With the wrapping paper well and truly off (and residing in the recycling, as it should be) I thought a quick recap of the amazing presents I received this year was in order. First up this amazing 1901 copy of Hans Christian Andersons Fairy tales, which it would seem has arrived just in time (more Read more about What I got for Christmas[…]
The weekend before Christmas Mum & Dad came to stay for a long weekend. The main reason (apart from to see us) was that for Mum’s Christmas present I had bought her a ticket to watch the Showjumping at Olympia. When I was little (and horse mad) we went & every year since I’ve watched the Read more about Showjumping at Olympia with mum[…]
Every year in December we usually get really busy, so this year I promised myself I wouldn’t add any extra stress by adding anything ‘extra’ into my diary. I failed at this miserably last week when a friend at work organised a bake sale to raise money for Crisis to provide a Christmas, meal, healthcheck and Read more about White choc and cranberry cookies[…]
Jam celebrated ‘a significant’ Birthday in December, so as well as taking him to see one of his favourite bands Ade Edmonson & the Bad Sheppard’s I also booked us a table at local eatery Gee’s. The restaurant itself is situated inside a large glass house, so even if the weather is terrible (as it usually is in Read more about Jam’s birthday and a green fair at work[…]
I’ve been thinking of opening an etsy shop for a little while now, but having thought about it each time I got scared by the thought that I would do something wrong or that actually no one would want to buy the things I produce (my friends have been receiving my handmade jewels ever since Read more about We are in business![…]
Today is the first day of December, hurrah! Already in this house the inevitable has happened… Yes its up & Witchcat has already tried to climb it twice, but as yet has been unable to topple it (already we are doing better than last year). The other main reason I’m so glad to see December Read more about 30 days have November…[…]