And here we are at Christmas Eve. In an effort to have a Christmas event without my grandmother, for the last few years I have my parents and sister for dinner on Christmas Eve. It’s not a big foodie event. It’s just a moment before tomorrow when we can have some family time. Soon I […]

Inspired by @georgianoakes twit pic of her childhood handmade nativity scene I present to you this. Behold its wonder for it is a nativity scene made some 33 years ago when I was in Year 2 at West Bundaberg State School. It has been the pride and joy of the Davis family Christmas decorations for […]

Here’s one of the best songs about Christmas. Ever. (thanks for the reminder 612 ABC Brisbane)

What’s Christmas Countdown without a little bit of Festivus. Classic.

Oh Judy and Mel.

Every year I swear that I will not be caught up in Christmas fashions. But what did we see yesterday dear readers? That’s correct. A CHRISTMAS SKIRT. Where does it end? Here. With these Christmas earrings that I bought yesterday. I’m sure they’re quite tacky but I bought them anyway and I will most likely […]

I impulse bought this piece of Christmas fabric a month or so ago in an internet buying frenzy. I didn’t really have a plan. First I thought about a blouse, then perhaps bunting, a tablecloth ….and then this afternoon I decided to throw caution to the wind and whip up my very easy skirt pattern […]

I missed posting yesterday so here are two of my favourite traditional carols.