Christmas 2019 purchases

Posy

I already made a start last week, and since another couple of posters said they have too, thought it's about time for a thread!

Tipperary Crystal Christmas candle- €20 reduced to €6



Tipperary Crystal decorations- €40 reduced to €15.
Will send to my Irish friends living abroad.



Avoca decorations gift box- €25 reduced to €10.

Sundew

Those Avoca decorations are really lovely and even nicer at that price!

Loughc

Where did you get the Tipperary crystal decorations? I’m obsessed with their decorations I’ve loads!

Mam of 4

Loughc wrote: »

Where did you get the Tipperary crystal decorations? I’m obsessed with their decorations I’ve loads!

I get my two grandchildren a different one every Christmas , they're lovely

Christmas purchases , two Christmas dresses and tops for the little ones to be .

Posy

Loughc wrote: »

Where did you get the Tipperary crystal decorations? I’m obsessed with their decorations I’ve loads!

The Arnotts Christmas shop, as they were just wrapping it up, so to speak.

CheerLouth

Just got this on a lightening deal on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/WINGLESCOUT-Learning-Educational-Preschool-Kindergarten/dp/B07BQP1YSR/ref=sr_1_1?s=kids&ie=UTF8&qid=1548840740&sr=1-1&keywords=winglescout

Looks like it could be good fun!

CheerLouth

These are on special offer in Tesco at the min - 7 Disney Princess Dolls reduced from 100euro to 34.99:

https://www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=296337166

There's no pic so here is one attached. Just got them delivered with my shopping and they are really good.

Another present from the big man stashed away for him - he is having some warehousing issues in the North Pole unfortunately :pac:

2013Lara

CheerLouth wrote: »

These are on special offer in Tesco at the min - 7 Disney Princess Dolls reduced from 100euro to 34.99:

https://www.tesco.ie/groceries/Product/Details/?id=296337166

There's no pic so here is one attached. Just got them delivered with my shopping and they are really good.


Another present from the big man stashed away for him - he is having some warehousing issues in the North Pole unfortunately :pac:

Look like good value. Will have a look tonight in my local. Thanks

Calibos

Finally making the transition to LED Fairy lights for Christmas 2019. Probably could have gotten another year out of most of our sets of incandescent fairy lights as I still have lots of spare bulbs from sacrificial donor sets but between Christmas and New years the rate of attrition had accelerated to a point where I was swapping out on average 5 bulbs every day or second day. LED sets were expensive before Christmas and because they don't match the incandescents its all or nothing, you have to do the whole tree and fireplace garland together or else one type of light will clash with the other. The Normies (not us) would be wondering what the hell I'm talking about but you guys understand! The Normies dgaf and would have an old faint golden set of incandescents on the top of a tree, a multi-coloured set on the middle and a set of Neon blue LED's on the bottom. I've seen that kind of monstrosity in the flesh people. Its as horrific as it sounds!!

Anyway, early January when Woodies were clearing xmas stock I bought all I needed to replace every set in the house with LED's. 5x 500 Warm white LED sets and 2 x 240 Warm White LED sets for the same price as 2x 500 sets would have cost me before Christmas. Even better, is that LED's drawing so much less current with more bulbs per set means I can safely plug them into Smart Plugs next christmas and instead of running around the house switching on/off sets and reaching around to sockets behind trees etc next christmas I'll either set them to come on on a timer or else simply say the Magic Words!!

Hey Google! Turn on all the Christmas lights!

CheerLouth

Just sorted my parents present - tickets to Love Actually with a live orchestra in the Bord Gais! Delighted to have it sorted but jeez Louise, ticket prices are astronomical in this country! I don't mind paying the ticket price but why the heck is there a 7.95 service charge on EACH ticket?! Daylight robbery!

kitten_k

I just seen the ticket prices, couldn’t believe it!!

CheerLouth

kitten_k wrote: »

I just seen the ticket prices, couldn’t believe it!!

