What I Got For My 23rd Birthday

Last weekend was full of birthday celebrations as I turned 23 on Sunday.

Friday night I went out for some drinks with Sam and friends into Derby's nightclub Mosh which is known for playing rock/alternative music the only night clubs I go too where I had so much fun.

Saturday was my sister's 21st birthday. So the weekend was all about her. She got her new car which she drove me around whilst I was sat being a nervous wreck I'm not gonna judge all you newbie drivers and she had a party in the afternoon where I discovered a love for polaroid cameras.

Sunday was my birthday which now makes me 23! I must remember to go through all my social media profiles and change that and I've been very spoilt

From my sister I got those London pens which she bought me when she went to London actually haha and I'm glad she did because I love stationery and I'm just in need of some new pens at work. The jewellry was from my mum and dad

The blue paper is a message telling me that I have a hotel booked in the Crown Plaza for the night in Manchester which is outside the Arndale. I'm so looking forward to this as I've always wanted to visit along with some Muse tickets on the same night eeek! I also got a lovely rose gold owl picture frame, some clear matte top coat and a scented candle from my sister too

I got some lovely chocolates off family and an Adult Colouring book by Millie Marotta which I'm looking forward to get stuck into and a Topshop voucher from my sister, Next voucher from my Nana and Grandad and a Pandora voucher from my Auntie, which i'll probably save for Manchester.

My favourite gifts are these black Timberland boots and my beautiful purple nike trainers which I can't wait to use in my Zumba sessions. I also got a lovely purple sports top to go with them.

So that's everything I got for my birthday. I had a lovely day spent with my family and Sam but also recovering from my weekend

Hope you all had a good weekend

What I Got For Christmas 2015

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, I know I did and a little break from work/blogging has been nice too, but I think it's time to stop slacking and show you all what I got for Christmas as once again I have been a very lucky girl. You can see my post from last year here. Before I start I'd like to point out that I am not posting this to brag or show off but I know some people enjoy seeing what other people got for Christmas and I'm so grateful for everything I've received off my family and Sam this year.

So I thought it would be best to split my presents up into categories. Entertainment, I got two guitar tab books from two of my favourite bands Oasis and Radiohead along with a new set of Ernie Ball guitar strings because my guitar has needed to be re strung for a long time now and it sounds so much better. A set of limited edition signed Oasis plectrums to go along with the guitar theme which I have going on here and two cds, Coldplay Head Full Of Dream and Bring Me The Horizon That's The Spirit with Michael McIntyre Happy & Glorious DVD. I also got a Back To The Future Monopoly board which I forgot to photograph.

Beauty,  I got a lovely Origins skincare set, a Fudge silver shampoo & conditioner duo set and a Dove shower gel set from my sister which I can't wait to use. two Lush boxes, one with products that help with dry skin and another with some of the Christmas range. The Ted Baker make up set which was so unexpected from my mum and dad but I'm so happy I got one as I received one last year which you can read about here. Two perfumes Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy which I've had for the past two years as it's one of my favourite scents and a new perfume by Ariana Grande which I asked for when I discovered this in Boots as it has a sweet scent which is what I go for.

Clothing, I got two pairs of animal themed slippers from Next. A few pair of pyjamas like I do every year, a nice frilly black handbag and a few shirts which are for work and casual. I also got a few socks and pants which I haven't included here and a scarf.   

Home, I got a few bedroom bits this year and a lot of owl related things as you can see, some owl mattress sheets, owl candle holders, owl jewellery hooks and a little owl ornament. Two picture frames one is more of a personal thing, as my favourite band is Keane and in my room I have loads of posters on my wall but they will sadly be coming down soon, so to still have something Keane related Sam got me this Hopes And Fears typography piece which was a very thoughtful gift. I also got a red Woodwick candle which I forgot to photograph.

Saving the best till last for my main presents Sam got me a Fitbit Charge HR bracelet which I was so surprised as I thought I wasn't getting one until my birthday next month and I love it, can't wait to try it out on my next Zumba class. I was very lucky and got a Canon EOS 750D camera which I tried before I buyed and fell in love with it, it has a LCD touch screen with a vari angle which was what I specified and it's just the best present ever I'm so grateful and can't believe how much Sam has spoilt me this year.

I also got lots of chocolate and other bits and bobs which I haven't included

Did you have a good Christmas? What lovely things did you get this year?