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Dreams & Nightmares Litjoy Crate Unboxing

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Look at this gorgeous box! I couldn’t resist getting Litjoy’s special edition crate for Muse of Nightmares. I already had the gorgeous Fairyloot edition of Strange the Dreamer, so I wanted a nice edition to match, and this one is definitely gorgeous.

The box was full of purple delightful things as you can see below.

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Starting on the book and going round clockwise:

  • Muse of Nightmares, it came with an auhtor letter and signed. And this is the American edition (I have UK edition for Strange, but somehow find this one matches beautifully the blue).
  • A gorgeous quilted booksleeve with a button (I liked that detail and the print of the fabric).
  • Lull Tea.
  • Shiny charm bracelet wiht a purple moth. <3
  • Logo pin which is also delightful and very detailed.
  • A hardbacked journal with a dreamy scene. It has a ribbon bookmark and elastic band.
  • Mug cake, old fashioned one (I have yet to try it, but looks intriguing).
  • Goddess of Dreams fabric/linen spray.
  • Trading cards.
  • MY favourite item, a gorgeous potion bottle with a candle inside.
  • And of course the theme and contents booklet.

It was a very purple edition and I was extremely pleased by it.

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Yume Twins Unboxing

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Hi everyone, sorry, I know the picture is dark, but it’s a sign of autumn and the days are darker so I come home to less light and picture taking is affected a little by it.

This is October’s Yume Twins box. And one of my favourite ones surprisingly. Starting from the top right corner and going clockwise:

  • Cute fluffy bunny plushie.
  • Origami Ghibli sheets (mine are Spirited Away themed which of course is not a bad thing and the only thing better would’ve been Howl’s Moving Castle).
  • Cat fingerless gloves. They are super soft and fluffy and come with a string so you can attache them to each other and hang around your neck.
  • Nyan Vampire Cat stickers (I didn’t know of this cat but I am loving him!)
  • Pokemon mini towels. They seem the perfect travel face towel size and good quality and there’s three of them (I had fun trying to find a way to show all three without actually opening the pack).
  • Kiki’s Delivery Service mug. It is a plastic cup/mug and it was the first thing I unboxed and I loved it. It reminds me of my childhood (I didn’t have a mug Kiki themed, but I had Disney and Winnie the Pooh ones in similar shape and style).
  • Finally, the gorgeous file holder (I think it may also be called a file pocket?) with Nyan Cat on it. It has like an envelope thing inside to hold your files so they don’t just slide down and out of it.

I loved this box and it was very very cute (plus all the Ghibli stuff, yay!)

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Into the Wild Book Box Club Unboxing

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This is their second anniversary box! And it was gorgeous and made me smile a lot. Starting with the theme postcard at the bottom and going clockwise:

  • A forest in a theme card.
  • The Other Side of Lost by Jessi Kirby which makes me think of “Wild”(the book) though I haven’t read yet Other Side of Lost. Will buddy read next week.
  • Clubhouse invite, personalised as always <3
  • The Lost Boys Notebook, by Georgine Makes. It is a bit dark so hard to appreciate all the details but the design is very much witchy and dark and full of nature.
  • Peeking from underneath is a multipurpose scarf (the bag it came in has all the different ways you can use) making us ready to survive anything in style!
  • Camper’s Picnic Bag by Sass and Belle. I love anything by them most of the time and this isn’t the exception.
  • Adventurer’s Remedy Massage Bar by Naked Sister. I recently got introduced to the magic of massage bars and they’re good! So ti was nice to see this in the box.
  • A sticky notepad from publisher’s promoting Dear Evan Hansen.
  • Damsel, a proof copy of it, which made me squeal because it was one fo those books I really wanted to read!
  • A nice postcard about being reading.
  • A Reader’s Pin
  • And a CabeswaterCandle by Bookworm Candles & Crafts.
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September NPC Crate Unboxing

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I love Steph’s candles, so this crate that also includes a delightful pin abnd a bookmark is a great thing for me.

This month’s box was all about Dungeons and Dragons, and of course it will feature dice.

Stealth check is a delightful soft scented candle with a bit of intrigue. Then there is also Natural 20 which just smells like a berry pie and it is delicious to smell.  And finally we have Magic Missile, which has a delightfully refreshing intriguing scent, and I love lemongrass, so bonus points.

And a cute pin with gorgeous purple colour and wings (because anything with wings is a winner).

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Magic and Mayhem Illumicrate Special Edition

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Look at that, you get a massive outside the puzzle picture, because this box was jampacked with delightful V.E. Schwab themed things and I was running out of table to showcase them!

Starting from the top left corner and going clockwise:

  • Double sided tote bag by Rowa Tree. It is a very sturdy bag and it is grey, so happy me.
  • An enamel mug by Temporary Places (I have a love/hate relationship with enamel mugs. They’re good for camping, but they can burn your hands easily as they get quite hot).
  • A pouch (decent size) with one of my favourite quotes from VE. Schwab, by Stella Bookish Art.
  • Tarot style cards by Lorena Lammer (They made me think a lot of Mucha style).
  • Vengeful special edition. It is very similar to the original but in red. There was also a letter from Victoria herself.
  • Four Londons scarf (it is quite thick and I am looking forward to wearing it) by Fable & Black
  • Character bookmarks by Merwild.
  • Villains inspired pin by Fable & Black.
  • Lila and Kell at the ball by Victoria Ying.
  • Illumicrate Victor Vale style book sleeve, which made me very happy to see in the box (and that the book was inside).
  • Four Londons postcards by Moledro Craft Co.
  • Four Londons candle (I squealed when I say that it was layered) by Amelia’s Kitchen Candles.
  • As Tascen water bottle by Crini.
  • As Travars keyring (absolutely made my day and made me smile also by Fable & Black.

