Skip to content
Facebook Instagram Pinterest
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Contact MeExpand
    • Disclaimer
    • Privacy Policy

Hannah Marie Brankley

Life In My 30's

categories:

  • BlogExpand
    • Autumn
    • Books
    • ChristmasExpand
      • Calendar Countdown
      • Gift Guides
    • Fashion
    • Halloween
    • LifestyleExpand
      • My Family History Journey
      • My IBD Journey
      • My Journey With Invisalign
      • Tag
    • Product ReviewExpand
      • The August Review
Facebook Instagram Pinterest
Hannah Marie Brankley
Life In My 30's
  • A festive collage-style graphic titled “A Christmas Hamper Guide For… Skincare.” The layout is divided into four numbered sections represented by green circles: 1 – Cleansers, 2 – Bodycare, 3 – Targeted Treatments, and 4 – Tools & Accessories. Section 1 (Cleansers): A mix of popular cleansing balms, oils, gels, and creams from various brands. Products include tubs, pump bottles, and squeeze tubes in colours like blue, white, pink, yellow, and purple. Examples shown: The Body Shop Camomile Cleansing Butter, The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm, Tatcha The Rice Wash, CeraVe Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser, and BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser. Section 2 (Bodycare): Body scrubs, shower gels, body washes, and moisturisers in bright, seasonal packaging. Items include a sol de janeiro body scrub, warm vanilla sugar shower products, Salt & Stone body wash, and Laura Mercier body cream. Bottles and jars appear in tones of peach, gold, lavender, green, and white. Section 3 (Targeted Treatments): A collection of serums, masks, exfoliants, and hydrating ampoules. Products include vitamin C serums, hyaluronic acid, clay masks, exfoliating toners, overnight treatments, and sheet mask packs. Packaging ranges from glass droppers to pump bottles and small boxes in neutral and pastel shades. Section 4 (Tools & Accessories): A range of skincare tools such as reusable cleansing pads, exfoliating mitts, body brushes, gua sha stones, ice globes, skincare spoons, and washcloths. Items appear in materials like jade, silicone, cotton, wood, and plastic, with colours such as turquoise, beige, white, and pink.
    2025 | Christmas | Gift Guides

    A Christmas Hamper Guide For… The Skincare Lover

    Hours 10 November 20259 November 2025

    Skincare is one of those categories that feels incredibly personal, yet it also makes a beautifully thoughtful gift. It’s one of my favourite hamper ideas,…

    Read More A Christmas Hamper Guide For… The Skincare LoverContinue

  • A vertical collage style graphic titled “A Christmas Hamper Guide For Chocolates and Sweets.” The top section has elegant black text with a green decorative line either side of the words “Chocolates and Sweets.” Below this, four numbered images show different hamper ideas. Image 1 shows several cellophane wrapped chocolate and sweet bundles arranged upright in gift baskets, filled with mixed brands like chocolate bars, sweets and scratch cards, all displayed with colourful packaging. Image 2 shows a bright pink chocolate bouquet, with chocolate bars and sweets attached to sticks and arranged like flowers, wrapped in pink tissue paper with a large white bow at the base. Image 3 shows a gift box filled with small plastic jars, each packed with different types of colourful sweets such as gummies, jelly beans and marshmallows. The jars are neatly lined up in rows. Image 4 shows a layered surprise style gift box with multiple fold out sections. Each panel has sweets or chocolates attached and the centre contains a small wrapped gift. Festive decorations like pinecones and a candy cane sit around the box.
    2025 | Christmas | Gift Guides

    A Christmas Hamper Guide For… Chocolate & Sweets

    Hours 7 November 20256 November 2025

    Chocolate and sweets are a must during the festive season, especially with all the limited edition flavours, jumbo treats and oversized selection boxes that appear…

