Truth be told, I did not read anything worth telling you about during December, but what I will mention are the books I received for Christmas. The Love of My Other Life by C.J. Connelly | This isn't what I would have bought for myself, as I am not usually a fan of the alternative … Continue reading For the Love of Books | Currently Reading December 2022
Month: December 2022
December Daily | Days 21-25
December Daily is off and running and I’m using the mini book I made recently to record twenty five stories of our Christmas season. Additional journaling cards are from In a Creative Bubble. Day 21 | The story of today was donating cash to the Local Community Christmas Tree. Next to this is an envelope pocket which houses … Continue reading December Daily | Days 21-25
Festive Afternoon Tea at The Corinthia Hotel in London’s West End
A friend and I treated ourselves to a Festive Afternoon Tea recently and it was fabulous! We went to the Corinthia Hotel, which is two minutes from Embankment Tube Station. The service was a little fussy for my tastes, but the presentation and the attention to detail were both faultless. Fancy sausage roll Delicious cakes … Continue reading Festive Afternoon Tea at The Corinthia Hotel in London’s West End
Happy Merry Everything
I’m taking this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful and love-filled festive season. I’m also taking the opportunity to thank you for reading and commenting this year – I never, ever take your support for granted. Happy merry everything! The next scheduled post will appear on Wednesday, 28th December.
December Daily 2022 | Days 16-20
December Daily is off and running and I’m using the mini book I made recently to record twenty five stories of our Christmas season. Additional journaling cards are from In a Creative Bubble. Day 16 | The story of the day was about the Christmas Lights in town. I made a small pocket, which I then filled with … Continue reading December Daily 2022 | Days 16-20
December Daily | Days 11-15
December Daily is off and running and I’m using the mini book I made recently to record twenty five stories of our Christmas season. Additional journaling cards are from In a Creative Bubble. Day 11 | The story of the day was visiting the Knightsbridge to see the Christmas decorations. I made a flip card to house a … Continue reading December Daily | Days 11-15
Things He Says | The Harsh But Probably True Edition
Me | "Ooh, I like that necklace. It's like a Christmas bauble, do you think it will suit me?" Him | "No, Mum, it’s for young people!”
Me on Monday | 19 December
It was a week of unexpected weather and full of festive fun. We had snow I had my flu jab The Boy starred in his Christmas Concert. He sang a solo. The first verse of Silent Night. In German. A friend and I went for a festive Afternoon Tea The same friend and I went … Continue reading Me on Monday | 19 December
Scrapbooking in 2022 | How December Is Looking For The Boy
During my recent weekend away at the Kitty Boo CraftAway, I made a double page which was designed to be filled in as December moved along. I allocated it to The Boy's album and it is coming along nicely. Want to see how it looks with thirteen days filled in? I am extremely pleased with … Continue reading Scrapbooking in 2022 | How December Is Looking For The Boy
Sing-a-Long Christmas Carols | Royal Festival Hall 2022
After missing a few years because of the pandemic, The Boy and I returned to the Royal Festival Hall recently for the Sing-a-Long Christmas Carol Concert and had a brilliant time. Christmas jumpers and Santa hats were the order of the day. The concert’s presenter was Jonathan Cohen, a noted composer, conductor and performer and Louise Dearman was … Continue reading Sing-a-Long Christmas Carols | Royal Festival Hall 2022