Day 137: Presents!!! Yay!!

So this year was really random in that I didn't get a lot of actual Christmas presents, but did get a lot of vouchers which suits me fine cos I like to buy my own stuff. But 3 of my gorgeous friends each bought me pressies which fit me PERFECTLY!!

Makia bought a trio of Stila lipglosses which are just divine, Siany bought me these gorgeous bamubushka measuring cups, and Jen bought me some super cute stationery (there was also a red leather pencil case but I forgot to photograph it)

Seriously, these presents capture my three loves - makeup, baking and stationery!

Such sweet girls and I totally love my presents! Cannot wait to use them all and think of the lovely girls who bought them for me every time I do.

Day 126: Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas and that it was spent with loved ones.

I was overseas last year for Christmas (in the much much cooler and snowy NYC) so hadn't had a big family christmas in 2 years. It might have been something to do with being away last year, but I had a moment mid way through lunch where I thought "god these people are crazy but I love them and am having a great day". Was a bit odd, cos I've never really had that nice, warm, glowy feeling before.

Only downside was that I was kicked out of our backyard cricket game cos I hit the ball over the fence! I think you should be REWARDED for putting in such a great performance, not banished to the sidelines hehe.

had to post this pic of my Dad lol, its hard to get him to give a slight smile for pics, but he was messing around with my camera cos the kids were all taking photos of themselves and decided that he wanted a self portrait too. He is totally getting a framed copy of this for his birthday!

Day 124: Darling Harbour Christmas Tree

Prettty!!!

Day 121: Cupcake Christmas Tree

I made cupcakes for everyone at work as my christmas present to them all. I lvoe making cupcakes but was exhausted after making three batches of them!

Was worth it tho as everyone loved them. 30 were demolished in a day and a half!!!

Here they are in the cupcake courier which I finally got to use.

Day 118: Oh Christmas Tree

This is the stunning Swarovski crystal embellished christmas tree that is in the QVB. It spans four floors of the shopping centre!!

Day 115: Secret Santa!

How awesome is my Secret Santa present from the gorgeous Miss Kitty?? It is seriously the most perfect present for me. I was stoked t receive it and really appreciate all the effort she went to in getting such a personalised gift.

Day 112: Christmas Party

The theme for our Christmas Party was Monster Mash Ball. When I heard this I freaked the hell out. I am soooo not a fan of fancy dress parties. It took me a while to come up with a non super scary looking monster - Cruella DeVille! The costume was fairly easy, wore a gorgeous floor length black dress (I've worn it to an NDY christmas party a couple years back and have been dying to wear it again), a crazy wig and some dalmatian fur (faux of course!).

Costume effort was well worth it - I won best dressed female! Yay!! Tim won best dressed male for his portrayal of the Joker. Good times!

btw - I'd had a fewwww glasses of champagne by this point, so excuse the crazy expression. Plenty more pics on facebook.

Day 109: The D's

I got home today to find this lovely Christmas Card in my mailbox. I had no idea who it was from but I could not get the grin on my face after I opened it and saw these two hotties smiling back at me with their cocktails!

These are two of the most amazing, fun, happy, together, smart, HOT!!, generous, kind, caring, inquisitive people I know and my life is so much better for having them in it. I can still remember my first interaction with Damo over work email because he was enquiring what "mufti day" meant as the boys in his team were telling him it meant he had to come dressed as a girl! haha. Our email conversations from there didnt stop and within about 3 days of that first convo, I had spilled to him all about how messed up I was over a huge breakup and it was like we were best friends right from the start.

There is nothing I wouldn't tell these boys, and I always know that they don't judge but just offer their advice and support and those big grins!

Damo, Dan - I love you both so much and cannot wait til you get home.

Day 108: Christmas presents!

So this year I have really struggled to find wrapping paper that I like. I mean, nothing out there is suiting what I wanted this year, but I found this paper at Coles of all places, and whilst it isn't really the pattern I was wanting, it is in the colour scheme. Plus it goes with my awesome glitter ribbon!! Must get some more of it actually.

Next year I will start sourcing paper earlier so I have more time to prepare. So frustrating!

Day 106: I want a present THIS big!

As if I didn't get enough shopping in yesterday, today I braved the crowds at Chatswood - ugh never again!

Did decide though that I would really like someone to give me a present this big haha.

Day 97: My first Christmas present for 2009

My new manager, the lovely Skye, went on maternity leave as of yesterday, and left me this lovely present! A bottle of pink, some wild hibiscus flowers (man I love these things) and some chocolates. Awesome! Was such a thoughtful gift and definitely put a smile on my face.

Day 91: Christmas Tree Action

Hooray for Christmas!! It has seemingly come around very quickly this year, but I don't mind as I absolutely love Christmas time. So much fun!!

This pic is of the christmas tree in the lobby/foyer (or as Americans would say, the foy-yay) of my work. I like that it is a classic style tree and not too overdone. I will no doubt be posting lots more pics of christmas trees over the next few weeks as I have seen plenty of gorgeous ones around and I am totally in the christmas spirit already!

Day 78: Christmas decorations

I love Christmas time, and I especially love decorations! I took this photo of some decorations in Myer and didn't realise at the time it was all blurry, but its the only photo I took yesterday so too bad so sad!

There are some really gorgeous decorations out this year, especially bright colourful ones which are what I prefer. Cannot wait to start decorating this year!!