Matchbox Advent Calendar
Last Christmas I made Martin an advent calendar a little different from your standard. It was a little cube of drawers with a "gift" inside each; little things that mean something to him.
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Chocolate reindeer lollipops
Give Rudolph and co. a chocolatey makeover with this simple yet effective Christmas treat; it’s so easy, it really is child’s play, and requires only a handful of ingredients.
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Easy DIY Christmas Candles with #24DaysOfWren
Everybody loves candles - especially this time of year when you can light one to make your room feel extra cosy.
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Christmas duck
Fancy a tasty alternative to turkey this Christmas? Roast duck goes so well with sweet, festive flavours, such as cranberry and orange, and is a breeze to make!
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DIY | Festive Pom Pom Garland
My favourite time of year is here and I can't wait to start decorating my new home with lots of handmade festive goodies.
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Mulled apple juice
Give the designated drivers, non-drinkers and kids something to quench their thirst with this winter, by offering them a warming glass of mulled apple juice. It’s so simple to make!
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DIY Christmas Starry Garland
I’ve started my Christmas posts early (sorry!) as I’ve got lot’s of things I’d like to share with you, and mainly because I couldn’t wait...
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Rice crispy Christmas puddings
This ingenious recipe is a festive twist on chocolate rice crispy buns; it’s a real crowd-pleaser that will have adults and children alike coming back for more!
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Sprouts with chestnuts and crispy prosciutto
Love them or hate them, sprouts are a Christmas staple that’s here to stay! This twist on the festive classic is so tasty, it will have your dinner guests coming back for seconds!
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Candy Cane Headband - free knitting pattern
A few weeks ago I was approached by Wren Kitchens, who told me about a new campaign the company were launching called #24DaysofWren...
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Angel of Essex || #24daysofwren
I've always enjoyed being artsy and getting stuck into a good bit of crafts so when the opportunity arose to get back into it, I grabbed the bull by the horns!
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DIY Christmas Pixie Decorations
I'm not usually one for a big Christmas hooha, but I have got a couple of Christmas-y blog posts lined up - the first of which is this one!
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Christmas Pudding Energy Balls
Now, for those of you that detest the humble Christmas pudding, or hate how bloated it makes you feel...
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Christmas Gingerbread Cake Recipe
I've really been getting into the festive spirit recently and along with my festive spirit comes a festive appetite. One of my favourite Christmas recipes is gingerbread cake.
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Getting crafty for Christmas | a different kind of wreath
A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to take part in #24DaysofWren. Wren Kitchens are creating an interactive advent calendar...
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Terry's Warming Hot Chocolate
A relatively short post today to inform you of what I cannot stop drinking of late. One thing that really gets the juices flowing is a good hot chocolate, am I right?
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Cinnamon and pink peppercorn gin and tonic
This lightly-spiced take on the classic gin and tonic is sure to impress guests at your Christmas party, and is super easy to make!
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Festive Rum Butter Recipe
Now that we’re heading into December it’s now acceptable to get in the festive spirit!
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Homemade Christmas Tree Decorations
Well we’re now into the last week of November and that can only mean one thing… Christmas is coming!
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Making Embossed Glitter Gift Tags
The excitement for Christmas is starting to build in our house and as usual I’ve started my preparations early, this year starting with my tags for the presents.
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Fun and Easy Handmade Christmas Cards
Since I started nursery many many years ago I've always had a love for arts and crafts.
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Gingerbread Men Christmas Tree Decorations
Is your Christmas tree full of handmade decorations too? Ours seems to have a timeline of my crafty Christmas makes from over the years, from about age 3 upwards!
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{DIY} Crochet Christmas Tree Garland
This Christmas tree garland is really easy to make and I think it looks really cute either on the fireplace, wall or hung from a shelf.
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Caramel popcorn with almonds and pecans
This delicious festive popcorn recipe works well all-year-round, but tastes best when cosied up by the fire for a Christmas movie marathon!
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