Beannie

I got my gorgeous ornament today! I really love it! I want to say more, but that will give away who sent it. Once we reveal I will tell you why it is so perfect and extra special to me!

Free Ornaments

While supplies last free ornaments to mainland UK:

http://www.urbangraphicshop.co.uk/Products/Xmas-Decorations.html

Alcyone

I just got back from the movies and found this waiting for me! You can see my cat, Tycho, is interested as well. ;-) I love it!!! This makes my day!

The ornament's explanation reads:"Li Bien" Ornament. In Chinese, the phrase "Li Bien" means "inside". The Li Bien ornament showcases the age old skill of inside painting, which originated in the Qing Dynasty. It has been a respected Chinese art for over 200 years. Each ornament is delicately hand-painted through a tiny opening in the mouth-blown glass. This process requires great skill since the image is being painted in reverse. Each ornament is a genuine work of art and no two are alike. The result is a beautiful, one of a kind keepsake you will enjoy for years to come.

I'm off to eat some peppermint patties now. nom nom nom

Holiday Crafts

Here are some holiday crafting and DIY ideas:



Green/Recycled Crafts courtesy of Tesco.









Baby sock Advent Calendar from Martha Stewart Living.










Hanukkah gift wrap template from Martha Stewart Living.








Clementine and Clove Pomanders from Good Housekeeping.









Easy Wreaths from Good Housekeeping.

Melaina25

Thank you Secret Santa/Hanukkah Harry! After spending half of my work day on a train it was lovely to come home to your package! We just put up our tree yesterday so your ornament came just in time! I love that you can pull the strings and make the wings fly. Sorry for the blurry pics, but our digicam is still broken...

MrsP2B

Thank you to the marvellous Secret Elf who had me (you know who you are!!) for the most awesome package of chocolate and ornaments... I've already put the ornaments on the tree (see pictures) - but haven't taken pictures of the chocolate because frankly we have already eaten an embarrassing amount of it... suffice to say people, my secret Elf has been VERY generous! Thank you, thank you, thank you...!!!

Bridebahama

Thank you so much to my elf! I love the ornament. I included the card in the picture since it made me laugh!

For everyone else, it is crackled mirror and stunning in person. Quite heavy too.

p.s. Sorry about picture quality I had to take with my phone.