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canuckblue
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Midwife Calls For Couples To Stop Having Sex At Christmas
An exhausted midwife has put out a desperate plea for couples to stop making babies over Christmas as birth rates spike nine months later.
Christmas is made for eating your own body weight in mice pies and roast potatoes but it sounds like plenty of people burn off the extra calories in the bedroom.
Mhairi Maharry has asked couples to think of their poor midwives before making any babies over Christmas as the maternity departments can't cope with any more September arrivals.
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Taking to Twitter Mhairi wrote: "How is it only the 5th of September? I can't take 25 more days of this. If you know or love a midwife, PLEASE STOP SH*GGING AT CHRISTMAS."
That sounds like the plea of a desperate woman.
Twitter users were quick to apologise to the midwife for having theirbabies in September.
One wrote: "I'm so sorry, my first child was a September baby. The midwife on the ward was nearing a breakdown. I can't apologise enough."
Another replied: "Fair enough. As someone due in 3 weeks, I apologise for adding to your distress."
According to the Office for National Statistics September 26th is the most popular day for births with an average of 2000 babies being born, compared to 1800 on other days.
Despite Christmas being the most popular time to make a baby it actually has the lowest birth rate with 6 of the 10 least popular dates of birth falling in the Christmas and New Year period.
In my home province, your licence plate expires each year on your birthday. Mine was a week and a half ago and for the first time I renewed it online. When the sticker didn't come in the mail inside the promised five business days, I called and was told my order, done before my birthday, hadn't even been rocessed because of a backlog. Did the math and.....
summerisle
The rain, it raineth every day
New comestibles for Christmas :
Yummy, a quid a packet from Iceland. I think putting luxury on the packet is not going to fool anyone.
More like it, five quid from Tesco.
And Chocolate wine, ten quid from Aldi. Drink if the Babycham and Advocaat has run out.
Yummy, a quid a packet from Iceland. I think putting luxury on the packet is not going to fool anyone.
More like it, five quid from Tesco.
And Chocolate wine, ten quid from Aldi. Drink if the Babycham and Advocaat has run out.
The binman chronicles
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New comestibles for Christmas :
Yummy, a quid a packet from Iceland. I think putting luxury on the packet is not going to fool anyone.
More like it, five quid from Tesco.
And Chocolate wine, ten quid from Aldi. Drink if the Babycham and Advocaat has run out.
They had me at luxury!!
summerisle
The rain, it raineth every day
Easily bought you.They had me at luxury!!
The binman chronicles
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Easily bought you.
Yes but not cheaply...well not cheaply by Iceland standards anyhow!
summerisle
The rain, it raineth every day
You know what you have to buy this morning.
summerisle
The rain, it raineth every day
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https://www.livingetc.com/style/decorating-trends/christmas-decorating-trend-disco-christmas-202164
Christmas Decorating Trend: Disco Christmas | Livingetc
It's never too early to start making Chistmas plans. For a festive bash like no other, this year it's all about channelling the hedonistic glamour of Studio 54 with a funky mash-up of shimmering gold and silver, disco balls and all the OTT trimmings. Here's your sneak preview...
DETAILS Mirror disco ball wreath, £80; and Fever mirror disco balls, from £140 each, Rockett St George. Pink feather flamingo, £28, Gisela Graham. Giant balloons with tassels, £40 each, Bonbon Balloons. Silver Star confetti balloons, £3.40 for five, That Perfect Party Co at Etsy.
FURNITURE Large Togo sofa, from £2,388; corner seat, from £1,902; and small sofa, from £1,826, all Michel Ducaroy at Ligne Roset. FLOOR For a similar rug, try Floor_Story. DETAILS Giant silver ribbon chandelier, £50, DZD. Curva magazine holder, £170, AYTM at Aram Store. Sequin Glam Rock Kiss cushion, £86, Jan Constantine. Iridescent honeycomb decorations, £10 for three; and Iridescent star decorations, £10 each, Other Letters.
DETAILS Windsor luxury fir Christmas tree, from £229, Dobbies Garden Centres. Feather boa, from £3.86, Amazon. Silver lametta, £1 per pack, ChristmasTimeUK. Tinker Tailor sunglasses decoration, £20, Harrods.
