PUG LOVER GIFT GUIDE
14.12.16
As a Pug Lover and Pug Mummy myself I couldn't not do a 'Christmas Pug Lover Gift Guide' could I? I love all things Pug related. No matter how crazy, or how Pug-patterned... I love it!
So, here we go!
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If you're a huge Pug fan these will be totally up your street and will definitely make your Christmas. They're a really good idea for a stocking filler as well and under £25 budgets too!
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For the cook in the family who loves a Pug! How cute is this apron by Sweet William Designs at Not on the High Street. It's a great gift for the male or female pug lover!
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Whether you're a regular traveller or like a simple wallet this card holder by the amazing designer that is Gemma Correll is perfect, and a really cute and inexpensive stocking filler.
Gemma Correll does some of the most hilarious pug designs in her collection I'd definitely recommend checking them out!
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A pug lover or not, anyone would love this adorable peach toned scarf as a gift, it's an added bonus it has a pug pattern on it.
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I've been so excited about New Look bringing out a Pug pyjama set as their recent French Bulldog one was amazing!
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If you love Pugs, you'll know who the dog legend, Doug the Pug is!
Well, 'he's' bought out a book and I need to get my paws on it.
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For the fawn and black Pug lovers this is a super cute cushion and a great gift idea.
You could pop it on your bed or sofa.
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I actually own two of these mugs already, however I would happily be gifted many, many more so I have a hug collection. I love Emma Bridgewater and I love Pugs, it's a match made.
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I'm a fan of rustic-look signage and this is the perfect sign to display in your house is you're a Pug lover.
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| Black Pug Print Mule Slippers - £14.00 | River Island Slippers are the ideal gift for Christmas as they're not really something you tend to buy yourself, so these are an ideal present for a Pug lover!  |
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This really cute pug door stop is great gift for the home and a little different to the standard cubic ones you can find around in the shops.
This adorable and very quirky gift if great for any creative. It's also the perfect stocking filler for a Pug lover of any age!
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So, they're my Top Gift Picks for a Pug lover this Christmas!
Let me know your favourite pick in the comments bellow.
Merry Christmas!
Let me know your favourite pick in the comments bellow.
Merry Christmas!
Thanks for reading,
Charlie xo
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I love unique gifts at Christmas, especially ones I can keep forever and use over, and over.
Cooking and Baking books are great for this because they're gift you can return to for years and use every weekend or dinner time and really get creative too.
If you're looking to surprise someone this Christmas with a good ol' book then second in my 'Days til Xmas' series, here is a list of my favourite and top picks to gift this Christmas.
A festive recipe book is a great gift idea and IdealWorldTV are offering 3 Christmas books for only £8.99. So whether you gift them to one person or split them in to three gifts, it's still a great bargain and a lovely one to receive.
Madeline Shaw is a health coach and friend of the stars with a real eye for nutrition but her book shows how to make healthy food, taste and look amazing with hundreds of pages full of totally stunning recipe ideas anyone would love to try.
Whether you're a Youtube fan or a Blogger you'll know who Tanya is as she's a super successful, self-made Internet sensation. Tanya now has a cosmetics line as well as 2 books. Her first, about her life and her second (this book) a baking recipe book - How cool!
This book a great gift whether you know who Tanya is or not. As her recipes are just amazing and some even recipes passed down through her family.
The Hummingbird Bakery book is one I absolutely love and constantly return to. The lemon meringue pie recipe is the best I've tried and one my family ask me remake a lot.
Hummingbird Bakery are well known for their cakes and cupcakes so if you know a cupcake lover, this book would be great for them.
As a dog lover myself I longed for this book for ages! So much so I ended up buying it for myself because I couldn't wait until Christmas. Maybe you or the person you're buying for is more of a dog lover than cook or baker, if so this is a great and unique gift idea.
Lily's Kitchen is a brand of animal food who've created a cookbook for dogs - How awesome is that?
This trio of cookbooks from Gilli Davies celebrate wales dishes and ingredients. Each with 48 pages of traditional welsh flavours The Seaweed Cookbook, The Welsh Cake Cookbook and The Sea Salt Cookbook are a great selection of gifts for the keen cook in the family.
So, they're my Top Cookbook Gift Ideas for Christmas 2016 with a unique selection of cooking and baking books (even some for dogs too!) all under £15.00 - How good is that?
Merry Christmas!
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Charlie xo
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'12 THINGS I LOVE' GIFT GUIDE
13.12.16
My favourite time of year is well under way and the festivities have definitely began!
I've been super busy and have been lucky enough to go on two holidays recently, and even done lots of shopping in New York! But, that means whilst shopping I've always seen some really beautiful and amazing things that I just love! So I thought I'd collect these together in a blog post for you of 'things I love' that could maybe give you some gift ideas for your friends or even some Christmas outfit options for the festive party season.
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I spotted these incredible boots in RI when the AW16 Collections came out and I've had my eyes on these for ages and now they're in the sale for only £25. They are super bold but I think they're ideal for the festive season with a party dress or dressed down with black jeans and a wooly jumper.
