I was in Marks and Sparks the other day and they actually had their Christmas stuff out! Cards, wrapping paper-the whole shebang-it really sunk in that it's not far away now and time to start the prep! In the next few weeks I think Boot's will have their Christmas things out too and that's always my signal that Christmas is now on a countdown. It's like my signal to start the race of shopping, planning etc!
But this year I'm doing something new in the 'C' word run up. I'm going to the NEC in Birmingham to the Festive Fair. I may be in my mid twenties but I love the Christmas festivities. I find the run up to the big day exciting and fun, and actually better than the day itself-is that weird?! So going to a special Christmas shopping event, spending a whole day basking in everything sparkly, snow themed and generally festive is my idea of winter heaven! I literally can't wait!
The Festive Gift Fair runs from November 22nd-25th and is open between 9.30 and 5pm each day. As I said it's primarily a shopping event, with 325 stalls selling everything Christmas themed which means you can do a whole big shopping 'hit' in one! I love the decorations that you can get at events like this and one thing I will be looking out for is one of these gorgeous wreath's as I have a plain heart one in my lounge and want one more like this!
With entertainment including a band and carol singers the day is sure to be festive magic and even Father Christmas has made the effort to book in a public appearance and some time in Birmingham prior to his busiest day of the year!
Tickets for adults are only £8.50 if booked in advance via the website www.festivegiftfair.co.uk so book a few and go with some friends, or the family and make a real day of it! I know I'm going to! I can't wait already, I'm like a kid at Christmas!...wait, that didn't have the same affect did it when the punch line is actually about Christmas?! Well...you get the idea!
Love Chloe xx
oooh a festive fair?!Starts on my birthday too :)
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