FURNITURE Magi bench, from £5,935; and bolster cushion, £210, Antonio Citterio at Flexform Interdesign UK. FLOOR The vintage overdyed rug in Blue/Burgundy, £900, Floor_Story, is similar. DETAILS Palm Tree floor lamp, £995, Audenza. Feather trim, £31.20m, New Trimmings Ltd. Iridescent disc garland, £3, ChristmasTimeUK. Decadent Decs iridescent tassels garland, £13.99, Talking Tables.
DETAILS Top row, from left, Manhattan marble bar tool stand, £39.50, Marks & Spencer; Sferico glasses no. 1 and no. 2, £33 each, Joe Colombo at SCP; Bangle tumbler in Blueberry, £22 for two, LSA International; Happy New Year cake toppers, £5 for 12, The Procraftinator at Etsy; Rosella flowers in syrup, in the glasses, £9.95 for a jar, Amazon; and Glitterati Glam party hat, £6.99 for six, Talking Tables. Bottom row, from left, Crystal Head vodka, £350 for 3000ml, Selfridges; Celebrate champagne saucer, £42 for two, LSA International; Root 7 G&Tea gift set, £30, John Lewis; and Newport ice bucket, £198, Jonathan Adler.
FURNITURE Bunny’s Bar drinks cabinet, £7,414 made to order, Julian Chichester. Nyx bar stools, £348 each, Out There Interiors. FLOOR Zebra Peruvian llama rug, £1,195, Jonathan Adler. DETAILS Disco neon light sign, £598, Brilliant Neon at Notonthehighstreet.com. Metallic champagne flutes, £28 for six (including bucket), Next Home. Rainbow leather jacket, £275, Sarah Bailey. Balloons, champagne saucer and tumblers, as before.
FURNITURE Bubble chair with cushions, approx £3,143, Eero Aarnio. Curly sheepskin pouffe, £350, Nordic House. FLOOR Large sheepskin rug in Champagne, £875, Nordic House. DETAILS Sahir white tiger, £399, Steiff at Harrods. Ziggy stocking, £52, Jan Constantine. Zoology parrot cushion, £325, Jonathan Adler. Tibetan sheepskin cushion, £95, Nordic House. For a similar pink sheepskin cushion, try Oliver Bonas. Fable Heart pom pom cape, £70, Harrods. Iridescent and holographic pinwheels, from a selection at SCP and Other Letters. Iridescent fans, £10 for three, Other Letters.
FURNITURE Roland F-140R digital piano, £969, Rose Morris. Mongolian lamb stool in Rosette, £399, West Elm. DETAILS Eichholtz Las Palmas table lamp, £945, Sweetpea & Willow. Frosted Pine Indoor Outdoor light-up tree, £250, Cox & Cox. Celebrate sequin peacock baubles, £5 each, The Contemporary Home. Bauble wreaths, £5 each, Poundland. Champagne saucers and disco ball, as before.
FURNITURE For details of the table, see opposite. DETAILS Zia shoes in Red/Silver, £495; Lightning Coco shoes in Gold/Crystal, £195, Terry De Havilland. Sleek 16-piece cutlery set, £49.50, Marks & Spencer. Gunnison dinner plates, £12 each, Amara. Paris-Memphis candleholder no.5, £472, Maison Dada at Silvera. Party Porcelain dinner candles, £9.99 for six, Talking Tables. Maharaja wine glass and champagne flute, £8 each, John Lewis. Silver crackers, £12 for six, Next Home.
WALLS Iridescent fringe curtain, £8.50, Other Letters. FURNITURE Saarinen marble and metal dining table in Emperador Brown, £11,140, Knoll at Aram Store. Elowen armchairs, £488 each, Anthropologie. Mongolian fur chairs, £768 each, Audenza. DETAILS Oil vase, £300, Tom Dixon at Amara. Gold glitter peacock feather stems, £7 each, Gisela Graham. Disco Ball tree topper, £30, Rockett St George. Paris-Memphis candleholder no.8, £318, Maison Dada at Silvera. Giant balloons with tassels, £40 each, Bonbon Balloons. Cutlery, dinner plates, candleholder and candles, all as before. For similar pendant lights, try the Point, £479, Original BTC.