Yes they are crazy! It better be flipping brilliant! Only that it was a Christmas present - I wouldn't have bothered!

kitten_k

We were going to go but not going to bother now due to the price. Said we would just have a movie night instead around Christmas with food and drinks

zambrotta11

kitten_k wrote: »

I just seen the ticket prices, couldn’t believe it!!

What were the prices, just out of interest.

zambrotta11

Actually don't worry. Just saw them on ticketmaster there, €78.25 each!

DvB

zambrotta11 wrote: »

Actually don't worry. Just saw them on ticketmaster there, €78.25 each!

:eek::eek::eek:

I'd want Bill Nighy live with his santa clad backing singers for that kind of outlay.
Wow, and not in a good way.

2013Lara

zambrotta11 wrote: »

Actually don't worry. Just saw them on ticketmaster there, €78.25 each!

It's just a glorified cinema for the night no?? 78 euro!!! Insane money. You'd get a full show cheaper.

rubberdungeon

This was on offer in Argos and picked it up for Christmas

Says it was €49.99 and was down to €10.94. I’ve no idea if it was ever worth fifty euro but seems a good gift for €11.00

Playmobil Summer Jet is speeding off to a distant holiday paradise. Thanks to the detachable roof, the passengers can easily find their seats. Now all they have to do is stow away their luggage. The flight captain is already announcing "Ready for take-off! " Whether far-off metropolis or palm-fringed beach, nowhere is out of reach.

Removable aircraft roof.

Room for one Playmobil figure in the cabin and two in the private cabin.

Rotating wheels to drive across the floor before take off.

Room for luggage in cabin.

http://checkargos.com/product/8587381

Seems to be some stock left if anyone else is interested.

rubberdungeon

This was on offer in Argos and picked it up for Christmas

Says it was €49.99 and was down to €10.94. I’ve no idea if it was ever worth fifty euro but seems a good gift for €11.00

Playmobil Summer Jet is speeding off to a distant holiday paradise. Thanks to the detachable roof, the passengers can easily find their seats. Now all they have to do is stow away their luggage. The flight captain is already announcing "Ready for take-off! " Whether far-off metropolis or palm-fringed beach, nowhere is out of reach.

Removable aircraft roof.

Room for one Playmobil figure in the cabin and two in the private cabin.

Rotating wheels to drive across the floor before take off.

Room for luggage in cabin.

http://checkargos.com/product/8587381

Seems to be some stock left if anyone else is interested.

TRS30

rubberdungeon wrote: »

This was on offer in Argos and picked it up for Christmas

Says it was €49.99 and was down to €10.94. I’ve no idea if it was ever worth fifty euro but seems a good gift for €11.00

Playmobil Summer Jet is speeding off to a distant holiday paradise. Thanks to the detachable roof, the passengers can easily find their seats. Now all they have to do is stow away their luggage. The flight captain is already announcing "Ready for take-off! " Whether far-off metropolis or palm-fringed beach, nowhere is out of reach.

Removable aircraft roof.

Room for one Playmobil figure in the cabin and two in the private cabin.

Rotating wheels to drive across the floor before take off.

Room for luggage in cabin.

http://checkargos.com/product/8587381

Seems to be some stock left if anyone else is interested.

Thanks, will pop down to Argos at lunch time. My son will love this.

TRS30

Wife picked this up in Pennys yesterday for 20c!

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rubberdungeon

I just reserved Perfection for €12.49 and Downfall for €11.49 in Argos, I thought they were reasonably priced and I’m happy the way my little collection of Christmas gifts are starting to grow.

https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/8555485/Trail/searchtext%3EPerfection.htm

https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/8492287/Trail/searchtext%3EDownfall.htm

kitten_k

I use to love downfall, might pick it up

otnomart

LEGO Christmas tree ornaments anyone ?
Star Wars C-3PO and R2-D2 - will be released on 5 October
https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-star-wars-c-3po-and-r2-d2-christmas-tree-ornaments-coming/

