my piece...

Piece by Wendy Hill..

I treated myself to this gorgeous Wendy Hill dress for Christmas.  It arrived yesterday morning just in time for our paella party!!  I couldn't wait to put it on & I imagine it is going to get a whole lot more wear this summer time..

Wendy makes the most beautiful 'pieces' for ladies & kids, pop on over to her blog and take a look at her shop full of good things!  Thank you Wendy Hill, I adore it!

it's christmas time...

It's an emotional time, always, every year..

I feel so much pride in my beautifully growing boys..

relief that the year is coming to an end, holidays are almost upon us..

anxious about their upcoming year, new teachers & classmates..

sadness that all my babies are about to be school boys..

joy and excitement at the thought of spending time with family & friends..

a bit scared about what happens next for this stay at home mumma..

grateful, forever grateful for this life that I live by the sea with this incredible man that I love..

I wish you all a most wonderful, happy & safe Christmas time, and very much look forward to catching up with you all in the new year...

MERRY CHRISTMAS DEAR FRIENDS!!

xmas accessorising...

 getting into the spirit with festive accessories this xmas season.. 

this ones a custom order, but I'm thinking I might need one too..

 as a little girl I used to love planning my Christmas day outfit..

and it seems nothing has changed..

champagne, good friends, happy kids, pretty outfits &
  smooth sounding carols,

what's not to love!

xmas gifting...

gift wrapping today...

& making deliveries, keeping it simple but sweet...

I feel like Christmas has quite suddenly appeared out of nowhere!  I've been so busy trying to keep up with everyday 'stuff', keeping on top of school & kinder calendars that I haven't really had time to take it all in.

I love this time of year, the craziness, the buzz in the air.  I plan to complete everything on the Christmas 'to do' list today & start enjoying this festive season, beginning this weekend where..wait for this...

OUR CALENDAR IS COMPLETELY EMPTY!! 

Unheard of a week before Christmas, but thank goodness. Happy weekend to you all...x

guest blogger wish list...

I'm super excited to be guest blogger over on the madeit gift guide today!!  Pop over and take a look at all those gorgeous good things..

feeling very lucky...

 and a little bit loved..

I've been doing my xmas shopping online & was very excited to receive a package I ordered from the very clever Wendy with a pressie for my niece (which I can't show, just incase..), but to my surprise & utter joy, I also received this gorgeous keyring just for me!
I cried a tiny bit when I saw it, I just feel so lucky to know these wonderful blogging friends, who do such sweet things just because...

I adore it Wendy, thank you so much!

If you haven't already, you really must pop on over to Wendy's blog, always a fun read & her online store Always Greener is full of beautiful things..

my place & yours..festive cheer

our festive cheer is all about the lights!  Fairy lights all over the place, I just love it! 

and the tree, of course! It's such fun putting it up with Christmas music caroling in the background...

christmas cards are strung up like a garland & gradually fill the mantle, handmade decorations from school & kinder, are proudly displayed all around.  There are so many traditions that make the festive season so cheery & I love every single one.

  

Christmas is a fun, happy, busy & emotional time of year. The winding down & the ramping up, I reflect on the year gone by, my family & my blessings.  Love Christmas time...

Join in the festive cheer over at Vic's!

a little bit wilma...

more gifts finished...

 and one for me...

and even some in the shop..

I love this necklace, it reminds me a little bit of Wilma from the Flintstones & it feels so pretty to wear!  I'll be making more of these in my favourite colours for sure...

my creative space...

little crocheted baubles...

to pretty up our mantle this xmas...

I found myself at home alone yesterday..all day! So I fluffed about with the usual household chores & then settled myself on the couch for some quiet, uninterrupted crochet time. Sometimes that's all a girl needs to feel a little bit re-energised..

More creative spaces here..