and only 20 days until Santa struggles to get his girth down the chimney.
Our tree is up mainly because DH and I are big kids and when it comes to the festive season we love all things Christmas and here is a picture of Shiloh at age 6 months, it will be his first Christmas and yes the tree is still standing and no flying baubles YET!!!
No crafting from me as taking a break from making to recharge my batteries for my new direction in 2012 but that has not stopped me getting 2 new machines for my old one. Already have the new normal sewing machine and the embroidery one should turn up on Monday, now that is when the fun begins playing getting to know the machine and it's quirks and you never know may have made something by next week.
New Year, new me (hopefully a thinner one) and new ideas, my notebooks are getting filled and in the middle of making a mood board which may end up on Pinterest of my first project. Think colours of a Peacock in silks and organza, pearls and crystals with glitter and feathers. Have I whetted your appetite? that is all you are going to get may let you into the mood board when done but no finished design will be shown until 2012.
As the festive season fast approaches remember to stay true to a 'Handmade Christmas' if possible and love your family and friends, treasure each moment with them.
Check out the blogs on Wendy's blog 1st Unique Gifts
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of course the fantastic ladies at Make Mine Pink who make each day a pleasure with their friendship and help when needed.
This post today is in honour of a very good friend Kim who is going through a hard time atm sending you love and hugs Kim you are a true friend.xx
Best of luck with your new direction....Looking forward to seeing your new pieces soon! xx
ReplyDeleteLoving Shiloh by the tree, new project sounds intriguing (I love peacock colours!) - good luck with new direction x
ReplyDeleteAll sounds very exciting Caroline - look forward to seeing the all new 2012. Shiloh looks gorgeous and that is a great pic of him.
ReplyDeleteI too am thinking of a new me and a new direction for 2012 so I wish you all the luck in the world. Shiloh is gorgeous as is your tree! Happy Christmas x
ReplyDeleteGoodness hasn'the grown. I still have a mental pic of a fluffy puppy. Roll on Tuesday, play day for new machine.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your rest! relax and hopefully new crafty ideas will come together the the New Year :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have my xmas tree up now but I have to wait as we are still doing some home repairs.
enjoy your festive time :)
I love the photo of Shiloh. So many dogs and puppies with the trees and ornaments thru the years and funny stories (and ruined things!) Glad she is being a good girl.
ReplyDeletePeacock is one of my favorite colors, can't wait to see things. :)
Good luck with your new direction - and you have certainly whetted my appetite with those colours - can't wait! Mich x
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new machine - I just can't get enough of mine - it's awesome! There's nothing like a new machine to get the creative buzz a-buzzing! What a lovely pic of Siloh - he's very handsome - my collie girls send him kisses!
ReplyDeleteYou have whetted (sp?) my appetite, shall be checking back - new things are always exciting!
ReplyDeleteI love mood boards and inspiration boards, I'm looking forward to seeing yours. Enjoy your down time x
ReplyDeleteJan x
Shiloh is adorable!
ReplyDelete& the new project sounds very exciting :)
- Laura
A new sewing machine... how wonderful, am pea green with envy :)
ReplyDeleteDon't think I've ever seen the words girth and santa together before!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the rest and I look forward to seeing your new creations in 2012. Your dog looks lovely and very well behaved! x
ReplyDeleteVery tantalising ! Can't wait to see your new direction in 2012 and wishing you luck for it. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteFrom expperience i know puppies and trees don't mix well! But just be grateful Shiloh isn't a kitten as they are far worse lol
ReplyDeleteHope you have a lovely christmas and looking forward to seeing your new designs
sounds interesting look forward to seeing what you make in the new year!
ReplyDeleteAll sounding good.
ReplyDeleteThat pup is growing fast, love the picture with the tree, make a great card that one.
Our tree went up yesterday all 3ft of it. My niece decided she wanted to do it herself - I was allowed to put the gold baubles on lol I think she did a pretty good job of it to - she's only 6 and taller than the tree:)
ReplyDeleteHope Santa is going to leave you something nice under your tree:)
Time off to recharge? Sounds like a woman after my own heart! Looking forward to the unveiling of 2012 for you and your plans. You must be getting quite excited!
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