My Florida wish list!

I can't quite believe that we're off to Florida in 20 days! Although April seemed like such a long way away when we booked this holiday last October, 2017 has absolutely flown by so far. I definitely feel ready for a break and some retail therapy, and Orlando is the perfect place for both in my humble opinion.

I make lots of impulse purchases while we're on holiday, particularly when we're in Orlando and bombarded by the Disney factor and outlets galore, but there are a few items I'll specifically be looking out for so I thought I'd share those on my blog before we go. I'll have to narrow it down in the next couple of weeks as I won't be able to afford everything on this list, but I can dream!

Minnie Mouse - I've got a few Minnie Mouse teddies
but I love her pink and white dress so want to buy this specific one!

Baymax - I feel I need my own personal healthcare companion.

Minnie Mouse jumper - I love cosy Disney jumpers for
lazy days at home (or dress-down Fridays in the office!)

Chip mug - I haven't been able to find one of these in the UK so
 I'd love to find one when we're in Walt Disney World!

Disney Parks Pandora charm - It's really difficult to choose just
one Disney charm but I think this one is my current favourite.

Dooney & Bourke Epcot Flower and Garden Festival bag - I've seen
this bag on Instagram a couple of times and I love love love it, but it'll most likely be
beyond the constraints of what I'm willing to spend on a bag!

Kate Spade bag - I probably won't end up getting the pictured bag as it's a new season
item so won't be on sale in the outlets, but I'll be happy if I leave Florida with any
type of Kate Spade bag.

Fossil watch - I'm looking for a new silver watch so I'll
be paying the Fossil outlet a visit. 

Ugg boots - I did promise myself that I wouldn't buy any more of these this year
but I might be persuaded otherwise if I see a nice pair in the outlet!

I might blog about my purchases after I get back so hopefully I manage to pick up a few things from this list. Wish me luck! 

New thing every week in 2015 #4

Hello, and welcome to the fourth instalment of my 'new thing every week' series! You can read the first three posts here, here and here.

I did quite a bit of travelling during this section of 2015...

Week 31 (30 July - 5 August) - Visited Meifod to work at the National Eisteddfod. 

Week 32 (6-12 August) - Went to Clarks Village and found some epic bargains. 

Week 33 (13-19 August) - Went somewhere new for a hair cut... this has reminded me that I haven't had a hair cut for nearly six months!

Week 34 (20-26 August) - Went to London's Ice Bar and REALLY loved it. 

Week 35 (27 August - 2 September) - Celebrated our first wedding anniversary with a visit to Pettigrew Tea Rooms.

Week 36 (3-9 September) - Stayed at Walt Disney World's Port Orleans French Quarter resort in Florida.

Week 37 (10-16 September) - Ate in Narccoosse's at Walt Disney World's Grand Floridian resort (and had glowing cocktails!)

Week 38 (17-23 September) - Bought a chain strap watch, thanks to a Floridian bargain.

Week 39 (24 -30 September) - Went to the British Museum in London for a marketing conference.

Week 40 (1-7 October) - Ate (a lot) at ZaZaBazaar in Bristol during a weekend away with university friends.

I seem to have fitted a lot in between August and the beginning of October... find out what new things I got up to during the final weeks of 2015 in my next post. 

Twelve posts of Christmas #8 - Christmas presents: gifts I can wear

Now that the dust has settled over Christmas Day (sob) and we're at the beginning of 2016, I've been busy finding homes for all my lovely presents from family and friends. I'm so grateful for all the thoughtful gifts I've received, and I've decided to blog about them as I love reading other people's 'What I had for Christmas' posts. I've split my posts into three instalments - gifts I can wear, gifts I can eat/drink, and gifts I can use.

That's right, I'm creating a mini series within my 'Twelve posts of Christmas' series... I'm nothing if not organised.

So, to kick off the first Christmas Presents instalment, here are the wearable gifts I had for Christmas!

Beautiful rose gold Fossil watch from Neil. I'm already obsessed with it and never
want to take it off.

A new winter coat from my parents.

It's so warm, elegant and cosy!

An Animal dress from my parents, perfect for

chilly winter days. 

Golden snitch charm from my work Secret Santa, and a suitcase Pandora charm

from Neil's family's pets!

Pretty rose gold necklace from Neil - I mentioned before Christmas that I wanted

to start wearing rose gold jewellery and he's got me off to a good start.

Winnie the Pooh pyjamas from Neil. Such a pretty colour!

Minnie Mouse pyjamas from my parents... I'm wearing these as I blog and

I can confirm that they're extremely comfortable. 

Eeyore pyjamas from my parents in law - everyone seems to know that

I love Disney pyjamas.

Minnie Mouse dressing gown from my parents in law. I'm snuggled up in it

as I write this post!

Super cosy slippers from my parents in law (which I'm also

wearing as I write this post), and fluffy socks from Nicola and from

my parents.

I've already worn all these presents several times and I'm really looking forward to using them more throughout the year ahead. Which items of clothing did you have for Christmas? Were any of yours Disney themed? Let me know!