For the Love of Books | Currently Reading December 2022

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

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

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

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