Loughc

https://www.buzz.ie/news/argos-ireland-announce-massive-clearance-sale-toys-items-cheap-e2-322827

Sale time

branie2

The Jack Reacher novel Blue Moon

otnomart

I quite like the look of these !
Harry Potter Hallmark Ornaments - available on July 13
https://www.slashfilm.com/cool-stuff-harry-potter-makes-christmas-magical-with-new-light-and-sound-hallmark-ornaments/

otnomart

Being a HP fan, would love one of these
Lego Harry Potter Advent Calendar - due to be released on 1st September
https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/were-getting-a-lego-harry-potter-advent-calendar-this-christmas/

TRS30

otnomart wrote: »

Being a HP fan, would love one of these
Lego Harry Potter Advent Calendar - due to be released on 1st September
https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/04/were-getting-a-lego-harry-potter-advent-calendar-this-christmas/

Make sure it's not from China

otnomart

TRS30 wrote: »

Make sure it's not from China

So difficult finding something not made in China these days !

TRS30

otnomart wrote: »

So difficult finding something not made in China these days !

Was referring to this

https://www.euronews.com/2019/04/27/fake-lego-manufacturers-apprehended-in-china

otnomart

TRS30 wrote: »

Was referring to this

https://www.euronews.com/2019/04/27/fake-lego-manufacturers-apprehended-in-china

Gosh, totally missed this one !


Just remembered when I went to Copenhagen I popped in the Lego shop, it was crazy expensive (like everything else in CPH) so did not buy anything.

Posy

otnomart wrote: »

Just remembered when I went to Copenhagen I popped in the Lego shop, it was crazy expensive (like everything else in CPH) so did not buy anything.

I had the same experience! That is one jaw-droppingly expensive city.

TRS30

otnomart wrote: »

Gosh, totally missed this one !


Just remembered when I went to Copenhagen I popped in the Lego shop, it was crazy expensive (like everything else in CPH) so did not buy anything.

Never been however was in Oslo a few years ago and it was pretty expensive.

Lego in general is very expensive. My Dad is big in the Technic Lego and pays big money for some of the large items. Anything themed, HP, Disney etc is also very expensive.

Jude13

Does booking a rental car for my trip home at Christmas count?

otnomart

Jude13 wrote: »

Does booking a rental car for my trip home at Christmas count?

Sure: here, pretty everything can be claimed as a Christmas related expense

TRS30

otnomart wrote: »

Sure: here, pretty everything can be claimed as a Christmas related expense

I want to get new wooden floors in the playroom and front room. One my justifications to my wife last night was 'wouldn't the rooms look great for Christmas'

DvB

We're getting extensive works done to the ground floor in our house after we get back from holidays, new floors, new firepalce & new kitchen. On the basis this all needs to be done for christmas as we're hosting we're justifying this as a christmas project!

Posy

I got wooden floors put down the year before last. Turns out the dog can't walk on them and they scratch really easily. I miss my carpet.

TRS30

DvB wrote: »

We're getting extensive works done to the ground floor in our house after we get back from holidays, new floors, new firepalce & new kitchen. On the basis this all needs to be done for christmas as we're hosting we're justifying this as a christmas project!

Posy wrote: »

I got wooden floors put down the year before last. Turns out the dog can't walk on them and they scratch really easily. I miss my carpet.

what kind of floors did you get or are thinking of getting? If you don't mind me asking. Am thinking of semi-solid natural oak at the minute.

DvB

TRS30 wrote: »

what kind of floors did you get or are thinking of getting? If you don't mind me asking. Am thinking of semi-solid natural oak at the minute.

We currently have a mixture of tiles in the kitchen area & solid oak flooring throughout the remainder of the ground floor including the hall (other than the hall & wc the remainder of the ground floor is completely open plan)

We're changing to solid or semi solid timber flooring throughout the ground floor, budget dependant as we're also looking to get new skirtings & architraves throughout as well.

