COSY CHRISTMAS READING VLOG / Christmas Books & Tree Decorating!

Vlogmas 2022 has started! In this cosy festive reading vlog, I'm chatting about Christmas books, organising a Christmas bookcase, decorating my tree and baking. Hope you enjoy getting cosy and festive with me!

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OUTFIT 1:
Dress: https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/brush...
Jumper: https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/lemon...
Beret: https://www.closetandbotts.com/collec...

OUTFIT 2:
Dress: https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/heron...
Knitted vest: https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/crant...
Headband: https://www.clementineandmint.com/col...

OTHER LINKS:
(Affiliate links used for Blackwells)
The Comfort Book Club: https://mirandasnotebook.com/the-comf...
The Wind in the Willows, Chris Dunn edition: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Stories for Christmas and the Festive Season (cover looks different, but this is the book!): https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Wintering by Katherine May: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
The Christmas Chronicles by Nigel Slater: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Nadiya's Everyday Baking: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Balsam Hill: https://www.balsamhill.co.uk/
Elizabeth Harbour Christmas Tree Ornaments: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/elizabet...

EASY ALMOND CROISSANT RECIPE:
(my adapted version)
Pre-heat oven 180C Fan. Line a baking tin with greaseproof paper. In a small bowl, mix 80g ground almonds, 50g unsalted butter (melted), 40g golden caster sugar , 1 tsp almond extract and 1/2 tsp kirsch until a thick paste is formed. Unroll 1 packet of Jus Roll croissant dough onto a floured surface. Spread the almond mixture evenly along the dough. Starting at the short end, roll up the dough tightly, then cut into 6 circles. Place the almond swirls into the prepared tin, leaving plenty of space in between, as these will spread when cooking. Brush the tops of the swirls with a beaten egg, then scatter a handful of flaked almonds over their tops. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned.

MUSIC: All music used is from Epidemic Sound, for which I pay for a subscription.

00:00 - Intro
01:19 - My Reading List for the week
10:49 - Organising a Christmas Bookcase
16:08 - New reading lights
23:20 - Baking Easy Almond Croissants
26:50 - Reviewing 'Stories for Christmas'
32:40 - Festive breakfast with Mum
35:54 - Decorating the Christmas Tree