1 week until Christmas Eve! I’m ridiculously excited, it’s literally the season for good food, spending time with the people you love and it’s just a magical time of year, and I genuinely can’t get enough of it! So it’s been an absolutely lovely couple of weeks, lots of loving things have happened, I’ve been getting into the festive spirit and yes I’ve got Christmas songs to wake us up in the morning, I know I’m kinda sad but I love Christmas so much! So what lovely things have been happening over the last few weeks?
1. Our Wedding Anniversary
If you saw my post the other day, it was literally all about our wedding anniversary, we had a night away and it was probably one of the best nights away – there will be a full post on Wednesday so do keep your eyes open for that! We chilled out, got super cosy and it was genuinely a lovely time.
2. Open Fires
While we were away there were literally so many open fires around our hotel, it made us feel so cosy! I mean there’s nothing better than being in right next to an open fire when it’s literally freezing outside! I am pretty sure that I could have set up camp there and never moved, I was so comfy there!
3. Seeing My Grandparents
I speak about my grandparents a lot, they’re 2 of the most amazing people I know and not only that they have the best stories ever. Especially when they talk about my Dad when he was a kid, they always make me laugh! We took their presents down, spent some time with them and it’s just makes me smile. Also my Nan makes an amazing cup of tea!
4. Snow
While we were on our way home from my grandparents, it actually started snowing, I mean Winter is just around the corner, it’s super cold and I’m enjoying bundling up in lots of layers to keep me warm! We only had a sprinkling of snow, nothing where you’d be building a snowman or anything but it definitely makes it feel so Christmassy!
5. T K Maxx
Now I’m pretty sure I could live in T K Maxx, I love it so much. Paul and I went in there, for basically nothing and ended up coming out with a penguin, a stag and a few other things for under our tree. The amount that you can get in there is honestly amazing, and I’m a sucker for anything cute and festive!
6. Gingerbread
Is there anything more festive than Gingerbread? I adore doing some lovely festive baking & I actually posted the recipe and it is so easy (you can find that here) and even though I’m not the best at decorating, the gingerbread biscuits always taste amazing. Who can resist a good biscuit with a cuppa & they’re perfect to leave out for Santa too!
So those are some of the amazing things that have happened over the last few weeks? What amazing things have happened to you?
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That open fire looks so gorgeous and cosy! I’m glad you were able to spend some time with your Grandparents, and I love the fact you saw some snow. I’m obsessed with TK Maxx and it’s very rare I can go in there and come out empty handed!
It was so cosy and I loved it so much! There is nothing better than spending time with your family! xxxx
Sounds fab Amie! I’m glad you had such a lovely time celebrating your anniversary 🙂
Claire.X
http://www.clairemac.co.uk
We had the best time ever & it was so cosy by the open fire! xxxx
I love open fires and snow! So cosy. I can’t wait to read your anniversary post x
Sophie
http://www.glowsteady.co.uk
Open fires are the cosiest thing in the world! xxxx
I really love that you always post such uplifting and positive posts. Even when I’m feeling rubbish, your content always helps me to see the positive side of things and I really appreciate how you remind me to be grateful for the small things.
I hope you guys had an amazing time celebrating your anniversary. Cosiness in front of real fires sounds like heaven right now! And that’s lovely that you got to spend some quality time with your grandparents too 🙂
Beth x Adventure & Anxiety
Oh thank you so much my angel, that really does make me smile! Sitting in front of a real fire is probably one of the nicest things to do in the world. xxxx
I have a winter anniversary too, not a wedding one though and we have decided that next year for our 5 year to go somewhere cosy rather than going out for drinks in the cold! Open fires are honestly SO lovely I wish I had one in my house. You have just reminded me that I need to visit Tk Maxx. Grandparents are honestly so precious and gingerbread is my ultimate fave around christmas time!(maybe just all the time hehe) xx
I really wish that I had one in my house too, it would be the absolute best thing in the world! xxxx
This is such a lovely post! The open fire looks beautiful and so cosy! That’s so nice you got to see your grandparents and some snow and yay for gingerbread biscuits! I’m glad you had such a wonderful wedding anniversary too! Great post Amie! <3 xx
Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com
Seeing my grandparents was such a highlight, I love them so much! xxxx
I wish it snowed where I live! Especially around this time of year. Gingerbread is my favourite thing to bake at Christmas. I’ve been meaning to make a gingerbread house for quite some time. Hopefully I can put one together in the next few days. Definitely want to have one ready before Christmas though!
