Time for the tree

Yesterday was tree day

thanks to Mr & Mrs Bennett

and their van.

Getting the decorations out each year is always a thrill for me.

Opening the box of treasures and remembering the memories

attached to each one. Here are a few close ups.

An angel sheep because a tree's not a tree without an angel sheep!

A shiny snow globe bauble.

All hearts come home for Christmas.

One of my favourites.

Let it snow.

Mitten with a rusty snowflake.

A Caroline Zoob heart bought from

the Country Living Fair in London.

Twinkle, twinkle little star.

I made this angel a couple of years ago

at a Hope & Elvis workshop and she always

takes pride of place at the top of the tree.

Here it is all finished.

While sorting out the shelves and trying to pack bits

for moving I found this book.

It made me smile, this quiet reminder sent when I least expected it.

This is the page for December

with its seasonal drawing.

So thrilled it found me today.

Back to work!

Then it was the turn of the fireplace.

A general tidy up and dust.

A garland added.

New logs stacked up and ready to keep us warm

on these oh so cold nights.

As evening fell it all began to look quiet magical.

I am forever grateful to be spending another

Christmas in this lovely home.

I hope to make it a good one

spending it with the friends and family who

have helped me through this difficult year.

That thought makes me smile.

I can't wait.

Tomorrow the kitchen!

Enjoy your evening.

Love Daisy xx

...and then it snowed.

Like many people I woke up to snow this morning.

I said a quiet thank you to the weather Gods.

For a while I've been wishing for a touch of snow before we move.

So I could capture it before we leave.

It was perfect, magical even.

Clear sky and quiet, oh so quiet.

Just a sprinkling but enough to make everywhere look Christmassy.

Another wish fulfilled.

I've changed my plans for the day and I am going to

make a fire and sit and stitch for the day

because that's what days like this are for.

If you have to travel today I wish you and yours a safe journey.

Enjoy your day whatever you're doing.

Love Daisy x

Daisy's Found A New Home!

With less than 7 weeks to my moving date

I have finally got a new place to live thanks to my knight

in shining armour (my darling Dad)

It's on the road that I was born.

It's where my siblings and I grew up.

(See above. Sorry people!)

It's also where my children were born and raised.

It's going back to my roots to take a breather

and gather myself and decide what I want to do

with my life.

My new journey will start from where my life first began

and that in itself is a comfort.

Enjoy your evening.

love Daisy xx

Christmas Craft Workshop

This picture has absolutely nothing to do

with the workshop but I took it this morning

and wanted to share it with you. :)

Tuesday was spent in Heaths Country Store

making all kinds of goodies for Christmas.

I brought in a wide variety of patterns and books

(I have a few!) and everyone had a browse through and

decided what they wanted to make.

Hot drinks and chocolate biscuits were on offer

as usual. I don't know about you but I just can't operate

without chocolate nearby!

Jules busy making bottle bags with her 'Ho Ho Ho' fabric.

Una went for a 'Winter bird' wall hanging.

Here are the bottle bags finished complete with

a hanging heart too.

Love the choice of fabric Jules. :)

Jane set out on a epic Gingerbread man marathon!

Here they are ready to be tea dyed and made into a garland.

She then started to make a Christmas stocking in

red ticking. When finished it will have a snowman sitting

in the top. Can't wait to see it Jane. :)

Annie decided to make an Annie!

Her first attempt at making a doll and

the christening of Annies new sewing machine.

I think the results speak for themselves.

I just love her teacup dress!

On the last workshop Una made this lovely Angel

for her granddaughter Beth Alice.

I would like to say a big thank you to Beth

for letting her visit the shop so I could

take a picture to share with you all as

she sleeps with her every night.

This is Una's 'Snow bird' wall hanging top

finished and ready to be turned into a sandwich

and quilted. Might have to make this one

myself now!

I would like to thank all girls for coming to the class.

We always have a fun time sharing stories and listening

to Steve's jokes while we busily stitch away.

A big thank you to Heath as well for use of the shop

which is a creative playground for us all.

Thank you all for visiting my blog and I would

love to hear your comments.

Enjoy your evening.

Daisy x

Craft Fairs and Cuddles

This weekend has been another busy one.

Saturday was an early start off to the Church in Kneesall, a little village

in North Nottinghamshire.

It is run every year by the W.I. and so is always well attended

and perfectly organized AND the cakes are FAB.

This is my friend Mandy's stall.

Mandy and her daughter Natalie makes all things lovely with fabric

while her husband Phil paints wonderful signs on

reclaimed wood and roof slates.

Our stall was rather full this time with all

the Christmas stock.

Button bracelets and butchers string

displayed in an old baking tin.

Snowmen in buckets, broaches on cardigans,

hearts and wooden peg rails...

sit along side Santa.

The local school children came in to

sing carols to add to the festive feeling.

Then early Sunday we were off again.

This fair was held in the village I grew up in.

Lots of friends and family called in to say hello.

So it was a very social occasion.

Then back home for a roast beef dinner

with the family

and lots of cuddles with Harley of course.

Steve enjoying the little stripey one.

An amazingly good weekend.

Must be something to do with this wonder.

Enjoy your evening.

Love Daisy x

In Need Of Some Cheeriness

Today I needed some cheeriness.

So I put on my favourite coat and red wellies

and went on a drive.

Here's where I ended up.

Another on my list of favourite places.

Decorative Country Living

Two bags of gorgeousness later I left.

Here's a couple of things that I've unpacked so far.

A winter garland

and some new tea light holders.

Then on my way home I have to drive through Newark

so I also popped back into Newark Antiques Centre

and found this.

A pink, french, childrens chalk board.

Now I know that I'm leaving my old school house soon

but I just couldn't resist it.

I can always hang it on a wall and use it for shopping lists.

And it asked so politely to come with me.

'S'il vous plaît Madame'.

How could I refuse? Really!

Enjoy your evening.

Love

Daisy x