I am already enjoying the festive season! Our tree and decorations are up early this year on November 23rd! For me it just makes the cold and darker days so much brighter adding in a little bit of Christmas magic!
We got a shiny new tree this year too which I actually love as I have always preferred a real tree but had heard such good things about the Balsam Hill ones that we had to give them a try! We are both really pleased as it is just what we wanted narrow and full and very realistic. https://www.balsamhill.co.uk
November began with me hosting a makeup workshop which was a lovely morning spent with a great group of ladies learning new make up tips. If you are interested in 2026 workshops keep an eye on my website https://www.nikimakeup.co.uk for dates or Instagram updates @nikimakeup. The next dates are 23.01.25 5-7pm and 24.01.26 11-1 pm in Harpenden, Herts. I can also offer bespoke workshops if you would like to do one with 5-6 friends.
My last November wedding was at the beautiful Huntsmill farm in Buckinghamshire https://huntsmillweddings.co.uk where I am very privileged to be a longstanding supplier.
I loved creating this soft loose bun style with dried flowers.
This month I have also been busy with lots of 1:1 makeup lessons and pre-wedding trials as well as special occasion hair and makeups for Christmas parties and birthdays! Christmas came even earlier to my makeup studio on 12th November! I am loving all the lips and makeup baubles I am finding too! I have enjoyed meeting so many lovely new clients recently and working in my studio has been just the dream!
Charlotte Tilbury kindly sent me a wonderful package of goodies in a gorgeous Charlotte Tilbury stocking, do go check out the Black Friday sale and grab a great saving! https://friends.charlottetilbury.com/a/niki.l
Outside of work I have been enjoying getting festive from Christmas decorating and shopping to a few early Christmas celebrations as well as my much loved dog walks although it has been too cold for me... We even had a smattering of snow in Hertfordshire.
If you love dogs you can also follow Rufus's adventures over on Instagram @rufustehredtoypoodle
I dabbled with a little art here and then too!
We visited for the first time https://thewoodyardbrasserie.co.uk for the most delicious roast lunch and we will definitely be back, a lovely festive experience. We both felt like we had stepped back in time!
We also had a great Italian lunch whilst Christmas shopping in London and they allow dogs too so Rufus could join us. I love it when the great restaurants allow dogs! https://www.boccadilupo.com We are also taking him with us to https://joeallen.co.uk and http://josepizarro.com/venues/pizarro-restaurant-bermondsey/ in December, he is a very spoiled pooch!
We visited The bear club a great little gem in Luton, do check it out if you are local we have seen some great jazz here multiple times! https://www.the-bear.club
If you are looking for a unique gift why not treat a loved one to a gift voucher for a makeover or a makeup lesson with me. Vouchers can be purchased easily in a couple of clicks on my website right up until midnight on Christmas eve https://www.nikimakeup.co.uk
Thank you for reading!
Niki x
