Lilla Loves: Christmas

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

LIFESTYLE |Top Gifts to Get Your Loved Ones This Christmas

With Christmas well and truly round the corner, it's time to start giving some serious thought into gifts for your loved ones. It's always difficult to come up with new ideas for gifts for loved ones. Thankfully, we've got you covered! From thoughtful and special to budget friendly and wonderful, here is the top ten gifts to get your loved ones this Christmas!

A clutch


A clutch is something that is extremely useful and stylish, and would be a welcome addition to any stylish woman's wardrobe. There are so many stunning options available, so it would really help to know the woman's personal style to ensure she loves the gift! Go for something classic and (if it's in your price range) leather so it's long lasting and something she will treasure forever. Check out ASOS for more budget friendly options or ShopBop if you're looking to spend a bit more.

Diamonds             


Like the famous saying, diamonds really are a girl's best friend! If you're looking for a very special gift for your loved one this Christmas, then diamonds would definitely be the way to go. If you don't want to spend too much, then go for a simple pair of diamond studs, or if you're happy spending a bit more, then go for a tennis bracelet or necklace. Whatever you choose, she'll be sure to absolutely love it! Michael Hill have a stunning, affordable range of diamond jewelry - that'd be your best bet!

A kindle


If your loved one likes to read, then a kindle would be the most practical present for them. With a kindle, they can download thousands of books and have them all on their device to read at their own leisure. A wonderful present for a book lover!

Personalized stationary


For your crafty loved ones, some personalized stationary would be a great present. Dabney Lee Caddylicious can make some gorgeous and creative stationary, personally designed for your loved ones.

A cookbook

For your loved ones who love to cook, there's no better present than a fabulous cook book! Make sure to find out their favourite chefs, and then go on the hunt to find their recipe books!

A photo


For your loved ones who like to treasure their memories with photos, the ideal present for them would be a photo of you together blown up on canvas! You can find great options online where the process is simple - just scan your photo and they'll take care of the rest!

A coupon book

For a great DIY gift, a coupon book is a wonderful idea! Think about all the things your loved one loves to do/see/eat and make sure to include lots of different 'coupons' they can use whenever they want. A very thoughtful idea!

A bottle of wine

For the wine connosiuer, there really is no better gift than a great bottle of wine! Make sure you find out the type of wine they enjoy, and then go to a boutique wine shop to find something similar but unique!

A box of their favourite things

It doesn't get much more thoughtful than this! A box of your loved one's favourite foods, drinks, accessories etc wrapped up in a gorgeous box. They'll just love it!

A weekend getaway

With all the stresses of everyday life these days, it would be a dream to be able to escape for a weekend. For the loved one that needs a break, get them a weekend getaway somewhere quiet and beautiful - the most relaxing present!

Beauty Products from their favourite brand


More and more brands are creating their own bath and body ranges, like this one from Joules. It is time to move away from the usual ranges and invest in quality products from Lifestyle brands. The products are just as good (in many cases better) and the packaging is sooo pretty.


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Monday, December 31, 2012

LIFESTYLE | The White Company Stars and Smells

The White Company - Winter Candle* and Star Ornaments*

My family are big fans of The White Company, so when I was asked if I would like to receive a few bits to review I said yes immediately!

I was super excited to receive the parcel, and delighted at it's content. The first thing I opened was The Winer Candle, which came in a signature The White Company box. I love the packaging, it's so simple but striking. Inside the box the candle is in a simple glass container.

The candle fragrance is a mixture of spicy cinnamon, clove and fresh orange, which embodies my favorite christmas smell, Mulled Wine. When lit the smell is quite subtle, not overbaring, but enough of a smell that you appreciate it.

My OH and I have to be quiet careful with scented candles as we find that some smells can give us headaches, but that was not a problem with this candle. The candle has an estimated burning time of 28 hours, so it'll last a good while over the Christmas period.

They also sent me two star shaped decorations, which are beautiful and were added to my tree straight away. The larger one has a metal chain which it hangs from, the backing is a welded metal that clasps the glass details in place. It looks beautiful when the fairy lights are reflected off of it.

The second decoration is a lot smaller star is made from clear reflective beads, wrapped around the star outline. I think this one is my favourite!


Love Lilla xx
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Monday, December 24, 2012

FASHION | Merry Christmas Everyone

Christmas Day Outfit - Wishlist


Zoe karssen printed sweatshirt, £49 / Current/Elliott skinny leg jeans, £165 / Suede ankle booties / Burberry handbag / NARS Cosmetics , £16 / Christopher Radko Candy Claus Santa Ornament, £34 / Too Late to be Nice? Sign :: Christmas Signs :: Christmas :: For the..., £16



I've got an obsession with red skinny jeans at the moment, maybe it's the festive season! Hopefully Santa will bring me a pair of my very own! This is the sort of thing I'll be wearing on Christmas, comfy but colorful, although I might not feel so comfortable in my skinny jeans after lunch!

I think when I have my own family, I will declare Christmas day as a onsie day! That way we can just lounge about all comfy and warm! Sipping mulled wine and hot chocolate!

Anyway, I am at work today (probably typing away as this goes live!) and then going to the pub afterwards with my OH and friends. Tomorrow I'm spending the day with my rather large family and on boxing day I am going to my future parents in law, which will be lovely.

I just want to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of you who subscribe or read my blog, I do this primarily as a hobby so to know that people enjoy what I write is lovely. Have a fabulous Christmas and a fantastic New Year.


Love Lilla xx
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Monday, November 19, 2012

LIFESTYLE | Christmas Presents Made easy with High Street Vouchers



So like a flash it is November. The shops have their Christmas stock in, their lights up and the weather has definitely got colder. This all points to one thing... yup that's right it's time to get on the Christmas shopping!

I love shopping at Christmas, but not everyone is easy to shop for! My sisters for example have no clue what they want, but I know they love the post Christmas sales, so what better to get them than some Love2Shop* gift vouchers?

I know I could just give them cash, but then that doesn't necessarily mean that they will get anything with them, in fact more than likely it will be spent on Christmas socialising. By getting them vouchers it means they have to buy something with them.

Normally I don't like buying vouchers as it often restricts the user to just one shop, but the Love2Shop vouchers gives options as they can be spent in s long list of shops including Argos, New Look, River Island, Debenhams and even Alton Towers, to name just a few.

I ordered mine from HighStreetVouchers.com, it was really simple and they were delivered very quickly. You also get to choose which type of Christmas themed gift voucher holder you get with them.

The vouchers come in denominations of £1, £5 and £10.

Love Lilla x 
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Thursday, December 08, 2011

LIFESTYLE | It's Christmas!!!!! (well nearly)

Sorry I've been quiet again! Trying loads of products at the moment! This weekend the O/H and I decorated our flat so I thought I'd up date you!
The theme was Purple (his favourite colour and also in memory of my grandad) and Gold. So here are some photos!

Yes that is an Ewok in my tree! The bauble that i'm holding in one picture was bought by my grandad before he died in 2006, he bought my sisters and I one each! I had no Idea until I visited my mum who decided I was responsible enough to have it! It just happened to be purple and gold!

What do you think? What colour is your Christmas tree?

This is my first time blogging from my iPhone so please forgive the formatting I haven't seen it yet!
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