Santa's reindeer are getting ready...

Do you know all the names of Santa's reindeer?

10 more sleeps to go...

Christmas in the city...

If you get the chance now is a great time to visit Melbourne city and soak up the atmosphere

looking in the giant Christmas Tree at Federation Square

Swanston Street 

Christmas manicure...

These are not my fingernails  (it's not really the look for me) but my daughter and her friends would love these.

a surprise under the tree..

I feel like an excited little kid again.  I just found a present under the tree...and it's for me!  In the past my partner has not been the best shopper and I know this probably sounds really slack, but I have usually ended up choosing my present and then he and the kids have wrapped it up.  I don't really like surprises so now I am very curious as to what it is.  I remember when I was little sneaking a peak through the wrapping paper, carefully removing a little bit of sticky tape to see what was inside.  I have to admit the thought just crossed my mind to do it again, but that would be very naughty.  I guess I will just have to wait patiently.  It is not going to be easy!

custom orders for Christmas..

I'm really enjoying making custom orders for Christmas, it's good to be very busy for a change even though I'm feeling quite tired on some days.  Once an order is finished it's a good feeling.

Another birdy wreath - this one in reds with a touch of green - 'tis the season.

An Advent calender I made..

some hand stitching and raw edge applique

Forest in the city...

Federation Square in Melbourne city is filled with a moveable forest of pine trees.  

There are lots of events happening at Fed Square and the kids had heaps of fun last year just running around the pines playing hide and seek.