Stepping into 2012 in style, remaining WISE and AVID all the while

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New thread.

I have a beautiful star ring from Whistles, 'because I'm a star' - thank you thank you thank you - it fits perfectly

have had a glass of fizz..DH now making me a cup of tea to go with shortbread star..thanks ollie

portia love your asos subterfuge

sorry you couldn't make your dinner tonight amber

Ohhhhhhhh - love it!
I got some a lovely Cath Kidson compact mirror, some adorable Cath Kidson mini notecards and .........a lovely big bar of Dairy Milk! Squeeeeeel!

Thank you, thank you, thank you SS. What a really thoughtful present - its all so me!

Ooh the tube was SS. Now I have peeled off wrapping can see my SS has written from SS on it....squeal....

I have got...

...a fab notebook covered in owls, for my wish lists! My SS has obviously seen my proliferation of tedious lists and thinks they would you better kept to myself

thank you SS - it is perfect and I love it!

shakes parcel in the manner of a small child..

OMG I have a cracker inside the tube...

What great presents so far. Am feeling all warm and fuzzy!

I've just opened mine with a count down from DDs! Thank you, I received a lovely Christmas decoration to put on the tree, it is a miniature pair of fab high heeled boots!

I got the most gorgeous tourquoise blue and silver necklace! It really is divine, and will look stunning with a white shirt. (which I now must source immediately!) Thank you so much to the person who sent it. You have fabulous taste!

Wow, my present is very W&A - a set of six placecard holders, each a different kind of gold handbag! I love it, thank you so much! My Christmas table is going to look very stylish!

I am so delighted with my ring .

Portia what a great present for you!

Ants am loving your blow by blow account.

Oh my goodness..I have a giant grin on my face..I love love love my gifts..a chocolate owl and absolutely gorgeous metallic zara scarf...heaven..thank you so much secret santa..you rock!

Right am here only slightly late. What lovely presents!

Drum roll please.....

Am sitting here scoffing my chocolate with a big smile on my face!

Ooh lovely presents MiM and pickled!

I have a Christian lacroix notebook with v pretty fashion sketch on the cover. Love it-perfect size for handbag. Can't wait to flaunt use it. Thank you very much.

This is all too exciting, what lovely gifts.

Oooh I love mine! A Liberty print bracelet.

So lovely! Thank you so much my Secret Santa

am properly thrilled!

And sequins!! Cracker is full if sequins!!! And fantastic MAC nail varnish. Could not be more perfect. Am wondering if my SS has met me as I always have nail polish on and it's perfect for my colouring...squee!!! Thank you thank you. Am genuinely thrilled! Xxx

marsha how appropriate! Well done to your SS!

Thank you, thank you secret santa!

A snakeskin clutch! Gorgeous.

You kindly included a little present for DD that I am going to let her open during the loonnnnggg drive tomorrow as a present for (hopefully) good behaviour.

Wow!

This was such a good idea, lovely presents, it's great to see everyone's (well practiced) shopping skills!

Ooh lots of cross posts. How exciting. I'm loving this!