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Christmas Shopping Online

| November 15, 2012

The desire to hit Oxford Street with Christmas approaching isn’t at the top of my agenda. The very thought of battling the crowds with my baby in tow and pushy shoppers after last minute Christmas bargains is keeping me away from the high street this year.

I’ve decided to do my Christmas shopping online. It’s easy, I’ll be in the comfort of my own home and I won’t need to travel on busy London public transport with my baby.

I’m looking forward to finding the perfect Christmas gifts for my friends and family whilst sitting comfortably with a cup of tea and a cat (or two!) on my lap. Many online stores have unique Christmas shops to help shoppers like me find the perfect gifts without traipsing the shops.

Some of my favourite online Christmas Shops for Christmas Decorations, Gifts and Food:

  • The John Lewis Christmas Shop has a delightful selection of everything from Christmas Decorations, personal Christmas Gifts, Partywear, Christmas Cookware, Christmas Hampers and some of the best Baby Gifts.
  • The GLTC Christmas Shop has a huge assortment of Christmas Stockings and Sacks, Advent Calendars and Nativity Toys, Christmas Decorations, Personalised Christmas Gifts, Big Present Ideas, Gifts for Boys, Gifts for Girls and lovely Stocking Fillers.
  • The House of Fraser Christmas Shop has Christmas Decorations, Christmas Candles and Tableware, Christmas Cookware, Table Settings and Home Decorations. As well as Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Gifts for Kids, Gifts for Couples, Gifts for For the Home. I love The Toy Edit and their selection of Family Games.

Toys for Christmas at House of Fraser

  • The world famous Liberty Christmas Shop has unique and luxurious gifts for everyone. There are Stocking Fillers, Liberty Print Gifts, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Gifts for the Home and a wonderful selection of Baby Gifts and Toys for Children.
  • The Feel Unique Christmas Shop has everything covered when it comes to Beauty, Skin Care, Fragrance and Healthy Living. There are Gift Sets, Stocking Fillers, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Him, Gifts for Mum and my favourite selection of Baby and Toddler Bath and Skin Care.
  • For delicious treats and food this Christmas I’m shopping at the Waitrose Christmas Shop where there’s a large selection of Christmas Hampers and wine.

Christmas Shopping Already?

| October 29, 2012

shoesWe hit the shops this weekend to see Christmas trees dressed in lights and to browse all the pretty Christmas decorations that have started to adorn the shops.

I took the opportunity to step out in my favourite pumps by Gabor. It made a nice change after wearing boots almost daily since the start of autumn.

Living in London I expect the shops to have a constant stream of foot traffic but I was shocked by the number of Christmas shoppers. Rolls of Christmas wrapping paper were being snapped off the shelves.

I overheard conversations about the Christmas gifts people have already bought for their loved ones. I can’t stop thinking that it’s still October and there’s 8 weeks and 1 day until Christmas!

Some of the pretty Christmas Decorations we found at John Lewis.

Christmas decorations

Imogen needed a new pair of shoes and we found a beautiful pair of classically simple dark red leather shoes at Startrite.

Spooky Halloween Ideas for Children

| October 24, 2012

With Halloween just a week away I’ve found a few goodies if you’re looking for some quick, easy and spooky Halloween ideas to enjoy making with your children.

Image courtesy of A Fanciful Twist


Here are some of the best free Halloween printables. Use them as spooky pictures to hang up or make Halloween cards with them. The collection has been compiled by Design Mom Gabrielle Blair and features this wonderful image by A Fanciful Twist. Or how about printing and making these black and orange Halloween Party Owl Invitations.

Owl Invitations image courtesy of Martha Stewart Living

John Lewis have a great selection of children’s Halloween costumes and toys. For younger children I love the Face Paint Sticks. Suitable for children 3 years plus. Create your own Halloween faces!

Face Paint Sticks

For older children my favourite is this Mask Making Kit which makes at least 5 masks. Suitable for ages 7 years plus.

Mask Making Kit