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Hi lovelies,
    With Christmas coming up, not only celebrating my 1st with Liam in our own home, but this year will also be our 1st year anniversary of being engaged. Yes, he surprised me last year and proposed on Christmas day. I had no clue! There were no presents left and he was trying to get me to search for it, because it was apparently under the tree, but me being the stubborn person I am, I refused. I completely ruined it! He was planning on kneeling down as soon as I got up to look under the tree, but because I wouldn't, he just pulled the box out of his pocket and asked me there and then. His parents knew all about it and had a bottle of champagne and cards ready for when I said yes.
   A year later, not only have we moved out of his parents house, but we have moved 100 miles away from anyone we know, we have our own flat and are very much still in love. We'll have been together 3 years in July and I honestly can't wait to spend the rest of my life with him.
   We plan on getting married on the 13th July 2014, on our 5th anniversary of being together. I've been scouring the web ever since we got engaged and I thought I'd share some of the inspirational pictures I have found for my perfect dream wedding!

   I hope I haven't bored you all with this post, it's just a very special time of year for me. As you can see from the pictures, the colour theme will be a very light pink. I would like a classic, vintage-y style dress, white of course, but I want to wear pink shoes. My bridesmaids have requested dresses with some form of straps, but I am having trouble finding something summery, floaty and full length. Although, a couple of girls would like shorter dresses. I'd like my cake to be simple and flowers to be eye-catching. The last picture is an idea for the reception. I know that there'll be a lot of children attending, so I'd like to have a pick and mix table, glass bowls filled with old school penny sweets and cups to fill. 

If you guys can think of any nice ideas, I'm always open for suggestions! Just shoot me a message!

White Choc Chip Cookies baking | biscuits | choc chip | chocolate | cookies | cooking | recipe | sweets | white choc

This is probably the most versatile cookie recipe ever! You can add anything in place of the white chocolate chips I used. Other great choice are nuts, raisins, or cinnamon. 

 You will need-

A mixing bowl, a spoon, scales and bowls for ingredients.

 Ingredients you will need-

8oz self raising flour, 

5oz butter,

4oz caster sugar,

1 beaten egg,

A pinch of salt.

 Mix the butter, flour and salt together to form a 'breadcrumb' consistency.

 Mix in the sugar and also your choice of extra (mine was white choc chips)

 Mix in your beaten egg to form a dough.

 Knead the dough until smooth.

 Wrap the dough in tin foil.

 Place in the fridge to cool for at least 30 minutes.

 After the dough has been cooled, roll into small balls and flatten onto a baking tray. Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. 

Take out of the oven when golden brown and let cool. 

ENJOY!!!

Christmas is coming!!! candy | chocolates | christmas | dvd | gifts | ideas | leopard print | presents | ribbon | sweets | tshirt | wrapping | xmas

I don't know about you guys, but I am so unprepared for Christmas this year! I normally have all my presents chosen and bought by the end of November, but this year, thanks to the move and not being in a stable job since August, limited funds have stopped me from doing that.

For the past two years I have tried to be creative with the gifts I give, so here are my top ideas for people who want to be a little different. 

For the kiddies, keep and clean old jam jars, paint the lid and fill with sweets for your choice. You could even write a message on the jar in glass paints. 

Make your own chocolates. There are plenty of ideas and recipes on the internet to choose from. Once made, package them in a homemade box and decorate.

Get something printed. I do this almost every year. Companies like Vistaprint offer printing services for low prices. You can choose a design of your own choice and get it printed onto a variety of items. 

Make a hamper. This is an ideal present for someone who is difficult to buy for. You can fill it with inexpensive and homemade goodies, such as the persons favourite dvd, their favourite make-up, homemade choccies, bath goodies etc. Just package it in a cute box and tie with a ribbon. 

So what do you guys think? Do you have any personal gift ideas for Christmas this year?