What did you buy today?

leahyl

I cannot wait to get to M&S to see all their Christmas stuff - they have amazing candles this year with lovely Christmassy smells!

Aputernut

I bought a couple items to finish off the Xmas tree skirt I am making.

Penny Dreadful

I went into Carraig Dune at lunctime about bought 3 decorations. I needed them like a hole in the head but they are lovely.

OU812

kitten_k wrote: »

Just ordered these in Smyths for €5 for my god-daughter

How'd you get them for a fiver ???

OU812

Just bought this:



I've been getting a different one every year since 2010 & missed them last year for some reason, so delighted to pick it up.

kitten_k

OU812 wrote: »

How'd you get them for a fiver ???

They had them on sale for €5 in Smyths

OU812

kitten_k wrote: »

They had them on sale for €5 in Smyths

Wish I'd known that. Would have got a couple. Back up to €20 now

RentDayBlues

Haven't bought it yet but just seen that lidl have their Christmas stuff on sale next week, I'm getting a third tree and as budget is limited lidl is going to be my friend this year. I am actually excited

kitten_k

So where is the best the buy a new tree? Artificial and not too expensive!

XplaygirlX

kitten_k wrote:

So where is the best the buy a new tree? Artificial and not too expensive!

Argos had pretty good ones last year. I just saw another post from someone who said Lidl or Aldi sell some too.

RentDayBlues

eminemlover wrote: »

Argos had pretty good ones last year. I just saw another post from someone who said Lidl or Aldi sell some too.

Lidls were €25 last year

Saw a nice 6foot one in wooded for half price €40

Loughc

I'm in the look out for a new tree also. Not Argos that's where my last one came from its too skimpy.

jenn1984

Loughc wrote: »

I'm in the look out for a new tree also. Not Argos that's where my last one came from its too skimpy.

Got a new tree last year from Woodies, it was a good size and not too expensive (sorry can't remember the exact price). Would definitely recommend giving them a go!

matchthis

Loughc wrote: »

I'm in the look out for a new tree also. Not Argos that's where my last one came from its too skimpy.

Maybe ikea might be worth a look. Someone was saying their xmas decorations are out

Loughc

jenn1984 wrote: »

Got a new tree last year from Woodies, it was a good size and not too expensive (sorry can't remember the exact price). Would definitely recommend giving them a go!

I must try woodies and home store

RentDayBlues

Loughc wrote: »

I must try woodies and home store

They've a sale on in woodies now for Christmas trees, some good bargains

SarahLil

RentDayBlues wrote: »

They've a sale on in woodies now for Christmas trees, some good bargains

Thanks for the heads up on Woodies and the other recommendations for Woodies my cousin is on the look out for a new tree she's put me in charge of it:)

washiskin

I saw this last night and couldn't resist...... :cool:

RentDayBlues

washiskin wrote: »

I saw this last night and couldn't resist...... :cool:

Where would one get such an item?

Milly33

Finally managed to open it ahh that is great..

Spotted trees in Dunnes last night and a few bit, I refused to look at them no until after Halloween....

SMJSF

I can't post an image, but popped into dunnes earlier, and got a lovely clear bauble with a band of silver glitter and sequences, and green berry tinsel garland because I only have a storage radiator, and proper leavy garland wouldn't look good in such a small space! Hopefully, fingers crossed, I'll be in a house with a proper fireplace surround to decorate by next Xmas

washiskin

RentDayBlues wrote: »

Where would one get such an item?

Harvey Norman

SarahLil

I picked up a Christmas jumper in Penneys, took a trip to Woodies in Glasnevin not much of their stock out yet the staff member I spoke to said they think the special offers on the Christmas trees will run for the month of October

RentDayBlues

SarahLil wrote: »

I picked up a Christmas jumper in Penneys, took a trip to Woodies in Glasnevin not much of their stock out yet the staff member I spoke to said they think the special offers on the Christmas trees will run for the month of October

SarahLil, did they have any lights? My big set died last year on Stephens day and I had to leave them on, so when I returned them in January they had none I could swap them for, I remember they were on sale in October last year so got them at a good price

kitten_k

RentDayBlues wrote: »

SarahLil, did they have any lights? My big set died last year on Stephens day and I had to leave them on, so when I returned them in January they had none I could swap them for, I remember they were on sale in October last year so got them at a good price

I was in Woodies in Carrickmines today and they had lights. Don't know if they were on offer as I didn't look as I don't need any this year.

SarahLil

RentDayBlues wrote: »

SarahLil, did they have any lights? My big set died last year on Stephens day and I had to leave them on, so when I returned them in January they had none I could swap them for, I remember they were on sale in October last year so got them at a good price

They had no lights out yet in Woodies Glasnevin I'd say over the next couple of days they will the shelves were empty, the staff said Blanchardstown is a bigger store and their stock are out on the floor, didn't see tree lights in Penneys yet just plenty of battery operated lights

washiskin

I bought a fabulous skiing penguin in Dunnes today, but the best thing was there was a family in the shop with two little girls who were really excited about picking a decoration each.

Alicat

I didn't buy anything... But almost did! I was in M&S yesterday...

Alicat

Sigh...

Alicat

Definitely want a cushion!