Year in Photos (12 Dec 11) – Santa
Matalan had a load of these Santa decorations – love them, but £18 each… 12/12/11: Santa is not a toy
Year in Photos (11 Dec 11) – 14 Days
It’s only two weeks to Christmas! 11/12/11: Only two weeks to Christmas!
Quick Trip to Helsinki
Last week I went to Helsinki, Finland, on business. It was a bit of a whistle stop trip but I did find time to take in a few of the sights and sounds of the city whilst there. Travelling in … Continued
Year in Photos (4 Dec 11) – Advent Present
It has been a tradition in our family that we receive Advent presents. These are on the four Sundays of advent and have been small things, normally Christmas related, that my Dad has organised. We haven’t done them for a … Continued
Year in Photos (3 Dec 11) – Advent Chocolate
One good thing about being away for the first couple of days in December… I could eat three Advent chocolates today! 03/12/11: Advent chocolate – a robin, a cracker and a tree
Year in Photos (29 Nov to 2 Dec 11) – Helsinki Trip
I went on a quick trip to Helsinki for work… as you do… here are my Year in Photos entries: 29/11/11: Table for one at the airport hotel 30/11/11: Beautiful sunset above the clouds as we were descending into Finland … Continued
Fabulous Bakin' Boys Christmas Cupcakes
Don’t like mince pies? The Fabulous Bakin’ Boys have brought out an alternative – Christmas Cupcakes. There are two versions of these cakes – Orange Chocolate and Mint Chocolate – and I was sent a box of the latter to … Continued
Year in Photos (24 Nov 11) – Hi Vis Decorating
I wonder if Health and Safety said these guys had to wear their hi vis vests to decorate the tree? 24/11/11: Decorating the tree
Delicious Christmas Pudding
There’s no getting away from it… the shops are full to bursting of Christmas supplies. Every food shop you go in has mince pies, Christmas cakes, Yule logs, and of course Christmas puddings. If you don’t make your own there … Continued
Hotel Chocolat Christmas Wreath – Competition Winner
My Hotel Chocolate Christmas Wreath Competition has now closed, and anyone who commented on the post by 8pm yesterday has been put into the proverbial hat and the winner has been chosen… It seems the most coveted Hotel Chocolat item … Continued