Photography ⁄ Simon Bevan
Styling ⁄ Sophie Brown
https://www.livingetc.com/style/decorating-trends/christmas-decorating-trend-disco-christmas-202164
Christmas Decorating Trend: Disco Christmas | Livingetc
It's never too early to start making Chistmas plans. For a festive bash like no other, this year it's all about channelling the hedonistic glamour of Studio 54 with a funky mash-up of shimmering gold and silver, disco balls and all the OTT trimmings. Here's your sneak preview...
Show your guests they’re in for one hell of a party by welcoming them with a kitschy cool wreath and lashings of balloons. A quirky flamingo ramps up the fun.
DETAILS Mirror disco ball wreath, £80; and Fever mirror disco balls, from £140 each, Rockett St George. Pink feather flamingo, £28, Gisela Graham. Giant balloons with tassels, £40 each, Bonbon Balloons. Silver Star confetti balloons, £3.40 for five, That Perfect Party Co at Etsy.
A colossal chandelier is a jaw-dropping alternative to a traditional tree, while an abundance of lustrous stars makes the light dance across the silvers and blues.
FURNITURE Large Togo sofa, from £2,388; corner seat, from £1,902; and small sofa, from £1,826, all Michel Ducaroy at Ligne Roset. FLOOR For a similar rug, try Floor_Story. DETAILS Giant silver ribbon chandelier, £50, DZD. Curva magazine holder, £170, AYTM at Aram Store. Sequin Glam Rock Kiss cushion, £86, Jan Constantine. Iridescent honeycomb decorations, £10 for three; and Iridescent star decorations, £10 each, Other Letters.
Jzuzh up your tree with a playful hit of full-on glamour – an electric blue feather boa and tongue-in-cheek decs nod to the trend.
DETAILS Windsor luxury fir Christmas tree, from £229, Dobbies Garden Centres. Feather boa, from £3.86, Amazon. Silver lametta, £1 per pack, ChristmasTimeUK. Tinker Tailor sunglasses decoration, £20, Harrods.
Dress your staircase to thrill with shimmering garlands of sparkling discs, rainbow tassels and a fluffy feather trim. A stylish bench invites guests to linger before venturing upstairs…
FURNITURE Magi bench, from £5,935; and bolster cushion, £210, Antonio Citterio at Flexform Interdesign UK. FLOOR The vintage overdyed rug in Blue/Burgundy, £900, Floor_Story, is similar. DETAILS Palm Tree floor lamp, £995, Audenza. Feather trim, £31.20m, New Trimmings Ltd. Iridescent disc garland, £3, ChristmasTimeUK. Decadent Decs iridescent tassels garland, £13.99, Talking Tables.
Elegant barware with an Art-Deco flavour gives the wannabe mixologist the air of a swish professional.
DETAILS Top row, from left, Manhattan marble bar tool stand, £39.50, Marks & Spencer; Sferico glasses no. 1 and no. 2, £33 each, Joe Colombo at SCP; Bangle tumbler in Blueberry, £22 for two, LSA International; Happy New Year cake toppers, £5 for 12, The Procraftinator at Etsy; Rosella flowers in syrup, in the glasses, £9.95 for a jar, Amazon; and Glitterati Glam party hat, £6.99 for six, Talking Tables. Bottom row, from left, Crystal Head vodka, £350 for 3000ml, Selfridges; Celebrate champagne saucer, £42 for two, LSA International; Root 7 G&Tea gift set, £30, John Lewis; and Newport ice bucket, £198, Jonathan Adler.
A super-glam bar, luxurious, gold-dipped stools and poppy neon sign make for serious nightclub nirvana.
