emilyrosevass

[emilyrosevass]

SANTA’S LITTLE HELPER🎅🏼 Well we eve-ntually made it, and once again it’s the night before Christmas. In my case the night before our first Christmas before driving down south for Round 2 on Boxing Day! ���� ... The presents are old wrapped under the tree, the fire is on and I am feeling very festive and excited to spend the next few days with people I love 🥰 ... Now don’t forget to go to bed early or Santa won’t be able to fill your stocking 🙌🏼 https://ift.tt/2SrceVd

[emilyrosevass]

THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST 💫 The upcoming change in decade has had me thinking about where I was ten years ago. 2009 had been the most difficult year of my life due to my parent’s divorce, so heading into Christmas I was filled with fear and dread. Our traditions were in splinters and I was facing a Christmas without my siblings for the first time. ... Christmas is magical when you are happy and surrounded with the people you love. But if you aren’t it can shine a harsh spotlight in your situation, be it the empty chairs at the table or the cracks in relationships. ... Ten years later a great deal of healing has occurred and I’m heading into Christmas feeling lucky to get to celebrate with both my family and Tom’s. Change isn’t always easy but in the long term the new normal can be just as magical as before ✨ ... Whatever Christmas Day looks like for you this year I hope you enjoy yourself, but if you do feel overwhelmed or lonely please remember you are loved and there are amazing services who are there for you to talk to such as @giveusashoutinsta and @samaritanscharity 🙌🏼 https://ift.tt/34LxCXO

[emilyrosevass]

DRIVING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS 🎄 I can’t quite believe Christmas is just four days away! At last the presents are all wrapped, the house has been cleaned from top to toe and the only thing left to do is head home for Christmas! ... We aren’t celebrating with my family until Boxing Day this year but I’m excited for a Christmas in the countryside with Tom and his family ❄️ ... Are heading home for Christmas this year or are you hosting? 🙌🏼 https://ift.tt/35NCRHF

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AD| STOCKINGS STUFFED ✅ There is something about the men in my life that makes them so hard to buy for! Expensive tech splurges aside finding good stocking stuffers or smaller gifts for the men in your life can be a struggle! Every year it’s always the male members of my family that remain stuck on my “to buy for” list. Luckily once again @Debenhams has come to my rescue! From a selection of craft whiskey to card tricks they have gifts suitable for men of all ages! ... So for the first year ever I managed to finish all my Christmas shopping with over a week to go! Now it’s time to get wrapping 🎁 ... So are you ready for Christmas? Or are you worried you will still be shopping on Christmas Eve? If so I’ve linked the Debenhams range in my bio so you can have a browse! #DebenhamsXmas https://ift.tt/2Mcd2to

[emilyrosevass]

NOSE IN A BOOK 📖 As a child I was always reading. At one point I had four bookshelves, all double stacked of course, and every Christmas my list was filled with titles I was desperate to read. I will always remember the first time I read The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe. I instantly fell in love with the characters especially as a child of four (at the time) ... In fact my little sister and I would often climb into wardrobes hoping to discover magical worlds. A decade or so later and I still love immersing myself in far off worlds as I dive headfirst into a book 📖 ... So this year my inner child was delighted to see @ivychelsgarden decorated as the place where it was always winter and never Christmas, completed with its very own ice throne for for a queen 🙌🏼 ... What books do you still love from your childhood? And do you still find time for reading now? https://ift.tt/36Gxz0S

[emilyrosevass]

IS IT BEDTIME YET? 😴 After a weekend of celebrating after my results I am as sleepy as this little polar bear. I’m not usually excited to go to bed but today an early night is definitely on the cards! From the @bethsbookclub_ Christmas Party to @hillsonglondon carols at Wembley I had the perfect festive few days filled with merriment but it’s fair to say I’m feeling slightly worse for wear now! ... But first I think another Christmas movie is on the cards after all of your amazing suggestions last week! I ended up watching Klaus in the end and it was so heartwarming 🥰 I highly recommend if you are looking for some festive and family friendly 🙌🏼 ... I just have four more days to go and then I’m done for Christmas! When do you finish? 🎅🏼 https://ift.tt/2M0xKMy

[emilyrosevass]

