Our Christmas Table is slowly coming together after I completed the Place Cards yesterday. Photo Christmas Place Cards are a fun idea.I sneakily found some toddler photos of all the guests (mostly from my own albums) and a few from my Mum's … [Read more...]
Christmas Table
With only a week to go until Christmas, my thoughts are turning towards finalising the menu and working out my Christmas Table Setting. We will have 12 people to celebrate with this Christmas, representing three generations.Here is what our table … [Read more...]
Christmas Towel
It is all about the details at Christmas time for me. I love putting special touches all through the house.When my order from Ribbons Galore arrived last week, I knew I had to incorporate this cute retro Christmas caravan ribbon into my decorating.It … [Read more...]
Christmas Candy Buffet
There is nothing quite like having a selection of candy available that adds a sweet and colourful touch to your decorating. I have used Christmas candy in my decorating over the past few years. This year I wanted to create more of a buffet … [Read more...]
Christmas Cupcakes
I am slowly getting organised for Christmas and am starting to plan recipes to make for the festive season. This year I am working in the day job right up until Christmas so I need to be extra organised. Sarah is away on a school camp this week, so I … [Read more...]
Banana Cupcakes
Banana prices are finally starting to fall and they are now back on our weekly shopping list. I had a few over ripe ones that needed using and it was a treat to use them in some baking. I made a batch of Roasted Banana Cupcakes from Martha Stewart … [Read more...]
Clay Ornaments
Last weekend, Sarah and I made some clay Christmas ornaments. It was a little like baking but without the calories! This would be great activity to do with kids of all ages.We used some air dry clay that we purchased from Riot. 500g was enough to … [Read more...]
Book Review: Wobble by Rachael Lane
Wobble, 35 Tantalising Jellies is the latest cook book by Rachael Lane. I don't know about you, but I have always considered Jelly to be more of a children's dessert. Readily available in many different colours and flavours, often found on kids … [Read more...]
