I so L*O*V*E this time of year...For lots of reasons, but mainly...
Hand-made, Hot deep filled mince pies made by my own fair hands...with sprinkles of icing sugar.
Fairy lights twinkling on the tree...I just love that early morning first switch on of the fairy lights!- I'm like a child in a sweet shop standing there in that moment of time gazing at them- Magical.
Speaking to my Father on the East coast knowing he's booked his Ticket to Devon for the Christmas holidays...Happy feeling inside.
Walking around my favourite place to visit across the moor's and enjoying the pretty views, beautiful houses that I dream of owning and think what I'd do to them if I did...Locally, lovely, independent, family run shops with traditional Christmas window displays...
Visiting a favourite church...Praying for health and happiness.
Lighting candles.
Fun of the Christmas market and fair ground rides.
Opening more Advent swapsie parcels from Marina.
Wonderful Vintage lady bird books, Cath Kidston soaps, hand made soaps and Christmas decorations.
A beautiful Christmas tin filled with my favourite choc's!...Thanks again Marina.
Walking into the Kitchen on a Sunny bright Morning and looking at all the Christmasy things.
I just L*O*V*E this time of year...
Seasons greetings,
x Kazzy x
P.s do tell me all about your festivities...I'd love to read your comments.
The tree tonight...All the twinkly lights.
I do LOVE your blog, I do believe it is my favorite!! I tell the girls at work about your posts and recipes. Love Love Love the pictures!!
ReplyDeleteI want to try and make your yorkshire Parkin. Here in the states I would have to use Molasses and sorghum. I did find the treacle and gold syrup on Amazon.com though. That would be a treat to bring into work come to think of it...with all the correct ingredients??? Yea....that would be festive AND different!!
Ho Ho Ho!! janie
Kazzy what a beautiful adventure you have had! I love England and looking at these images reminds me why ;-)
ReplyDeleteYour house looks beautifully festive. I have just started placing things round the house this weekend, it's really starting to feel like christmas isn't it?! x
ReplyDeleteAs ever its all looking so pretty at your house :)
ReplyDeleteThis afternoon one festive activity is cooking the red cabbage for christmas dinner! Always tastes better once is been cooked/frozen/re-heated!
Oh and my christmas cake has just had a good slug of brandy!!
O I love coming into your world! I'm not sure how you do it but you create such magic, many thanks:~)))
ReplyDeletethe build up to christmas is looking lovely in your part of the world. I have mt advent star up and a string of well needed lights so far. Last night I went by the local church and saw the christmas trees, it was a lovely atmosphere, also well needed! Heather x
ReplyDeleteWonderful way to rev up my morning by visiting you Kazzy!
ReplyDeleteThe mince pies look ravishing~
xx
julie
I too love this time of the year Kazzy, we are putting our tree up this evening and have been making gingerbread men and paper chains today. My "hand made present making factory" is in full swing, I hope to get all my bits made in time xox Penelope
ReplyDeleteWowwww Amazing post! Happy Sunday.
ReplyDeleteLovely post Kazzy, really gets you in the Christmas mood! Xx
ReplyDeleteHello Kazzy! I also love this season! And my dream is that one day I have holiday four weeks before christmas and do all the wonderful things like baking, knitting, sewing, walking in the snow, making wreaths, ..... I love the decoration in your kitchen! It is really very dreamy Kazzy! I wish you a beautiful sunday evening! With love, Geli
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely package, that lady bird book is cute! I havent got my decs up yet, i feel like i'm the only one in blog land! must get a move on!
ReplyDeleteYour house looks really cosy Kazzy! My youngest daughter and I decorated the tree today with lots of vintage ornaments in white and silver. It looks very festive.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely new week!
Madelief x
I love those twinkling lights as well! This is such a wonderful time of year but I think, when living where you do, or maybe even everywhere in England, makes Christmas even more wonderful. Love that window display, so very British, not something we see around here. There's something about English style and Christmas; they somehow make the best combination. Love you warm post.
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful new week,
Marian
Your home looks magical and so warm and inviting. Your pictures are so expressive adn really show your style and lovely nature. I seem to be the only person who loves this time of year but feels completly lost and bewildered, probably living with 3 boys who arent that bit interested in the decoration and 'snugglyness' that comes with the wonderful feeling of christmas. My decoratins all feel a bit of a letdown this year but it is a first christmas in this house and I am getting a feel for the house in general. So I am living my christmas cheer through yours and others lovely blogs xxxx
ReplyDeleteYou've got lovely things! And your house looks so warm, cosy and festive, love it! I bought a christmastree today, tomorrow I will decorate it, and I look forward to it :-) This is my favorite season!
ReplyDeletexx Margriet
Wow, this post makes me feel so good, just lovely.
