Thursday 26th November…
Im sat on the tram back to my car as I write this as I simply couldn’t wait to begin writing all about my one woman trip to the Jingle Mingle event by PrezzyBox.
Held at a bar/restaurant called Baresca, in central Nottingham , it’s safe to say I was a tad apprehensive about attending alone, even though I am a confident person, I think there’s a little scaredy cat inside me! But I received a very lovely, warm and friendly welcome upon arrival, where I was greeted by Fran Prince (Social & Marketing Executive at PrezzyBox) and handed my drink token, itinerary and the CUTEST name tag going… it took me back to my primary school days where we would be going on a school trip. Apart from those tags (way back when) would have “If found please return to …” scrawled on them instead of my name and blog handle!
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I didn’t know where to start or what to look at first! There was so much but enough that you constantly had something to look at or workshop but then not too much that it was overwhelming… the perfect balance.
Seeing as I was on my own I decided to head straight to the bar with my drinks token and claim my complementary glass of bubbly to give me that good ol’ dutch courage!
As there wasn’t many people there yet I decided to start the mission of photographing everything! Getting snaps of all of PrezzyBox’s amaaaaazing individual gift selections they had out on display. Plus the Christmas corner; including a christmas tree with more gift ideas surrounding it. FULL ON FESTIVE FUN!
I also decided to get involved on the 2 workshop areas PrezzyBox had organsied for us all; make your own perfume with The Perfume Studio and a Gift Wrapping workshop where we got to create our own gift wrap bows!
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Luckily, I got round to doing both of these little workshops (before it got too busy) and they were fab-u-lous. And, I managed time it just right that I had finished both ready for the start of the panel discussion with Becky Sheeran (Youtube’s TalkBeckyTalk) and Fran Prince & Rhiannen Hollyoake (Jingle Mingle Event Organisers).
The perfume making was super cool… making your own perfume; yes please! I could of sat there for hours trying to find the right mix of top, middle and bottom scents. But, obviously, we didn’t have that much time. In the end I only picked 2 of the scents from different areas to mix to make one perfume; Floral Fresh.
I absolutely love wearing perfume, so having the opportunity to have, even just a short time, to create my own is pretty amazing. Plus, I now have the chance to be able to keep purchasing my own creation in bigger bottles from their website! Unreal right?!
Next, to the gift wrap workshop.
For this, we were given a choice of different sized stencils for 2 different types of bows. I chose the easiest one as sometimes I like to think I am a creative person but it isn’t always the case. I can be sometimes. Anyway, back to bow making. The idea behind this little session was so that you can go home and recreate these cute little bows yourself and potential save a ton of money on shop bought bows ready for gift wrapping your Christmas presents. Also, the bows we made are waaaaaay cuter than shop bought ones anyway.
Once we had cut out the paper stencils we could choose from a huge variety of papers. From blue to red, to striped and of course glittery!
I chose to make my bow using a cute yellow paper (as I am loving yellow right now) with a heart motif across it, finishing it off and holding it all together a little pink glitter strip.
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The panel discussion with the lovely ladies from PrezzyBox.com and of course, guest of honor, TalkBeckyTalk, was so incredibly helpful! I had my camera videoing SOME of the chat, as I didn’t realise the stupid thing had stopped recording and seemingly turned off. Honestly, I swear technology just does its own thing 95% of the time.
Anyway, I had luckily been taking many notes down on my phone, which I did feel a little rude doing as I didn’t want people to think I was texting away or not really listening. But I PROMISE I was taking down hundreds of notes.
As a newer blogger, I wanted to get as many tips as I could and as much advice and industry secrets as possible to help boost my blog.
It was super handy finding out what brands like PrezzyBox.com may be looking for when searching for a blogger to collab and work with. With the added facts of good tools you can use to monitor your social accounts and to also help with blog logistics.
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I don’t really know what I was worried about going to this event, I had a fantastic time and I can not wait for any future events PrezzyBox host. If you didn’t manage to go, you should DEFINITELY apply to attend next time they have an event on as it is soooo worth it! Even if it’s just to network and get your face out there and to meet an amazing brand.
Everyone at the event was lovely, at first it felt like everyone knew everyone, but I think that is because in reality they attended the event as a group in the first place. But once I got chatting to a few girls, I was sorted.
With a generous and cute little personalised gift bag from the company and a quick thank you and goodbye I was on my way home.
Honestly, I had a lovely time and would do it all again. It is so amazing to see so many bloggers up here in the Midlands, and to actually have events hosted locally, too, is great and makes a change from everything being in London all the time.
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I hope you enjoyed this post. You can also find something similar from a previous event here.
Also, if you wish to check out any of the brands that were at the event then please click on the links below and find out what they’re all about:
Prezzybox.com
TalkBeckyTalk
The Perfume Studio London
Thank you so so much to PrezzyBox for having me, as well as making me feel so comfortable and welcome. I, again, had an fabulous time and loved every second of it.
Until next time
Han x
Jingle Mingle | PrezzyBox Eventualities Thursday 26th November... Im sat on the tram back to my car as I write this as I simply couldn’t wait to begin writing all about my…
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Christmas Countdown Calendars for All
Though this year may be a little different there’s all the more reason to have fun with your countdown to Christmas. Everyone deserves a December daily treat so whether you are a chocolate fanatic, passionate for popcorn or like the beauty ones best, there is an advent calendar for everyone. After so many months pretty much behind doors it’s about time we got to open some! Here’s a selection of this year’s top choices.
Joe & Seph’s Classic Gourmet Popcorn Advent Calendar, also Vegan & Tipsy options available (£25 each), available in-store at Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, QVC, Harrods, Ocado and Boots and online at joeandsephs.co.uk
Whittard Hot Chocolate Advent Calendar for Two
(£60), from www.whittard.co.uk
Lindt LINDOR Advent Calendar (£10), available exclusively in LINDT Chocolate shops and online at www.lindt.co.uk
Niederegger Giant Café Advent Calendar (£25), from Selfridges.com and John Lewis, www.johnlewis.com
PLAYin CHOC Advent Calendar (£55), also 12 Sleeps To Go’ PLAYin CHOC Calendar (£27.50), from PLAYinCHOC.com
Cats Protection Cats Advent Calendar (£4.99), at www.catsprotectionshop.co.uk
Ciate Mini Mani Month 2020 Vegan Nail Polish Advent Calendar (£59), from www.ciatelondon.com
Cry Babies Magic Tears Advent Calendar (£24.99), from www.very.co.uk
Gibson Christmas Around the World Advent Calendar Puzzle (£28), at www.Gibsonsgames.co.uk
Organix Jammie Monsters Biscuits (£8.99), from Boots, Ocado, Amazon and Love Food
Friends 12 Day Countdown Advent Calendar (£17.99), available at www.madbeauty.com
Kindred Fires Personalised Advent Calendar Christmas Candle (£16), from www.kindredfires.com
Lynx Africa Countdown Calendar (£20), also available in Ice Chill variant exclusively on Amazon www.amazon.co.uk
Heaven Skincare 12 Days of Heaven Calendar (£100), from www.heavenskincare.com
Ilchester Cheese Advent Calendar (£8.00), available from in stores and online at Sainsburys www.sainsburys.co.uk and Waitrose www.waitrose.com
Lush 12 Days of Christmas Countdown Calendar Gift (£75), from www.lush.com
PrezzyBox Personalised Advent Calendars, Personalise with your own photos and messages (£11.99) at www.prezzybox.com
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