Christmas Catch Up

Hello all!

Hope you are having a wonderful festive run up to Christmas.

I cant believe how long its been since I last posted, November seems to have whizzed by in a blur and Christmas is hurtling forth too!

Its been quite busy round here in the past weeks, so I thought a quick catch up was in order...

I've been getting out the 'to do' list and actually getting on with it...this is a sneak peak of something I've had my crafty eye on for a while...




work has been busy too, managed a quick wander round Cambridge before a meeting...


there are some gorgeous shops...next time a full day needed to wander about properly...





every Christmas Eve, I have a ritual which involves mulled wine, mince pies and Carols from Kings in front of the fire...I look forward to it every year...



my whistlestop wander brought me to the very place....choir practice was taking place at 5.30, unfortunately it'd have meant getting home at ridiculous o'clock so I had to forego...next time with any luck...

such stunning gothic architecture...

stunning sculpture too...this is of King Henry VI who founded the choir in 1441 to provide daily singing in his Chapel....

I've been very fortunate too....

I won the most wonderful giveaway over at the Krafty Cupcake

a festive treat indeed...

gorgeous handmade goodies - the happiest Santa I've seen, peppermint candle to die for, a christmas makes book...the list goes on... check out the collages for the beautiful bounty sent to me from the exceptionally kind and talented Sue - THANKYOU so much!

I also took part in the Christmas decoration swap over al Laalaa's and was paired up with the lovely Lissy Lou

this is the package I sent to Lissy Lou...totally forgot to photograph the bits and bobs before I wrapped them!

such a lovely parcel awaited me upon my return home one evening...

Lissy Lou had obviously taken the time to read my blog as her parcel of goodies was so very thoughtful....

Baileys - a firm favourite of mine, especially in the cold dark months (any excuse..!), cake sprinkles, choccies and the most thoughtful gift was a Yankee Candle in one of the fragrances I had at my wedding in the summer. It was so lovely to receive this, I was so touched.

Thank you so very much to Lissy Lou and also to LaaLaa for organising this.

craft fairs have also taken up my evenings and weekends recently...weekends for attending them and evenings for making things!

this was at the local school which is always a great morning, everyone is so excited for Christmas
it creates the loveliest atmosphere!

This is my stall which was conveniently located next to the cupcake stall...

a few of my creations...

this year I have gone to town with the gingerbread theme, I made these from clay for the tree (enough left for my tree too - YAY!) and I made a large heart with a gingerbread couple on that I could not bear to part with...will show it soon...

some snowman soup...fun to put together and always goes down a treat...

candy cane heart decorations...cant have too many candy canes or hearts for that matter...

my reward for all the hard work of the day....

the red velvet in the top right corner...other three were dutifully distributed...honest!

Will be back soon with more festiveness....

BH x