I ONLY WENT & PASSED 🥳 Guess who is now a QUALIFIED accountant? THIS GAL. After years of exams I can’t quite believe it’s all over 💫 After a gin-filled afternoon of celebrations I yesterday I had a perfect cosy night-in free of the stress that has lurked in my mind for months 🤯 ... It turns out anxiety and exams aren’t natural bedfellows and while I am so proud of myself for overcome my fears and passing all of my 15 exams first time I am overjoyed that I never have to sit an exam again 🙌🏼 ... Thank you to each and every one of you that sent me messages of support throughout a revision filled autumn. It really made such a difference having so many online pen friends from around the world to talk to. I couldn’t have done it without you 💞🥰 https://ift.tt/2PPAT2K

[emilyrosevass]

AD| THE GIFT OF GIVING 🎁 One of my favourite parts of Christmas is getting to watch the people I love open their presents. The process of trying to choose the perfect gift for each of my loved ones can be tricky but the outcome is always so rewarding 🥰 ... This festive season I’ve teamed up with @Debenhams which has been my go-to destination for Christmas shopping for years. Their range of curated gifts makes it simple to shop especially for people who are hard to shop for 🙌🏼 ... I’ve chosen some gifts especially for @alexandratealeaf based purely on her Instagram feed as part of a Secret Santa 🎅🏼 If you’d like to see all the gifts I chose and why, head on over to my stories! #DebenhamsXmas 💫 https://ift.tt/2YG4TSZ

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TIS’ THE SEASON TO GET COSY 🔥 My work Christmas party tomorrow so tonight I’m settling down for an evening of cheesy Netflix Christmas movies nestled under a pile of blankets 🥰 It’s easy to get socially overwhelmed with never-ending plans at this time of year, but it’s important to never feel guilty for taking a little time for yourself 💫 ... So anyone got any Netflix recommendations? And yes I’ve already watched A Christmas Prince 3 👑 😏 https://ift.tt/2Pyv61t

[emilyrosevass]

DEAR SANTA...DEFINE “NICE” 🎅🏼 I don’t always want to be nice, I know that might sound crazy but please hear me out before putting me on the naughty list! You see I think ALWAYS being “nice” can make you passive, it can mean that you appease people rather than standing up for yourself or what you think is right 😔 ... So this year I haven’t always been “nice”, but I have tried to be fair. I’ve worked hard and I’ve found the confidence to stand up for what I think is right. I’ve always done my best to be kind and support others when they’ve needed it but I’ve fought back or walked away when I needed to protect myself 🙌🏼 ... The thing is Santa I think it’s about time we stopped asking children to just be “nice” & instead helped them focus on being the best version of themselves they can be 🙌🏼 Oh and if you’ve got space on your sleigh I’d really like a puppy 🐶 Merry Christmas to you and the elves, Love Em 🥰 ... I’d love to know what you think! Are you ever too “nice” for your own good? 💫 ... Tagged items gifted for a separate collaboration https://ift.tt/36dcMlc

[emilyrosevass]

(NOT?) FEELING FESTIVE 🥰 This weekend has made me feel truly festive after creating some Christmassy content. The last few weeks have been difficult and it’s been a challenge to stay positive. On Friday night I sat alone crying in Liverpool Street station feeling like there was no-one I could call. I felt like a burden to my family, my partner and my friends after relying on them so heavily during my illness, I couldn’t admit my mind was suffering from the isolation just as much as must as I was struggling physically ... But after two days spent with amazing people I feel renewed, loved and supported. When the world is telling you to feel full of Christmas cheer it can be hard it ask for help, but just remember it’s ok to not be okay 💞 ... P.S. This is a throwback to my favourite festive @peggyporschenofficial display from 2017 💫 because new Christmas content starts tomorrow 🙌🏼 So if you visit don’t be surprised when you see a polar bear instead! https://ift.tt/36eqKDu

[emilyrosevass]

MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR💫 I love London, but at this time of year as the nights draw in Christmas lights really do help to keep a smile on my face 🙌🏼 This is a throwback to last year as my tonsils mean I don’t have anything new to share 🙈 However that is about to change because I was BACK AT WORK TODAY 🥰 after a week stuck at home feeling a bit sorry for myself it was lovely to get back to normal and I can’t wait to get out and enjoy the most wonderful time of the year this weekend! ... Have you got anything festive planned for the weekend? 🎄 https://ift.tt/361QkLS

[emilyrosevass]

