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A cosy night in with Debenhams

It’s no secret that I’ve been quite ill recently. I am almost feeling like myself again so I was delighted to be sent a parcel of goodies to help me have a lovely relaxing evening at home.

I’ve been enjoying this fun lime green sketched dog motif cushion by Ben de Lisi for Debenhams. I’ve always wanted a dog but I think the cushion is as close to owning a dog as I’m likely to get. Luckily my cats weren’t phased and it’s a very welcome addition to my spot on the sofa.

Ben de lisi cushion

I’ve never owned a Yankee candle before, and I never thought they’d be sold in Debenhams, but I received a huge Midsummer’s Night housewarmer candle. It smells gorgeous and I can totally see why they are so popular. It transformed my lounge into a really tranquil space and it looks like it’s going to last for ages. It has a blend of musk, patchouli, sage and mahogany cologne which means my husband couldn’t complain about me lighting it either!

Yankee candle

My parcel contained a bottle of red wine which I can’t drink at the moment so I was excited to receive a classic stainless steel teapot and some intriguing tea temples from teapigs. It’s ages since I’ve made a proper pot of tea and I quite enjoyed taking the time to make it properly. In fact I’ve been using it quite a lot lately, I’ve fallen back in love with a good old cup of tea!

classic teapot

The final goodies were a copy of Wolverine which ticked the eye-candy box for my Cosy Night In (*swoon* Hugh Jackman), a box of specially iced Biscuiteers biscuits and even a bottle of nail polish. My lovely night in made me feel so much better and I was more than happy to shut my laptop for an evening and put my feet up.

Biscuiteer biscuits

What’s your must-have for a cosy night in? A glass of wine or a cup of tea? Night in with your partner or gossip with the girls? Let me know!

Disclosure – I was sent a selection of goodies from Debenhams for the pure purpose of having a Cosy Night In 🙂

 

32 Comments

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    Michelle
    March 6, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    What a delightful bunch of goodies Debenhams sent you! I’ve got a couple of Yankee candles – they smell lush!

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    Charly Dove
    March 6, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    Ooh what lovely goodies and Yankee candles are fabulous I seem to remember! That teapot is wonderful and my husband loves teapigs. I hope you got to have a nice cosy night. Sorry to hear you’ve been poorly x

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    Mummy of Two
    March 6, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    What a lovely bunch of goodies you were sent! I do love debenhams but always end up spending a fortune!

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    Rachel @ activities4kidz
    March 6, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    Oh how lucky are you to get these!! I love Yankee candles, never smelt one I don’t like!

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    Aunty CaCa
    March 6, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    That all looks amazing!! I’m sure you felt better xx

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    Steph (@imcountingufoz)
    March 6, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    I love your night in, it’s right up my alley, especially the biscuiteers treats!

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    Cass@frugalfamily
    March 6, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    I’m not sure why but there’s no words coming up in your post at all for me – just photos with gaps between them. The photos look great though and I love the sound of a Midsummers Night candle x x

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    Louisa
    March 6, 2014 at 8:00 pm

    It’s not very rock’n’roll but I don’t think that you can beat a good cuppa on a cosy night in! Those iced biscuits look totally delicious.

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    Lauren
    March 6, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    Lucky you! That cushion is just amazing. I love yankee candles, am currently burning the honey wax tart and it smells lovely!

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    Kirsty Hijacked By Twins
    March 6, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    What a lovely lot of goodies! I love Yankee Candles they smell gorgeous 🙂

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      jenny
      March 6, 2014 at 9:37 pm

      I wish it hadn’t take me so long to discover that!

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    Globalmouse
    March 6, 2014 at 9:35 pm

    What a great night in. I love Yankee Candles and I haven’t come across that scent before but am a big fan of patchouli so I will have to look out for it – thank you!

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    emma (My Little 3 and Me)
    March 6, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    I love a cosy blanket, movie and chocolates and my kiddies for company. Perfect.

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    The Egyptian Mummy
    March 6, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    Sounds like a great evening in!

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    Bek
    March 6, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    You received a lovely package there! I like nights in with my man as well as nights in with friends but there always needs to be tea 🙂

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    Carolin
    March 6, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    I love the candle and cushion, but I also wouldn’t say no to the biscuits. So cute x

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    Kara
    March 7, 2014 at 6:40 am

    I love scented candles – they are really relaxing aren’t they and that cushion is so cute!

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    Sam @happyhomebird
    March 7, 2014 at 9:04 am

    Glad you are feeling a little better and I hope your treats helped you have a cosy night. What a lovely box of goodies. I love that cushion and have had my eye on it for a while.

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    You Baby Me Mummy
    March 7, 2014 at 9:21 am

    Wow! How lovely of Debenhams! I love the tea pot, think I might be developing a slight TP obsession x

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    Kirsty
    March 7, 2014 at 11:04 am

    I am so sorry you have been poorly, there is so much going around at the moment. Looks like you had a real treat from Debenhams, I love tea pigs.

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    suzanne3childrenandit
    March 7, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    A ‘cosy night in’ for me means a nice warm blanket, glass of wine, DVD and a box of maltesers! I do love that cushion 🙂 Sorry to hear you’ve been so poorly, hope you’re on the mend now.

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    VaiChin@ Rambling Through Parenthood
    March 7, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    Hugh Jackman and Yankee candles sounds about right for a cosy night in!

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    Ninja cat
    March 7, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    Get better soon x
    Oooh thise biscuits how cute

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    Shell Louise
    March 8, 2014 at 11:14 pm

    You lucky thing, you! I’ve wanted a yankee candle for ages but can justify the expense. Maybe I should add one to my wishlist seeing as Mother’s Day is coming up!

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    Kizzy
    March 9, 2014 at 7:46 am

    Sounds like a wonderful cosy night in

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    joanna
    March 10, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    such a lovely range of goodies

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    agatapokutycka
    March 11, 2014 at 10:24 pm

    This pillow is super cute!
    I wonder if my dogs would accept an addition like this

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      jenny
      March 11, 2014 at 10:40 pm

      It’s cute isn’t it?!

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    Emily @amummytoo
    March 13, 2014 at 12:44 am

    Love the cushion and those biccies are amazing!

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    Zurleys Retro Furniture
    March 18, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    That cushion is amazing…. it reminds me of the tshirt with ‘Pugs not Drugs’ on it!

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