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A Very MSE Advent

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  • ~FlowerPot~
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    I have had a rummage though and found 15 pieces and another 13 itens that can be decluttered. 
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  • Blackcats
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    Great idea to have a Joyful January 
  • That's fantastic @~FlowerPot~, looking forward to hearing what you choose to wear for jewellery advent tomorrow. Any of the pieces for decluttering worth sticking on a sales site for a couple of quid in a savings pot?

    I agree @Blackcats, nice idea @Sun_Addict
  • kimwp
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    Such a lovely idea! 
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  • LadyWithAPlan
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    Yeah! You did it. Great ideas should be spread
    I am planning tomorrow to wear  a quite sophisticated diamond and sapphire ring my great uncle bought me decades ago  (its not that big btw! Dont start thinking Princess Di!).. 
    This jewelry /jumper advent is a lovely way to remembering where lovely gifts came from.

    Today I only wore my watch as I didnt go out.. (and some clothes)
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  • tealady
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    Yeah! You did it. Great ideas should be spread
    I am planning tomorrow to wear  a quite sophisticated diamond and sapphire ring my great uncle bought me decades ago  (its not that big btw! Dont start thinking Princess Di!).. he was my only real grandparent after 9 yrs of age.. 
    This jewelry /jumper advent is a lovely way to remembering where lovely gifts came from.

    Today I only wore my watch as I didnt go out.. (and some clothes)
    Glad you added the bit in brackets!
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  • I have just put on a bit of a xmas jumper that I bought from a charity shop a while ago. It is pale grey and has white stars on it that I didn't notice when I bought it! I might watch a Christmas film later as well.

    One thing I am going to do today is use my foot spa. I love using it, but I keep it on the top of my wardrobe and very rarely use it so today will be the day. I will put some lovely body butter on my feet afterwards. :)
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  • Thanks @kimwp! Any jewellery etc knocking around you're thinking of joining in with? 😊

    That sounds a lovely Christmassy day @Wednesday2000

    My advent jewellery today is a pair of ginormous hoop earrings. They're somewhat OTT but if you can't be a bit extra at Christmas when can you!
  • Woo hoo - and the idea takes wings and flies! well done PiP - this is such a lovely idea it's fab that it's getting shared outside of our lovely little diary-land! 

    My earrings today are from a cheapy festive set I bought years ago from Peacocks - £4 netted me (I think) 6 pairs of Christmassy earrings - todays are little bright red bows! 
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