HAPPY DECEMBER 1ST 🙌🏼💫 At last it is socially acceptable for me to blast Mariah and Bublé & have chocolate at breakfast! Because you know what they say, The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud of all to hear! 🙌🏼 #namethatmovie ... This Christmas as well as giving gifts to my loved ones I also want to give back! That’s why I’ve teamed up with @invisiyouth for their #IYGiveBackChallenge. I’m challenging YOU to find one small way to save or raise some money this December. Every little helps and I’m sure together we can reach the amount needed to help fund Invisiyouth’s amazing projects in 2020 ... I’m going to be sharing my FUNdraisers throughout the month alongside my other festive content 💫 If you’d like to get involved then the link to the fundraiser is in my bio now! https://ift.tt/2LbiEU8

[emilyrosevass]

BAD BODY IMAGE DAYS? 🤭 As many of you know this year has seen me go on a major self love journey. I’ve transformed the way I think and feel about my body. However this week with my chronic bowel condition and tonsils wrecking havoc its been hard to love this place that I call home 🤯 ... After days of being stuck in bed struggling to breathe I watched @em_clarkson’s new Ted-Talk worthy IGTV about bad self love days. She talks far more eloquently than I can type so I highly recommend giving it a watch but I’m going to repeat here what I said in the comments after watching. ... We are all multi-dimensional people with faceted personalities and I think being full of self love 100% of the time is unrealistic in a society that so often tries to tear us down. I’m over aiming for perfection. My body isn’t perfect, either in the way it looks or functions, but on average I love it more than I did last month, and understand it endlessly better than I did last year and that’s the progress that matters to me 🙌🏼 https://ift.tt/2OzPW19

[emilyrosevass]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 💫 It’s official Christmas is coming, but before we get consumed by Black Friday deals and frantic shopping for gifts it’s good to take time to be thankful for what we already have ☺️ .... I love the concept of Thanksgiving and it’s a holiday I wish we had here in the UK. So even though I’m stuck in bed in London rather than chowing down on Turkey across the pond I thought I’d share five things I’m thankful for today! I’d love to hear what YOU are thankful for? 🥰 ... 1. My health and the fact I live in a country where I can access support when I need it 2. The amazing people in my life from my family to the newest of friends 💞 3. Having the comfiest memory foam pillow which might just be my favourite possession 😂 4. Living in a place where I get to experience the natural beauty of all four seasons 🌸☀️🍂❄️ 5. A brand new book from one of my favourite fantasy authors to keep me occupied while I’m stuck in bed! 🛌 https://ift.tt/2OSjDJJ

[emilyrosevass]

DYING IN MY SLEEP? 😳 So yesterday tonsil-gate escalated rather rapidly & led to a very scary evening! Fortunately after fluids & steroids I’m back home and am on doctor’s orders to rest! ... I’m not good at resting. I was brought up to always get up and go to school or work unless you were dying. So I sat at my desk with a fever struggling to breathe because I was too stubborn to admit my health needed to be the priority 🙈 ... I get so anxious about letting people down and I’m useless at asking for help. In the end this situation showed me how lucky I am to have people I can rely on & an incredible NHS 💞 ... Your health can’t be ignored. The scariest moment was when one of the doctors said I had been lucky to wake up that morning 🤯 Dying alone in my sleep at 24 because I didn’t accept I was seriously unwell would have been a tragedy, completely of my own making! ... Moral of the story: PRIORITISE YOUR HEALTH it really is the most important thing of all (and vote to save our NHS, pretty please 🙏🏼) https://ift.tt/2sntnEp

[emilyrosevass]

ADDICTED TO CANDLES? 🕯 I’ve got too many candles, said no-one, ever 😏 I decided to treat myself post exams by buying two new candles from one of my favourite brands @nestcandleco 🕯 ... I went for Fireside which is a woody, spicy scent perfect for the colder months and First Snow which smells like Christmas in a jar ❄️ I love Nest because not only do they smell amazing but all of their candles are made locally right here in London 🙌🏼 ... Are you a fellow candle lover? If so what are your favourite brands/scents? ... If I could only keep three of the candles I currently own I’d choose - @jomalonelondon Peony & Blush Suede - @nestcandleco Fairydust 💫 - @elemis Rose Glow 💞 https://ift.tt/35tCGRc