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I'm certainly not there yet.  There is quite some way to go!

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Thursday
Dec092010

At home today

 

Plenty of seasonal activity going on here, with a new face appearing amongst the old favourites.

 

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This little chap joined us in the summer, from a market in Yalta.  We don’t generally buy souvenirs as such, but we thought he’d make a pleasing addition to our Christmas collection and he brought a smile to our faces as we opened up the Christmas box this morning.

 

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The other activity was in the kitchen, where a plate of finger food is required for this evening’s WI meeting.  As a change from mince pies and chocolate truffles, I made gingerbread, which I then cut into house shapes with liquorice chimneys.  Sprinkled with “snow”, they make a bite-size village and yes, of course, they’re twinkling!

Reader Comments (2)

those houses look scrumptious!

December 9, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJanice

What a great idea Gill, your gingerbread houses look terrific. Love your Santa too. I'm trying hard to get in the christmas spirit here, but always find it hard in the heat.

December 9, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterTracy McNicoll

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