    Read More A Christmas Hamper Guide For… Chocolate & SweetsContinue

  • A festive guide titled “A Christmas Hamper Guide For... Coffee Lover.” The image is divided into four sections, each numbered in green circles. Section 1 features assorted coffee products, including brands like Nescafé Azera, Kenco, Costa, Grumpy Mule, Rave Coffee, Hard Lines, and Douwe Egberts. There are also flavoured coffee syrups in various seasonal options such as pumpkin praline, hazelnut, vanilla, and festive berry blends. Section 2 displays coffee-making equipment, including a moka pot, French press, manual coffee grinder, and a modern coffee machine. Section 3 highlights additional coffee syrups and flavourings from brands such as Monin and The Skinny Food Co. Section 4 shows coffee accessories like a milk frother and a smart heated mug warmer.
    2025 | Christmas | Gift Guides

    A Christmas Hamper Guide For… Coffee Lovers

    Hours 6 November 20256 November 2025

    I feel like a coffee hamper is another classic choice, especially for those who can’t start their day without their favourite brew. I’m posting this…

    Read More A Christmas Hamper Guide For… Coffee LoversContinue

  • An image titled "A Christmas Hamper Guide For... Afternoon Tea" presents four numbered categories of products. 1. Tea Selection: A variety of branded tea boxes are shown, including Yorkshire Tea (160 bags), Twinings Earl Grey, Brew Tea Co., Teapigs, Clipper Organic Pure Green Tea, Pukka (various types, including a Christmas selection), and Tetley Decaf. 2. Cream & Jam: Jars and tubs of accompaniments. This includes Rodda's Cornish Clotted Cream (227g), a large jar of Clotted Cream, and two jars of Ferne & Rosie jam: Raspberry and Superberry. Also pictured are small packs of The Beata biscuits/shortbread. 3. Baked Goods & Treats: A selection of cakes and sponges, including an M&S Victoria Sponge, a slice of Carrot Cake, several Sponge Rolls (Lemon Curd, Chocolate, Raspberry), and a small, decorated Holly cake/biscuit. 4. Festive Biscuits & Accessories: A box of four decorated, festive character biscuits (Reindeer, Snowman, Santa, Elf) is featured alongside an image of a stack of afternoon tea-themed paper plates and cups and a small, colorful Christmas-themed notebook or card.
    2025 | Christmas | Gift Guides

    A Christmas Hamper Guide For… Afternoon Tea

    Hours 4 November 20256 November 2025

    I feel like Afternoon Tea is a staple hamper gift idea. And, I wanted to post this early, as a lot of the items will…

    Read More A Christmas Hamper Guide For… Afternoon TeaContinue

Page navigation

Previous PagePrevious 1 2 3 4 … 8 Next PageNext
Picture is of myself. A white woman, with long brown hair, brown eyes and wearing a blue floral pattern dress.

Hannah Marie
UK Based
Content Creator | Digital Storyteller | Disability Rights Advocate

Missed Something?

Recent Posts

  • Not The Best Reading Month // March Wrap-Up
  • 12 New Releases // April 2026
  • A Four Book February // February Wrap-Up
  • 12 New Releases // March 2026
  • A Solid Start To The Year // January Wrap-Up

Sign up for emails

Authors

      Agatha Christie
      Alice Slater
      Bella Mackie
      Claire Douglas
      Emily Henry
      Emma Törzs
      Herman Hesse
      Holly Jackson
      Janet Skeslien Charles
      Jennette McCurdy
      Katy Hays
      Laurie Gilmore
      Martin Edwards
      Meg Shaffer
      NJ Mackay
      Philip Paris
      Rebecca Ross
      Rebecca Yarros
      Riley Sager
      Sally Page
      Stephen King
      Victoria Walters

Beauty Brands

      Benefit
      Bionsen
      Bourjois
      Clarins
      Curél
      Elemis
      GLOSSYBOX
      Kate Somerville
      Kiehl’s
      L’Oréal
      Liberty
      Liz Earle
      LOOKFANTASTIC
      Maybelline
      Megababe
      Milk Makeup
      Molton Brown
      Murad
      No7
      Peter Thomas Roth
      PIXI
      Rare Beauty
      Real Techniques
      Rimmel
      Sanctuary Spa
      Sephora
      Skin + Me
      Soap & Glory
      Space NK
      St Ives
      Summer Friday
      Sunday Riley
      The Body Shop
      The Ordinary
      Versed
      Weleda

