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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas Off Topic Chat

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  • #6032
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 26,293 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    We did indeed have plenty of chats about decorating outside. I’m planning on wrapping lights on all of my railings in the driveway this year.



  • #6033
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 7,165 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    Anyone know where to get a decent red ribbon decoratikn for a front door, not Satin....that's all I can find though?



  • #6034
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,107 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117877667#Comment_117877667

    This will be my first time in Birmingham. Definitely need to see the Bull Ring and visit that Peaky Blinder Pub



  • #6035
    pigtail33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,258 ✭✭✭pigtail33


    https://www.arnotts.ie/christmas/shop/

    The Arnotts Christmas shop is now open too. Hoping to make it in store this year to actually see it and soak up some atmosphere 🤞🏻



  • #6036
    Smell the glove
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,093 ✭✭✭Smell the glove


    Lazy day on the sofa coming up with nothing to do and the rain outside. Does anyone have any Christmas themed websites for me to look at? Decorating or buying decorations and stuff or just general articles about Christmas?



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  • #6037
    jellybear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,262 ✭✭✭jellybear


    New Yankee candles available from Candles Direct

    20210912_172249.jpg

    Also noticed Oxendales have a few nice Christmas bits 😊



  • #6038
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,022 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    Littlewoods!

    https://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/home-garden/christmas-decorations/e/b/102379.end



  • #6039
    jellybear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,262 ✭✭✭jellybear


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117882632#Comment_117882632

    Some nice bits there!


    I am determined to get these kind of lights, in warm white, if anyone comes across them please let me know 😊 I think Aldi or Lidl had them last year so I'll have to keep an eye out.

    Screenshot_20210912-225705_Gallery.jpg




  • #6040
    sporina
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,198 ✭✭✭sporina


    Round Tubs of Roses in Tesco for €4.99 - woo hoo - Christmas is coming (BB'22)



  • #6041
    Caranica
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,258 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117882784#Comment_117882784

    €4 in Dunnes



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  • #6042
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 26,293 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    It was so dark this morning. And the evenings feel so short already. It really is the season!!



  • #6043
    TRS30
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117882729#Comment_117882729


    Those looks great. Just showing the OH and she agrees. Have just the window in mind as well.

    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117883393#Comment_117883393

    Sure is, lights on in the morning and evening now, curtains drawn and will be the heating on next!

    Post edited by TRS30 on


  • #6044
    DvB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 11,379 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Was out watching a match yesterday afternoon and it really was a really gloomy day, you could tell it was an autumnal day and there was enough of a breeze for it to start feeling chilly as the afternoon progressed too. Glad I'd brought a light jacket. A complete flip from Saturday which was a lovely day, warm too, right up until it got dark!

    Having seen the bits really start to appear in the shops we're rapidly approaching the most wonderful time of the year. We even made a start on our Christmas shopping yesterday when up in the blanch sc, the mrs saw some bits for her folks & we agreed if we see something at this time of year we just buy it as we'll inevitably not see it again and will be raging. So our christmas shop is now well underway.

    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #6045
    Littlehorny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,344 ✭✭✭Littlehorny


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117882729#Comment_117882729

    We have a set for the window which I'm sure are exactly like those, I think they were either bought in the M50 Christmas shop or a Woodies or some place like that. I'll ask the wife, she will remember.



  • #6046
    TRS30
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117883470#Comment_117883470

    We have stung a few times with 'ah we wouldn't buy that now, we'll get it later' and then it's gone or gone up in price. Now we just get it if we see it, even if not needed straight away. Also with times like Christmas, it helps spread the cost out as well.



  • #6047
    DvB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 11,379 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117883554#Comment_117883554

    Exactly. Been stung ourselves over the years.

    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #6048
    pigtail33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,258 ✭✭✭pigtail33


    I made the first of the Christmas cakes at the weekend! This one is a giant 11" square. We're usually still eating it until Easter!

    1.jpg 2.jpg


    Post edited by pigtail33 on


  • #6049
    Autosport
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,280 ✭✭✭✭Autosport


    Looks delicious 😋



  • #6050
    TRS30
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117883909#Comment_117883909

    Could you post me some?? 😂



  • #6051
    DvB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 11,379 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    BTW, if anyone is a fan of the disney store, we popped into the one in blanch yesterday & we could easily have spent a few hundred euro, they had some great stuff in there, definitely worth a browse.

    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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  • #6052
    pigtail33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,258 ✭✭✭pigtail33


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117884044#Comment_117884044

    Sure, just give me a few more weeks to feed as much whiskey as I can into it!!



  • #6053
    Littlehorny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,344 ✭✭✭Littlehorny


    Thanks for putting up those pictures of your cake Pigtail, they have given me a real lift, you have made my day😀🎄



  • #6054
    pigtail33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,258 ✭✭✭pigtail33


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117884649#Comment_117884649

    Baking is one of my favourite hobbies, and combined with my love of Christmas, festive baking always makes me happy!



  • #6055
    DvB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 11,379 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    If you could bottle the smell of christmas cake/pudding etc baking you'd make a fortune.... its divine.

    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #6056
    TRS30
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117884055#Comment_117884055

    Spent well into 3 figures when last in there a couple of weeks back. In fairness that include one big birthday presents. Agree though, could easily have spent twice or three times as much!!

    Post edited by TRS30 on


  • #6057
    SarahLil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,137 ✭✭✭SarahLil


    DvB I picked up a present myself in Blanchardstown the weekend not intentionally but was happy it’s one ticked down off, I don’t think we are the only ones I heard grandparents out shopping saying that’s for now and wel put the rest away for Christmas presents

    Yes I think best off getting things when you see them, I have my list wrote of who I have to buy for and I am quite happy I am not struggling for ideas yet

    I think if I get most out of the way it will be himself really that will probably be the tough one

    I am looking to do an order on Boots does anyone know when the full Christmas collection will be online ?

    pigtail I can just imagine the smell it looks divine 😋



  • #6058
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,107 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Whats the best site for getting retro/novelty Christmas jumpers ?

    Had a WWE one the last few years but the wait time for delivery is brutal



  • #6059
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 26,293 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117886287#Comment_117886287

    The costumeshop.ie do good Christmas novety jumpers. I’ve also used funky Christmas jumpers in the past.



  • #6060
    DvB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 11,379 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117886603#Comment_117886603

    I got a great one on funky christmas jumpers of jesus taking a selfie!! Love it!!

    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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  • #6061
    Littlehorny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,344 ✭✭✭Littlehorny



    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117886608#Comment_117886608

    Is he singing Happy Birthday To Me??? 😁😁



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