Tuesday, 3 December 2013

December so far...

 

Taking time out from making Christmas presents to crochet some little trees from Chrissie's fantastic pattern...

 

 

Although we won't put up the Christmas tree until next weekend, a few little festive items have found their way into certain corners of the house...

 

 

Miss M adores her advent calendar and she can hardly believe her luck that she is allowed to have chocolate before breakfast on these December mornings...

 

 

I have given in and had my first (of many, I suspect) mince pie of the season...

 

 

I received my Christmas decoration swap parcel in the post this weekend! I have loved taking part in this swap, it has been a lot of fun. My partner was lovely Penny from the beautiful blog L is for Love. I received three of the most gorgeous little crocheted stockings with a chocolate santa inside each one. They are so beautifully made and I adore the little vintage style badges on each. Thank you so much Penny, they are perfect and will have pride of place on our Christmas tree this year...

 

So, I am starting to feel quite festive! I am now going to spend a little more time on some Christmas makes before I have to collect my sweet Miss M from gymnastics. Happy Tuesday everyone!

 

X

 

 

 

Posted by at

29 comments:

  1. Jennifer Hays3 December 2013 at 15:13

    It's looking very festive around your house! I love the trees, they're really cute. Your Advent calendar is adorable too! Penny's stockings are really sweet and I look forward to seeing them on your tree. :)

    ReplyDelete
  2. mylittlecorner3 December 2013 at 16:03

    I love your advent calender ... it is so lovely. December is a fun time of year isnt it. I also love the little pins on your crochet stockings, just adorable.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Heldasland3 December 2013 at 16:10

    I love December, the trees are so cute. I love those crochet socks.Your advent calendar has got me very excited

    ReplyDelete
  4. Amy at love made my home3 December 2013 at 16:12

    The little stockings are just adorable. Penny is so clever with her crochet. Hope that you are enjoying your preparations. xx

    ReplyDelete
  5. Unknown3 December 2013 at 17:35

    I like your trees ;-) - where did you find those darling Christmassy buttons? Looks like you are well and truly in the spirit now, all it takes is a little advent choc and a mince pie here, too...and you received such lovely little stockings, a terrific swap parcel! Chrissie x

    ReplyDelete
  6. justpootling3 December 2013 at 19:02

    Don't think you can ever have too many mince pies !
    Lovely festive photo's,
    Kate x

    ReplyDelete
  7. Penny3 December 2013 at 19:13

    Hello Marianne
    Awww I am so pleased you like the little stockings, it was a true pleasure having you as my swap partner. I hope to blog about our swap tonight. I always set myself a challenge of waiting till Christmas eve to have my first mince pie! I love them warmed and then covered in pouring cream...I'm hanging in there for the 24th :o) Have a great week xox Penny

    ReplyDelete
  8. Swallow Barn3 December 2013 at 19:23

    love the little trees!

    ReplyDelete
  9. jabbott3 December 2013 at 19:44

    Love your little Christmas trees you have made, and what lovely decorations you have got for the swap x

    ReplyDelete
  10. Unknown3 December 2013 at 20:39

    I love all your little festive items especially the little snowman and Santa. And those little stockings you got from your gift swap are just adorable.
    Have a lovely week!
    Marion x

    ReplyDelete
  11. Joy3 December 2013 at 21:31

    A lovely warm and Christmassy post Marianne, and thank you so much for all your lovely encouraging messages on mine! I can imagine Miss M is starting to become quite excited now - such a beautiful time for children! Your little tree looks so sweet and I love your buttons - I did trees last year and sewed little beads on them - then gave most of them away - as we do!!! Your little 'swap' stockings are gorgeous too, Penny did a lovely job with them - I have really enjoyed being part of the swap too Marianne, and thank you again for organising it. Have a lovely week and enjoy the fruit-mince pies! Hugs, Joy xo

    ReplyDelete
  12. Luisa Holistic Massage & Healing3 December 2013 at 22:48

    Everything is so lovely, very Christmassy post, thanks for sharing :)

