Have A Holly Jolly Christmas

By Cyndi – Posted on November 29, 2024

Christmas Blessings Are On The Way

Have a holly jolly Christmas and embrace the season.

O Holy night the stars are brightly shining and we are in a real Christmas mood.

The first noel is playing in the back round and soon chestnuts will be roasting on an open fire in the backyard.

My family and I will be enjoying some homemade eggnog while we listen to Have a Holly Jolly Christmas. Guess what, we plan to do just that.

Gingerbread cookies will also be baking in the oven as we wrap our Christmas presents. Christmas gifts will be under the tree at midnight on Christmas Eve.

Santa and his elves with meet the grinch at the North Pole and Mrs. Claus will make some hot cocoa for all as they get ready to leave the North Pole. Santa’s big red sleigh is loaded down with toys and all kinds of Christmas surprises.

Christmas is coming soon and we will be ready to celebrate and enjoy all of the festivities.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas and love one another.

Here’s wishing you a peaceful and joyful holiday season and have a holly jolly Christmas, it is the best time of the year.

Sincerely,

Cynthia

achampagnechristmas.com

www.beautyandtheface.com

The Christmas Eve Surprise

By Cyndi – Posted on November 21, 2024February 1, 2025

A Christmas Story About Santa and His Sleigh and Two Precious Little Boys

The Christmas Eve Surprise is a tale about Santa, Randolph and two precious little boys. It’s a special story packed with a ton of fun and a whole lot of adventure.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Christmas is all around us. It’s an exciting time of the year.

I want to share this Christmas story that I wrote last year especially for kids. It is the perfect Christmas story to share with your children or grandchildren.

It is such a precious little story. Packed with adventure your children or grandchildren can use their imaginations and see themselves in this awesome Christmas tale.

Turn off the television and all gaming devices and get ready to take a ride with Santa on his sleigh. You’re going to love everything about this story.

When Christmas Eve arrives gather around and cuddle into cozy with your loved ones and read this special Christmas story that they will never forget.

You can click on the link below or read it from this page.

I hope you enjoy all of the magical moments found in this sweet Christmas story called, The Christmas Eve Surprise.

I hope you and your loved ones enjoyed reading this cute little Christmas story.

Merry Christmas to you all,

Cyn

A Champagne Christmas

www.everywomanslifelovingjourney.com

King of Christmas Home Decor

By Cyndi – Posted on November 21, 2024February 1, 2025

Helping You To Find The Most Amazing Christmas Trees Ever

the early big Black Friday Sale at King of Christmas.

If you’re familiar with King of Christmas you know that they have the best most beautiful and highest quality Christmas trees and decorations anywhere.

I purchase the flocked Christmas tree above last year and I have no regrets.

My tree is beautiful. I love it.

This amazing Christmas tree came with lights attached to it and it looks gorgeous when it’s all lit up at night in my living room.

The tree is so sensational that I didn’t even putting any ornaments on it. That’s just how beautiful this tree is. King of Christmas has a lot of gorgeous trees to chose from.

Whatever your preference it I’m sure you’ll find whatever you need.

They also have a wonderful selection of accessories for all your Christmas tree needs. Their wreaths and garlands add a touch of splendor to any Christmas decor.

King of Christmas has a great collection of all things Christmas.

Check them out. You’ll be over the moon when you see their large selection of Christmas trees.

Shop trees under $300.

‘Tis the season everybody!

Cyn

Beauty and the Face,

Love for the Skin

A Champagne Christmas

The Christmas Holiday Gift Guide

By Cyndi – Posted on October 2, 2024January 27, 2025

A Special Holiday Gift Guide for 2025

Christmas 2025 will be all about games, architecture, the beach and the magic of ballet. With the first theme, I hope to teach the little ones about the joy of sharing, taking turns and the comradeship to be had in collectively taking part in structured games.

With the second theme, I want to help the kids to explore how architecture can teach us about beauty in the world and how it challenges us to think without limitations. The sky is the limit for their little minds!

With theme number three, it’s really simple. The beach is the most wonderful and perfect place for kids to be kids!

