I want to wish everyone of my readers a Happy Christmas! This final week to the build up of the big day and been fun, creative and relaxing. I have managed to complete a few festive makes, spend time with my niece and visit some relatives. I even made it to the cinema to …
For the last few years once December arrives I make a positive effort to embrace the build up of the festive season. I like to do one festive activity a day, it helps me to get through my Christmas to do list, add some fun things into the mix and to keep my Christmas spirit …
I have been getting my Christmas craft on, and my sewing machine out to create a traditional Christmas stocking. You just need a few basic sewing skills, some glue, crafting materials and a little creativity. Victorian Christmas Stocking I received a box of craft goodies from Turtle Mat along with the challenge to create a …
When should you put up your Christmas decorations? A question sure to spark a debate. For me anytime from the 1st December is OK to start adding festive cheer to the house. You may choose to start with the Christmas Tree or maybe like me in early December you like to get out the Christmas …
Christmas maybe a few months away, but my interest has already turned to a little Christmas crafting. Although I am quite sure many crafters will have planned and commenced their Christmas makes many months earlier. My current work in progress is creating a set of felt coasters, nothing too tricky, a little blanket stitching to …
This recipe for Christmas Frosted Cranberry Biscuits was inspired by the Easter Biscuits I made a few years ago. For Christmas though I have included cranberries, I have still used the frosted sugar topping to give the look of a frosty morning. This is a perfect recipe for baking with children and also creating your own …
Whilst decorating my Christmas tree and glancing at an empty cake stand on the kitchen dresser, I had a moment of inspiration. Create a Christmas decoration using a cake stand. Combining the shiny Christmas tree baubles with the cake stand. Such a simple idea but very effective. Creating a rather glamorous and festive looking cake stand. …
Think I need a prettier pot! Time has come to pack Christmas way. Saturday 5 January saw Twelfth night upon us and as tradition dictates it is the final day of the Twelve days of Christmas. As such all Christmas decorations should be removed and packed safely away until December. Decorations where slightly simpler this …
A John Lewis Christmas The countdown to Christmas has started, and you know you need to get your ‘organising’ act together when you see the John Lewis Christmas advert on the television. When I was given the opportunity to receive a little bit of John Lewis magic myself I was quick to accept the offer. …
Following on from my very garden orientated Christmas Wish List Part 1, you will see much more of an indoor theme for my Christmas Wish List – Part 2. You will spot a few extreme items on the list making this truly a ‘wish list‘. Dear Santa If you have any room on your sleigh …