lists! We intend to spend our evenings searching through Netflix for some cheesy, teen, spine chilling horror films (not forgetting Hocus Pocus) and we think it only seems appropriate to decorate the home to create the perfect horrifying atmosphere!

Halloween doesn't have to be all gore and guts for the home though! We are not that keen on adorning our living rooms with cob webs, spiders and bats! Instead we have found some very tasteful and toned down pieces to decorate the home for the halloween season and some we even think you could keep and incorporate all year round! Dare we say some of them are quite cute? 

Are you looking forward to Halloween? 


Cushion Society 6 $20 / Skeleton glasses Mod Cloth $19.99 / 
Skull wall sticker Not on the highstreet £27 / Yankee candle pumpkin melt $1.99 / 
DIY pumpkin garland Pinterest / Pumpkin print Etsy $24


  Sarah and Holly