From my ' HOME ' to yours …..

From my ' Home ' to yours, wishing  everyone a very Merry Christmas and the best year ever in 2014.

….. and, thanks so much for your continued and valued blogging friendship.

Looking forward to more fun and laughter in 2014.

IT'S NEARLY CHRISTMAS !!!!!

image via my front door !!!!!

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from my HOME to yours ..........

With love from my HOME to yours .....



Have yourselves a very, very

MERRY CHRISTMAS

xxxxx

image ..... mine

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BEST CHRISTMAS WE'VE EVER HAD ..... BY INVITATION ..........

Our By Invitation subject this month is ' The best Christmas you've ever had or ' Your idea of a fantasy Christmas '.

For as long as I can remember, Christmas was and is a very special time and, as cheesy and as corny as it sounds, they have all been the best and the most magical of times. Therefore, I can't think that any have stood out as the best and, I wouldn't really want a fantasy Christmas so, here is my little look at Christmas ..... 

C     is for the candy wrapped around the Christmas Tree

H    is for the happiness of all the family

R    is for the reindeer prancing by the window pane

I    is for the icing on the cake as sweet as sugar cane

S    is for the stocking on the chimney wall

T    is for the toys beneath the tree so tall

M    is for the mistletoe where everyone is kissed

and

A    is for the angels who make up the Christmas list

and

S    is for old Santa ( ???? ) who makes every kid his pet,

be good and he'll bring you everything in your 

CHRISTMAS ALPHABET

I think that most of the things mentioned in that silly song remind me of the Christmases that I have had over the years ( maybe not the reindeer prancing by my window pane !! )  ........... simple things like a real Christmas tree, the traditional food, the family gathering together, exchanging  gifts and a little over indulgence  ( or maybe a lot !!) 

Today, my friends and I are sparing a thought for the not so fortunate and are having a charity lunch, where the proceeds will go to the charity Crisis at Christmas. which provides vital services for homeless people. It's all very well, me doing this pretty post and showing the lovely side of the season but there are so many who have nothing, but I'm sure that you will all be thinking of them too.

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We were then asked ' If you could only give one tangible gift, what would it be ? ' That is a difficult one as we do not know if it's for a man, woman or child so, my one tangible gift would be ..........

..... a camera .....

They could all enjoy a camera and could capture those special Christmassy moments that will last forever !!

Please go over to Marsha @ Splenderosa where you can read every ones take on Christmas and presents and stuff !!

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IT'S CHRISTMAS !!!!! ..........

Well, it's almost here ..... food is bought, the cellar is full & the presents are wrapped.....

All that's left for me to do is to wish all of my blogging friends a wonderful Christmas. Thanks so much for all of your support and lovely comments throughout 2011 .

Wishing you all a Happy & peaceful New Year.

Hope that Santa brings you all that you wished for !!



 MERRY CHRISTMAS

WITH LOVE

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BY INVITATION ..... SOME ENCHANTED EVENING ..........

Tina of The Enchanted Home has invited the members of By Invitation to a virtual Christmas party. It's big, it's lavish and, our hosts are moving heaven and earth to make it the party of the season.

Of course, this means that I've got to sort out something to wear so, I am telling you this in complete confidence, and you must swear that you won't tell anyone what I'm going to wear,  just in case someone else decides to copy my posh frock !!

 Now, tell me which one I should wear .....

Should it be this snowy white number ? ..........

or, this grey satin creation .....

with matching hat .....

and, lacy, crystal cuffs ? You choose.

Shoes to match .....

Oh, I have got these cuffs ..... which do you think ?

feather and crystal bag .....

make up ..... sorted .....

and, a coat as it could be chilly.

We also need to take a hostess gift .....

My gift is this Caroline Swift Christmas antique finished platinum glass bauble. with glass droplet from an antique chandelier and other tiny treasures .....



packaged beautifully in snowy white paper.

Now all I have to do .....

is collect Mr Home from work, so that I can sober him up and get him ready too !!!! ha ha

Don't forget to go over to Marsha @ Splenderosa for links to all of the other attendees and to see what they will be wearing.

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SEASONAL STIRRINGS ..........

I am beginning to get those seasonal feelings !!!! ..........

After some glorious Autumnal weather, there was frost on the cars this morning, bringing thoughts of ..........

Christmas wreaths ..........

candlelight ..........

Carols being sung in churches ..........

seasonal food ..........

chestnuts roasting on open fires ..........

..........of Kings and shepherds .......... 

Christmas cake mixture ..........

and royal icing ...........

 Christmas cards to be written and posted..........

Time to limber up the lips for all that kissing under ..........

the mistletoe !!!!

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