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As you guys probably know far too well by now, I am pug obsessed.
I've been eyeing-up Fenella Smith's Pug design homeware collection for ages and I really hope to own the complete collection one day as it's just sooo me!
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In 2016 I definitely fell in love with eyeshadows. I've never really worn them before but after collecting a few palettes this year, I've become a huge fan.
This totally adorable and affordable palette from NYX has every shade I love in it and for only £16 is an absolutely must have!
I came across Cluse watching when I was searching for a watch for my boyfriend back in September, I'd never heard of them! They're quite similar to Olivia Burton and Daniel Wellington watches as they have similar faces and lots and lots of styles. However, I'm particularly in love with this mixed metal watch with rose and silver detail, I think it's so simple it's just totally perfect, and they are really quite prices for stylish watches.
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When in New York in November I took a trip to Sephora (I mean.. It's kinda a must right?) and found my dream fragrance. I'm a huge perfume whore and have far to many, but it's something I like to collect and switch up every now and again. I'd never really considered Elizabeth and James as fragrance brand before, however if it wasn't for the lovely man forcing it under my nose I would've never known! I've fallen in love with the Nirvana Rose scent from E&J as it's just the perfect balance of floral. It wouldn't be everyones favourite choice however, I absolutely love it!
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As a huge fan of Tanya Burr Cosmetics I couldn't wait to get my mits on her latest lipstick release. However, trying to find the shade 'Pink Cocoa' is proving difficult as the collection favourite.
So, this is definitely top of my stocking filler list this Christmas!
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I've been on the lookout for a fur lined parka for what feels like forever. Little did I know that Missguided sold the perfect one. This blue lined parka is completely perfect and soo me.
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It's fair to say I'm obsessed with my dog, Arla. She is literally my best friend, we do everything together. I actually think I now spend more on treats and clothes for her, than I do myself.
So these awesome idea from Friendship Collar is super cute and unique.
What an awesome gift idea for dog & cat lovers?
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Sagittarius Star Sign Charm - Pandora | £25.00
I'm a big lover of star signs and recently received a Pandora bracelet for my birthday (can you believe I haven't owned on until now? LOL). If you or someone you know owns a Pandora, you'll know they are an amazing gift and I think this star sign charm is perfect!
Velour Liquid Lipstick in 'Designer Blood' by Jeffree Star Cosmetics - Beauty Bay | £16.00
I've become a huge Jeffree Star fan recently after discovering his YouTube Channel which I totally love! His cosmetics brand has become one I want to own every item from especially his liquid lipsticks. He's recently revealed his Christmas collection of which contains the most beautiful dark red liquid lip called 'Designed Blood'. A deep red matte lip is ideal for Christmas time and I would absolutely love to receive this lipstick in my stocking this year, and I'm sure any beauty addict would too.
I'm a big lover of star signs and recently received a Pandora bracelet for my birthday (can you believe I haven't owned on until now? LOL). If you or someone you know owns a Pandora, you'll know they are an amazing gift and I think this star sign charm is perfect!
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I've become a huge Jeffree Star fan recently after discovering his YouTube Channel which I totally love! His cosmetics brand has become one I want to own every item from especially his liquid lipsticks. He's recently revealed his Christmas collection of which contains the most beautiful dark red liquid lip called 'Designed Blood'. A deep red matte lip is ideal for Christmas time and I would absolutely love to receive this lipstick in my stocking this year, and I'm sure any beauty addict would too.
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When I work I scribble and doodle all the time! I'm always in need of a pad especially when I'm at my computer as I end up scribbling on ripped pieces of scrap paper, and I'm forever using my iPhone Calendar for date references. This is where this adorable dog themed Saver Set from BusyB would come in hand and is the perfect stocking filler!
Busy B Discount Code: BB15
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If you're a Blogger or interested in the Blogging world then Blogosphere Magazine will be your bible. After they recently revealed their Christmas cover with Zoella I felt I needed to get my paws on every issue from here after. They can be quite difficult to source in shops so receiving a yearly subscription delivered to your house could be the best gift this Christmas and one I'd totally love to receive.
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They are the Top 12 things on my Christmas list this year and things I think would be a great gift for others too! What are you excited for this Christmas, and is it your favourite time of year too?
Merry Christmas!
Thanks for reading,
Charlie xo
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Living in the country's smallest county, it can be difficult to find things to do with the family at Christmas time unless you constantly search through the local papers and magazines. With lots of village, pub and fair events taking part this festive season, I thought I'd list them all for you so you know exactly what's going on and when in and around Rutland this Christmas.
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| Find out what's Christmas related event are happening in and around our cute little county this Christmas. |
November:
Wednesday 2nd November - Sunday 18th December
Serving Christmas Lunch and Afternoon Tea over the Christmas season.
