When it comes to our Christmas Playlist, all I can say is thank goodness for Spotify. Once upon a time I used to play the same albums over and over again on CD, and they would inevitably all get worn out. Nowadays, we can add to the playlist until our hearts are content. By adding whole […]
How to Make a Cat Puppet
Here is how to make a cat puppet out of an old jumper for free! Puppets are fantastic toys, they are so versatile – and wonderful for the imagination. They also appeal to children of all ages and will become old friends. There is no need to spend a lot on shop bought ones as […]
How to Make a Christmas Herb Wreath
For a couple of years now I have been making these Christmas Herb Wreaths as as Christmas gifts, and for my kitchen for the Christmas season. They are really really easy to make – cheap too (especially if you have homegrown herbs handy!) and there is nothing like natural greenery to bring some festive cheer […]
Oh Christmas Tree!
The Christmas tree is the heart of Christmas. The iconic symbol of glad tidings that warms the heart and spreads happiness to all. There are no substitutes for a real fir tree – the whole imagery of celebrating life in the depths of winter doesn’t seem to work in plastic, and the wonderful scent of […]