I know Christmas has been and gone (how was it over a month ago already?!), but today, I'm going to show you some of the presents my family and friends gave me for Christmas. I always enjoy these kind of posts on other blogs, and thought you guys might do, too.
I was gifted some amazing presents for Christmas, and while I didn't get masses of gifts now I'm old and turning in to an isolated crazy cat lady (without the cats) my social circle is small from being housebound, I felt like I was really spoiled this Christmas.
Perhaps the biggest surprise on Christmas Day was that I received not one, but two Loungefly backpacks! I was so shocked. My parents gave me the Disney Princess Books backpack- a white and baby blue mini backpack with a stack of fairytale books on the front, and a print of various characters reading books all over it. There's Sebastian, Flit, Jacques, Lumiere, Pascal, Abu and all manner of cute sidekicks being bookworms, and it's awesome.
The other backpack I was given was the Robin Hood Forest mini backpack, this time from my sister and brother-in-law. It's amazing and I love it so much. It's khaki-green with Robin Hood and the little bunnies and turtle embroidered on the front, and Robin's wanted-poster embossed on the back. I particularly love the embroidered detailing, and the fact it features Skippy and his sisters, and Toby, the turtle. Why are they not on more things? If anyone would like me to do proper reviews of these backpacks, just let me know.
If you thought I was done with showing you cool Loungefly things, you were wrong. I was also gifted the Robin Hood Classic Books zip around wallet, from my younger sister. It's a green and yellow wallet with a storybook aesthetic, and it's gorgeous. It has Robin on the front standing in front of a garland of greenery, and on the back- without a doubt the best part of the design- is Maid Marian playing badminton with Lady Klucky. I'm obsessed. I now own six pieces of Loungefly- three bags, three wallets, all gifts- and the hilarious thing is, five of them are Robin Hood themed! And I'm not even sorry. It's been one of my favourite Disney films since I was little, and it's so rare to find merchandise for it, so Loungefly's designs are a dream.
I was so pleased to be given a few books for Christmas- paperbacks of Forging Silver in to Stars by Brigid Kemmerer and Artemis by Andy Weir off my wish list from my parents, and a beautiful leatherbound Barnes and Noble edition of Stephen King's Three Novels. It includes Carrie, The Shining, and Salem's Lot, and has metallic silver edges. I then treated myself to the collector's edition of A Court of Thorns and Roses with my Christmas money, and it's without a doubt one of the most beautiful books I've ever owned. I finished reading it a few days ago and I absolutely adored it. I might still be a little obsessed with Lucien and Tamlin...
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Another book I was gifted was this awesome storybook of The Muppet Christmas Carol. It's an illustrated kids book telling a shortened version of the movie, and it's so cute. It's been one of mine and my sisters' favourite Christmas films since I was seven, so my younger sister bought copies for both myself and our older sister. I love it.
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One of my other childhood favourite films was Pocahontas- it's still one of my favourite Disney movies to this day- and apparently my sister was paying attention, as another present she gave me was the Pocahontas Funko Pop. I love that she even comes with Meeko and Flit- two of the best sidekicks in the history of sidekicks.
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I also unwrapped the cutest Primark Exclusive Care Bears 40th anniversary Funko of Friend Bear from one of my lovely friends. It's light orange with flowers on her stomach, and so bright and cheerful. It makes me smile.
She also gave me a fun holographic Animal Crossing New Horizons notebook- satisfying two of my addictions at once- although, sadly, I haven't been able to capture it well. Holographic things are apparently a nightmare to photograph.
My little sister got me this cool tankard-like mug with reindeer legs from Shop Disney. If you can't tell by the quote, it's based on the mug of cocoa from The Santa Clause movie. Another of our childhood favourites.
This Vendula London Seaside Souvenirs Clipper purse wasn't technically a Christmas present, but my older sister Marie gave me it about a week before Christmas, so I'm adding it in here just the same. She picked it up on sale for me pretty cheaply when she was shopping for purses herself, for no reason other than it matches my Vendula Seaside Souvenirs backpack. It was so thoughtful of her. It has spaces for cards and a compartment for coins, and the seaside design is gorgeous.
My parents gave me a little pair of gold hoops, with tiny stars on them. I'll admit, they're not the kind of jewellery I tend to wear, and I don't know enough about classic jewellery to tell you anything else about them, but they are really cute.
One of my Aunties gifted me this pretty jasper gemstone bracelet with a lotus flower charm from Lilymoonstone on Etsy. I love the teal of the beads, and how they look like the ocean or little worlds. They come in other colours and gemstones, too. I know one of my sisters got a purple amethyst one.
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Another of my lovely friends sent me some chocolate, along with this amazing winter-themed acrylic brooch featuring an ice skate, a snowflake, and a mitten. It's so cute, and perfect for accessorising my winter outfits.
And I also got a selection box and a few boxes of chocolates from various family members. They didn't all survive long enough to sit for photos, but they are remembered fondly. May they rest in peace.
What was the best present you got for Christmas / another holiday you recently celebrated?
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I love a selection box! I ALSO love Robin Hood- he's so cute!!!! And I still whistle that opening tune from the film!
ReplyDeleteMe too. You just can't beat the nostalgia. I was obsessed with him when I was little. I rewatched the film a couple of months ago, and the opening tune was still as good as I remembered.
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