Lastly, we will take them to experience the magic of ballet first hand with a performance of the quintessential Christmas ballet, the Nutcracker. An afternoon tea with sweet treats and an overnight stay in London the night of the ballet will be the icing on the cake.

If you would like to help with this special occasion in their little lives, just let me know and we can discuss further.

Mom’s List

1. Beach bucket sets x 2
https://scrunchkids.com/product/bucket-spade-moulds-bundle/
I would love for you to choose the colours but kindly ask if you could choose between the various shades of blue and green.

2. Waterstones gift cards x 2
https://www.waterstonesgiftcards.com/product-category/gift-cards/
This year they will choose a few of their own books rather than me buy a ton like I usually do. Of course I will buy some because I can’t help myself lol, but I want them to start choosing what they want to read and give them that magical bookstore experience. You are welcome to choose a book or two each for them as well.

3. Gingerbread cottage x2 (this most likely won’t be available to order until later this year..maybe around September, but we will do these on Christmas Day next year!)
https://honeywellbakes.com/product/gingerbread-house-kit/

4. A toy each (to be decided closer to the time)

Jude’s Birthday:
Spirograph design set
https://www.smythstoys.com/uk/en-gb/toys/arts-crafts-and-music/arts/drawing-and-sketching/spirograph-design-set/p/213368

There you have it. Our small holiday gift guide for Christmas 2024.

Merry Christmas Everyone,

Aja

www.achampagnechristmas.com

Christmas Is Every Where

By Cyndi – Posted on August 24, 2024August 24, 2024

Will You Be Ready When The Christmas Season Arrives

The joys of the Christmas season

The Joy of the Christmas Season

Christmas will be here in a matter of days, four months to be exact. Will you be ready?. I know I will be. I have a few more gifts to buy. I’ll be shopping online for a few small items this weekend. Can you say, I am excited? I am over the moon and beyond elated.

Defining the joys of the Christmas season is so much fun. I have been going in and out of stores looking for Christmas. So far the only store that is spilling over is Hobby Lobby. I went to two Dollar Tree stores and they were bare. They barely had any fall decorations.

I was hoping to find some crafting materials at Dollar Tree, but those shelves were empty as well. There is one more Dollar Tree that I know of and I will visit to see what they have.

Anyway getting back to Christmas. Hobby Lobby had some beautiful Christmas ornaments. The ones that I saw were absolutely gorgeous. I don’t think I have ever seen such a huge inventory of Christmas. I got so excited seeing it all I didn’t know which way to turn.

My Next Stop Christmas Shop

The Joys of the Christmas Season

My next stop for Christmas shopping will be Home Goods again. When I was there not too long ago they only had autumn decorations and I must say that they were lovely. Home Goods always has some beautiful things for the home and holidays. I love that their prices are amazing quality and their items have amazing prices.

I’ll be going to Home Goods before the week ends.

I’ll share more of the joys of the Christmas season with you and all of my beautiful Christmas finds too and I hope they give you a little touch of inspiration when it comes to decorating your home for the holiday season.

Merry Christmas Everyone,

Cyndi

www.beautyandtheface.com

www.achampagnechristmas.com

The True Meaning of Christmas

By Cyndi – Posted on August 10, 2024August 15, 2024

The Meaning of the Christmas Season Fills My Home

The True Meaning of Christmas

The true meaning of Christmas resides in my home and fills my heart with love year round.

For me and my lovely family Christmas is warmth, love and comfort on the couch. Nestled deep into the most comfortable couch situated in the perfect place which is in my living room and handcrafted with brilliant design elements that make my couch a comfy place, I love to snuggle on the sofa with an abundance of soft pillows, quilts and blankets surrounding me.

There Will Always Be a Story About About Christmas and What It Means To Me

Christmastime means embracing the holiday season with a real sense of joy! This is the same joy that brings many miracles that teaches us the importance of loving one another. I love this awesome feeling that hugs me tightly morning, noon and night and never lets me go.

This wonderful feeling moves me with compassion. It also clothes me with inspiration and when this happens I quickly grab my pen and notebook and the writing session begins.

