With the big day just 10 days away, I thought it was about time to prepare a selection of treats for this year’s Christmas Eve box. Inspired by an idea I saw a while…
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Today we went in search of the perfect Christmas tree in Ashurst in the New Forest. When I say searching, I don’t mean rambling through the woods with an axe aimlessly cutting down one…
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‘Tis the season to be jolly. Amongst shopping for presents, prepping your Christmas day menu, writing cards and exchanging gifts, it’s nice to have a Christmas meal with friends, work collegues or family that…
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Christmas is just around the corner and we’re in a season of festive fun. With the prospect of getting together decorations, presents, giftwrap, cards, food &…
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Preparing for winter… I remember as a child the preparation leading up to winter. Dad would be out in the garden chopping logs, coal would be delivered to the door, winter tyres were fitted…
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December is upon us, which means that Christmas is just around the corner. The festive season can be filled with lots of stresses and strains; jam-packed calendars full of Christmas parties, trips to visit…
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A winter baby, my birthday is the 21st December. Being 4 days before Christmas, this means that my birthday is usually filled with some kind of festive cheer; Christmas trees are up, chocolates and…
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Unique and elegant Christmas-themed biscuits that make a great homemade gift – perfect for a hamper. The lemon and white chocolate provide a simple, sweet flavour combination. The toppings are interchangeable and you can…
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How to decorate your Christmas tree is entirely up to you, but I’ve created a list of steps which I’ve accumulated from Pinterest, articles I’ve read and things I’ve heard from friends and family,…
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You can’t beat the smell of a fresh Christmas tree! Hand-picked from hundreds of other trees by your own fair eye, you size up the tree and imagine it placed in your home. Not…