Saturday 19th November - Saturday 24th December
Twinlakes transforms into all-things-Christmas with a magical Winter Wonderland with a grotto, sledging, gingerbread decoration, festive workshops, reindeer's, candy cane mazes and more!
Sunday 20th November
What's better than Christmas related food and drink? Enjoy Leicesters craft fair, workshops, concerts, music and more in the run up to Christmas with the decoration town centre and Town Hall square turned into a Winter Wonderland!
Thursday 24th November - Sunday 27th November
Gift galore at the Burghley House Christmas Fair, a fair of winter wonder!
Saturday 26th November - Friday 23rd December
When I visit Digby Farm it's officially Christmas in our house!
There's nothing better than tree day. Picking the perfect Christmas tree in the cold with the family followed by a browse around the Digby Farm Christmas Shop before the decorating begins.
Saturday 26th - Sunday 27th November
The stunning Victorian Hall hosts a Victorian Christmas fair and market.
Saturday 26th November
Magical Christmas Fair - Market Overton Bowls Club, LE15 8QZ
Saturday 26th November
Stamford Christmas Festival - Town Centre, Stamford
Sunday 27th November
December:
Thursday 1st December
Something for all the family with children's ice skating, face painting, dance shows, craft fair, shopping, food and reindeers, Uppingham is the place to be on December 1st.
Friday 2nd December
With over 60 Victorian Christmas stalls with unique products and produce, live entertainment from local schools and bands, there's fun for all the family.
Christmas Festival Gala - Langham Church, LE15 7JE
Friday 2nd December
Mince Pie Morning - St Josephs Church, Oakham, LE15 6QU
Friday 2nd December
Christmas Extravaganza - Oakham Baptist Church, LE15 6AY
Monday 5th December
Monday 5th December
Wednesday 7th December
Enjoy Christmas spirit, past and present with a festive theatre performance.
Secret Santa Musical - St Hallows Church, Seaton
Thursday 8th, Friday 9th & Saturday 10th December
Wednesday 14th December
Join in the Great Hall with Christmas Carols and music performed by the Cantus Choir and Orchestra.
Uppingham Christmas Carol Society Concert - Uppingham Parish Church
Friday 16th December
Sunday 18th December
With Santa, Mrs Claus and dancing elves, games, buffet, craft workshop, disco and more there's fun for all the family at Twinlakes' Party in the Park with Santa event this December.
Saturday 24th December
Wave Santa on his way with a true family festive event at Twinlakes, magically transformed into a Winter Wonderland! But make sure you pre-book!
There you have it! All the must see events in and around Rutland this Christmas time with something for everyone! If new events arise they'll be added to this list to keep you all up to date.
Merry Christmas!
Thanks for reading,
Charlie xo
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Formally a Little Chef, the Country Lounge Café Bar opened in July 2015. You cannot compare it to its former self, and no longer look anything like the tired Little Chef that once was.
I've been to the Country Lounge many times, and even spent New Years Eve there last year.
However, more recently I'm aware it's had a change of hands as well as a few changes and renovations. So, on our way to pumpkin picking the other day we stopped in for lunch, and it's the first time I've eaten there since the change of management.
The decor of the Country Lounge is divine and totally up my street with rustic decor, mix/match chairs and tables, varied seating and amazing hand drawn wall art and quirky light features.
The Menu is great and staff are so welcoming, there really is something for everyone on the massive A3 double sided menu. Most of the food is Italian style with the odd English dish thrown in there.
Seated service is quick and kind with very happy and welcoming staff members. However, once our drink order was taken we waited a really, really long time for our drinks and our meal order wasn't taken for a painful amount of time, despite trying to get staff member attentions.
Eventually we had to take ourselves up to the bar to place our order.
Once our order was finally taken, food took an average amount of time but was worth the wait.
My partner ordered a lasagna and I ordered a Pizza, as they the Country Lounge have a huge pizza oven and I'm a pizza fanatic.
Tom polished off his lasagna in no time and said it was delicious. As was my olive and onion pizza, which took me straight back to Rome and was the most similar pizza to the ones I'd eaten there last year when visiting Italy.
Overall the Country Lounge is a great place to visit for lunch or dinner and being on the A47 is a great stop of for travellers with loads of parking and plenty of seating too.
The only thing I think the Country Lounge need to address is the order times, as it was quite awkward. We were on our way to Chesterton and decided to stop off at the Country Lounge last minute but the stop took a lot, lot longer than we had hope due to the staff being a little slow.
The food though, is fantastic and the selection is fab. Prices are reasonable and portions are great for what you pay for each dish and drink. The Country Lounge is a great place to take the whole family, and you can be confident everyone will find something they fancy.
It's the little things that impress me about the Country Lounge, especially the attention to detail with the decor and sweet little ideas like displaying and selling local produce and giftware that really gives the restaurant the unusual edge that is very memorable.
I would highly recommend trying out the Country Lounge Café Bar on A47 near Morcott in Rutland. But my only tip would be leave a little extra time depending on staff service that day.
Thanks for reading,
Charlie xo
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