Mum's Advent Calendar 18, Days Left 7

I don't look this colour in when I'm hiding. Isn't it difficult to get the light right in winter.

DD's stockings are waiting to be filled.

Here's a pic of one of her cats. He looks very content.

And here's a pic of one of ours - equally content.

Her pusscats have sent a Christmas card to our pusscats.

I hope FC fills their stockings so they remain happy!

xx

PS Now what are those stripy things? They seem to be multiplying.

Mum's Advent Calendar 17, Days Left 8

Gold for a King - find me.

Take one glitzy top that's too baggy, sew up the bottom and make ...

… a pressie bag.

The shoulder straps are useful handles for the bag.

The gold tinsel was once an angel halo and the golden tie is off a ribbony door hanging.

xx

Advent Calendar 16, Days Left 9

Where am I?

I suppose this is a 'not the kitchen window' post aswell as an Advent Calendar one. Things are pretty busy this side of the kitchen. As well as the stocking somewhere in the following pics there are some other festive preparations. In the Kilner jars are ingredients for Christmas muffins. I need to write some labels out with instructions for baking and fancy up the tops with some tinsel and baubles. I had to test the recipe again of course, just to make sure the muffins were edible. The green and white creation is hopefully going to be a present for Christmas - if I have time to finish it.

My Christmas plate is looking very Christmassy with baubles cards and sherry (for FC!)

And the matching jug and bowl are being useful and handy on the shelf.

2 Christmas cakes are iced and I've just one more to do.

The snowmen look on in wonder!

I am linking my Advent Garland to KC's Court again this year for a really Advent Bloggy Christmas.

xx

Mum's Advent Calendar 15, Days Left 10

Hang me up!

Now has FC arrived early? I think he's nearly packed everything - I hope he's not forgotten anyone.

I've not bought any wrapping paper this year and quite a few of the presents are in 'recycled' present bags or glitzy material with odd baubles and ribbons for decoration.

There's plenty of room for more around the base of the tree. I wonder if he'll call again.

xx

Mum's Advent Calendar 14, Days Left 11

I blame the light and a shaky camera! This is supposed to be dark blue - it looks more like black in the first picture!

Ooh, this one's hard.

I am linking my Advent Garland to KC's Court again this year for a really Advent Bloggy Christmas.

xx

Mum's Advent Calendar 13, Days Left 12

It's not getting any better! Good luck with the hunt today.

These hyacinths shot up very quickly. I think I've put them too close to a radiator. They smell wonderful

This orchid is flowering just in time for the festive season.

I am linking my Advent Garland to KC's Court again this year for a really Advent Bloggy Christmas.

xx

Mum's Advent Calendar 12, Days Left 13

I think I must have a shaky hand!

'Oh my, she's decorating my room now!'

I am linking my Advent Garland to KC's Court again this year for a really Advent Bloggy Christmas.

xx