CHRISTMAS 2O14.

 CHIRSTMAS 2O14.

First of all I hope you've all had an amazing Christmas and that you haven't had to nurse too many hangovers (jokes that's what the Christmas period is for right?) Let me just tell you that I was nursing the biggest hangover on Boxing Day and I cringed like mad when I pressed the little Facebook app that morning. There I was dancing on a table swinging a vodka bottle between my legs and knocking some expensive champagne all over the walls. I was heading for a bollocking, but it surprisingly went down quite smoothly since the majority of us was already pissed at this point! Did you have any eventful drunken days over the Christmas period? Please tell... I will feel 1,000x better about myself ha ha! Anyway, earlier that morning I woke up next to my little brother in bed. I couldn't wait to wake him up and shout 'IT'S CHRISTMAS!' I combed my hair back and made sure I was some what suitable for any Christmas photos that may crop up. Then I woke him up... and the rest of the house. It's always me ha! There's no finer feeling than seeing all your loved one's so excited and just so happy to be within each others company Christmas morning. I couldn't wait to open my presents and for one of my dads bacon sandwich specials that we have every Christmas morning - YUM-EEE. My house is quite manic Christmas day as I have a huge family (3 brothers, 3 sisters and a whole load of nieces and nephews). As you can imagine it's very busy, everyone comes round to my mums at some point through the morning and then joins us again later on for a few drinks and a good laugh. We had a lovely day this year, although I missed that one person ever so much 'Merry Christmas Auntie Debs' is all I had in my head as I was knocking back my cocktails. She would of laughed her socks off, she probably did in fact. I wouldn't of been able to get through the hard times this year without my family, friends and boyfriend. Thank you to you all!

 I did say that I was going to try and make this Christmas as special as I could as my family had a pretty shitty year in 2014 as you can imagine and I'm honestly so glad to see the back of it. Thankfully we had a great day, I was dreading it kind of if I'm completely honest. I'm so lucky to have a family like mine, we stick by each other through thick and thin.

So I'd just like to say a big THANK YOU as I have been well and truly spoilt this year and I'm ever so grateful. So I'd like to say a massive thank you to my family, boyfriend and friends for spoiling me rotten and just to remind you all... it's my birthday in Feb ha ha! I hope you've enjoyed seeing some of my Christmas snippets. I can't believe it's all over again and I'm now trying to get on with my New Years resolution. I wonder how long it will last this year? 

Chanelle Jade

The Christmas Tag.

Yay! I finally found a Christmas tag post to take part in thanks to Becki at www.beckiwaters.wordpress.com I haven't seen that many about, which is quite surprising. I love doing these kind of posts and even more so when it involves Christmas :)

What time of the year do you start your Christmas shopping?
I usually start my Christmas shopping in about August as I have so many people to buy for I've got no choice but to start early. My Christmas shopping is usually all online with a couple of family Christmas shopping trips in store too.

Do you have any festive recipes for food or drink you limit solely to the Christmas season to share?
I don't do the cooking on Christmas day so nope. Sorry not sorry.

Tell me how Christmas goes down in your home
Me and my two little brothers get up early, but not too early as my mum and dad don't let us down before 7am! How mean is that? :o So we usually gather on the landing waiting for my dad to say that its ok to come down, then we go into our living room to see what Santa has brought us all this year. Then as the morning goes on my other 3 sisters and brother come to visit with their partners and my nieces and nephew. Christmas morning breakfast is usually sweeties and chocolate hehe. Then we take it in turns every year between my mum and my aunt for Christmas dinner. This usually involves plenty of family games, alcohol, an amazing dinner, playing with the kids and lots of naughty treats. Come tea time we are all ready for a nap so we come home or go into the living room if we are celebrating at home and then we all sit down and watch our favourite Christmas films. I'm looking forward to watching Deathly Hallows part 2 this year.

Do you have any Christmas traditions?
Nothing out the ordinary really. All the family and their partners usually pile at my mums house on Christmas day. We don't do a certain thing every single year, but I do remember having to go to bed really early on Christmas Eve when I were younger. Then my mum, dad and older siblings would have a take away and a few too many drinks and then get in bed at about midnight. Me and my younger siblings were always awake as we couldn't sleep due to excitement.

Do you have a favourite festive coffee?
Definitely the Nescafe Dolce Gusto - Latte Macchiato. We get the Coffee machine out when the colder seasons creep up on us.

What's your favourite Christmas song?
I have a Christmas playlist on my phone :o My favourites would have to be Santa Baby, Driving home for Christmas and All I Want For Christmas Is You.

What do you do on Christmas Eve?
Watch lots of Christmas films with my family and get the kids really excited for Christmas in the morning.

What's your Christmas wrapping strategy? Do you have a strategy?
Make sure you have a sellotape dispenser at the ready, then wrap like you've never wrapped before ;)

What's your dream gift this year?
definitely going with my camera as I've been wanting it for so long. I hope Santa knows how much I want it :)

Describe your Christmas tree. How tall? Real or artificial? How is it decorated?
The main Christmas tree is 6ft tall and has the prettiest decorations on it. I'll just add a picture so you can see for yourselves. We got the Ted Baker - French Bulldog bauble in memory of my little Frenchie that we lost not long ago, so she can still be with us at Christmas.

Do you decorate just the tree or other areas of your house e.g. windows, bannisters?
We decorate our tree in the living room, we also have one in the extension (dog room) and then me, my brother and youngest brother all have one in our bedrooms too. We also put tinsel on the bannister and other random places in the house too, I've always wanted to make a Christmas display, that may be on the cards for next year.

What do you wear to Christmas parties and what do you wear on Christmas day? 
I don't tend to go to Christmas parties that much, but if I do I usually just wear a dress and heels. Nothing sparkly or anything as I'm not really a lover of sequins. Christmas day = Christmas jumpers for us all! I can't wait to see the picture of us all this year as we've all gone OTT.

I tag anyone that hasn't taken part in this tag already :)

I hope you all enjoyed reading my tag as well and I'm wishing you all a...

M e r r y  C h r i s t m a s

&  A  H a p p y  N e w  Y e a r  !

 

 

Chanelle Jade

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It's Only 9 Sleeps Away...

(Pictures were selected at random from Google)

As Christmas is quickly creeping up on us I thought I'd share with you some of the Christmas presents that are on my list this year. I can't believe it's only 9 sleeps away! I'm so excited. Has everyone finished their Christmas shopping? Thankfully I have, but I'll still go out and buy a few little extras knowing me.

Going from left top right starting from the top left hand corner:

Canon EOS 600D Camera (I've been a good girl Santa)

The Soap & Glory Yule Monty Bag

Urban Decay Basics Palette

River Island Burgundy Bag

Burberry Body Perfume

& The Blackfish DVD (I'm dying to watch this DVD as I'm obsessed with Killer Whales)

I just picked out 6 presents at random for this post. Has anyone got the same as me on their lists this year? I really, really hope that I get my camera for Christmas. It's the main present that I'm hoping for :) Then I'll be able to take some beautiful pictures for my blog and may even be able to do a video... That's if I dare!
It's quite scary thinking about making a video for YouTube. I wouldn't know where to start with editing as I haven't got a Mac laptop/computer. Does anyone recommend any software/website that is easy to use or buy to edit?

What are you hoping to receive this year?

 

 

Chanelle Jade

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