Oh Christmas Tree!

Hello Darlings,

Yesterday marked Alex and I's two year anniversary; we both took the day off so we could spend it together, and we had an absolutely lovely day. 

We had breakfast at an old favourite place that we used to go to when we lived in our last house, did some shopping for some Christmas bits and pieces and then came home and put all of our Christmas decorations out. Putting our first Christmas tree up, in our first real home together was a wonderful moment that I'll always cherish, it was such a fun and special thing to do together.

Later on we had steak for dinner that we bought down at the local market, and home made apple crumble for desert. I wrapped up most of my presents and put them under the tree, and we watched some of our favourite programmes with a bottle of wine. 

I know some of you won't be able to believe that my Christmas Tree is up already, but Alex and I spend a lot of time away from home in December, so we've put it up early so that we get the benefit!

Today we're doing a few crafty things, so as long as it goes to plan, I might share them with you tomorrow!

Have a lovely weekend everyone,

Lea

x

Don't forget to check out my Christmas Yankee Candle giveaway HERE. 

In my home this evening...

Hey You,

As soon as it gets dark at night, I go into hibernation mode. I get all the candles lit, turn the heating up, put something cosy on and make myself my favourite drink.

I have so much to do tonight, it's Alex and I's 2 year anniversary tomorrow, so I have a few jobs I need to do in preparation.

In other news, I'm getting so excited that it's drawing ever closer to my annual holiday away with my mum; it's now decided that we're going to Cape Verde and staying in the Clubhotel Riu Karamboa. 

I've been Trip Advisor'ing for the last half hour and this seems the best potential fit for us. 

Have any of you ever been to Cape Verde? What was it like? I can't wait to get some sun and put an end to my stint of albino'ness!

I hope you've had a wonderful day everyone,

Lea

x

TAG: Can you admit your weaknesses?

Hi lovelies,

I think in life that it's really important to get a handle on your strengths and weaknesses. Identifying what they are and working on them is a sure fire way to success. But how comfortable are we really with identifying these things? Is it bragging to say what your strengths are? Can we really admit to our weaknesses?

Strengths

• I am incredibly strong, I have been through a lot in my life and it has never broken me. I always get back up again. If you can think of a bad situation, a terrible situation, it's likely that it has happened to me. I must have really bad Karma from a previous life! 
• I'm very honest - I will never bitch about you behind your back. If I have a problem, I sit down and talk to you about it and come to a resolution. I don't believe that other people getting involved is ever the right way. People always know where they stand with me. 
• I will stand up for those who I love no matter what, even if I know they're wrong.
• I will stand up for a cause or an opinion that I believe in - even if people disagree with me.
• I'm quite patient with people, I can forgive.
• I believe that hard work gets you where you want to be - and it's something I live by.

Weaknesses

• I am incredibly strong. Sometimes with strength you become hardened; you lose some compassion for things which you don't deem to be a big deal. When in reality it is a big deal; it's a big deal to them. It's just not a big deal to you.  It's something that I work on daily and I am happy to report that I am getting much better. One of my closest friends has taught me a lot about compassion, and I'm eternally grateful to her. 
• I'm very honest - if I think your Poncho is hideous, I will say it. This is unfortunately also applicable to the girl who has taught me a lot about compassion. Evidently my compassion for ponchos has not developed. I know you're reading this, and know I love you darling, just not the poncho <3
• I stand up for my opinion - sometimes to the point of ridiculousness. I find it hard to back down.
• Sometimes I judge too quickly - this is a hard one to admit. Sometimes I make snap decisions and it's not fair. Again, it's something that I'm paying attention to, because I don't think it's justifiable to do that to people. 

In the world of blogging, people try to make out that their life is perfect. They are perfect people, with the perfect boyfriend/family, the perfect home, a glittering career. But nobody is perfect, everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Can you admit to yours?

Lea

x

Don't forget to check out my Christmas Yankee Candle giveaway HERE. 

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The John Lewis Christmas Advert

You really know it's nearing Christmas when the CocaCola Advert pops up on your screen, and John Lewis put out their yearly effort to melt out hearts.

This year, I think they've done better than ever, what do you think?

Lea

x

Don't forget to check out my Christmas Yankee Candle giveaway HERE.