*The Holly and the Ivy* and the You Know What 2013 Chatter Thread.

pixtotts

Ruth_honey - Ooh yes definitely let me know what the dress is like in real life! Spotted one with 3/4 length sleeves on your new look link too definitely going to have a look for that one, would only cost me pence with a credit note i've got (already lost it twice so really need to use it up quick! ). Your definitely not the only one obesessed with wanting a new dress! My problem is I kind of know what I want always makes it 10 times harder to find

mkgirl1981 - Thanks I'll keep an eye out for it, hoping to venture to a bigger primark in the next week or so so fingers crossed
x

Ruth_honey

pixtotts wrote: »

Ruth_honey - Ooh yes definitely let me know what the dress is like in real life! Spotted one with 3/4 length sleeves on your new look link too definitely going to have a look for that one, would only cost me pence with a credit note i've got (already lost it twice so really need to use it up quick! ). Your definitely not the only one obesessed with wanting a new dress! My problem is I kind of know what I want always makes it 10 times harder to find

mkgirl1981 - Thanks I'll keep an eye out for it, hoping to venture to a bigger primark in the next week or so so fingers crossed
x

Will do. I'm struggling to find stuff because I have no idea what size I am anymore and I want a new look. Trying to go for things that are a bit different from my usual style.
Can you use credit notes online or only in the store? Get it spent soon before it's gets wasted!

princesskitty29

Hi all! :santa2: have been reading all week and wanting to comment but as I said before my pc at work won't let me sign in anymore so I can't post! I've had really busy evenings so this is my first chance - apologies in advance for the long post!

springdreams - well done on getting through your exams, i'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Blimey Easter's a long wait!

wuvvies hope your arm op goes ok, rest up let us know how you got on.

freespirit what a nice surprise gift from your daughter. I meant to sign up for the little bottle of Baileys but never got around to it. The Holiday Hot Cake is in Nigella Express. I had the book and must have overlooked it, as my friend had a dinner party and cooked it and I loved it! I had to get the book out when I went home, it's a real taste of Christmas without all the fruit etc. How is your cold doing? I hope you're feeling much better.

BBTHREE thanks for the heads up with the air fresheners - they are sooo cute and I have to have some!

mrsmoneypenny they were nice twigs you posted a link to. I have some gold twigs that I get out at Christmas and decorate with baubles. Mine don't have lights on but I love the idea! We don't have a fireplace either so don't really have a feature, and unfortunately because of how our living room is set out there's nowhere viable to have one as our TV is set into the wall.

mrscullen congrats to your daughter for getting a new job. Bargain holidays woohoo!

craftymummy those Mistle Toes packs are fab!! Thanks for sharing the link.:)

Peppapig I hope your headache is better now. Love the idea of the Christmas Eve hamper turning up on the doorstep and the elf going back because it's all hand on deck!

aliaslotte bath hamper is sounding fab!! I remember my DH didn't have baths when I met him but I made him have a few when he was stressed and he now enjoys a good bath now and again!

Gettingtherequickly love the sound of the man flu hamper! :rotfl:

OMO neighbours!! Sadly you can't choose them but they can be a right pain in the neck.

snugglebunny I saw the Cadburys choc coins in Tesco, I was going to come on here to let you know but you beat me to it! I watched the film Senna last night, had to go in the bathroom and have a little cry afterwards. I think Vettel will sew the championship up today - yawn. I bet the others feel like this: :wall:

Ameyturtle your soup looked yum, I love a good bowl of home made soup!

Kaya congrats on the new job! :beer:

mrsgigglewick your makes are fab! You're very talented at it.

Phew that's it, sorry if I missed anyone or anything important!

princesskitty29

Well I've had a couple of good days shopping and picked up quite a few things on my Christmas shopping list! :T I've been spoilt, I managed to get to Home Bargains during my lunch break on Friday and B&M yesterday! I don't really live near them so it's always exciting. B&M was a real treat, my closest one is in Slough but I rarely go to Slough as it isn't my closest town, but we had to go over there to look at sofa's so DH drove me to B&M too. I'm happy because I've made a real dent in my list.

I was smiling to myself when we were shopping for sofa's as when we were looking at one there were two stags heads on the wall and I was thinking to myself 'ooooh OMO would like them!.' :rotfl:

princesskitty29

We were in Homebase yesterday and they were putting out their Christmas stock (woohoo) and I loved this door stop! I'm a bit Christmas pud mad. It's a bit pricey really but just wanted to share it with you!

Own_My_Own

I love the way everyone is now looking at Stags.

On the coffee front Whittards sell flavoured syrup.

http://www.whittard.co.uk/coffee/type/coffee-syrup

I treated myself to the gift set of miniatures a couple of years ago are they are yummy.

Ameyturtle

This morning screams winter morning to me

Own_My_Own

:xmastree: Week 10 Tasks :xmastree:

Last weeks list is on page 344

OMO
Buy 2 gifts from Argos ( 2 for £30)
Wrap 2 presents
Buy 1 Winter box item.

Ameyturtle
Pick up hi-vis jacket
Find if it's anti-freeze or screen wash we need.
Buy which one is needed
Get de-icer
FIND FREEZER

msgigglewick
Finish off bespoke giraffe hoodie
Make some elf sized Santa hats and beards .

Crowdpleaser
Clean fridge
Look for offers on Schloer
Sort and shred paperwork

Flowfy
Sort out stuff already bought
Prepare 2 things for freezer
Go over food list again

Pinksteps
Sort wool and patterns for small knitted gifts
Draught proof doors and windows

mrsinvisable
Sort out this bl**y advent thing
Re-invent advent thing
List items still outstanding for hampers
Buy cards for 3 special family members

choccymoose
Buy advent calendar treats
Make cards to go inside them

FeistyFidget
Wrap 3 presents

pinknfluffy28
Finish painting twigs
Pay Studio bill
Buy chocolate and build 6 choc sleighs

freespirit66
Sort frozen Christmas food and put in one freezer
Get this paper work sorted and file/shred
Make biscotti and Christmas muffins. Freeze them

BBTHREE
Buy stamps
Buy this years Disney bauble
Buy dh toffee/toffee hammer
Buy Christmas stamps hand towels
Buy cat food for winter box

mrs-moneypenny
Wrap Mums, brother family and sisters family presents
Wrap sister and nieces birthday presents
Do the top blue panel on the decoupage stocking
Feed the cake Brandy

Ameyturtle

My goals this week are to
Pick up hi vis jacket
Find out if it is anti freeze or screen wash we need
Buy which ever we need
Check for de icer and find it one each for cars and one for by the door in case of frozen door handles
And find a God Damn freezer!!!!

Dollypop_2

pixtotts wrote: »

Ruth_honey Coke T-shirt has gone straight onto the wish list!
And now I'm doing something I shouldn't... browsing the newlook website... oops!

Ooooh I just remembered I have a credit note for new look...

If any of you happen to spot a dark green long sleeved skater dress on your shopping travels could you make a note of where for me please, I've been looking for one past couple of Christmases
X

One dark green skater dress

http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Skater-Dress-With-Sweetheart-Neck-And-Long-Sleeve/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3256571&cid=13930&Rf-200=2&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Green