According to something I was reading on the internet, cinnamon is officially the smell of Christmas. I associate lots of smells with Christmas. Not only cinnamon, but cloves, ginger and nutmeg. These were all ingredients in the Christmas cake and the Christmas puddings. Also pine, the smell of the Christmas tree (we always had a real one, the smell of plastic doesn't quite do it!) and tangerines, when fruit and vegetables were seasonal and you ... Read the Post...
How to Make a Christmas Wreath
Making a Christmas wreath to hang on the door is one of my favourite pre-Christmas tasks. This is actually only the second time I have made a Christmas wreath using a floral foam wreath. I used to bend a wire coat hanger into a circle and attach bits of greenery to it with florists wire but, to be honest, they looked shoddy. The bunches of greenery would slip round and the white coat hanger would be exposed. A couple of times I was so ashamed ... Read the Post...
Ribbon Christmas Decorations
It must be nearly Christmas. How do I know? Apart from the date, obviously. I know because Boy 3 is bouncing off the ceiling. When he came out of school yesterday I thought his teachers must have given him coffee! The Advent Calender is up, the pockets are stuffed and the sweeties are being eaten. The decorations and the tags with the Christmas story on are slowly making their way onto the boys' tree. Instructions how to make one of these can ... Read the Post...
How to Make a Pine Cone Garland
This pine cone garland is very easy to make and has the added advantage that it is made from natural materials, as well as looking and smelling beautiful! Pine cones are usually easy to find as long as there are the right kind of trees near where you live! Dried fruit can often be bought at craft fairs, but it is easy to make your own. Instructions for how to do this are here. You Will Need: 180 cm cord, raffia or twine, pine cones, ... Read the Post...