FURNITURE Bunny’s Bar drinks cabinet, £7,414 made to order, Julian Chichester. Nyx bar stools, £348 each, Out There Interiors. FLOOR Zebra Peruvian llama rug, £1,195, Jonathan Adler. DETAILS Disco neon light sign, £598, Brilliant Neon at Notonthehighstreet.com. Metallic champagne flutes, £28 for six (including bucket), Next Home. Rainbow leather jacket, £275, Sarah Bailey. Balloons, champagne saucer and tumblers, as before.
Iridescent paper decs and super-soft furnishings conjure up a glittering chill-out zone for some well-earned relaxation.
FURNITURE Bubble chair with cushions, approx £3,143, Eero Aarnio. Curly sheepskin pouffe, £350, Nordic House. FLOOR Large sheepskin rug in Champagne, £875, Nordic House. DETAILS Sahir white tiger, £399, Steiff at Harrods. Ziggy stocking, £52, Jan Constantine. Zoology parrot cushion, £325, Jonathan Adler. Tibetan sheepskin cushion, £95, Nordic House. For a similar pink sheepskin cushion, try Oliver Bonas. Fable Heart pom pom cape, £70, Harrods. Iridescent and holographic pinwheels, from a selection at SCP and Other Letters. Iridescent fans, £10 for three, Other Letters.
A glowing tree and colour-rich baubles create a dazzling display against a glitzy mirrored wall. The rock star piano makes a fitting finishing touch.
FURNITURE Roland F-140R digital piano, £969, Rose Morris. Mongolian lamb stool in Rosette, £399, West Elm. DETAILS Eichholtz Las Palmas table lamp, £945, Sweetpea & Willow. Frosted Pine Indoor Outdoor light-up tree, £250, Cox & Cox. Celebrate sequin peacock baubles, £5 each, The Contemporary Home. Bauble wreaths, £5 each, Poundland. Champagne saucers and disco ball, as before.
This outré, glam-rock-inspired table setting will have revellers itching to chow down so they can bust some moves on the dancefloor.
FURNITURE For details of the table, see opposite. DETAILS Zia shoes in Red/Silver, £495; Lightning Coco shoes in Gold/Crystal, £195, Terry De Havilland. Sleek 16-piece cutlery set, £49.50, Marks & Spencer. Gunnison dinner plates, £12 each, Amara. Paris-Memphis candleholder no.5, £472, Maison Dada at Silvera. Party Porcelain dinner candles, £9.99 for six, Talking Tables. Maharaja wine glass and champagne flute, £8 each, John Lewis. Silver crackers, £12 for six, Next Home.
A dramatically decadent feathered centrepiece and ceiling of giant bouncy balloons make this a clubby but intimate nook for a gossipy catch-up.
WALLS Iridescent fringe curtain, £8.50, Other Letters. FURNITURE Saarinen marble and metal dining table in Emperador Brown, £11,140, Knoll at Aram Store. Elowen armchairs, £488 each, Anthropologie. Mongolian fur chairs, £768 each, Audenza. DETAILS Oil vase, £300, Tom Dixon at Amara. Gold glitter peacock feather stems, £7 each, Gisela Graham. Disco Ball tree topper, £30, Rockett St George. Paris-Memphis candleholder no.8, £318, Maison Dada at Silvera. Giant balloons with tassels, £40 each, Bonbon Balloons. Cutlery, dinner plates, candleholder and candles, all as before. For similar pendant lights, try the Point, £479, Original BTC.
Photography ⁄ Simon Bevan
Styling ⁄ Sophie Brown
USA money making ideology- duck apple night when I was a kid.........
The party games were ace, cheap , and enjoyable a real family affair......
canuckblue
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Is it over yet? No? Wake me when it is.
summerisle
The rain, it raineth every day
I thought sprout tea was bad enough.
OneTrueLegend
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New comestibles for Christmas :
Yummy, a quid a packet from Iceland. I think putting luxury on the packet is not going to fool anyone.
More like it, five quid from Tesco.
And Chocolate wine, ten quid from Aldi. Drink if the Babycham and Advocaat has run out.
I don’t think I have ever eaten a bag of Crisps and thought, “they were nice, but I wish they tasted more like a tree!”.
The chocolate wine and baileys Yule log are fine additions to the pre Christmas Day or post Christmas Day festive period though
OneTrueLegend
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