The last day of our "Favourite Christmas Buys" is dedicated to our pets. At The Amazing Blog we think they definitely deserve celebrating with us, that's why the next items are perfect for those of you who want to treat your pets this Christmas.

Are you sick of the smell in your car after you take your dog for a drive? Or ever wish there was a bed small enough for your pet to comfortably sit on in the back seat? Celia Lindsell has created the perfect solution! Their Lavender Bag for the Car will freshen up the scent of your car and is designed to slip into the side door or be popped into the seat pocket. It can be used as a cushion for your dog to sit on, or even works wonders to keep kids relaxed. The outer cover is finished with press stud poppers, and the entire bag is fully washable. You can purchase the Lavender Bag on their website here for only £16.95.

Paws Couture has a dog carrier bag that we fell in love with. Designed like a tote, this carrier is 100% polyester and waterproof. It has everything someone could be looking for in a simple and stylish dog carrier bag. Your little pup will be comfortable, with the bag strap easily resting on your shoulder. However, make sure your pet is under 8 kilos or the dog carrier won't take the weight. We were looking at this for Mojai but at portly 8.5 kilos sadly he won't fit! The carrier comes in brown and black and can be purchased on their website for £48.99.

Redhound for dogs has an adorable machine knit Christmas jumper that would look great on any dog (modelled here by our very own Mojai!) It is the perfect fit for small to medium sized dogs and will keep them warm all day and night long. Made of 100% lambswool it makes a glamorous accompaniment to this seasons on-trend Christmas sweater for humans. They have an array of different snowflake patterns in different colours. You can purchase them on Redhound’s website for £33.00.

Looking for some brilliant handmade treats for your dog this Christmas? Try Hugo and Hennie’s Christmas Treats and Pup Cakes. These edible treats would make the perfect gift for you or your friend’s dog. They are beautiful and festively packaged and also have a lovely gift tag section on the back. They are made with 100% human grade ingredients, gluten, wheat, and dairy free and have no artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives. These cute and delicious treats will certainly satisfy your dog. They can be bought on the website here starting at £2.95.

Charley Chau has come up with the perfect solution for dogs who like to snuggle under blankets! Their Snuggle Beds have a cosy Faux-Fur Fleece lined pocket for snuggling so your dog can stay warm and comfy even when you are not home to cuddle with them. The beds come in different patterns and sizes and are fully washable. A cute video example of a dog getting into the bed is attached. You can purchase these fabulous dog beds on Charley Chau’s website here.

Your dog can never have enough toys to play with. Ollie and Mo offer an adorable range of dog toys that would make perfect gifts this Christmas season. Our favourite selections of their toys are the soft, squeaky ones that are mocked off of name brand goods such as the Barkbury, Chewy Vuiton, and the Red Bulldog. These dog toys retail for £7 and can be purchased on Ollie and Mo’s website here.

There's been a definite drop in the temperature this week which has left the gang at The Amazing Blog hankering after all things warm and cosy. Gone is the air conditioning and open windows, to be quickly replaced with radiators and mugs of sweet hot chocolate. And with all the extra layers we're currently donning, the lunch time-salads and afternoon apples have been forgoed in favour of a plethora of carbs and hot soups.

And our new favourite afternoon indulgence comes in the form of hot buttered toast and our fabulous new find - Lavender Honey. Created by Celia Lindsell, a specialist in French Lavender, the finest Lavender Honey from the slopes of Mont Ventoux is now available on our cold British shores. Unlike normal honey, this mouth-watering Lavender variety is sourced from hives located in the hectares of the world's finest lavender fields. The honey is harvested immediately after the lavender flowering season to ensure its purity and being a monoflora it has distinct and intense flavours, is opaque in colour and deliciously runny in texture.

Known for its plethora of benefits that go well beyond taste, honey is a great natural source of carbohydrates that gives an immediate energy boost and can help prevent fatigue during exercise. It is also well known for its ability to help sore throats and can even be used as an effective treatment for burns (handy if you happen to be lingering slightly too close to the office radiator!).

And for any foodies out there, why not take inspiration from French farmers who graze their lambs in fields of organic lavender to give the meat a superb, fresh, floral flavour and use it to marinade your favourite meat? Or if you're after a sweeter treat, why not try the fabulous Lavender and Honey Cupcakes that Celia suggests? Celia Lindsell Lavender Honey is available online here.

The aromatic sharpness of lavender combined with soft honey flavours and toasted almonds give these cupcakes an intensity of flavour that is luxuriously decadent and festive.

Ingredients

280g plain flour, sifted pinch salt 110g unsalted butter, softened 250g caster sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature 125ml full fat milk 1/2 teaspoon good vanilla extract 50g soft butter 450g icing sugar (approx – depending on the consistency you want to achieve) 80ml lavender milk (see footnote below) 2 tablespoons double cream 1 tsp of our Lavender Honey some flaked almonds, lavender and edible silver glitter to decorate

Preparation method

Preheat oven to 180 C / Gas 4.

Sift together flour, salt and baking powder in a small bowl.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until smooth. Add caster sugar and beat for 5 minutes until very light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating to combine after each addition. Add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk and vanilla, beginning and ending with the flour. Be careful not to over mix.

Using an ice cream scoop, spoon the batter into cupcake liners - about 3/4 full.

Bake for 20 mins or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cool the cupcakes in the pan for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.

Toast flaked almonds on a baking tray in a hot oven for approx 5 mins – until lightly browned - and allow to cool.

Whisk butter in a metal bowl until smooth, then add 300g icing sugar, milk, honey and double cream. Blend until smooth and slowly add remaining icing sugar until you have the consistency you want.

Ice cupcakes and dust with a sprinkling of lavender buds, cooled toasted almonds and silver glitter.

For the lavender milk:

Measure out around 1.5 times the milk your recipe requires (to allow for evaporation) and add lavender buds at a ratio of 2tbsp buds to 1 cup milk to a small pan. Heat ingredients to a scald stage (just before boiling), then turn off heat and leave to cool completely. Strain the flowers with a sieve and re-measure milk before adding to your recipe.