I had resigned myself not to keep looking at flats, putting it off until after Christmas when we'd both been at our jobs longer, had a little more money and had a better credit rating. This week three flats have come onto the market which seem to tick most of our boxes and I've scheduled appointments for us to see all three for tomorrow afternoon- fingers crossed we find something! So far I think we've seen around ten and its getting a little tedious.
Friday 7 December 2012
Monday 3 December 2012
Christmas shopping
On Sunday I made sure I was up and out on the great British high street before 11am ready to meet one of my best friends for a spot of belated birthday lunch and Christmas shopping. I seemed to do my shopping in almost one swoop, and only have to buy little top up presents closer to Christmas. What's more there were some great bargains to be had when you search hard enough.
This year see's Christmas presents stripped right back; here's what I have bought and wrapped up so far;
Mum- a decorative candle holder which holds three glass votives, found in a department sale for the bargainous price of £4.00.
Dad- Best of REM CD £6.00 from Amazon with free delivery.
Sister- Calvin Klien make up set £15.00 and knitted hairband £2.00 from TK Maxx and Primark respectively.
Sister's BF- Bench boxers and sock gift set £8.00.
Nan- Decorate black sequin embellished scarf £4.00 Primark and black box frame in which I'm planning to put some of my photography work (perhaps from the wedding) £6.00 from Tiger.
Granddad- Aftershave and deodorant set from Next £10.00 (they do some really nice smellies for men which smell like 'the real deal').
Secret Santa at work- A miniature snooker table for his desk, a minuscule £3.00!
BF- A superman onesie from Primark £15.00.
BF's sister- A vintage style burnished gold long necklace with camera pendant- £5.00.
I was pretty pleased with these as they all come in at the same price I spent on one person's present last year! Not forgetting the £1.00 gift wrap from Primark and left over box of cards from about three years ago that were £1.00 for a huge box from Wilkinsons.
This week is my work Christmas party. I was planning on buying a new dress as a little treat, but since my having to pay for a £40 cab the other week and doing myself out of my interest I'm just going to recycle the classic LBD and stand up on the train home so as not to FALL ASLEEP! lol.
Happy festive season!
This year see's Christmas presents stripped right back; here's what I have bought and wrapped up so far;
Mum- a decorative candle holder which holds three glass votives, found in a department sale for the bargainous price of £4.00.
Dad- Best of REM CD £6.00 from Amazon with free delivery.
Sister- Calvin Klien make up set £15.00 and knitted hairband £2.00 from TK Maxx and Primark respectively.
Sister's BF- Bench boxers and sock gift set £8.00.
Nan- Decorate black sequin embellished scarf £4.00 Primark and black box frame in which I'm planning to put some of my photography work (perhaps from the wedding) £6.00 from Tiger.
Granddad- Aftershave and deodorant set from Next £10.00 (they do some really nice smellies for men which smell like 'the real deal').
Secret Santa at work- A miniature snooker table for his desk, a minuscule £3.00!
BF- A superman onesie from Primark £15.00.
BF's sister- A vintage style burnished gold long necklace with camera pendant- £5.00.
I was pretty pleased with these as they all come in at the same price I spent on one person's present last year! Not forgetting the £1.00 gift wrap from Primark and left over box of cards from about three years ago that were £1.00 for a huge box from Wilkinsons.
This week is my work Christmas party. I was planning on buying a new dress as a little treat, but since my having to pay for a £40 cab the other week and doing myself out of my interest I'm just going to recycle the classic LBD and stand up on the train home so as not to FALL ASLEEP! lol.
Happy festive season!
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