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

Ruth_honey

ALJA wrote: »

Hello all, I've just caught up I hope you're all well and sorry I haven't had a chance to post much in recent days.

I have Friday booked off work, so I'm planning to use the day to grab a few more bits. Where I'm planning to go has all the good cheapy shops, so I'm hoping to find some bargains. Hopefully I'll have some good things to report!

Then next Monday I'm off to London with a friend (very excited!) we're going to harrods as I've never been - hoping to see their lovely Christmas section! Then we may go off to covent garden and I'm thinking maybe a little trip to Camden too if we can fit it all in. It's been a while since I've been to London now, I used to travel that way relatively often for work, so it'll be nice to go for a fun trip this time

Have a lovely week all! x

I'm sure Harrods Christmas department opened about 6-7 weeks ago, so have fun! The Oxford St lights are up too-although not turned on yet.
Covent garden market is always nice to wander round. Some good bargains to be had too. Camden too might be a bit much to fit in all in one day. Depends how long Harrods takes, I guess...;)
Have a great day!

I'm hoping to visit a Christmas market with mum in December. Any recommendations? She lives in Gloucester, so drivable from there. Could even make a weekend of it if there's an amazing one further afield.

freespirit66

Evening Everyone,

FEISTY oh missed you last night, i went to bed tired, then lay awake for ages, thankyou i know, and i know i am the first to say it but i do think some people are really going through it, i shouldnt be moaning, hope you got to sleep in the end and found MIL a teacosy, i should imagine there is quite a few around with the retro theme big at the moment, how are your panic attacks have they calmed down now? Sorry DHs birthday hasnt been what you hoped for, i must tell DD1 about that film she is blooming zombie mad, she thinks we should have a zombie apocalypse box in the garage :rotfl:i think she is off her rocker :rotfl:
NANAMIA oh that wallpaper looks gorgeous what lovely bright colours, you really have inspired me, i have decided no matter how long it takes because of money i am going to repaint my front room and have a feature wall with some nice colourful paper to cheer this room up, i will probably still not be finished by next xmas but hey ho who cares :rotfl:i hope you are pleased with it, on the home run now
NIC well done on the huge order hope you hear soon from tesco re job
LALAGOMAY they are just xmas scrooges, some people just like to moan
ELLIEB omg where have i been i didnt realise cards cost that much to post, good job i only post a few!
FLOWFY/CRAFTYMUMMY i cant wait to try the cinnamon pringles but i know i will be the same addicted and not able to put them down
PEPPAPIG thankyou my lovely aah it will be lovely to spend a few days with DGD, and another one due soon too
TRENDYJENNY good glad you are getting help, hope you begin to feel a bit better soon
JOEE love the sign
ALJA ooh you have a lovely week to look forward too, how exciting hope we see some piccies of harrods
CROWDPLEASER good luck annoying the estate agents tomorrow :rotfl:
RUTHHONEY there is a thread on the christmas and other yuletide festivities with different xmas events and dates hth

I feel as if i have missed some posts, i hope not, night everyone

quidsy

Am on holiday right now and still managed to get some Christmas presents. Bangkok just has some amazing deals, so make up brushes for sister, earing and necklace sets from ds to nan and aunty and a leather handbag for sister, all for around 50 quid. Trying to keep up with the thread too as and when I can.

KatieBee123

Hi all,

Been out of the loop for a few days, been a busy week with work and what not! My tescos set up a christmas section in the clothes department the other day, christmas jumpers, onesies, pants, socks, pjs etc for all ages, sizes and for men and women! Some of the jumpers are gorgeous, was considering getting one from primark but wasnt that fussed, that was £12 and the ones in tescos are£16 and tbh i dont know which one im going to choose! I want them all!!

Bargain_Bunny

Hi all

Always read this thread but don't have much chance to post. My xmas shopping is going well.. Went to Family Bargains yesterday picked up a massive xmas colouring book for my little girl 99p and a peppa pig carry case for 1.99 (poster,crayons,stickers and height chart) lots of crafty things in their too for 99p but shes too young yet. Primark had lovely xmas jumpers for £8 for LO, couldn't resist,and packs of hair clips for £1. Got hubby a couple of small tie hangers for £1 (for two).

Been stocking up on food bits but my Lidl has never got any choc gingerbread in and their vegan mince pies haven't got a long date on!!. So will have to visit closer to xmas.

Bought mum Boots ootw Laura Ashley with boots points so pleased with that. Love reading what everyone else buys lol!!.

Waiting for Aldi to stock their mini mince pies (if they do) and black forest stollen, got their customer service number so might ring them..

