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{Wishlist} Christmas Inspired gifts

November 13, 2015

Whilst I’m a firm believer that Christmas is about way more than present giving and receiving, I have to say I do love choosing gifts for loved ones and watching faces light up when wrapping paper is peeled away. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t like opening presents myself too – I think we all do don’t we? There’s a little magic in the feeling that you’re being treated. And I think it’s that concept of a ‘treat’ that’s so critical at this time of year… I don’t know about you, but since I had kids, I rarely spend money on myself. The change in my pocket goes on stuff the kids need, groceries or the odd I earnt this from the lack of sleep takeout coffee and slice of cake. When I worked in advertising and had ‘disposable income’ I was more indifferent about receiving presents because I could indulge myself reguarly. But after 4 years of living on a restricted budget and having to weigh up every single purchase I make, I have a new found sense of gratitude when I receive a gift as it’s something I would never be able to give myself.

I’m not one for impulse buying and instead enjoy carefully curating ideas so I’ve found the best way to pull a wish list together is to use Pinterest. I pin things I love onto my wishlist board throughout the year and then when I get a panicked email from mum asking what I want this year I already have a few ideas to hand to suggest to her.

I have a secret Pinterest board too that I use for gift ideas for others and it really does take the stress out of Christmas shopping if you put in a bit of preparation before the festive madness kicks off. I’ll be sharing some of gift ideas for children on the blog next week, with a focus on simple, natural toys that encourage imaginative play. In the meantime here are a few of my wishlist items in case they inspire some ideas for you too…

xoxo

  1. Transport Tote
  2. Savon de Marseille
  3. 2016 calendar
  4. Leather ankle boots
  5. Gemoetric scarf
  6. Beeswax candles
  7. Rose otto face oil
  8. Instant polaroid camera
  9. Parsley seed facial cleanser
  10. Decorative star light
  11. Iron herb scissors

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