Simply magical....

December I love this month....
the cold crisp air filled with the smell of 

cinnamon, roasted nuts, tangerines and home baked goodies
soft cosy light from flickering candles
snuggling up to watch Christmas movies
sparkle and glitter everywhere
cooking the Christmas dinner for family & friends and of course eating it
listening to my favourite mix of seasonal songs
and even the pre Christmas stress doesn’t really faze me.
For me this always has been the most wonderful time of the year!
No “Bah Humbug” in me at the run up to Christmas.

Having said all this, this December has been a little different for me.
Normally I cant wait to get the decorations out
setting up the tree on Thanksgiving eve.
Not this year.... I have been feeling dare I say it a little “Bah Humbug”
I just couldn't seem to get into the festive spirit 

and so our tree was put up late for the first time ever.  

Truth be told, it may still not be up by now 

if the Paperdolls and Mr Mc hadn’t taken the initiative.

With the tree up, slowly my festive cheer has come, 

it has been slow and a little late in coming, but it is finally here. 

Thank goodness!!!

Loving....

.... A seasonal welcome on our front door ....

 Baking with the Paperdolls

100 & 1000’s 

in Christmas colours 

with mini stars and Christmas trees 

.... SoOoOoOoOoOo ÜBER cute ....

 ....Yummy cupcakes in all there festive glory....  

....  Lots and lots of glitter ....

After all Christmas isn't Christmas without it!

   
.... Candy-canes & Teacakes ....
 

SANTA CLAUS

 .... Sitting on the couch with a nice hot latte ....

.... Looking at the refection of the tree in the the mirror ....

 LoVe  LoVe  LoVe

the way it turns the mirror into a giant sparkling bauble

especially at night time!

*** Simply magical ***

How has your December been so far?

XXXX

When life gives me lemons....

I moan....
I bleat....
I sob....
then I take a deep breath....

I look at the beauty that surrounds me....

simple beauty....

beauty that makes me think....

LIFE GIVES ME LEMONS....
GREAT

I squeeze every drop of goodness....

I crack, beat and mix....
I bake....

 

LeMoN CaKe

I sit back enjoying every last crumb....
and I put my lemons into perspective....
I smile....
I giggle....
I laugh....

Lemons

are beautiful, healthy & soooooo very yummy!!! 

Have a beautifully yummy weekend!

XXXX

Me moments....

The last couple of weeks have been crazily busy around here,

 when I try to think what with…. 

 then all I can say…. 

nothing really exiting, just that mundane boring every day stuff 

that I believe we all have going on in our lives.  

 I did squeeze a few selfish “me” moments into the last couple of weeks....

Standing by the kitchen window having breakfast and

enjoying the first day light after a dark morning….

in peace & quiet

Munching sweet treats alone….
Teacakes my favourite at this time of year!

Getting organised for 2015….
who am I kidding?

This diary makes me giggle….
Domestic goddess ....ME? 
Most definitely NOT…. more like always trying and miserable failing!!
 I just couldn't resist this diary.

I LoVe it’s vintage UBER cuteness, 

it has a great layout

& super handy tips for any aspiring domestic Goddess.

Sewing of a Union Jack Bunting….

One of this projects that has been swirling in my head forever and a day.

Finally it's made!
Let the next Great British event come, 

this time I’m ready to hang my bunting!

I even managed to squeeze in crocheting a pot holder.
A very simple basket weave pattern, started and finished on one evening!
The kinda project I LoVe!

And the start of another little bunting….

I just need more me moments this week to get it finished!

Wishing you all a calm start to what will hopefully be a great week for you

filled with plenty of your favored me moments!

  

XXXX