A few weeks ago I was in the mood for making some stuff and it ended up in this post. I've been tossing up since whether or not to post it but in the end it's something I'm proud of and even if no-one sees this post I know I'm happy.
Anyway, that didn't make sense, all of these 'mood boards' were made and created by me from things that I've collected from magazines or craft stores etc. Enjoy!
I hope you all had a really wonderful break and time spent with your families these holidays. I was very fortunate to be given some really great presents which I though I would share with you today!
Probably one of my favourite presents that I received was these gorgeous Victoria's Secret 'Body by Victoria Supersoft Short PJ Set' in Ruby Wine. These are so comfy and even though I'm fairly tall (5'10"/178cm) the shorts are short but still long enough to cover everywhere they're supposed to.
I was so happy when I opened this present it was a copy of Amy Winehouse's Frank on vinyl. If you know me you know that Amy is one of my all time favourite singers (RIP) and Frank was my favourite era of hers. This record has been on replay since I received it!
I was given this Zara perfume duo from my parents and the fragrances are really beautiful. One is 'oriental' and the other is 'floral'.
I received this Lush Christmas bath box from my aunt, uncle and cousins and it smells incredible. I love everything from Lush and I always feel so much better after having a Lush bath. I've already used the blue one which I believe is called Lord of Misrule, it turned my bath all kinds of pretty colours (blues, purples, pinks etc.) and smelt amazing.
I was given this reusable piping kit from my grandparents and I definitely wasn't expecting it however it was so sweet. I love baking and cooking and my grandma is definitely a big part of that as a lot of the recipes I grew up cooking were hers. I also had a major assignment this year which involved making my own cookbook my grandparents were really supportive of the whole thing and came to see my project when it was all done on the day. This present was really thoughtful and I will definitely be using this heaps (also it came in an adorable elephant box which isn't shown).
This beautiful little Christmas tealight holder was given to me from my little brother and it is from Dusk. I really loved this gift more for the meaning behind it, my brother is only 11 so the fact that he actually went out of his way to go and pick something out for me himself with his money that he spent meant a lot.
From my parents and grandparents I received $80 worth of Zara gift cards, I also got a $50 Westfield voucher from my aunt, uncle and cousins which means I get to go on a bit of a mini shopping spree soon :P
I was given some beautiful stationary from my great aunt and uncle and also from my aunt, uncle and cousins which will definitely come in handy as I'm the type of person who is always writing things down or making lists.
I was given this sweet little butterfly bracelet from Tuscany Silver from our friends in Norway, the chain itself is rosegold and the butterfly charm is studded with diamantes.
I was given these pyjamas as well from my aunt, uncle and cousins and our friends in England. The polka dot ones are from a brand called Love to Lounge and the pink and navy ones are from Primark.
I also received a few other bits and pieces which aren't pictured such as black Forever 21 skinny jeans for work, a grey knit, high necked top from Cotton on, a few books etc.
I'm so grateful to all of my amazing family and friends who gave me these beautiful gifts.
In case I don't post beforehand hope you all have a fantastic and safe ending to 2015 and a great start to 2016!
Yesterday I went with my family to the Olive Tree Markets in Merewether, Newcastle and then spent the day in town and at the beach. I took heaps of photos so I chose some of my favourites and thought I would share. I also found some really cute brands at the markets and restaurants so I thought I would share!
First thing we did was take the two hour drive up to Newcastle which meant a lot of listening to Taylor Swift ;)
Sorry about the awkward selfie and bad quality photography but this is me, hello :P
I wore my grey Glassons basic shirt, black H&M a-line, midi skirt and grey boots from Monoprix Femme (skirt and boots bought in Paris). I finished the look with my new favourite lipstick the Rimmel Kate Moss 107.
I'm so upset because so many of my photos didn't turn out well because the lens was fogged over or something :(. Anyway there were so many beautiful brands and home made goodies at the market, a lot of the food there was all organic and artesian type foods which was super yummy!
Cannot express to you in words how delicious these macarons were, the one pictured was red skin flavoured (I know right!!) and I also got vanilla bean flavoured. The stall (called Sugar Jones) was so cute there was a little caravan that you could go and eat your macarons in and they had so many interesting flavours. You can find them here.
This brand (Lauren Merrick illustration) had the most beautiful prints, my mum and brother both bought prints and our family friends bought beautiful wrapping paper. Also everything was so well priced and amazing quality!! You can check out their products here
After the markets we explored in the town and there was some really pretty wall art and graffiti and this really creepy animal head thing in a store window...
We also found this old book and record store where I bought a few books. We also found a normal record store and look what I found hahah.