ReplyDeleteYou could not fail to feel jolly looking at your lovely post.
ReplyDeleteSarah x
Hello Kazzy
ReplyDeleteSuch a warm festive post..I too love homemade...your mince pies look so yummy.
You must be so happy your Father is coming for Christmas...
Tavistock looks as it always has so pretty and quaint
Winter wishes
Thea x
I'm feeling more festive for looking at your photos!
ReplyDeleteI love it all but am rubbish at getting it organised. Tree usuallly arrives a day or two before and I spend Christmas Eve night cooking. Ellie
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Such Christmas pretties, and a gorgeous church! I love this time of year, and Christmas!! Oh, mince pies sound wonderful! Have a lovely week! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteI do so much love how you bring the Christmas Spirit to your page! It makes me smile! And your dad is coming for the holidays? Yay! Nothing like family at Christmas! Oh and turning on the Christmas tree lights first thing in the morning!!! My personal favorite, I switched them on this morning while the children ate their breakfast and there were instant smiles in the house!
ReplyDeleteI have just ooooed and aaaahd my way through your photo's, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love coming home from work this time of year, I have my fairy lights on a timer and when I get home they are already twinkling away waiting for me. I have Christmas candles everywhere and the smell of Christmas is an important part to me. xx
Ooohhh i'm so glad you're enjoying your swap parcels :) - I'm loving mine too - it's the first thing I do before i've even had my morning cup of tea - open my parcel - i'm like a child! thank you again xx
ReplyDeleteReading your post has really made me want to get our christmas decorations up -but i can't until our house move - which is supposed to be happening this Thursday - but in fact looks like it might not even happen before Christmas now :( - problems with solicitors on the other side, nothing to do with us but it's so frustrating! I want my decorations & tree up! Your little parcels really have brightened up these frustrating, stressful days! xx
Oh I so so so love your blog. The photos are beautiful and I don't know what the soup is but it looks scrumptious!!!
ReplyDeleteMy Christmas is slowly gearing up. We love the smell of our new Christmas tree, our little twinkling fairy lights, my girlies faces when they open up their advent calender to eat their choccies before school. I love receiving Christmas cards, technology is great for some things but I adore post!
I think the best thing we all enjoy in this house about the lead up to Christmas are the Christmas movies. Oh the joys.
Merry Christmas! xxxx
Your tree looks lovely and all that festive goodness. I'm still failing awfully - the tree is still in the garden, but in my defence I am waiting for a strong man to drag it inside for me...it's too darn cold.
ReplyDeleteNina x
Such beautiful photographs evoking the festive season.
ReplyDeleteLiz @ Shortbread & Ginger
Every inch of your home is warm and cozy with Christmas cheer.....I love this holiday best of all too!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely, warm and happy photographs - thanks for sharing! My tradition is of making gifts, wrapping them so specially, and then we open them on christmas eve after a long walk... Maggie.
ReplyDeletebeautiful pictures as always Kazzy. I bought that making things book from a cs on monday.
ReplyDeleteWe will go to church on christmas eve, then the boys will recieve one present of new pajamas and we'll read twas the night before christmas. on christmas day we all open gifts in our pjs. we will be picking up my mum and then driving to my inlaws where there will be 16 of us for dinner. We are all wearing onesies this year!! we'll play silly games etc and eat and drink far too much. On boxing day i'll be seeing my dad and his wife xx
Such warm and cheerful Christmassy pictures, Kazzy!
ReplyDeleteKeep cosy!
Helen x
Hello Kazzy, just pass to say that i love to visit your blog, it is very peacefull with beautifull photos :O)
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Big Hugs
Rain
Hello, I just found your blog and I think it is so wonderful and cozy. I will frequently have a look from now on.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice pre Christmas time and a wonderful weekend.
best regards
Tina
So lovely to visit your blog and see all your Christmas decorations. Here in Southern California my Christmas is quite different. There are still roses blooming in my window,and the hummingbirds come to visit the feeder. The lemon tree is full of fruit and soon I will make lemon curd for gifts. Next week my mother,sister,and I will make tamales for our Christmas celebration.
ReplyDeleteHello lovely Kazzy! Such a joyful, beautiful and inspiring post! You write beautifully straight from your heart and your photos are gorgeous! The mince pies look yummy and I love your little tree with the angel on top! Pure sweetness! Thank you for sharing your wonderful walk with us. It is nice to see the beautiful place you live. The shop window is charming and the church is beautiful! I love the stained glass and candles. I would love to ride on the merry~go~round! I hope you did! Your swap advent pressies are so sweet and cheerful! I love every single photo you shared and the loving homeyness of it all! Your tree is beautiful too! Lots of love and hugs, Paula xoxo
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