Festive Van

 One of my favourite vans - Mr Jenkins - has had a Christmas makeover.  I couldn't resist sharing it with you.

 

Retro Christmas

Christmas is done and dusted for another year and I'm pleased to say that Lorelai (the caravan) was not forgotten - she may be feeling a little unloved as she patiently waits for her home to cease being a building site, but she scored rather well in the gift giving this year.
First up was the fabulous 1950's radio that I received which after a little love is likely to work again and take up residence in the van.

And wouldn't you know it - Surfer Boy's present was also a radio!  What are the odds?  Neither of us have ever bought a radio before in our lives - or even mentioned them for that matter and yet we both had the same idea.
His is a reproduction of the BUSH radio and actually has digital radio as well as AM FM.  The sound is fabulous and I can picture the family picnicing in style.

On top of these gems Lorelai will also be receiving a wonderful crocheted blanket courtesy of my mother in law and some fabulous 1950's salt and pepper shakers.  I think once she sees all her loot she won't feel nearly so neglected.

Done the Tree - now For the Wreath.......

The Pleated Poppy

from Pinterest

Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart

Luxe Finds

Just Call Me Grace (tumblr)

Found on Flickr

Found on Flickr

Country Home

Bees Knees Bungalow Blog

4.BP Blog

The Tree

Here are some of my favourite Christmas trees this year - simple or ornament laden, these all evoke the festive season beautifully....

Martha Stewart

In Decorating Blog

I Like Design Blog

Family Circle

 

BHG

But what could be better than these unadorned beauties - I can almost smell the tang of pine in the air and they hint at the pleasures to come....

Getting My Craft On

Over the last couple of weeks I have been kicking arse in the crafting department as far as work goes - Christmas windows for both shops, a range of tees, and Christmas onesies, CHALK Reindeer Food, Santa Letters, Christmas cards, a plethora of Christmas goodies crafted by moi.

Problem is that I can't seem to find the time or energy to get my craft on at home.  It's pathetic.  As we aren't at home all my usual decorations are in the roof at the 'building site' so we've commandeered Mum and Dad's tree and Gidget has strung up lights out the front but I feel I'm letting the team down.  There are so many fabulous ideas floating around in my head but I'm afraid that is where they are going to stay.  


Maybe the trick is to settle on one project rather than get depressed about the million things I'd love to have the time to do.  That said - I think I will aim to make these this week.....

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Hand made snow domes!  what a great way to use up all those toys we have underfoot.  Anyone want to take bets on whether I'll get them done?

pics from here

Wreaths

Aren't they lovely - I'm thinking that now that the Christmas bunting is done for this year I might have to get into a bit of stick art next Christmas.  Surely it can't be that hard!  Maybe a gumleaf version...

Thses beauties can be found here

It's a Book Tree

There are so many creative people out there doing amazing things with ordinary objects - Christmas is a perfect time to get creative.  I love what these people have done with books to create their Christmas trees.

I Like....

Christmas Bunting

One of my so-called friends has been teasing me shamelessly about my intention to make Christmas bunting.  Well little Miss Smarty Pants, not only am I going to... I've already started and VERY SOON you will eat your words!
While I am waiting for that moment, here are some other people's Christmas bunting...

Found here

found on flikr

found here

 found here

 found here

found here

Only a few more days until the tree can go up

Wildflowers Photography

It's That Time

This weekend I've been working on props for my Christmas shop window and as a result have got right into the spirit of the season - a little too early.  These trees have taken my fancy although I don't think the kids would be impressed with their minimalism. 

 from here and here

Nearly Ready

Well it's past midnight so I guess officially it's Christmas Day - Merry Merry Christmas everyone! I'm fluffing around doing last minute chores for tomorrow's festivities and waiting to play Santa Claus. I've been trying to keep the Gingerbread Houses from going stale, and I even cleaned the oven - not sure why exactly. After being very relaxed about the whole thing I've developed an eleventh hour conscience and realised I should do some preparations.

I've even started to set the table - this year our placemats are old Christmas record covers and I even recognise a few from my childhood.


I think I'll try filling the stockings now - have a great day everyone.