Thanks so much to everyone for leaving your recommendations for best reads of 2011. I have compiled everyone's suggestions into a list that I will take with me to the library - I can see I will have to make plenty of time for reading over … [Read more...]
Summer Reading
I used to be a voracious reader and it was not uncommon for me to read 3-5 books each week. I was on a first name basis with all the staff at my local library. Since starting this blog, I have found that I now read at my computer - lots of blogs and … [Read more...]
‘Twas the Night before Christmas….
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.The carols are … [Read more...]
Gingerbread House
One of our Christmas traditions is to make and decorate a Gingerbread house each year. When we lived in Texas, Sarah and I went along to the elementary school each Christmas and assisted my son's class in making gingerbread houses out of Graham … [Read more...]
Christmas Table: Christmas Place Cards
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...]
Fabric By Fabric One Yard Wonders
If you are looking for a last minute gift idea for a crafty or sewing friend, you can't go past Fabric by Fabric One Yard Wonders, the sequel to the highly popular One Yard Wonders, by Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins (published by Storey … [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...]
Photo Effects
My husband stumbled across a couple of Photo Effects sites on the weekend and had fun playing around with some family photos. There were so many fun backgrounds available - we were all impressed with his efforts. The sites he visited were:Photo … [Read more...]
It is Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas ….
With two weeks to go, we are finally feeling a bit more organised for Christmas. The teens have both finished school for the year, and are getting plenty of work in their casual/part time jobs at the local shopping centre.Our home is nearly decorated … [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...]
