Above is the "swag" or garland I customised for our little hallway. I think it came out quite bright and pretty ... The stairs also made a great place for hanging more stockings...
Georgia and I were quite busy baking this Christmas season. We made a huge amount of Christmas cookies and gave lots away as gifts. They didnt last very long but we did hold everyone off the little toadstool cookies until we took a couple photos to show you. (Sorry about the colour, we had that problem with lots of our photos!) This little cookie cutter was one of favourite things I bought for Christmas. It cost 25 pence too!
We used a simple recipe from the American Country living magazine to make Chocolate/peanut butter truffles. I can tell you, these were delicious and difficult to stop eating...
We did some last minute shopping and of course Georgia insisted we go into this little shop where they sell the most wonderful array of stuffed animals. I was very partial to the donkey. I love that it was the warm breath of the animals in the stable that kept baby Jesus warm in the manger.
I thought this little Christmassy corner turned out quite pretty. This shelf is above my computer and it really did need a boost of Christmas spirit. I pegged up some brightly embroidered cotton ribbon and attached photocopies of some of my vintage Christmas postcards with tiny wooden pegs. I really like it and may decide to keep it here all year round, just changing the cards with the seasons...
I am going to leave you with a couple short videos of the boxing day 'hunt' which goes right past our house. This is a drag hunt, where a scent is dragged along ahead of time which the hounds follow so I am glad to say no animals were harmed. The spectacle is wonderful from the beauty and sounds of the horses to the beautiful outfits...
Blessings to you all for a happy and healthy new year,
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