Unwrapping August's TreatBox

Another month has passed which means August is upon us! Luckily for TreatBox fans, Zoe is always very considerate and makes sure that we get our boxes on time. This month, the boxes were posted a few days early which meant that my box arrived on July 30. 

I could pretend that I've only opened this box today, however, I have no shame in admitting that I delved straight in as soon as it landed through the mail box!

This month has a 'dream' theme, and as soon as I opened the box, I knew it was going to be one of my favourites. I was greeted by a gorgeous 'Follow Your Dreams' inspirational card which came at a time when I really needed it. I'm turning 25 in five weeks, and my impending quarter life crisis is getting to me a bit. I don't feel as if I've achieved a lot in my almost 25 years on Earth, and whilst I know what I want to do in life, it's going to take a lot of work for me to get there. But no matter how long the journey takes, it's so important to follow your dreams in life, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. The gold embossing on the cloud background is truly beautiful and I've already put it on display in my room.

I then went on to unwrap the rest of the box, and once again, I was not left disappointed.

This month's TreatBox

The TreatBox contained:

'Follow Your Dreams' inspirational card

Rainbow Drops

Bath bombs

Rainbow iron-on patch

Fairy lights

'Follow Your Dreams' coaster

Three mini cards

Set of two notebooks

This box is seriously all kinds of lovely and just what I needed this month. The pastel coloured bath bombs look pretty and glittery. Whilst I'm a shower girl, they're enough to encourage me to take a relaxing soak in the bath!

The Rainbow Drops reminded me of my childhood (but mum pinched them so that was the end of my nostalgia). The rainbow iron-on patch is also really sweet.

I then opened the pink package - the sticker said 'something to brighten your day', and inside was some fairy lights! I went straight downstairs to insert batteries and then wrapped them around my bed! They're so bright and really add something special to my room. 

the lights around my bed!

Next up was a coaster with 'Follow Your Dreams' written on it. This was something different to what I've received from past boxes, and it was nice to see something more unusual like this!

To go with the 'Follow Your Dreams' coaster, there was the inspirational print which I mentioned earlier, as well as three mini cards. I adore these cards and their inspirational/cute messages! It's the kind of card I would love to receive, and I think that they would put a smile on anyone's face.

Finally, these two cute notebooks which are literally perfect for me. As an aspiring journalist, I am forever jotting things down and having madcap ideas at stupid o'clock, therefore these notebooks will be perfect for my ramblings. I particularly like the 'dream one size too big' one - it reminds me of the quote, 'aim for the moon, as even if you miss, you'll still be amongst the stars'. 

I've been subscribing to these boxes for a good few months now, and this is easily one of my favourite ones. I guess the goodies are just spookily appropriate for me at the moment, and it gave me a much needed smile when I opened the box.

If you fancy receiving monthly TreatBoxes, check out the subscription info here. You can also read about July's TreatBox here. 

                                                                   Hwyl am y tro  ✌️

Unwrapping July's TreatBox

Hello! As if we're over half way through July already...time is going far too quickly for my liking. 

I'm a bit behind with this month's TreatBox post, but better late than never! I have to share it with you, as it was one of my favourites so far.

This month's box was a summery celebration of goodness. Not only has Not Shabby Very Chic been renamed as TreatBox, but it's also their first birthday, so the box was fairly similar to a party bag which was just wonderful! I adore this month's inspirational card - 'Be a flamingo in a flock of pigeons'.

aloha July TreatBox...

I will never get bored of unwrapping these TreatBoxes! On this occasion, you could already smell that it was going to be lovely as there was a strong coconut scent in the box.

unwrapping...

July's TreatBox..

The TreatBox contained:

'Be a Flamingo in a Flock of Pigeons' inspirational card

'You are one in a Melon' badge

Pineapple wish bracelet

Hooray flag

'Go Your Own Way' plaque

'And So The Adventure Begins Darling' pouch

Pina Colada candle

Confetti

Bubble wand

Love Hearts

'Oh The Places You'll Go' print

The Pineapple wish bracelet brought a smile to my face straight away. As funky and summery as it is, it instantly reminded me of an in-joke I have with a few friends, and when I'll wear it, I'll think of them, which makes me happy. The melon badge and Hooray flag are also super cute. 

I can't get enough of these decorative plaques, and now I have another to add to my collection all thanks to TreatBox! 

I love this pouch! Not only is the message inspirational, but it's a handy pouch for carrying all sorts of things. I'll definitely be making use of it.

This was the sweet smell that greeted me as I opened the package! Candles are a big yay at home, so mum was thrilled to see this and instantly nabbed it from my box. We haven't used it yet but no doubt it will transport us to somewhere tropical!

Next up was the party bag! I adored this and thought it was a super cute touch to an already wonderful box. I can't wait to use the confetti, it's so colourful, but the Love Hearts didn't last long (oops). The bubbles also reminds me of a great gig I went to once, so I'll have fond memories in my heart when I use the wand.

