Wednesday, November 7th, 2012
One of the questions I am asked the most, apart from “is that your real name?”, it is yes, is “what type of fairy lights do you use?” I’m quite particular about the lights I choose in my home and if I were to advise anyone working within a budget in their house I [...]
Friday, December 23rd, 2011
‘That’ll Be Christmas’ by Thea Gimore Rain falling and a chance of snow Jona Lewie on the radio French beer and mistletoe That’ll be Christmas Cars queuing on the edge of town Afternoon with the blinds pulled down It’s just the way the year goes round That’ll be Christmas I was going to head for [...]
Thursday, December 15th, 2011
Hello! So, after weeks of having Pomegranates drying in my kitchen yesterday they were ready to be attached and made in to my Christmas door wreath for this year. The wreath is actually hanging from what is officially the back door but this is the door that everyone uses when they visit so it makes [...]
Friday, December 9th, 2011
Yesterday was a pottering day. You know the sort, all the Christmas bags are out on the floor and you have to decide where to put the lights, which plugs to use, are people going to break their necks if they trip over the wire, that sort of thing. Yesterday was also the day that [...]
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
I love our tree this year, I can’t tell you how much I love it. Aesthetically it’s a little scraggy, lets be honest, it’s slightly patchy, uneven, has no presents underneath it yet as the twins run around the room with them playing Drop the Box. But I sat in this room yesterday evening with [...]
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
Hello! I have a question for you today and the question is about Christmas. If you don’t like to think about Christmas until much later on in the year then this perhaps isn’t the place for you. I like to prep for Christmas. I like to do something new towards it every year and learn [...]
Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
Anaïs – You have got to be kidding me? Anaïs – I suppose you think this is funny? Ned – Yep! Anaïs – Well, will you think it so hilarious when I pull your antlers off? Mummy – Er, you two! Stop it, both of you. Both of them – Sorry Mummy. Anaïs – Thanks [...]
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
Hello Ned! Mother, I’m not talking to you. Why not, Ned? Ned? I look ridiculous, Mum. No you don’t son you look ADORABLE. But why am I the only one to be put in a stupid outfit? Anaïs isn’t in costume!!!!!!! Not yet, son? ******************************************* Don’t forget you can join my Facebook page! Cherry Menlove [...]
Monday, December 20th, 2010
Tis the week before Christmas and I’m doing things a little differently for the next few days. You don’t want brand new recipes and craft projects at this late stage and neither do I. I’ve had my last shop delivered, thank you Mr Ocado for leaving it in the garage when we had to nip [...]
Friday, December 17th, 2010
Apart from Christmastime being a great time for getting together with loved ones and exchanging gifts, it’s also a great time for relaxing if you can possibly manage it. When the wrapping paper has been cleared up from the floor and the dishes from lunch have all been cleaned people like to settle back on [...]