BB

Did try to ring Aldi but I had 13 people ahead of me in the q!!

pigpen

Just adding my shopping list here so if you have any bright ideas to help with the gaps feel free to make a suggestion! (and so I can access it while out shopping and not lose my piece of paper like I usually do!!)

Mother (60).. so far I have got her a snail tape measure. photo book

Stepdad (66).. Eric Clapton CD, small box of sweets, Socks ~ DONE

Sister (32) pampered chef balloon whisk ~ DONE

niece (4) Hello Kitty boots and glo-wand ~ DONE

Sister (30) bag, candle, cork screw, moustaches, ~ DONE

Sister (26).. Jack Skellington hoodie/jacket. pug pj's, perfume, ring ~ DONE

DS2 (18 in Jan)... Walking cane, 3DS, PC game ~ DONE

DS3 (15 in March)... MP3 player with dock and some stuff. ~ DONE

Then I need to do my mothers shopping.. £20 budget per person.

Me x2 ~ I'm easy enough.. Joe Browns here I come! = 1 top, 1 pair of jeans. £39.99
OH ~ shin guards for his sword class... my mother thought this was hilarious. £22.26
DS1 (22) ~ tshirts? (m)
DS1 OH (22) ~ Hat, scarf, gloves..? (I've got her a winter coat!)
DD1 (19) ~ earrings and bamboo knitting needle set £16.00
DD1 OH (27) ~ candle and tshirt
DS2 (18 all but 3 weeks) ~
DD2 (16) ~
DD2 OH (18).. maybe unless he is dumped by then. ~ Belt and mug
DS3 (14) ~ galileo thermometer £12.99
DD3 (13) ~ panda hat and skull bracelet £16.99
DD4 (11) ~ bracelet making set £13.99
DD5 (9) ~

Red stuff not yet got
Blue ordered but not received

mkgirl1981

ALJA wrote: »

Hello all, I've just caught up I hope you're all well and sorry I haven't had a chance to post much in recent days.

I have Friday booked off work, so I'm planning to use the day to grab a few more bits. Where I'm planning to go has all the good cheapy shops, so I'm hoping to find some bargains. Hopefully I'll have some good things to report!

Then next Monday I'm off to London with a friend (very excited!) we're going to harrods as I've never been - hoping to see their lovely Christmas section! Then we may go off to covent garden and I'm thinking maybe a little trip to Camden too if we can fit it all in. It's been a while since I've been to London now, I used to travel that way relatively often for work, so it'll be nice to go for a fun trip this time

Have a lovely week all! x

I was in London last year around christmas time for a work thing & while I was there went to harrods and the christmas display so cool.
It was Disney princess theme but in designer gowns like Snow White in oscar de la renta, Cinderella in Versace.
I'd never been before and I love walking around the whole store to look in all the windows

msgigglewick

love that joee

Giggle: my sister found some of your santa pants in homebargains lol so shes picked some up for me. ty for the idea.. im going to use it for the guinness hamper and a sweetie hamper.

Fiesty i can't watch scary movies. i have enough trouble sleeping lol

My yankee candles and gingerbreadman holder came yesterday i love love love them! just waiting on some halloween ones to come so i can burn those before i get too the cookie ones lol

I got an elf tshirt in primark today( shall go back and get one of the cocacola ones too i think) also picked up a pair of green trousers to go with.. what you think?



Just need an elf hat and the boots i keep eyeing up now lol

Going to get the turkey tonight yay xmas season is so very near.. even mr grinch (dh) is starting to join in yay yay yay!

noodles86

msgigglewick wrote: »

love that joee

Giggle: my sister found some of your santa pants in homebargains lol so shes picked some up for me. ty for the idea.. im going to use it for the guinness hamper and a sweetie hamper.

Fiesty i can't watch scary movies. i have enough trouble sleeping lol

My yankee candles and gingerbreadman holder came yesterday i love love love them! just waiting on some halloween ones to come so i can burn those before i get too the cookie ones lol

I got an elf tshirt in primark today( shall go back and get one of the cocacola ones too i think) also picked up a pair of green trousers to go with.. what you think?



Just need an elf hat and the boots i keep eyeing up now lol

Going to get the turkey tonight yay xmas season is so very near.. even mr grinch (dh) is starting to join in yay yay yay!

Looking good chick I cant remember your guinness hamper post but I did notice in Iceland earlier they have Guinness chocolate for £1 a bar *I think* sorry if you have already included that!

msgigglewick

i've got a guinness glass, choc bar, shall get bottle of guinness, maybe box of the truffles and if i can still get them the guinness crisps or nuts (its for my brothers boyfriend, so just a token gift really) not a clue what to get my brother though LOl Ty anyway! shall pick some more up for my dh