Finally, I am an idiot. I took all the photos when I first opened the box, and it wasn't until a few days ago when I read other reviews that I realised that there was another print at the bottom of the box! Despite now being able to see it in half the pictures, I didn't think to turn it around as I thought it was a piece of card! Luckily, I've now gotten the chance to admire it for what it is - I love the message as I love travelling and hopefully I'll get to visit even more of the world soon. 

There is no doubt that these TreatBoxes continue to be great value for money. If you fancy subscribing, check out all the info here. Don't forget to read June's TreatBox review too.

Hwyl am y tro  ✌️

Unwrapping June's TreatBox

Pinch punch, first of the month! It's TreatBox time again - after a long day on my wrecked feet (new shoes = foot chaos), coming home to the box was a welcome treat. This month's box was a literal treat too - the sticker on the box was covered in biscuits, and after opening the box, there was a little note from Zoe encouraging us to take five and pop the kettle on! There was also an inspirational card - 'you've gotta risk it to get the biscuit', which is just fabulous life advice haha.

welcome note, inspo card and the cutest sticker ever!

Next....the box unwrapping. I never get bored of opening my TreatBox every month, I love surprises!

unwrapping the TreatBox...

June's TreatBox!

There's an evident baking/biscuit theme this month, so cute! My TreatBox contained:

'You've Gotta Risk It For A Biscuit' inspirational card 

'Sweet Thoughts' notebook

'Star Baker' pencil

Chalkboard stickers

'Enjoy The Little Things' spatula

Six decorative pegs

A biscuit shaped nail file

Teapigs popcorn teabag

An edible biscuit

Notebooks are always handy and I love the sweet design on this one. The 'star baker' pencil makes me feel like I'm going to be a contestant on the Great British Bake Off, which is quite wonderful!

The chalkboard stickers are really unusual - I've never seen anything like it before. They're perfect for labelling or leaving notes for loved ones and the best thing? You can use them over and over again!

I cannot bake to save my life, so I'm not too sure how useful this spatula is going to be, however, I might have a baking urge one day. The decorative pegs are adorable! I love little things like that and when I get my room in order, I will definitely be using them. As for the nail file, as disappointing as it was to find out it wasn't edible, it is very handy and will keep my nails in shape.

Okay, so I most definitely do not have this biscuit in my possession any longer...oops! (I did share it with mum though and it was delightful). I am so intrigued by this popcorn tea, as it's basically green tea with toasted rice. It sounds absolutely bizarre but I'll definitely have to give it a go before the night's out.

That's it for June's box! As usual, it's definitely worth the money. Out of all the boxes I've received so far, this would probably be my least favourite as it's not as well suited to me as some of the others have been but I loved it regardless. I'm already counting down to July!

You can sign up for TreatBoxUK here. You can also check out last month's box review by clicking here. 

Hwyl am y tro ✌️

Unwrapping May's TreatBox

It's the 1st of May, meaning that it's time to unwrap another Not Shabby Very Chic TreatBox. (How quickly is this year going please?!) It only feels like yesterday when I was unwrapping April's goodies!

I have a slight confession - being the fab person that she is, Zoe sent this month's boxes out early to make sure that we received them before the bank holiday. I received my box a few days ago, and being an impatient so-and-so, I had to open it immediately!  

However, I decided to wait until the first of the month to share its contents, and what a lovely little box it was! The theme of this month's box is 'Pretty Chic', something of which I absolutely adore. I'm obsessed with anything decorative, from things with sayings on to cute little trinkets, so I was super excited about opening the package. As usual, there was an inspirational card included in the box, with the message "She believed she could so she did", which I will definitely turn to when I'm in need of a motivational boost.

welcome note and inspirational card ♥

On to the main event, the actual box unwrapping! This bit never fails to make me smile - just wondering what lovely treats awaits in the box makes me super excited.

unwrapping the TreatBox...

this month's Pretty Chic TreatBox ♥

My TreatBox contained:

'She Believed She Could So She Did' inspirational postcard

'Follow Your Heart' cushion cover

Dangly hearts decoration

Spotted decorative tape

'Life Is Too Short To Be Anything But Happy' wooden decoration

'Queen Bee' bookmark

'You Look Lovely Today' compact mirror

I love the cushion cover and as you can see below, I've already put it to good use! Looks great, doesn't it?

The hearts decoration is so pretty and the spotty decorative tape will sure come in handy. I adore the wooden plaque - I think the message is cute, you've got to try and make the most of life and be as happy as you possibly can. My favourite item in the box this month is the Queen Bee bookmark, which as a book reader, suits me to a tee. It'll definitely find a happy home among many of my books!

Finally, I opened this adorable little pouch to find the loveliest compact mirror, with 'You look lovely today' written on the back of it. What a perfect gift to give you a confidence boost!

Not only is this month's TreatBox full of the prettiest little things, there's also a running theme of motivational messages. Everyone is guilty of forgetting their worth at times, and it's nice to be reminded that we are strong and can do anything we want to if we put our minds to it.

