Blogmas 2019 Day Five: Meet the blogger: A new Q&A with a little Christmas twist ๐ŸŽ„

Get to know me!

I thought this would be a bit of fun and it’s always interesting to find out a bit more about somebody.

So, here is a new Q&A, with a bit of Christmas thrown in, (of course) with lots of different questions from the last one.

I will leave the links to my previous Q&As below…

The Husband & Wife Christmas tag

Get to know me tag

Q & A

The Harry Potter tag

Autumn tag

Whatโ€™s your Favourite Book?

The Harry Potter series.

The first Harry Potter book would have to be my ultimate fave at Christmas too. Their Christmas in that book just sounds so darn magical, it’s one of my favourite parts, I just wanna jump right in and join them.

One of my favourite authors Heidi Swain has set a few of her books at Christmas time, they always make me feel so cosy and Christmassy.

What are your 5 Favourite Movies?

1. The Harry Potter films

2. Back to the future

3. LOTR

4. About Time

5. Goodnight Mr Tom

Christmas movies???

  1. Deck the halls
  2. The Snowman
  3. The Grinch

4. Elf

Where’s the most beautiful place youโ€™ve ever been to?

Venice ๐Ÿ˜

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

Getting my degree! I worked bloody hard for that and I really enjoyed it. I loved learning more about a topic I find some interesting and it has really helped my career.

In 2019?

Completing a half marathon in my hometown. It was bloody hard!!

If you could ask your pet 3 questions, what would they be?

1. Do you like me?
2. What do your different squeaks mean?
3. Are you ok?

If your wondering, the pet we have is a guinea pig.

When youโ€™re having a bad day, what do you do to make yourself feel better?

Have a hug with my husband & read a book.

Although at Christmas I’d probably wrap some presents, admire my tree or sit in cosy pjs, in my lounge surrounded by Christmas lights.

Using one word, how would you describe your family?

Cray-Cray

Who is the kindest person you know?

My husband โ™ก

Favourite Christmas tradition…

This is so hard!! I love a tradition.

Probably Christmas Stockings and going to look at Christmas lights on Christmas eve!

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Without a shadow of a doubt I would travel back to Florida & visit Universal Studios again โคโšก๐ŸŒ & Disney ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿฐ SO MAGICAL.

I would 100% love to visit Disneyland Paris at Christmas, I bet its absolutely breathtaking and the ultimate magical Christmas experience. One day.

If you could shop for free at one store, which would you choose?

Primark!!

They have so many Christmas jumpers, T-Shirts, little bits and Bob’s and decorations atm! I would be in my element.

Who would play you in a movie about your life?

Miranda Hart ๐Ÿคฃ & it would need to be set at Christmas.

Favourite Christmas TV?

I usually watch the TV Christmas films, whichever ones are on, and I like to watch the Christmas episodes of Doctor who, Eastenders etc.

But, Christmas specials or episodes of my favourite shows are the best. I love binging on them all at Christmas time… Gavin & Stacey (WHO ELSE IS FRIGGIN’ EXCITED FOR THE NEW CHRISTMAS SPECIAL AHHHHHH) Miranda, Glee.

Whatโ€™s the one food you could never bring yourself to eat?

Oysters, cockles, mussels, that sort of seafood ๐Ÿคข & black pudding ๐Ÿคข

At Christmas?

Giblets, yuk! And Christmas pud, also yuk!

Favourite Christmas food?

Apart from the Christmas dinner itself of course?!? Probably, all the yummy sweet stuff like chocolate oranges, shortbread, panattone…Mums trifle & Christmas bakes.


Let me know some of your festive faves.

See you tomorrow for another Blogmas post โ„


20 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS


Ho Ho Ho

Roseanne ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป

Blogmas 2019 Day Four: ‘The Season’ Musical โ„


Day four of Blogmas is here!

Recently me and my husband Tim made an impromptu visit to the theatre. I saw a local Christmassy show advertised on Facebook and thought, why not!?

Every year we see the Rock N roll Christmas panto at the same theatre so we hoped this would be to the same standard! And it didn’t disappoint.

‘A New Musical by Jim Barne & Kit Buchan

Itโ€™s Christmas Eve and Dougal has travelled from Ipswich to New York for his fatherโ€™s wedding. At JFK Airport heโ€™s greeted by Robyn. Tomorrow her sister becomes his stepmother and Robynโ€™s dreading it. Dougal canโ€™t wait. But then Dougal loves Christmas and Robynโ€™s the original Grinch.

Thrown together for a wild weekend in the city that never sleeps, their adventure becomes a musical whirlwind of confession, frustration and maxing-out credit cards in Macyโ€™s. Will these two endearing misfits provide the ultimate test for the theory that opposites always attract? ‘


It had a lovely Christmassy feel to it and it was a very cute story.

The songs and acting were great and it was really funny, a feel good story.

It was set in NYC at Christmas which is famously magical and festive at Christmas so that was really cool.
I always think it’s so amazing how they do such an awesome job of portraying a story with few actors (there were only 2 in this show) and a simple stage layout that they adapt for different scenes. It’s very clever.

We felt so festive afterwards and it was the perfect pre Christmas activity!

I’m really glad we went as we don’t often go to these kinds of shows, favouring the cinema. It was a very welcome change and a lovely evening spent together.


21 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS ๐ŸŽ„


Ho Ho Ho

Roseanne ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป

Blogmas 2019 Day Three: Christmas jumper guide

Festive fashion that doesn’t have to break the bank!

