From the category archives:

Christmas

Christmas Traditions- Friday Club

December 17, 2010

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there………… I’ve never really thought that we were a family with traditions……I hear of families that make mince pies [...]

11 comments Read more →

Christmas Style Tips-2

December 16, 2010

A while ago now in my Christmas Style Tips 1 post I promised to bring you some more tips, and specifically table decorations. Then life became extremely busy……but at last I have managed to get around to doing my table decorations for Christmas. Every year I like to do something different for the Christmas table. [...]

6 comments Read more →

Sparkle for The Gallery

December 15, 2010

This week’s theme for The Gallery is ‘Sparkle’ so I have gone with the obvious and taken a photo of just one bowl of glittery bits and bobs that I have scattered around the house. I have so many Christmas photos to share but haven’t had the time to actually do anything with them so [...]

18 comments Read more →

A work in progress-Silent Sunday

December 12, 2010

Click on the badge

12 comments Read more →

When you wish upon a star-for women when money is no object!

December 9, 2010

Okay, okay….I know it’s shallow but here is my dream wish list for Christmas 2010…..and sometimes dreams do come true…… Let me know what would be on your wish list if money were no object…..

7 comments Read more →

Gifts that make a difference

December 7, 2010

Wouldn’t it be lovely to know that lots of the gifts you give this Christmas are helping others not so fortunate as you or that the products you are buying are environmentally friendly . I find that sometimes Christmas can evoke guilt induced feelings, all that money being spent on presents for someone that doesn’t [...]

2 comments Read more →

The Christmas Baking Carnival

December 6, 2010

Look no further for Festive baking inspiration….need a last minute Christmas Cake recipe? It’s here. Or a last minute Christmas pudding recipe? That’s here too. Are you snowed in or are the children driving you crazy? Make some edible Christmas presents or stained glass cookies with them then…. I am thrilled to be hosting this [...]

4 comments Read more →

Christmas Tree Cookies

December 3, 2010

A reminder that the Christmas baking carnival is on Monday 6th December so there is still time to post those festive recipes and send me the link. These Christmas tree cookies are so simple but absolutely gorgeous….. Ingredients 150g caster sugar 150g soft unsalted butter 1 small egg beaten 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence 300g plain [...]

6 comments Read more →

On the first day of Christmas….

December 1, 2010

All together now… “On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree……” Or more practically he gave me, if I had a true love of course, a pair of these gorgeous sock boots from Next to keep my toes warm and stylish at the same time….It’s [...]

2 comments Read more →

It’s a tough job but someone’s got to do it! Ice cream review!

November 26, 2010

When I was asked to review Kelly’s of Cornwall Clotted Cream ice cream I had to think for all of two seconds *cough* for quite a while. I mean someone has to do it, right?It’s a public service after all…. And…..being the type of person that has to give every product I review a fair [...]

12 comments Read more →
Web Statistics