I’ve seen other special edition boxes in general but this felt absolutely perfect to me, and it was amazing.

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Masters of Disguise Owlcrate Unboxing

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In case you didn’t know, I used to be subscribed to Owlcrate (I only missed out on their first 3 boxes) for a long time, but then I got a bit tired of it (at the time they were using very similar items/same shops in every single box). The nice thing is they’re much better now so I restarted it :).

Starting from the book and going clockwise:

  • Mirage by Somaiya Daud. In an owlcrate exclusive cover that I have to admit I am loving so much!
  • Theme magaizne/zine.
  • A gorgeous ceramic mug (that looks like an enamel one, which for me is a MASSIVE win, enamel are perfect but difficutl to hold because heat!)
  • A delightful bath soak that foams (win once again!)
  • ADSOM Lila Bard print
  • A nail polish from publisher to promote Grim Lovelies.
  • Six of Crows fingerless mittens (they are gorgeous, love the button detail).
  • Apple mint lip balm (this is always a welcome item in a book box as my bf steals them from me once it starts getting cooler/wintery).
  • Theme card and pin.

I was delighted by this box so here I come for the next one!

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Staycation Yume Twins Unboxing

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With a theme such as staycation, how could I resist this box? It was extra cute which was perfect for a cheering up after a long work day. Starting on the cute bird plushie:

  • There where six different birds that you could get, they’re all round and cute and super soft (shame you can’t share textures online). I didn’t have a particular preference this time, so I was happy with the one I got.
  • The Staycation “magazine” which explains items, and other bits and bobs.
  • A Hello Kitty travel toothbrush. Previously they did a My Melody one and it is one of the handiest things ever, so I was glad to get another one (and I like anything Sanrio)
  • Zipper Bags, they look like “mason jars” but are actually sturdy zipper bags. They seem ideal for snacks but I would want to use them for things that can be washed out and then reuse them. They’re very very cute.
  • A Little Twin Stars shopping bag. It comes in its own carrying bag and once again, it is sturdy and it is also lovely.
  • Disney Tsum Tsum water tumbler. It was one of the first things I unboxed and I immediately thought of a friend who likes Disney a lot and it made me smile.
  • Sticky tabs with cute motifs. I recently have been using this type of things more and more as I read and note things in stories that I’d like to remember or share out, so this are welcome.

 

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Catwoman Litjoy Crate Unboxing

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As you know this is the US edition and it is a signed copy (it isn’t a Litjoy exclusive but still, very cool). Starting from the book, here’s the unboxing:

  • Catwoman book by Sarah J. Maas, it also has an author letter.
  • Catwoman socks (I loved them so much!)
  • A Harley Quinn bath bomb which is hwy it is two colours 🙂
  • Catwoman theme booklet.
  • Jewellry ceramic dish, Meow! I thought it was a very original idea and found it a lovely addition to the box.
  • Poison Ivy candle, which made me smile.
  • Catwoman decals, for your nails, and they look gorgeous, tempting me to redo my nails, but alas I have at the moment Ghibli themed ones and I love them too.
  • And of course the exclusive trading cards for Litjoy.

It was a lovely box, even if it felt a tiny bit less wow that previous boxes, but on the good side I enjoyed all items.

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Tech Tribes Book Box Club Unboxing

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It’s almost two years of Book Box Club, and this beautiful box was amazing! I cant’ wait to read the book. Starting from the book and going clockwise:

  • Jinxed by Amy McCulloch, the premise sounds amazing and I just want to read it!
  • Are we all lemmings and Snowflakes sampler
  • Robot Socks by Joe Cool, which are a gorgeous book box club matching colour.
  • Invent the future mug with artwork by Alicia Jo (and it is absolutely stunning!)
  • Lunar Chronicles Coaster, which matches the theme card and is all techy!
  • Clubhouse invite
  • A bookmark from publishers which is gorgeous.
  • Colour Me In sampler
  • Jinx Necklace, which made me swoon and I have worn and loved, it is amazing!
  • Theme card
  • Ada Lovelace sticker by Victorian Store
  • And finally a cute magnetic BB8 bookmark by Rachel Norline Art.
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August Fairyloot Unboxing

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This is sadly my last Fairyloot box for now, I have had to umm and err a lot about it, the contents just haven’t been wowing me and I try to only keep book boxes that give me joy when I open them. Anyway, starting from the book and going clockwise:

  • These Rebel Waves (loved the colour of the sprayed edges!)
  • Author letter and character art.
  • Sweet Pea magical scrub from Geeky Clean.
  • Banner flag, with a slight error in spelling but the phrase is good.
  • Tiny magnet.
  • Why is the Rum Always Gone water bottle (I liked this item and it made me smile).
  • Candle, this one had a too subtle scent it was really hard to actually get any scent from it which made a bit sad, I love candles).
  • Pirate Wax Seal, woot!!!! This was a great addition to the box and it made me smile to see it there.
  • Theme card and bookmark.

It wasn’t a bad box to end this with, and I hope that they can entince me with further themes.