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hi, I am a 40+ year old who loves jewellery and all things sparkly. I also enjoy trying out and reviewing new makeup products, finding stylish walking sticks, reading and writing book reviews. I will review anything from bird tables/ hedgehog houses to the latest fashion! My Instagram account is @sparkling_magpie

Friday, 20 November 2020

Review: Gisela Graham Butterfly Birdcage Decoration


This Gisela Graham Bird Cage with Butterfly and Rose Decoration  (£8.95) makes not only an elegant and timeless festive decoration but also a great blogger prop for displaying earring or used as part of a back drop. Measuring 10x5x5cm, the ornament can either be free standing or hung from the fine gold twine. There is a butterfly and rose sat on top of the bird cage. I will use mine as a display for earrings and small pieces of jewellery as the bird cage looks so elegant with the butterfly suspended from the top with the rose.

                 




 

Thursday, 19 November 2020

Review: Gisela Graham Gingerbread Men Glass Tealight


The Gisela Graham Gingerbread Men Glass Tealight Holder  (£4.99) is adorable. Made of glass there are three different gingerbread men interspersed with holly decorated around the small glass tealight holder. The tea light holder itself measures 9(H)x6(W)cm. I think I will get another one so I can have one to use as a nightlight (with battery operated tealight) so I can watch the gingerbread men dance as I drift off to sleep and another to keep my festive gingerbread lipsticks on display. 

I purchased this item myself and the views expressed in my blog are my own 

Tuesday, 10 November 2020

Review: Couture Kingdom Pixar Toy Story White Gold Plated Charm Bracelet

 
I can’t believe that it’s the 25th anniversary of the release of the Pixar movie Toy Story! Couture Kingdom have released a 25th Anniversary collection. I have bought several pieces to review, keep or give away in various competitions. The first piece I bought is the Toy Story White Gold Plated Charm Bracelet (£39). There are several charms: Mr Potato Head; Rex; Hamm; Slinky and a Green Army Man. Most of the charms are cute but I wish they had stuck with either white gold or coloured charms. Mr Potato Head loses his features in certain lights and just looks like a silver blob whereas Rex and Hamm are instantly identifiable.  I also wish they that they could be unclipped and worn as necklaces as Slinky is my favourite and would look great on his own as a delicate necklace charm. The bracelet is easy to put on as it fastens with a lobster clasp and there is an extender chain with an Alien/25th Anniversary charm attached. The chain links are chunky and I think that it would be possible to attach other Disney charms to it. The bracelet is presented in Disney Couture packaging and would make a great Christmas present for any Pixar/ Toy Story fan. 

I purchased this item myself and the views expressed in my blog are my own 

Saturday, 7 November 2020

Review: Disneyland Paris The Aristocats Glass Globe Hanging Ornament



 
I purchased my Aristocats Glass Globe Hanging Ornament (£12.99) when I visited DLP, this on will be used as a prize during my Twitter Christmas hourly  competition.  This ornament features Toulouse and Berlioz sitting on and next to a gramophone player. There are tiny glitter musical notes painted onto the outside of the glass globe. The ornament measures 10x8x8cm. 

I purchased this item myself and the views expressed in my blog are my own 


Review: Disneyland Paris Lady and the Tramp Glass Globe Hanging Ornament

 I love the animal themed Disney/ Sketchbook hanging ornaments and this one has certainly caught Lady and the Tramp’s expressions as the eat spaghetti gazing into each other’s eyes! The ornament measures 10x8x8cm and has a base so can be placed on a shelf or hung from the loop. It is a DLP exclusive. 

I purchased this item myself and the views expressed in my blog are my own 

Review: Disneyland Paris Nala and Simba Globe Hanging Ornament

I purchased the Nala and Simba Hanging Ornament (£12.99) when I visited Disneyland Paris two years ago (I bought this one to use as a prize via ShopDisney UK). The only change is the swing tag which is now the new version. Simba is patting a blue bug whilst Nala looks on. They are encased in a semi globe which has a flat base so it can either be free standing or hung from the chiffon hanging loop. It measures 10x9cm. 

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Review: Disneyland Paris 101 Dalmations Glass Globe Hanging Ornament

 
The Disneyland Paris 101 Dalmations Glass Globe Ornament (£12.99) is one of my favourite ornaments of all time. The ornament features Patch and Lucky sitting in front of and on a tv.  I love that the tv shows a very majestic German Shepard dog and Licky has the remote in his mouth! The tv is glittery. The ornament can be free standing or hung up. The ornament measures 10x8x8cm and the globe is fragile as it is glass. I wish the globe was made from a clear resin or plastic base as one hard knock and it is smashed. I do like that Disneyland Paris exclusive is stamped on the base of the ornament. The swing/ gift tag is the new style Studio themed card. 

I purchased this item myself and the views expressed in my blog are my own 

Review: Disneyland Paris The Three Bears from Brave Hanging Ornament

 
 I saw the Triplet Bears from Brave Hanging Ornament when I visited Disneyland Paris 2 years ago for my mum’s 80th birthday.  I loved the contrast of the bears and their gorgeous and eye catching blue eyes.  The ornament measures 6x5x5cm and features Hamish, Harris and Hubert,  The tree stump is glittery and the hanging loop is jute so fits the woodland theme. The swing tag is in the old style  which I actually prefer as it looks not like a gift tag Than the new version.

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Review: Disney Store Cinderella Hanging Ornament

 
The Disney Store Cinderella Hanging Ornament is £13. Made from resin, with the silver tone 2020 charm, the ornament measures 8.5x7x10cm.  Cinderella sits beside her iconic glass slipper. This hanging ornament can be either free standing or hung from the chiffon hanging loop. I do prefer the animal themed hanging ornaments but I do appreciate the detail that has gone on to this ornament. The Cinderella book that provides her background is amazing and overall the ornament looks as though it cost more than £13.