    Lluisa xx

    ReplyDelete
  13. leeanne4 December 2013 at 08:32

    Your Christmas is starting to look so festive -love it all! Thanks again for organizing the swap- it was such fun getting a lovely package of goodness in the post. Looking forward to seeing what you have done next time!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Unknown4 December 2013 at 08:53

    Marianne you put me to shame with your wonderful Christmas makes - they are just delightful and what a lovely swop you had, those little socks are perfect. Have a wonderful day Marianne, a lovely post as always
    Big hugs
    Dorothy
    :-)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    ReplyDelete
  15. Hannapat4 December 2013 at 11:03

    This post has most certainly gotten me into the mood for Christmas. So many beautiful Christmas things and makes and I really love your pretty stockings and also the pretty makes you sent to Penny. I really think it is such a lovely idea and I am already excited about doing it all over again next year, so please do it again! Yes the idea of chocolate in the morning is going down a storm here too! Have a wonderful day xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  16. Tracy Welham4 December 2013 at 13:46

    The trees are so cute look forward to seeing a photo of them with their tiny decorations!

    ReplyDelete
  17. the linen cloud4 December 2013 at 14:07

    So many lovely little Christmassy things ... very beautiful ... enjoy the festive feeling ... Bee xx

    ReplyDelete
  18. Cally4 December 2013 at 14:15

    I love the little Christmas Socks, they are just too cute.
    I have worked my way, one by one, through my first box of Waitrose Mince pies. Very nice;0)

    ReplyDelete
  19. Meredith4 December 2013 at 16:49

    You and Penny have outdone yourselves with this wonderful swap.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

    ReplyDelete
  20. Clare4 December 2013 at 22:25

    Wow the little stocking you recieved are gorgeous, it's lovely to see blogland becoming so festive. The little trees are fab too!!
    Clare x

    ReplyDelete
  21. September Violets5 December 2013 at 03:00

    Very sweet little crocheted stockings! So bright & cheery! You have some very cute decorations in your home. My husband is wondering when I'm going to make him some mincemeat tarts ... I'm trying to hold off on the baking because I don't want to eat it!! Wendy x

    ReplyDelete
  22. Erika Lee @ A Tiny Rocket5 December 2013 at 05:52

    I totally have the Christmas crafting and decorating bug too. That advent calendar is too cute.

    ReplyDelete
  23. Helen Philipps5 December 2013 at 22:10

    Loved seeing your festive post. The little tree is looking cute, and I love the advent calendar. How sweet those pretty little stockings are....such a lovely swap gift!
    Happy December!
    Helen x

    ReplyDelete
  24. Annie Cholewa5 December 2013 at 22:50

    How cute those stockings are. What a lovely swop :D

    ReplyDelete
  25. Deb Hickman6 December 2013 at 10:00

    Oooh, I love Christmas and loving all your festive bits. The trees and stocking are adorable. I've just bought that Prima mag but haven't had chance to look at it yet. Have a great weekend. Deb x

    ReplyDelete
  26. forgetmenotsblue7 December 2013 at 15:52

    Lots of lovely Christmas makes! Love the Christmas tree so neat!! Must try that pattern when I get a minute xx

    ReplyDelete
  27. Elisabeth9 December 2013 at 18:40

    It's looking lovely at your house :) This time of year is wonderful. By the way, I can see the Prima Christmas Makes magazine...I'm going to have to ask my mom to get me a copy and keep it to one side for me until my next visit home! Elisabeth x

    ReplyDelete
  28. Gillian Roe9 December 2013 at 21:09

    What a gorgeous, colourful post. I love the stockings you received from Penny, she chose such bright, happy colours. I have eaten my body weight in mince pies and will continue to do so for some weeks yet! x

    ReplyDelete
  29. Martha21 December 2013 at 23:20

    Gorgeous photos and fabulous crochet makes :) Pleasure to look at :)
    Love the little crocheted Christmas tree

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for visiting and if you feel like leaving a comment that would be lovely...xxx

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)