Here’s my guide to some of the best Christmas jumpers that I have seen this year on the high street ans online ….


Primark


Santa Claus is coming to town’

It sings.

Need I say anymore??

It’s nice, simple, cute & has beautiful red glittery embroidered writing, and did I mention, IT SINGS.

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Primark have a brilliant selection of Christmas jumpers and Christmas T-Shirts this year.

They are definatly worth a look.


Matalan


Fab-Yule-Us

Because who doesnt love a Christmas play on words.

This is one of my favourites this year.

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Next


‘Pigs in blankets’

So cute.

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‘Pink, high neck Ho, Ho, Ho Jumper.’

Such a lovely colour.

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Such a pretty reindeer ๐ŸฆŒ

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George at Asda


How could j not include a Harry Potter Jumper…

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‘Merry & Bright’

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This is adorable.

Penguins always look cute on a Christmas jumper ๐Ÿง

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New Look


Longline Slogan Chrsitmas Jumper

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This looks super cosy and cute.

I like how you could team this with skinny Jean’s or leggings for a super comfy Christmas outfit.


Asos


Asos Christmas Charity jumper

I love the stylish cream colour of this jumper. The detailing of the colourful embroidered trees is really pretty, nice ans simple but effective. I like how they look like the they are made out of tinsel.

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Asos have a lovely selection of Fairisle patterned Christmas jumpers. So much so that I couldn’t choose! They ranged in style, size of the pattern and colour. Definatly worth checking out if you dont want anything too gimicky for a Christmas, something with a little festive feel to it.


Misguided


Rudolph, sequins, pom poms, what’s not to love!?!?

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I hope you’ve found this Christmas jumper guide helpful. Get those numpers bought and wear them with pride this December.

Christmas really is the most magical time of the year!!!


22 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!


Ho Ho Ho

Roseanne ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป

Blogmas 2019 Day Two: My reading challenge, the December edition ๐Ÿ“š

We’ve made it to the final month of my reading challenge! I’m honestly surprised I managed to keep this up all year but also very pleased.

I will do a little round up in Jan of everything that I have read this year and perhaps introduce a new challenge for 2020.

Firstly, I will share with you what I read in November…

  • A Christmas gift by Sue Moorcroft
  • T’was the Nightshift before Christmas by Adam Kay
  • A wedding in December by Sarah Morgan

I thoroughly enjoyed all of these books and they have definitely got me into the festive spirit

So, without further ado, for the last time in 2019, here are my reading picks for this month…


The Christmas Wishlist by Heidi Swain


After being let go from her job in a swanky hotel just weeks before Christmas, Hattie is feeling lost. Even more so when her high-flying boyfriend announces heโ€™s landed his dream job in Abu Dhabi and asks her to move with him. Luckily, Hattieโ€™s long-time friend Dolly is on hand to help and invites Hattie to spend one last holiday in the small, festive town of Wynbridge, determined to give her a Christmas to remember . . .
Upon Hattieโ€™s arrival, holiday preparations are in full swing. But for Hattie, whose Christmas cheer has long since run out, itโ€™ll take more than mince pies and mistletoe to open her heart to the season once more. Relishing the task of reigniting Hattieโ€™s Christmas spirit, Dolly suggests they create a wish list of all the things the season can offer, and with the helpful hands of Wynbridgeโ€™s resident handyman, Beamish, Hattie finds her frosty exterior is starting to thaw.
As Wynbridge prepares for its most spectacular Christmas yet, will Hattie leave snowy England behind for life in a sunnier clime, or will she in fact realise that her heartโ€™s desire lies much closer to home?


The Christmas Stocking and Other Stories by Katie Fforde


THE CHRISTMAS STOCKING: Romy is all set to join her boyfriend and his family in France for Christmas, though truth be told she isnโ€™t looking forward to it very much. And then she meets Felix โ€“ and her plans for the big day suddenly become a lot more interesting.

CANDLELIGHT AT CHRISTMAS: It was meant to be the perfect Christmas โ€“ surrounded by friends and family in their beautiful home in the country. But then the lights go out, and Fenella knows she will have to work very hard to keep everyone happy โ€ฆ

THE CHRISTMAS FAIRY: Itโ€™s Christmas Eve in Crinan, and a young man is on his own with only his nephew and niece for company. Then Ella arrives. Dressed as a fairy, she is determined to wave her wand and give them all the best Christmas ever.
And many more!


23 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS ๐ŸŽ„


See you tomorrow for Blogmas Day 3!

Ho Ho Ho

Roseanne ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป

Blogmas 2019 is here: My advent calendars ๐ŸŽ„

(Sung to the tune of Whizzard) IT’S BLOGMAS!!!!!!!!

Yep, its that crazy time of year again, but over here on Roseannes blog it’s one of my favourite times!

Why? 1. Because I love Christmas and 2. I love writing festive posts ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿป๐ŸŽ„

What can be better than spreading a but of festive cheer during this magical time of year?!?

Now, I thought I would start Blogmas by showing you my advent calendars for this year, as they too begin today.

So, lets take a look…

Hotel Chocolat Milk Chocolate advent Calendar

24 days of delicious milk chocolate characters. Today was a Father Christmas.

Lego Harry Potter advent calendar

This is so awesome!!

This calendar also has 24 days, each day you get another character or piece to create a Christmassy Hogwarts Lego scene.

Today, behind the first window I got Harry Potter in his Christmas Weasley jumper.

I can’t wait to see the scene build up.


See you again tomorrow

For more Blogmassy fun!

Until next time,

Roseanne ๐Ÿ™‚