It didn’t snow that much, but it was so magical that we had a little bit! xxxx
Happy Anniversary! I honestly can’t believe Christmas has come around so soon! The fire looks so beautiful and cosy, I really love your photos. I made a gingerbread house the other week which was a lot of fun, I want to try out your gingerbread biscuits!
Hels xx
http://www.thehelsproject.com
Thank you so much my darling! Next year I’m definitely going to try and make a gingerbread house! xxxx
I also love the snow as well as open fires. Lovely post!
Nicola
http://nicshealthylife.co.uk
Open fires are the best aren’t they? So so cosy! xxxx
My Mom is planning to make gingerbread cookies this year too, I’m so excited to start baking them next week! Glad you’re enjoying Christmas time, it’s definitely one of my favorite times of the year 😊🎄☃️🎅🦌
Natonya | https://www.justnatonya.wordpress.com
It’s definitely the best time of year! xxxx
Ah, your cover pic is giving me ALL the Christmas feels! This is such a lovely list of Christmassy things, I wish I could say we’ve had snow but we’re still waiting – fingers crossed for a white Christmas and lots of gingerbread cookies! x
Lisa | http://www.lisasnotebook.com
We had a little bit, it wasn’t a lot but it was enough to make me feel super cosy! xxx
Seeing family is always the lovelies thing, especially at Christmas time! Your fireplace looks so cosy x
Morgan // http://www.justmorgs.com
Seeing family is definitely a highlight and family is definitely everything! xxx
What a gorgeous photo! Makes me feel so festive. I hope you had a wonderful anniversary, it sounds like you had such a nice time celebrating xx
Tiffany x http://www.foodandotherloves.co.uk
We did thank you so much my lovely! xxxx
This post made me feel so festive! Hope you have the best Christmas x
I hope you had an amazing Christmas my angel! xxxx
Congrats on your anniversary! I love gingerbread men too!!!
Thank you so much my darling! xxxx
That fireplace looks so beautiful and festive! I love this blog post babe, so positive and happy – thanks for sharing! 💜✨
With love, Alisha Valerie x | http://www.alishavalerie.com
I’m a sucker for a cosy fire to be honest! xxx
I wish we’d get some snow! Sounds like you’ve had a fab few weeks 🙂 x
We definitely had a fab few weeks! xxxx
Ah, open fires – you can’t beat them in the cold weather. 😀 I used to love going to my nan’s but especially this time of year when she’d be baking mince pies and jam tarts for Christmas. She was an amazing baker. When she passed, I got her mixing bowl that she always used. I liked to think that when I was baking and using her bowl that she was with me as everything I baked turned out great! Sadly I can’t bake any more but my 15yr old daughter does and she uses the same bowl and she is fab at baking cakes and cookies etc too. Thank you so much for posting this, you just brought back some wonderful memories! 😀
Sarah 🌺 || Boxnip
That is absolutely amazing and such a beautiful story! I hope you had the most amazing festive season! xxxx
I see everyone finding amazing things in TK Maxx but I never find anything! x
http://www.ofbeautyandnothingness.co.uk
There was so much amazing stuff in there! I was so happy! xxx
These are such cute and special things! I would love to go camping with an open fire especially in this weather! 💕
Beaulife.org
Open fires are the absolute best! xxxx
Such an exciting time! I can’t wait!
A great post and what a wonderful time to have your anniversary.
http://littlemissmelanie.com
It definitely is such a lovely time of year to have an anniversary! xxx
I love this time of year and using our wood burner in our lounge xx
Using the wood burner sounds incredible! xxx
This is a lovely post. I love anything Gingerbread! This time of year is just great!
I always need gingerbread in my life! xxxx
That fire in the picture looks so cozy!! I love snowy days when you have no where to go but just be cozy. 🙂 I admit, I’m definitely more of a summer girl, but there’s just something about snow that mesmerizes me!
I totally agree, there is something so special about snow isn’t there?! xxxx
i love it allll we have a fake fire place and it is amazing this time of year!
Rosie
It’s one of the most cosy things in the world! xxxx
What a brilliant post! Congratulations on your anniversary! Gotta love Tk Maxx too x
Thank you so much my darling! I love a bargain… xxxx
Ahh T K Maxx is such an amazing shop! Could definitely spend all day in there 😏
Amy | hookedonthemusic.com
Me too! I get lost in T K Maxx! xxxx
sounds like you’ve had a lush time
It definitely has been thank you! xx
Nothing better than a warm cosy fire in the winter time especially when they look that beautiful. Congratulations on your anniversary time away is the best with a loved one. Great post lovely xo
Thank you so much my darling! xxxx