In need of a Holiday

Sweet readers,

This will probably be all for me this year. I missed out on some blogging-time the last couple of weeks. I'm working on a big project (that keeps getting bigger). I'm excited and scared about it at the same time... And of course there's my regular job (television never takes a break) and my family that needs my attention too. I sometimes feel I take on too much, but I can't help myself, I'm greedy when it comes to combining work & play: I want it all and I sometimes pay the toll. I will tell you all about my project in the new year. Until then, I wish you Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. May all your dreams come true...Many thanks for reading my blog and I hope I will hear from you again next year!

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Christmas Gifts part 2

The Rockabillies by Jennifer Greenburg. This book has inspiring pictures, I could live in it. Available on Amazon.

I love body butter by The Body Shop. I have a whole collection of them and I use them almost daily. At christmas time they have limited editions, can't wait to check out this one: spiced vanilla. A perfect scent for under the Christmas tree no doubt...

Got a man that's just a little bit extravagant? Well how about buying him some spitfire cufflinks....he will need a buttonless shirt as well of course.
Merc

Swallows, owls, ...birds are always elegant. Check out these bracelets.
Tricolour

I know it's not done to have coloured wine glasses. In my opinion this set would make any wine taste great! If you give this present to the lucky receiver before Christmas dinner, they can go right onto the table, hehe.
House Doctor at Deens

A girl needs a good make-up mirror to get her eyeliner straight! Anything Rice is irresistible.
Kleine Zebra

Christmas Gifts Part 1

I'm finally here with my Christmas Gift tips! I'm always in for some cosy family time, candlelight and presents! People often ask me tips on what to buy for presents, well here are some ideas:

Vespa is pretty for the ladies and cool for the lads! Makes waking up a whole lot easier...
Club

Manhattan nailpolish. Especially this shade (L59). I bought this last Spring and the colour was ugly. I tried wearing it again in the Autumn and it looks amazing! I've been using it ever since, it looks retro and it makes a nice change from always having bright red nails. I get so many compliments when I use this colour, so I buy it all the time to give to someone. A real hit, but do put on 2 coats to let the warm brown colour come through.
Kruidvat

Ok ok, this I also bought for myself, but it would make an original present. I love these knitted sweaters. They're knitted from original 1940's patterns. A design I just can't find in regular shops...must buy online!
Rocket Originals

Through the Looking Glass-Diary 2011. I saw this in a shop and have been thinking about it ever since. This diary is so cute, it has pictures in it from the original Alice in Wonderland. A perfect little gift.
Teneues or Club



Ginger. Love it or hate it. People in my family can't live without it. Why not make a ginger surprise package? A porcelain Ginger grater, some fresh ginger and my lovely Ginger Tea recipe:
Squeeze the juice of a tangerine into a teacup. Grate some ginger and let it cook in boiling water for a couple of minutes depending on how strong you want it to taste (ginger can get spicy hot). Add the ginger tea to the tangerine juice together with some fresh mint leaves and a couple of drops of honey. Delicious!
White Porcelain Ginger Grater or in most health food stores

Happy Lights. Big light strings of cotton balls. They are available in lovely colours and they really set the mood. I got a purple and green one for my birthday. You can hang them, put them in a bowl, drape them over the coffee table, whatever you feel like.
Happy Lights

 

 Stick around for part 2...