Dear lovely friends…
I am wishing you a warm and delightful Christmas from my neck of the woods <3
I can hardly believe that the time is here.
I have baked and baked my heart out this season.
From gingerbread cookies to lemon bars, baklava, thumbprint cookies, and not to be forgotten,,,
The fruitiest Christmas cakes ever.
Six to be exact.
There are baubles here and there.
And my old 6.5 ft. Christmas tree, that I hand-flocked over a decade ago, is still enjoying the limelight.
The scent of endless gingerbread is what Christmas dreams are made of…
Especially when you get to nibble them with a big old book in front of the fire.
I stuffed a 40 ft. long antique gold garland through my tree this year, and it made it crazy gold.
Stanley Tucci is keeping everyone in line…
Whilst I deliver my confectionery to and fro.
I hope you are warm and cozy.
Possibly maybe, enjoying a huge mug of delectable hot chocolate with marshmallows.
Or whatever hot beverage you fancy really.
I look forward to the madness of this weekend, but also to the calm after Christmas.
During that beautiful quiet time of winter.
Where I intend to make many snowflake garlands and paint in my little fishbowl during golden hour.
There’s always something wonderful to look forward to.
Especially when you have a lot of hobbies that you enjoy.
I have a long list of things I love and long to do.
Especially finishing a blanket that I have been working on for a few years.
Clink clink in teacups and take care of yourself.
Have a safe and lovely holiday.
All my love,
Your friend,
Vanessa
I started this blog in the few days after Christmas in 2006.
I can’t even believe how quickly the time has fluttered by.
I look forward to seeing what the next year shall bring <3 <3 <3








Merry Christmas Vanessa! Your blog is a gift I’ve enjoyed for many years. I hope Santa Paws is good to Teddy and Matty. <3
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Vanessa. May your Christmas be as magical as you. Linda
Merry Christmas Vanessa! Thank you for keeping us inspired and fulfilled every year with your beautiful posts, words and pictures!
Merry, merry lovely Vanessa!
I am clinking teacups with you today.
I love all the twinkle lights spilling on the floor
Enjoy the evening and afterglow quiet – that is my favorite, too!!
I see a pink and gold glow around you and your home that is beautiful.
Cheers and love*~*~*~*~*
Merry Christmas, Vanessa! Thank you for sharing the beauty of your Christmas!
After all these years, I’m glad your still here. Merry Christmas.🙋ðŸ»â€â™€ï¸ðŸŽ„Lisa-Vet.
Merry Christmas to you!
Your decorations and even the cookie baking is beautiful.
well, i’m very very late (as usual) but i hope you had a wonderful christmas and wish you the best for a happy new year!
love & magicks
~*~
ps…hugs & kisses to matty & teddy!