As I enter the final year of my 30s, I thought I s As I enter the final year of my 30s, I thought I share with you some pictures of mine at 9 months, 9 years, 19 years, 29 years  to today 39 years old of age. Looking back at each decade, I feel both ‘older’ and ‘younger’, I see the change in my features, the change in my way of life, the change in my personality and the experience itched on my face. I am grateful for the life I have lived thus far and excited for the life I am yet to live. 
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2026 - 39, (Home, England), I am ready for this final year before my 40s but also ready for this next decade. 
2016 - 29, (Oslo, Norway), this decade was about self discovery and building the life I dreamt about. The life that I am super proud of and truly grateful to be living. This decade, I built my financial life and in later years choose to heal from the trauma gained in the last decade and now I feel well equipped for the future. 
2006 - 19, (Glasgow, Scotland), I thought I was grown (look at the cheekbones 🤣🤣) and ready for the world, chiiiild was I wrong, let’s just say, I am still resolving the trauma the decade brought me but I am grateful because I met my best friends and made decisions for the future I wanted to have. (Spoiler alert - I did better than I dreamed). 
1996 - 9, (Home, Zambia) this was my birthday but my little sister insisted she had to be the one in the middle. The only way we knew whose birthday it was, was by standing in the middle but this year I remember baby sister crying her eyes out and refusing 🤨
1988 - 9 months, (Chililabombwe, Zambia) although my mother looks tired and traumatised😟, I know I was loved and happy. 
#happybirthday #happybirthday❤️ #newera #39
Attended #ascotraces for the second year running a Attended #ascotraces for the second year running and I am glad to have experienced the ‘Village enclosure’ this year, whilst I loved ‘Windsor enclosure’ last year, it’s not for me. Next year, I want Queen Anne’s enclosure. 💕 #girlsdayout #girlslikeus #ascotfashion
How I missed you my love 🥰🥰🥰 #hertripsabroad #bla How I missed you my love 🥰🥰🥰

#hertripsabroad #blackgirlstraveltoo #maldives #neverstopexploring #welltravelled
Tried being a #touristforaday and we chose #london Tried being a #touristforaday and we chose #london because why not. My feet still hurt from the thought of how much walking we did, the fact that we walked from #bigben to #buckinghampalace is still fresh on my mind. 

#neverstopexploring
🖤🖤MARCH PHOTO/VIDEO DUMP🖤🖤 So much happened and 🖤🖤MARCH PHOTO/VIDEO DUMP🖤🖤 

So much happened and yet I can’t find the words.
It has been an amazing week here, definitely recom It has been an amazing week here, definitely recommend @iberostar in Agadir. 
#neverstopexploring #wanderlust #welltravelled #lifeofadventure #hertripsabroad
I spent a week in #dohaqatar and had the most rela I spent a week in #dohaqatar and had the most relaxing and fulfilling time of my life. Sometimes taking it slow and living in the moment is what the soul needs. 🥰🥰🥰
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#blackgirlstraveltoo
I had such an amazing week in Doha, Qatar after no I had such an amazing week in Doha, Qatar after not visiting for almost 8years. 📍

#qatar #doha #qatarphotoinstagram  #solo travel #travelbug bestvacations igtravel travelpic travelblog beautifuldestinations tlpicks instatravel roamtheplanet traveldeeper travelgram travelinspo wanderlust instapassport exploretheworld travelpics travelmore passionpassport travelawesome lonelyplanet travelblogger travelphotography traveltheworld worldtraveler
Happy New Year, happy 2026 #firstpicture of the ye Happy New Year, happy 2026 #firstpicture of the year.
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Christmas · December 9, 2015

Affordable Christmas Decorations

 Christmas decorations are a huge part of preparing for Christmas. When I was a kid in Zambia we didn’t have Christmas tree but we always has Christmas decorations. When mum would put up the decorations it’s was an official declaration that Christmas celebrations have commenced. I have mentioned previously on the blog that for us Christmas has always been about being thankful for still having our families with us. Growing up with a country life expectancy of 35 was a scary thing so for us each year was more precious than the previous one and we marked this with putting up Christmas decorations.

