People who put their Christmas decor up earlier are happier, science claims
Have we had the Christmas tree up since last week? Maybe… The Grinch-like members of society may roll their eyes at people who decorate early, but it is scientifically good for you. Some of my neighbours have started decorating for Christmas and it looks like they have the right idea. Scientists have confirmed that putting […]
4 years ago
H&M Home Christmas is here – and it is everything we wanted – and more
It’s beginning to look a lot like… I know, I know, Halloween isn’t even over yet, and here I am, getting super-excited about Christmas and cosy season! But honestly, this year has been such an absolute catastrophe, and here we are, back in lockdown, again, that I think, at this stage, we are allowed to […]
6 years ago
It’s only November but we’re eyeing up Aldi’s giant Christmas decorations
Halloween has come and gone. It’s only November 1 but I know a lot of people are already itching to get the Christmas decorations up. I won’t lie, I’m even a bit excited myself. This year is the first year that I’ve had a front garden so I’ve already been looking at bits to put […]
7 years ago
Scandi Christmas magic: Ikea reveals this year’s holiday season collection
It’s still a while to go (15 weeks to be exact). But that doesn’t mean we can’t start to get a teeny, tiny excited about it already. Because not only has studies actually proven that people who decorate for the holidays early are actually happier than those who wait until it’s actually December (hah!), but […]
7 years ago
Forget candles, doing THIS will make your entire house smell of Christmas
Is there anything cozier than December, really? We think not. And if you want to make your home smell just as festive as you feel, we have come across the perfect way of doing just that. Say hello to stovetop Christmas potpourri (and no, it’s nothing like your granny’s potpourri!). The best part is, you […]
8 years ago
5 fresh (and easy) new ways to deck your halls this Christmas
Far from being a traditionalist when it comes to Christmas decor, I like to mix things up when it comes to decorating for the holidays. Much to the slight dismay of the rest of my family, who are slightly less keen on my, ehm, modern ideas. Last year, my little girl came home from school […]
8 years ago