Finished decorating the home – I have been busy making this bunting, really pleased with it – I haven’t bought any new decorations this year just made them and I am very pleased with them all if I say so myself!
not too good a photo but I have cross stiched HAPPY CHRISTMAS on it
not quite like the magazine!!
Had some very disappointing news this week, my sister Diane is unable to visit me for the new year celebrations and I was so looking forward to being with her as haven’t seen her during the Christmas time for nearly 10 years now, perhaps one day I will.Well its back to the kitchen - now whats on my list to do today – stolen, cranberry sauce, brandy butter, ice the cake, better get started Cd player is at the ready to keep me going I don’t know about you but one of my favourite carols is In the Bleak Midwinter whats yours? I also love The Pretenders singing 2000 miles. It really reminds me of my boys when they were little we were always playing it!
At this time of year there is something else that I love to make on Christmas Eve and that is a lovely Champagne cocktail, its one part limoncello to one part orange liquor and then topped up with Chanpagne or Prosecco, gorgeous!! Try it if you dare!
Hi Jill,
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I'm sorry to hear about your sister - you'll have to think of somethig especially special to do together next year.
Your bunting is gorgeous - what a great idea to have Christmas bunting!
I love 2000 Miles too - in fact, I am starting to think I love ALL Christmas music!
Merry Christmas, lovely Jill.
Sarahx
Have a very Merry Christmas Jill. Enjoy your time with your boys! Like you I have so much to do, so it will be Christmas carols on and hunkering myself down in the kitchen for quite a while...Enjoy the snow and all the wonderful sights that it brings... I'm sure it is Christmas card perfect. Finally, thank you for taking the time out of your day and visiting me... I really do love your posts and love that I've been able to meet such a lovely women! Take care. Lx
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ReplyDeleteJe t'embrasse Jill et te souhaite un doux dimanche.
Marie-Ange
Hi Jill
ReplyDeleteI love your Christmas bunting, it's very effective. You can't beat red and white can you?
I'm sorry the snow is causing some concern for you - but it really will be okay by the end of the week and the family will be able to reach you for a jolly Christmastime.
Wow you're busy in the kitchen! How lovely.
As for songs - my favourite modern Christmas song is the Greg Lake "I believe in Father Christmas". As for carols - I love them all but Hark the herald angels ... and Once in Royal David's City never fail to bring tears to my eyes! Tears of joy, that is!
Happy Christmas to you too, if we don't meet in blogland again this week, I hope you have lots of fun and good times with the family.
Denise x
Hi Jill
ReplyDeleteI hope that the weather clears as for my pressie M & I are hoping to have the 25th walking on the beach, 2 hours there, 2 hours back, bacon butties & tea after a walk - bliss!
Lovely Chrissy ideas, have a lovely time.
T X
Dear Jill,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you - the snow we are having is pretty, but for loved ones to reach us, please could the weather Gods hold it for a few days?!
Sorry to hear you will not be able to see your sister and we hope you can meet up soon.
Lovely bunting and hanging a few baubles at different heights from a chandelier looks so nice.
I wish you a lovely Christmas (fingers crossed for roads to be cleared!) and would like to thank you for all your kind words of encouragement this year - seeing your photo pop up in the comment row always makes me happy.
Love from Helena
Lovely bunting - clever you! Looks great. Sorry re your sister. Hope the snow doesn't cause you problems. I hate driving on icy roads :). Happy Christmas, Abby
ReplyDeleteI know all about the anxiety hoping that family can make it home for Christmas....my two are taking the train and flying which at the moment is not looking too good.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed it all works out...
Beautiful decorations and I love your white angel on your mantelpiece and header. Have a lovely Christmas x
Julie x
I have so enjoyed your posts - a touch of glamour they seem to bring, real Country Living magazine style photos this Christmas!
ReplyDeleteSending best wishes to you and your family for a merry Christmas and a healthy and happy 2011.
Thank you for commenting on my posts too.
I love the bunting, really clever. Thankyou so much for the champagne cocktail recipe...should knock my socks off!...a digestive and a cocktail all in one...fantastic! Robx
ReplyDeleteThat cocktail sounds wonderful Jill - might give it a whirl! I love your bunting and your home looks so Christmassy, especially with the snow (although I know what a pain it can be when you need to get out - we haven't got much at the mo but its horribly cold). Im sorry you cant see your sister, it seems we are in the same boat as this year my sister and her family have an awful bug and we are missing them too. I hope you and your family have a good Christmas though, and I will look forward to catching up with your lovely blog in the New Year!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas to you and your loved ones.
ReplyDeleteWe have been snowed in too for the last few days and like you said it has come a bit too early as there is shopping to be done and family travelling to stay with us for Christmas - let's hope they get the roads cleared!
Beautiful blog. I just discovered it. <:3 Jenny
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ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely view you have. So English! It reminds me of the cottage we rented this year nearby Bath. I hope your sons will be back in time for the Christmas celebrations. Good luck with the cooking & baking!
A Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Lieve groet Madelief
Jill, your home looks lovely. Stylish and under-stated for Christmas - just how I like it in my cottage too. I saw the headstones from your bedroom window view and then I remembered that you do live in Church Cottage!! It looks beautiful in the snow.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite carol is also Bleak Midwinter - it has a solemn quality but is lovely to sing. I hope you get to see your sons for Christmas and I understand about you feeling sad not to see your sister for Christmas. It is the same with me. My sister and I rarely spend Christmas together but we hope to see each other at some point over the holidays.
I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!
Jeanne
xox
Hi Jill, thank you for your visit in my blog. Amazing. Have you a merry christmas. Congratulations your blog. Kisses
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas Jill,I hope you have a wonderful time and enjoy every minute with your family, wishing you peace ,joy and love, Linda x
ReplyDeleteHello Jill, Such a lovely blog, you have a beautiful home, I so enjoyed the time I've spent visiting your blog today!
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Hello Jill, your home looks gorgeous! I hope you’ve had a lovely Christmas.
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