Hello guys!

It’s Christmas Eve guys!  The countdown is officially over because it’s Christmas tomorrow!

All the shopping and the late night stress will be over but yet the cosy nights and family time is all to begin because its Christmas whooo!

For this blog post I’d thought to mention a few things what I love about Christmas/Christmas Eve.

Warm nights.

Films.

Shopping trips.

Christmas markets.

Candles.

Lush baths.

Cosy jumpers.

Cookies&milk.

New pjs.

Lights.

I hope you all have an amazing Christmas Eve, enjoy the time with your family and I’ll speak to you all tomorrow when your all rolling in presents and your hearts filled with love.

What are you doing this Christmas eve? Comment below.

Thanks for reading – stay sassy x

Hello lovelies!

The clock is ticking and there’s only 4 days until Christmas! Are you feeling festive?? I’ve got another recipe post as getting to that time were snacks and food ideas are getting written down all read and prepared for Christmas eve/day. I’ve got one my favourites which is the strawberry santas which are festive as well as healthy.

[Images&Recipe taken from Food Network]

Ingredients –  

1/4 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
12 large strawberries
24 mini chocolate chips

Directions – 

For the frosting: In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the mascarpone and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until the mixture is thick and smooth. Using a spatula, transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a small star piping tip.

For the Santas: Using a paring knife, cut off the leaf-end of each strawberry to make a flat surface. Cut a 1/2- to 3/4-inch piece from the pointed end of each strawberry and reserve as the hats.

Place the strawberries, wide-side down, on a work surface. Pipe a 3/4-inch-high swirl of frosting on each strawberry. Place the hats on top and pipe a small ball of frosting on top of the hats. Press two chocolate chips, pointed-sides inward, into the swirl of frosting to make eyes.

What’s your favorite Christmas treat? Comment below.

Thanks so much for reading – stay sassy x

Hello everybody!

I’ve had the most boring Saturday ever..however I hope you all had a good eventful Saturday ensuring you got all your last minute shopping done. There’s only 6 days until Christmas!

Today’s post is my idea of the perfect night in for A/W and especially as Christmas is occurring cosy nights in are the best at this time of the year.

1// Cosy Blanket to keep you warm – As its winter you need to be cosy on the sofa and there’s only one formula for this and that’s having a chunky blanket to keep you nice and warm.

2// Peanut butter hot drink – Peanut Hottie  I mentioned this in my bloggers review box post. Since then I’ve tried this and I really enjoy drinking it. So to also keep you warm and as a treat have your favourite hot drink whether its hot chocolate, tea or coffee.

3// Favourite chocolate – Maltesers. As another treat have your favourite chocolate whilst watching a Christmas film.

4// Love Heart Scented Tea Lights – Debenhams. Tea lights and candles are a lovely companion as well as having the light dimmed to have the calm and collected atmosphere.

5// Sweet Snuggles Cosy Socks – Superdrug. Finally, have something warm on your feet whether its snug socks or slippers. I got this off my secret santa as well as a few other goodies which I cannot wait to try!

What’s your idea of a perfect night in? Comment below.

Thanks for reading – stay sassy x

Hello everyone!

There’s only 8 days until Christmas, and time for buying and wrapping gifts is running out. As I was wrapping presents for my friends I thought I’d share some tips for you on making wrapping presents the neatest and easiest way possible for you.

1// Use double- stick tape to speed up your process.

2//Use plain brown paper bags or parcel and add merry Christmas stamp to give it a vintage look.

3//Tie a ribbon around plain, unwrapped boxes for a simple look that still feels elegant.

4//If a present is oddly shaped wrap it like a piece of candy. Pull the sides over the gift and tie it with a ribbon.

5//If you don’t want to wrap the gift place the gifts into a festive gift bag.

What’s your favourite wrapping technique? Comment below.

Thanks for reading – stay sassy x

Hey guys!

I hope your all smiling and well, there’s only 10 days until Christmas. As I didn’t have time to get some good photos for today’s post I thought I’d do it anyway as I was really excited about and I will post some pictures on Instagram when I get the chance instead. So today I’m sharing with you one of my favourite recipes for one of my favourite things.. BROWNIES!

I thought this would be a perfect post as well as having Christmas just round the corner this would be a perfect treat as it’s quick and easy.

[Images&Recipe taken from Betty Crocker.]

Ingredients –  

1 box (1 lb 2.4 oz) of  original  brownie mix.

Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box.

2 to 3 drops green food colouring.

2/3 cup of Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting.

Miniature candy canes and any other decorative sweets or candy.

Directions – 

1// Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 9-inch square pan with foil so foil extends about 2 inches over sides of pan. Grease bottom only of foil with cooking spray or shortening.

2// Make and bake brownie mix as directed on box. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove brownie from pan by lifting foil; peel foil away. To cut brownie into triangles, cut into 3 rows. Cut each row into 5 triangles, see diagram. Save smaller pieces for snacking.

3// Stir food color into frosting. Spoon frosting into small resealable food-storage plastic bag; partially seal bag. Cut off tiny bottom corner of bag. Squeeze bag to pipe frosting over brownies. Sprinkle with decors.

4// Break off curved end of candy cane; insert straight piece into bottoms of triangles to make tree trunks.

I hope you try making these if you do, let me know in the comments with how they turn out.

What’s your favourite chocolate treat? Comment Below.

Thanks for reading – stay sassy x

Hello guys!

Today has been a great day, and for some reason this Monday is better than a normal Monday which I do always dread. It’s the last week of college then 2 weeks off I am the only one excited? I’m hoping not!! Plus there’s only 11 days until Christmas, it’s all happening so quickly.

Today I thought why not share with you guys the stationery I love. As you all know I love colourful and cute stationery and as I’m at college as well as a blogger cute stationery is a must! So here’s what I’m loving I’m hoping you love it as much as I do!

Colourful Post It Notes // WHSmith.

Z – Grip Colourful Pens // WHSmith.

Crystal Fashion Pen // Staples.

BIC 4 Colour Pen // Ryman.

Comic Personal Journal // Calendars.com

That’s my favourite stationery at the minute. What’s your stationery must have? Comment below.

Thanks for reading – stay sassy x