Have You Treated Yourself Since Christmas?

Yes, treated ourselves to a cruise for some winter sun. Husband spent the night on IV fluids after collapsing on bathroom floor. One thing to be said for a cruise ship, the nurse and doctor were at the door very quickly.

I've treated myself to a Glossy Box subscription. It's a monthly box of five beauty products, some full size, others sample size but, in total , worth more, in retail value, than the monthly payment of about £12. It's a pleasant little surprise each month because you don't know in advance what will be in the box.

Marmight- I love those socks 🧦.

New bathmat in the M&S sale, two cushion covers from Wayfair sale and a duvet set in the Dunelm sale.

Household linens are my weakness!

I have been spending a lot of money post Christmas. New front and new back doors, MOT with 2 new tyres and an accelerator pedal, lipstick, mascara, skin tonic and been out for coffee and cake 3 times and going again his afternoon. All catching up with friends since I was sadly bereaved in October. I have just ordered a new tap for the bathroom sink so it has to stop now.

Yes. I bought Ghosts: the Button House Archives, since no one chose it off my Christmas list. Sheer indulgence but only ten quid.

Hubby treated us to a spa and overnight stay while driving through Belgium.

We had 2 spa days and an overnight at Waer Waters. Such a nice treat! Forget that temperatures were below 0C at the time. It made for some brisk walking in the outside areas if we wanted to go to the outdoor tuns and pools.

I bought an air fryer in the sales....I'm terrified of it. It sits there, brooding, waiting for me to do something!!

I know what you mean, MargaretinNorthant. I bought an electric pressure cooker a while ago and that scared me. It was mostly the pressure releasing through the vent. It was terrifying 😱. I'm used to it now, but still feel apprehensive about lifting the lid incase it malfunctions, haha! I prefer using my new slow cooker; it's gentler 😊

Several Seasalt sale items , a new Antler suitcase, leather boots and a big handbag !!
Can't wait to use/ wear them all!

Yes I have got an olay face moisturiser from boots on there Tuesday £10. Deals. It was originally £38 but as I used my points it cost me nothing. Don't ever buy anything that price

Oh and also a Canaries holiday at the end of January, and Italy trip in May..something to look forward to in these cold wet months.

Day trip to Paris
Day out in London
2 new pictures for lounge

A small armchair for the bedroom, replacement for old one that was not that comfortable and getting tatty. It was in with the new and out with the old the next day as it fitted in the car with the seats down so a quick trip to the tip and a very nice tip man who helped me unload the car.

I have also bought using gift vouchers, two bras, not on sale but needed and one cardigan and one jumper, bargains in the sales. Seems to me we have all been quite busy shopping and not even half way through the month.

12th January

The Winter Sales, called the "re ba jas" in the Madrid Capital started on the 8th and go until the 23rd of February.

My husband and I, are downtown enjoying our tapas crawl and also "retail therapy" .. Checking out the sales.

Early this morning, we had arrived at Zara Home to check out the bed linens and also the men´s dept. and of course, the woman´s dept.

A pair of sport shoes ..

Yes! GHD Hair Straightners which I have yearned for for ages , & 4 Summer Dresses off Vinted for £1. 00 each! ( Klass, Roman & Monsoon)

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I have thectea tray that matches your teapot. I did have the salt and pepper set and the butter dish too but I gave them away

I was given the salt and pepper pots as a wedding present back in 1985 but as we had nothing else in the design I took them back for a refund. Back then M&S was one of the few places you could return things to without there being anything wrong with them. This post brought it all back!

Well, I visited the Clarkes store in town, and have ordered the bag I wanted , via their shop email.
The assistant did say that their web site had been overloaded with emails?

Very nice trainers, Frenchgalinspain 👍

Bright red cord trousers in M&S sale £11. Great.

I didn’t buy any clothes in 2023 ! Now I have a new jumper, a white shirt plus a dress for a wedding in February. I think that might be it for this year as I have far too many clothes despite clearing out for charity. We don’t go out so much so I slob around a lot in leggings, jeans and fleeces hence no need for many new items

Plus lots of new books !!!

Several things - decided I deserved them .

I bought a new coat for Dylan and a heavenly scented Thisworks candle (sandalwood & orange) from TK Maxx.

Aww, Patsy, I love Dylan and his new coat 🤗🤗