Showing posts with label john lewis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label john lewis. Show all posts

Wednesday, 25 August 2010

John Lewis AW2010 Collection or Christmas in July

Last month I was invited along with some other parent bloggers to attend John Lewis’s Christmas in July event, where they showcase their Autumn and Winter range.  I like most of the bloggers invited were excited to attend, I find the quality at John Lewis second to none and their customer service is excellent, most of BG’s bedding is from John Lewis and I have bought many items from them over the years. The other reason why is was exciting was it was the first time that anyone other than tradition media was invited to attend their launch events so I was honoured to be invited.

We were quite spoilt by John Lewis, when we arrived there was fake snowing being pumped out of the front door and Christmas Tree’s in the Foyer. We checked in and where all give an Mino HD Flip Camera at first we thought we had to give them back when we left but no they where our to keep!! Thank you Flip!

After a quick drink we were then given a tour of the new range and mentally I bought half of it!! By the time I got home I redecorated every room in the house and had everyone’s Christmas presents sorted. I won’t lie some items (actually most) are out of my price range but a girl can dream right?

It’s a bit too early to go through all the Christmas products yet, I have a few gift posts planned a bit closer but I thought I share just a few of my favourite items from the range.

Saturday, 21 November 2009

Rules For A Perfect Family Christmas

John Lewis has asked mums to tell them their rules for a perfect family Christmas so here it goes...

This will be our second Christmas with BG, however she was only 6 weeks old and the only rule I had was I wasn’t cooking! As I was putting this post together I didn’t realise that I actually had rules for Christmas (my family may disagree), the problem with these rules is that they are pre-baby, so I’ve come up with new ones (ssh haven’t told them yet!).

Here are my pre and post baby Christmas rules.

Children

Pre-Baby  - There were none!

Post-Baby -  Christmas is all about BG and being with all of our family. The aim is for BG not to be too overwhelmed by it all, but to enjoy spending time with the people who love her the most.

The Christmas Meal

Pre-Baby - If I’m going Christmas Dinner do not come in my kitchen, If I need help I will ask. You may do the washing up because I’m not. If someone else is cooking, thank you very much I shall sit with a bottle glass of wine and enjoy the day.

Post-Baby- Get someone to do the cooking so I can enjoy the time with BG.

The In-laws

Pre-Baby -  We’ll see you boxing day!

Post-Baby - Make MIL happy by letting her cook Christmas Dinner (see rule The Christmas meal). This year to make everyone happy we are all going to OH parents for dinner, my dad, sister and OH included (I’m sure we’ll all get on)

Entertainment

Pre -Baby – Watch dodgy Christmas movies on TV, then attempt to play games after a few drinks. A drunken dad trying the play the wii is most entertaining.

Post-Baby - Play with BG

Decorations 

Pre-Baby - Classy and elegant with a colour scheme. Less is more

Post-Baby -The tackier the better, bright, flashing lights and lots of!! I want BG to be fascinated and stimulated its all about her!



There are my rules for my perfect family Christmas, what are yours?

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