Happy New year♥

Gingerbread Houses

 I have a new obsession, I'm getting crafty, or should I say trying too.  I have yet too try out my sewing machine but hope to later today.  Meanwhile, I recently discovered many wonderful printable crafts you can download from the internet.  Originally it all started because I was going to design and printout my own gift tags but I didn't actually end up doing this (the same old problems poor planning and time management).  How ever I did print and make this wonderful gingerbread house, well I actually made 3.  One to go on the tree and then I made 2 more to give as little gifts.  They are gorgeous and make lovely decorations or gift boxes.

A day in the life of a pampered pooch!

Spike takes over on The Tales of Me...

Here's my Christmas Tale Tail

Firstly, you rely on your not so clever owners Mum, to dress you in the right attire and what does she do? Dresses me up for Halloween! It's Christmas Mum, what are you like!

A Christmas tale

Well it's more of an update then a tale really, but tale sounded better.
*Warning: a bit picture heavy, apologies*

So did you survive Christmas? All that time and preparation and it's over in a flash isn't it.  We had a wonderful time, Christmas day it was just myself, Hubby, Spike and The Olds, but we had a lovely day.  As per normal we cooked and ate far too much food.  We got up and the first thing we did was light the fire, burning last years Christmas tree, a tradition of ours.

Blog Lovin!

Firstly a big hello and welcome to my newest followers! Pleased to meet you.
                                               

Oh what a day! Ventured to Morrisons to do Our Christmas shop and it was CRAZY!!!!!! Kind of all done now, although nearly had a heart attack when I saw how much the bill came to! We may have got a little carried away (as per normal) and now have stacks of food.  Anyone would think we're cooking for 10 people (only 4 Christmas day, 5 including pooch)  I tell you what though, I just love to have so much choice of food in our cupboards and fridge!  It's great!

Fancy a peek?

I follow lots of bloggers and some of them I have got to know well and some I'm still getting to know. One of the things I love about blogging is getting to know new people and making new friends.  I have found people within the blogging community are a friendly and welcoming bunch.  In today's post I'm letting you into a little bit of my home, so you can get to know me a little better...

Christmas Question Time

Back in November my fabulous friend, Donna Trinder tagged me in some Christmas themed questions.    I haven't had a chance to tackle them yet but here goes, time for some Christmas themed fun.

1) What was your best Christmas present as a child?

I think know I have a terrible memory, so I am struggling to recall what would have been my favourite present as a child.  Is that really bad??  I was lucky growing up, I didn't have super rich parents as a child but they did ok so I never went without so to speak.  Sorry Donna, you know that Glo-worm... I had one.

Just a catch up

Today's post is just a little catch up as I've not had a chance to do much blogging as things are pretty hectic at the moment.  What a weeks it's been, mainly at work but also with getting organised for Christmas  (although on reflection I haven't actually done anything to get organsied for Christmas this week yet).  Not sure why but in December, a time when you don't want to be busy with work commitment,s  lots of meetings, study days/afternoons starting cropping up that you need to attend.  Hey ho, I suppose it keeps me out of trouble.

My study day was up in Euston London and I tell you what I am so glad I don't have to travel to London everyday, it's way to stressful.  It's every man/woman for themselves.  Everyone just looks so stressed or fed up bar the odd few.  I rarely take public transport and when I do I'm usually with Hubby or a friend, so I was actually a little nervous going on my own.  If you don't pay attention you could easily find yourself on the wrong train or tube (well I could) being rush hour there is so many people rushing around you could easily be swept along with herd.  I had wrapped up well because the morning of the study day it started snowing, so I thought I'd be prepared, I had my tweed jacket and walking boots on, so I looked like a right country girl amongst all the business people and townies, a little out of place.  I met 2 lovely women though, one kindly showed me how to top up my oyster card (a pre-payment travel card to my readers across the seas) and then while squeezing on to the tube (took me 3 go's, couldn't fit on the first 2 tubes!)  I got chatting to another lady for the journey who was really nice and friendly, we were laughing about the daily traumas of travelling on the tube.  It was lovely to meet two friendly people amongst the throngs of people traipsing to work.


Now work is done for another week I seriously need to get my but in gear with Christmas stuff, only got 2 presents so far! Not good and it doesn't help that on Monday we have someone coming to decorate our lounge and kitchen, not the best timing and means I haven't been able to put any of my decorations up :(
I really can't wait though it's going to be lovely to have everything freshened up.  Next weekend I shall finally be be able to do all that fun stuff and get cracking with my Christmas baking plans.  I can't wait I absolutely love Christmas decorations!  I like time to appreitiate it all and feel at the moment December is rushing by with out me getting a chance to really appreciate the Christmas season.  It was my work Christmas do last night which was a good way to get into the Christmas Spirit (and I'm not talking about alcoholic beverages). Had a great time and we boogied the night away to lots of Christmas classics which I'm afraid I never get tired of.  I did feel a little bit ropey this morning but a walk with Spike sorted me out in the fresh air. Here's a couple of pics

Talking of Spike I best go and pick him up, he's at the dog groomer's, The Mutt Hut (don't you just love the name).  He's getting all spruced up for Christmas, bless him.  Hope everyone is having great days or will be having great days and I promise to get myself my organised and get some more posts up this week.