May's TreatBox has definitely been my favourite so far, although I am super excited to see what will arrive through my letter box next month! If you want to subscribe to TreatBoxUK, you can do so here. (Again, this is not a sponsored post, I'm just a sucker for pretty chic goodies!)

Hwyl am y tro ✌️

Unwrapping April's TreatBox

Hello again! A few days ago, I introduced you to TreatBoxUK from Not Shabby Very Chic. Now it's time for me to share with you the wonderful delights that awaited me in April's box!

*Just another reminder that this is NOT a sponsored post*

My box arrived promptly on the 1st of April, and with no fool in sight, I opened the box to find a yellow package and a welcome note. The note said that this month's box was themed around Sunshine, Beach and all things Nautical, which was a welcoming thought after all the cold and miserable weather we've been having. There was also a double-sided inspirational postcard inside. With 'When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade' and 'Hello Sunshine' written on either side, the box instantly brought a little bit of loveliness into my life.

welcome note and cute quote card!

Next, I went to open the package containing all of the goodies. Everything's always so neatly packed and it's a shame to ruin the packaging, but then again, I'm always so eager to see what's inside!

unwrapping the TreatBox...

the TreatBox in all its glory

My TreatBox contained:

• When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade/Hello Sunshine inspirational postcard

• Ice cream shaped sweets and a candy bracelet - a delicious treat which fits perfectly within the theme.

• Strawberry cupcake lip balm - the lip balm contains moisturising hemp and shea butter and smells divine!

• All You Need Is Love & The Ocean wooden decorative sign - this heart shaped sign is so cute and makes the perfect addition to my room. It also reminds me of 'Cake By The Ocean' by DNCE so I love it for another reason too haha.

• Life is Better At The Beach decorative sign - another decorative sign which is just as sweet!

• You're Fab-ulous necklace - I love this necklace! It's so dainty and I love the design - again, it's sunshine based as it's a pun on the Fab ice lollies. 

• When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade tote bag - you can never have too many tote bags! They are so handy to take to work or go shopping and it's great to carry round an inspirational quote with you wherever you go!

The best thing about TreatBoxUK is the element of surprise. I love surprises so getting one of these boxes ever month is just fantastic. You never know what you're going to find, however, if you love decorative items and cute bits and bobs, you're guaranteed to love these TreatBoxes!

I'm already wishing April away as I can't wait to see what May's box will contain! If you fancy treating yourself every month, the May box is available to order on the Not Shabby Very Chic website now. 

Hwyl am y tro  ✌️

#TreatBoxUK

Helloooo. It's gone midnight and I'm currently sat in front of my laptop, avoiding getting ready to catch the 3am train to London. (I'm excited to go to London as I'm seeing The Vamps but we haven't been since our suitcase saga so I'm a tad (very) paranoid about travelling today haha).

Since February, I've been signed up to a subscription box called TreatBox UK. After receiving the latest one yesterday, I fancied writing something different on this blog so I thought I would tell you all about TreatBox UK.

*As a basic blogger, I feel daft even making this statement but just to point out that this is NOT a sponsored post - I buy these boxes every month bc they are just too friggin' cute.*

credit: Not Shabby Very Chic

My intention is to start writing about the contents of these boxes every month, however, before I delve into the April box, I thought I would just give a bit of background information first!

Throwback to late last year, when I was happily scrolling through my Twitter timeline. I randomly came across this account called Not Shabby Very Chic. I decided to take a look at their Twitter purely because of the name (there's a stall at my local market called Shabby Chicks and it reminded me of that). Upon a quick nosy, I realised that Not Shabby Very Chic sold loads of cute decorations and gifts which I adored. However, what captured my eye was their Treat Boxes, which are basically monthly surprise boxes filled with gorgeous little bits and bobs.

You can sign up for a monthly subscription or buy a standalone box - I wanted to try an individual box to see if it was worth the money but they were sold out so I waited until the New Year. In January, I placed an order for a February box. I noticed that you could also build your own box, choosing a number of gifts from a set list, so I made up a box each for Em and Mim as birthday presents. There was a good selection and to be honest it was difficult just to choose a set number of things! They also made lovely presents which the girls loved.

I received my first surprise TreatBox in February and the rest is history. From the cute 'fragile' stamp on the box, to the quote card and welcome note inside the box, everything about it screams adorable before you even unwrap the contents! The box is also letterbox friendly, which means your little bundle of happiness will be ready and waiting for you and not at the postal sorting office/at a neighbour's house etc. It feels like Christmas when you open the box as there is also a surprise theme each month, so you never know what you're going to get. I loved it so much that I decided to subscribe from then on in. Each box is £12 if you have a monthly subscription (with free postage and packaging!) which is fantastic value.

I received my third box yesterday, based on Sunshine, Beach and all things Nautical, which truly brightened up my day. You can expect a blog on April's TreatBox in a few days.

If you can't wait until then to check out a TreatBox, you can see some examples of previous boxes on the Not Shabby Very Chic website.

I've tried a couple of subscription boxes before but this one is most definitely the best in my eyes. Are you signed up to any boxes? If so, which ones do you love?

Hwyl am y tro ✌️