Anyone else started shopping for Christmas 2017 yet?

shakencat

i bought the nebraska 7ft tree in homestore and more today
its lovely, have it up, but have no lights or decorations :P

the tree looks swell! haha! need to get a tree smelling candle!

I always get a real tree at home, but I'm weary of it here with my dog,
I think he might cock is leg!

Chances could be slim, but dont want to risk it!

Loughc

That’s the same tree I have it’s a beaut.

Zascar

Guys I'm looking for some outdoor lights - found these on Amazon, do you think this is a good deal or anything better locally?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ICICLE-Outdoor-Snowing-Christmas-Multi-Action/dp/B0179WH9M8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1510516971&sr=8-3&keywords=christmas+lights+outdoor

Loughc

Home store and more usually do half price lights in December.

shakencat

Loughc wrote: »

That’s the same tree I have it’s a beaut.

I was quite impressed!
we've been looking around and the prices have been so varied!

If we keep it for two years its paid off two real trees!

OUTDOORLASS

Hi Zascar, We found the iclcle lights were.nt up to our lovely Irish winter weather. We put them up around the house, and they looked fab...but the first storm blew them to bits....lashed them against the house.... I soupose it might depend on where you live....

Jude13

Bought two shelving units online to help with storage. Thats about it.

SarahLil

Bought new bedcovers for our room and the spare room, hoping to get to homestore and more this week and get Christmassy bedcovers for our room
I've just realised I need to go to Blanchardstown shopping centre for my mothers hearing aids so I might get to Homestore and More sooner than I think...

freshpopcorn

Bought these as gifts Today!

Loughc

They’re fab freshpopcorn!

CheerLouth

I'm looking for a super king Christmas duvet cover if anyone sees one going fairly cheap!

Also, if anyone sees any cheap additions to a christmas village, I need to beat my Dad this year lol

leahyl

Where did you buy those Freshpopcorn?

freshpopcorn

leahyl wrote: »

Where did you buy those Freshpopcorn?

They were in a little giftshop in my local town in North Cork.(PM if you want to know the name)
The brand is called Benaya at Milford light glass they are available online but the only shops I've seen them in have been small little gift shops!

I did see them in the Yankee candle shop before!

xDisneyDivax

I have all presents for kids in our family and the mincemeat is made- may make some more this evening though...just in case :P I spent a fortune on Sunday night ordering 9 Disney decorations from Disney store online. My mum picked up a wee snowy tree in ASDA for me- £35 for 6.5ft so hopefully it is decent now. Most of my pre Christmas cleaning is also done bar few guest bedrooms but it is just a matter of sweeping and dusting So excited now!

Ghekko

CheerLouth wrote: »

I'm looking for a super king Christmas duvet cover if anyone sees one going fairly cheap!

Also, if anyone sees any cheap additions to a christmas village, I need to beat my Dad this year lol

Homestore and more have super king Xmas duvet covers reduced.
http://www.homestoreandmore.ie/duvet-covers/christmas-love-duvet-cover-red/invt/tbdchrlovred01

Just notice that linked one is out of stock but you might get one in store.

Posy

I just got Christmas teatowels, Christmas pyjamas, Christmas serviettes and a Christmas doormat in Penneys.
They have such nice stuff!!

SarahLil

Posy wrote: »

I just got Christmas teatowels, Christmas pyjamas, Christmas serviettes and a Christmas doormat in Penneys.
They have such nice stuff!!

Any photos of your purchases going to Penneys the weekend

I bought my cheap garland in Heatons for my Kitchen I've loads of spare decorations to jazz it up and some battery operated lights too might put it up the weekend start gradually putting things up

xDisneyDivax

I second Sarah, pictures please!
How much was the garland Sarah?

I just got an e-mail saying Disney decorations has been dispatched, can't wait to get them. I got 4 cushion covers I ordered on wish.com today too- Will try to post photos.

xDisneyDivax

as promised

freshpopcorn

xDisneyDivax wrote: »

as promised

Are those cushions?
Where did you get them?
Please!

xDisneyDivax

freshpopcorn wrote: »

xDisneyDivax wrote: »

as promised

Are those cushions?
Where did you get them?
Please!

Yeah they are cushion covers, bigger than my cushions so need to get bigger cushions. I got them on wish.com I ordered it mid Oct and just got it today. €4 for the lot!!

jluv

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Are those cushions?
Where did you get them?
Please!

I know Heatons have nice tapestry style cushion covers..

I worked in retail for way too many years and stood in store on Christmas eve thinking..ok I need presents for XY and Z..something to wear..food..:eek:

I'm out of that now Thank God and have half my shopping done! Really enjoying it this year and am loving every part of the Christmas forum. Learning so much from reading and getting some great tips..My family are going to wonder what the hell happened this year:D

Autosport

I can now say I’m finally finished my Christmas shopping. The relief is unreal . Now it’s time to buy for myself

SarahLil

xDisneyDivax wrote: »

I second Sarah, pictures please!
How much was the garland Sarah?

I just got an e-mail saying Disney decorations has been dispatched, can't wait to get them. I got 4 cushion covers I ordered on wish.com today too- Will try to post photos.

Disney 7 euro it’s 9ft perfect for my pressed just need to make sure I’ve enough lights for it
I’m only catching up on posts now x
Cushions are gorgeous

SarahLil

Went to Boots today triple points, Black Friday specials have started I picked up a birthday gift and a Christmas present and another present for me
Picked up lights in Penneys for my kitchen garland it's up and secure but not decorated yet I had planned to go to town this morning but was awake since all hours listening to the rain I didn't fancy town in the rain went to Liffey Valley instead

freshpopcorn

Got a few small things Yesterday in Penneys and Debenhams and just ordered a pair of runners for my mother of littlewoods.(Got a good offer)

An Riabhach

I will be going to Dublin this coming Sunday.
Can anybody please tell me where I could buy Jo Malone Candles,either single or gift set?
Thanks in advance.

Heroditas

An Riabhach wrote: »

I will be going to Dublin this coming Sunday.
Can anybody please tell me where I could buy Jo Malone Candles,either single or gift set?
Thanks in advance.

Brown Thomas!

StripedBoxers

An Riabhach wrote: »

I will be going to Dublin this coming Sunday.
Can anybody please tell me where I could buy Jo Malone Candles,either single or gift set?
Thanks in advance.

Brown Thomas is where they are sold.

An Riabhach

Thanks folks!!

CheerLouth

Anyone know where you might get a generic hotel voucher - as in one that could be used in multiple hotels? Getting the parents a weekend away but would prefer to let them use the destination & dates. Don't want to give them cash cos they'll spend it on something that isn't a weekend away.

CastielJ

not yet but next week will be

Toto Wolfcastle

CheerLouth wrote: »

Anyone know where you might get a generic hotel voucher - as in one that could be used in multiple hotels? Getting the parents a weekend away but would prefer to let them use the destination & dates. Don't want to give them cash cos they'll spend it on something that isn't a weekend away.

Might be worth looking at Blue Book vouchers.