Designers & Fashion Brands

      Cong Tri
      Dior
      Giles Deacon
      Gucci
      Joanie Clothing
      Laura Pitharas
      Oscar de la Renta
      Pamella Roland
      Passenger
      Prada
      Seasalt Cornwall
      Suzanne Nevile
      Valentino

Connect with me on Instagram

hannahmariebrankley

📍 UK
💜 #IBD #Stoma #Disability
💻 #ContentCreator
📚Bookstagram: @afictionalplace
From winter to spring 🌸 #2026 #LifeRecently From winter to spring 🌸 #2026 #LifeRecently
Happy New Year 🎊 With 2025 coming to an end, I c Happy New Year 🎊 With 2025 coming to an end, I couldn’t resist joining this trend again. It’s made me realise how important it is to document the good moments. Even the quiet ones 📸 2025 was a year of growth, connection, and learning what a steadier life can look like. When I look back through my photos and memories, I can see just how much has changed. Gently, but meaningfully. This year I… 💼 Started a new job that I love. 📚 Grew within the book community, joined some fantastic readathons, and made so many lovely book friends. 🎟️ Went to my very first book event. ✨ Met the wonderful Lucy Jane Wood. ☀️ Spent more sunny days reading in the hammock. 💻 Had my most productive year yet with my blog and content creation. 🍽️ Enjoyed more time with friends and many more meals out. 🚗 Travelled better and further than I have in years. ❤️‍🩹 Took part in more bowel and stoma-related events online and met some truly amazing people. 🧬 Uncovered new ancestors and family records. 🎃 Said hello to even more trick or treaters this year. 🔥 Went through my first full year with no flare-ups. 🏋🏻‍♀️ Joined the gym (it didn’t last as long as planned, but I’m hopeful for the year ahead). 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Reconnected with family I hadn’t seen in a long time. But, as with life, there were lows too. We said goodbye to our beloved girl, Gwen, after 15 years 🤍 Losing her has been the biggest change to daily life since my stoma surgery. And not one I’ve adjusted to quickly. She is missed every single day. 2025 wasn’t perfect, but I’m ending the year proud, grateful, and hopeful. Here’s to 2026 🥂 #Goodbye2025 #Hello2026 #BloggingCommunity #BookCommunity #DisabilityCommunity
Merry Christmas!! 🎅🏻🎄 I hope everyone has an ama Merry Christmas!! 🎅🏻🎄 I hope everyone has an amazing day ❤️ #Christmas #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays
Christmas sweet table - Done ✅ #Christmas #Christ Christmas sweet table - Done ✅ #Christmas #ChristmasTraditions #SweetTable
Follow on Instagram

Connect with me on Bookstagram

afictionalplace

📍UK
📚Book Hoarder
👩🏻‍💻@hannahmariebrankley
👇🏻Blog
I love a buy one get one half price table 😍 Day 1 I love a buy one get one half price table 😍 Day 118 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book with food on the cover 🍓📖 #BookstagramUK #Books #ReadingChallenge #365DaysOfPrompts #FoodOnTheCover
My little book haul from the weekend 👀 I definitel My little book haul from the weekend 👀 I definitely didn’t need any more books… Day 117 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book club book 📖 This could be an online book club, a bookshop book club, or even a book on your TBR that you originally picked up for a book club but never got round to... #BookstagramUK #Books #ReadingChallenge #365DaysOfPrompts #BookClub
A day out shopping and this month I completely bro A day out shopping and this month I completely broke every book-buying rule I set myself… at least I lasted until April 😂 I broke them by February last year! Day 116 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book where the author has the same first or last name as you 📖✨ #BookShoping #Books #ReadingChallenge #365DaysOfPrompts #TBR
Book post 😍 and I have been so excited for this to Book post 😍 and I have been so excited for this to arrive! 📦 Day 115 of 365 Days of Prompts: Read a book about penguins Seeing as it’s World Penguin Day, and I always claim to have been an arctic penguin in a previous life 😂 it felt like the perfect prompt! #Books #365DaysOfPrompts #WorldPenguinDay #PenguinBooks #BookLovers
Follow on Instagram
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Contact Me

© 2026 Hannah Marie Brankley - Design by Studio Mommy

  • Home
  • About Me
  • Contact Me
    • Disclaimer
    • Privacy Policy
Search