Just a little reminder in case you'd forgotten ;) (it's actually 4 days now) and unfortunately I didn't buy a super hip shirt but the sign made me laugh.
The last thing we did before dinner was go to Merewether beach where we had coffees and then I went exploring with my brother and cousin along the rock pools.
Thanks for reading this super long blog post but all in all I had a really lovely day in Newcastle and it's a really cute town with some really great shops and restaurants! If you ever get a chance I would totally recommend taking a trip to Newcastle and also going to the Olive Tree Markets. Just 4 days until Christmas eeeeek :P
Morgan xx
P.S. Huge shout-out to the people at DeLucas Pizza who made me an amazing salad super quickly after I couldn't eat what I chose due to allergies (stupid me forgot to check...)
I was tagged by my bestest Chummy Tara AKA her blog RahRaah to do the Christmas TAG. As it's now just 6 days away I thought there was no better time than the present!
1. What is your favorite Christmas film?
I love Arthur Christmas!
2. Have you ever had a White Christmas?
No, but I'm hoping to one day when I'm older.
3. Where do you usually spend your holiday?
My grandparent's house, spending time with my Mum's side of the family
4. What is your favorite Christmas song?
An all time favourite is Baby it's Cold Outside but this year I've been loving the Santa Baby cover by Simone Battle.
5. Do you open any presents on Christmas Eve?
Yes, because we spend Christmas Eve with my Dad's side of the family and go to their church where my uncle is the minister and then we open presents afterwards!
7. What holiday traditions are you looking forward to most this year?
A new tradition but spending Christmas Eve Eve with Tara and also I always look forward to watching all my favourite YouTubers doing Vlogmas.
8. Is your Christmas tree real or fake?
Fake unfortunately but I'm hoping when I'm a bit older and move out of home I can get a real one.
9. What is your all-time favorite holiday food/sweet treat?
I've always loved candy-canes but this year I've been loving the Starbucks Gingerbread Frappicino (with soy milk and no whipped cream)
10. Be honest: do you like giving gifts or receiving gifts better?
I like giving gifts because I'm such an awkward person and find it incredibly embarassing when I have everyone's attention on me.
11. What is the best Christmas gift you’ve ever received?
I'm so grateful for every gift that I receice but one of the best would have to be a few years ago when my parents surprised me with Taylor Swift concert tickets!
12. What would be your dream place to visit for the holiday season?
England because it is one of my most favourite places in the whole world and it's where I want to move when I'm finished school although I do also think that New York would be amazing.
13. Are you a pro-present wrapper, or do you fail miserably?
I'm definately not a pro but I also don't fail so I guess in the middle!
14. Most memorable Holiday moment?
Probably when I was younger my family was in the car on the way to my grandparent's house on Christmas morning and my younger brother all of a sudden yelled out "SANTA ISN'T REAL!" and even though I already knew I don't think my parents realised but in the end we were all laughing.
15. What made you realize the truth about Santa?
I think as you grow up you just eventually realise.
16. Do you make New Years resolutions? Do you stick to them?
Not really.
17. What makes the holidays special for you?
Spending time with family and friends!
Thank-you for reading my answers and thank-you Tara for the tag!
I tag everyone reading this!
I'm going to try and blog every day leading up to Christmas :)
I really am terrible at this aren't I... Anyway with Christmas just around the corner I thought I should post my 2014 Christmas Wish List. I know in no way will I get all of these things but these are some of the things I would love to get! Also there are things on this list that are less expensive and things that I could probably only ever dream of getting hahha. Also just saying I'm a teenage girl and have my own hobbies, style, likes, dislikes etc, so obviously these gifts aren't going to be to everyone's tastes.
1. The Nutri Bullet-Starting off on a strong note (an expensive one too).
My blender at the moment is pretty average and we don't have a huge amount of counter space.
Around the $120 AUD price mark
2. A few books.
-14,000 Things to be Happy About by Barbara Ann Kipfer
-Rookie Yearbook 1,2 & 3
-The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera
-To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han
-The History of Love by Nicole Krauss
-Every Kiss a War by Leese Cross-Smith
Approx. $10-$30 AUD
3. CD's
Any of the Arctic Monkeys or Ball Park Music albums because I really want more physical copies of albums rather than just on my phone.
I will most likely not get this as it is incredibly expensive but I can dream right.After a lot of research I found that this is one of the best cameras for amateur photographers and is one of the least expensive for a proper DSLR camera.
$500+ AUD
I hope that this Christmas you get all that you desire! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and God bless. I look forward to what's in store for 2015!
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