TRS30

DvB wrote: »

We currently have a mixture of tiles in the kitchen area & solid oak flooring throughout the remainder of the ground floor including the hall (other than the hall & wc the remainder of the ground floor is completely open plan)

We're changing to solid or semi solid timber flooring throughout the ground floor, budget dependant as we're also looking to get new skirtings & architraves throughout as well.

Any reason for changing the oak flooring, if you don't mind me asking? whatever we put down I want to last a long time.

DvB

TRS30 wrote: »

Any reason for changing the oak flooring, if you don't mind me asking? whatever we put down I want to last a long time.

Installed it when I moved into the house 15 years ago and it has aged, aged well, but aged nonetheless. Its also gotten dmaged in places when we had work done before & had it patched when we had walls removed which despite being a good match are still not perfect.
As I said we're looking for the same floor finish throughout and fancy a different style to the one we currently have.

As a product its done a fantastic job & I'd recommend it though.

TRS30

DvB wrote: »

Installed it when I moved into the house 15 years ago and it has aged, aged well, but aged nonetheless. Its also gotten dmaged in places when we had work done before & had it patched when we had walls removed which despite being a good match are still not perfect.
As I said we're looking for the same floor finish throughout and fancy a different style to the one we currently have.

As a product its done a fantastic job & I'd recommend it though.

Thanks. Am in the early looking stages so interested in getting personal experiences of different types, colours etc.

CheerLouth

TRS30 wrote: »

what kind of floors did you get or are thinking of getting? If you don't mind me asking. Am thinking of semi-solid natural oak at the minute.

Will I be eaten alive if I suggest laminate? We've got tiles in most of the house, but in the bedrooms and sitting room, we have a lovely oak laminate! Wears very well - especially with small children!

TRS30

CheerLouth wrote: »

Will I be eaten alive if I suggest laminate? We've got tiles in most of the house, but in the bedrooms and sitting room, we have a lovely oak laminate! Wears very well - especially with small children!

Not at all CL. Am open to all suggestions. Just in the bit of research I had done so far, semi solid seemed to get the best reviews. Hope to get out this weekend and look in a few places so hopefully have a better idea after that.

th283

TRS30 wrote: »

what kind of floors did you get or are thinking of getting? If you don't mind me asking. Am thinking of semi-solid natural oak at the minute.

Just a suggestion look up Pergo flooring, its a type of vinyl planks but it looks exactly like wooden floor.it’s a bit the expensive side but it’s waterproof, mark proof and comes a 25 year guarantee. I got it last year and it’s great, had to take a Brillo pad to it after spilling some paint and it didn’t even leave a mark. I’ve attached a pic of my hallway floor

TRS30

th283 wrote: »

Just a suggestion look up Pergo flooring, its a type of vinyl planks but it looks exactly like wooden floor.it’s a bit the expensive side but it’s waterproof, mark proof and comes a 25 year guarantee. I got it last year and it’s great, had to take a Brillo pad to it after spilling some paint and it didn’t even leave a mark. I’ve attached a pic of my hallway floor

Thanks. Looks great.

How much is it roughly? if you don't mind me asking.

th283

TRS30 wrote: »

Thanks. Looks great.

How much is it roughly? if you don't mind me asking.

It was €1400 for 50 square yards

otnomart

Some retail news for those Elves based in Dublin.

Have to admit I have never heard of either of these chains, before !


" World-famous US toy store FAO Schwarz is to open a 6,000 sq ft shop in Dublin department store Arnotts.

The store, which featured in the movie Big starring Tom Hanks, will open in late October and is part of a strategy by Arnotts to create a family 'destination' in the city centre.

FAO Schwarz will be in the area and will be joined by another well-known US brand, Pottery Barn, which will bring its nursery range to Ireland for the first time. In total, the child-focused area will be 17,000 sq ft."

https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/toy-store-fao-schwarz-comes-to-arnotts-38124862.html

jellybear

Sooo exciting! So glad I'm having a baby in August...another reason to go shopping