Cox and Cox are a company that I recently stumbled upon, they are a homeware online company launched in 2001. I have been enchanted by how lovely, affordable and unique their Christmas decorations are. When I shared my inexpensive Christmas decorations, everyone echoed how they don’t like  spending too much money on Christmas decorations which are only usable one month of the year. I am in the same boat but with Cox and Cox, because of the exquisite, eclectic and unique types of decorations they have you can hang them up more than once a month (at least I know I would) in a year.

I have selected a three of their pieces to give you an idea of what you should can expect and how reasonably priced & affordable they are.

New Star Sweetie Dish – This is priced at £10.50 and not sure about you but I would have this as part of my living room decor all year round. I can just picture me using this for different occasions. The design is simple yet beautiful and easy to change-up.

Ok these are the cutest tags I have seen a while and I just had to include them in this post. I am one of those people who when I finally get round to buying presents for I forget to get wrapping paper and name tags. It’s a hard life being me 🙂 .

The showy mini fir wreath above is the cutest have seen ever, I have said many times on this blog once thing am not good at is DIY so for wreaths and other decorations, as much as I would love to try making them my self I very much rather by the one about which is priced at £14.50 which is really affordable.

Go and check out Cox and Cox for some amazing and affordable christmas decorations. They currently have a 20% introductory offer just enter INTRO51222.

Have you done all your christmas decorations shopping yet?

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**This is a collaborative post with Cox and Cox, all opinions are my own**

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Comments

  1. Zena's Suitcase says

    December 10, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    I love the star dish, I think that would make a lovely touch to a Christmas table

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      December 10, 2015 at 10:54 pm

      Thanks Zena, I agree

  2. Mudpie Fridays says

    December 9, 2015 at 10:50 pm

    I love cox and cox – we got our wedding ribbon from them and although not cheap it really looked gorgeous on the napkins. Still love it now! Their Christmas decorations are lovely too and agree not just for December!!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      December 10, 2015 at 2:09 am

      Now that’s nice, some pieces are expensive but for the Christmas range I think it’s affordable

  3. Cathy ( MummyTravels ) says

    December 9, 2015 at 9:07 pm

    That wreath is beautiful and looks so much more expensive. This is a great range.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      December 9, 2015 at 9:11 pm

      I too was surprised at how affordable it is compared to how expensive it looks

  4. Rachel says

    December 9, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    Wow you did find yourself some bargains, I do like the star plate, that would make a brilliant addition to all your photos x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      December 9, 2015 at 4:08 pm

      Thanks Rachel

  5. Becky, Cuddle Fairy says

    December 9, 2015 at 2:44 pm

    I adore that star plate! I’d love it any time of year honestly. 20% off is a great deal, I will check them out. Thanks for the tip! x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      December 9, 2015 at 2:59 pm

      I too love the star place, such a beauty. You’re welcome

  6. Ana De- Jesus says

    December 9, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    I can’t believe how cheap they are for the quality and whats more they are gorgeous to boot. I love the candles and wreaths.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      December 9, 2015 at 2:00 pm

      I know right, they are awesome I think

  7. Leighanne M says

    December 9, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    I’m never done buying christmas decorations, you can never have enough of them. I normally stock up in the boxing day sales as well

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      December 9, 2015 at 12:50 pm

      Boxing Day sales are the best and January sales too

  8. Vikki Holness says

    December 9, 2015 at 9:51 am

    Thank you so much for this, i’ve never heard of Cox and Cox before but having just had a nosey on their site, i think it’s safe to say that i literally want everything. They’ve got a beautiful range of products and their prices are very reasonable! x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      December 9, 2015 at 10:00 am

      I am glad you agree Vikki, they have the cutest items ever

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