It is then that I pour out my heart to write short stories of Christmas love. This feeling is accompanied by beautiful Christmas poems.

This feeling then takes me into my kitchen where I find myself opening.a box of Ghirardelli Dark Brownie Chocolate Mix, my favorite brownie mix. The dark chocolate lends a touch of warm for my spirit and love for my stomach. Most of the time you won’t find a brownie left after they’ve cooled down. My family gobbles them up so fast that I find myself baking more brownies the next day during the Christmas Season.

During our baking sessions it is only appropriate for Christmas music to chime in followed by my singing, dancing and with tears in the midst.

One of my favorite Christmas is O Holy Night. Josh Groban is one of my favorite Christmas singers and along with his rendition of Celebration Me Home, my house is never dry. Tears fall and with good reason.

Does Christmas make you feel warm and fuzzy all over? Can you describe what Christmas means to you and the feeling that flows into your life, heart and home?

I hope you’re getting to be warmed and I hope you enjoy all the days leading up to the most wonderful time of the year.

Merry Christmas Everyone,

Christmas Is Coming and Autumn Too

By Cyndi – Posted on August 10, 2024August 10, 2024

Let The Festivities Begin

Fall and Christmas Festivities

Hello Christmas Luminaries,

This week my spirit has been filled with the feeling of Christmas.

I went to Hobby Lobby looking for Christmas and my oh my, I found Christmas. Yes, I found Christmas at every turn. I got so excited and wanted to stay there all day long. It was amazing seeing all of the autumn and Christmas decor. The shelves were abundant and the vibrant and bright colors popped!

There was an enormous variety of fall decorations and the Christmas trees were covered with multi-colored lights as well as with white lights.

I took pictures and made a few videos to share with you. To say that I was beyond excited to see all of this festive beauty in one space is putting it mildly.

Autumn and Christmas Decorations

Fall and Christmas Festivities

We are just a few short weeks away from the Fall season and I’ll be ready. I’m not sure if I’ll be covering my home from top to bottom with fall or if I will just add a few touches of Autumn here and there. As much as I love the season, Christmas is and always will be my first love. Last year I added a few pieces of fall which did not stay up long because I went crazy for Christmas. It literally flooded my thoughts and I found myself decorating my entire house from top to bottom, from to back.

Also, I bought a flocked tree for the first time in my life. My family and I have always had a real or live tree, but we decided to buy a flocked tree in 2023. It was so pretty. I purchased it from King of Christmas and I was not disappointed even though I could have decorated it a lot more. White lights came with the tree and I added red bulbs. This year I will add a lot more Christmas ornaments to make it really beautiful.

Fall and Christmas Festivities

During the fall and Christmas seasons I look forward to celebrating my own unique and personalized fall and Christmas festivities because I look forward to more love, to give and to share all that my heart tells me to.

As I get ready for the holiday season, I hope that you, too, will personalize your holidays and enjoy every second of the season!

Merry Christmas to all,

Cyndi

www.beautyandtheface.com

www.achampagnechristmas.com

Christmas Eve In Our Home

By Cyndi – Posted on June 23, 2024July 30, 2024

A Toast To Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve in our home

Christmas Eve In Our Home

It’s Christmas Eve and our home is festive and overflowing with love. The fireplace is warm and we are all sitting in comfy-cozy.

Dinner was delicious and dessert scrumptious. The dark chocolate brownies warmed our palettes and hot cocoa comforted every inch of our spirits.

Andy Williams sang to us and now it’s time to watch Home Alone before we all head up to bed.

Reflecting on Christmas past, we are always thankful for all the times that we gathered together to create those memorable moments that we love.

We love this very special time of year. Christmas illumines our hearts and clothes us with love. Forever grateful we will be.

As the night slowly comes to a close, we remember those who are no longer here in physically, but always near in memory.

It’s time for bed now. Christmas Eve is quiet. It is serenity and peace sprinkled with good cheer.

We kneel to pray to thank God for this beautiful day that has now turned into night. Never in darkness we are surrounded by the Light that makes Christmas so very special both day and night.

Merry Christmas to all and to all be blessed by the Light.

Cyndi