By Golly Be Jolly!
The lovely Melissa and Jen are co-hosting this fabulously jolly blogfest! It's all about how you celebrate Christmas and this lovely holiday season! * Share pictures of your decorations * Holiday lights * Christmas tree * Favourite Holiday Treats * Drinks * And of course, do help spread the cheer and visit the Jolly Folk participating in the blog fest!
* Happy Holidays Everyone! *
* Here a few of my favourite things *
*Sparkly Decorations*
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| A Mirrorball, Every tree should have one! |
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| Three wise men whom I spend Christmas with every year! |
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| My newest decoration, courtesy of my dear friend K. |
* A Fabulous Tree *
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| O Christmas Tree, How I love thee! Decorated by Scribe Jnr and his merry team of helpers! |
* Christmas Treats *
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| Christmas Cookies, -if I'm baking they look like this! |
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| And if I'm not baking, -things look like this! Afternoon Tea with one of my Besties 'somewhere nice.' |
* Favourite tipple *
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| Nothing comes between me and my bubbly, except perhaps... a decent red and some fine old cheese! |
* A Leisurely Stroll *
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| The essential leisurely stroll...post feasting. Pull on those boots, there's always time for a nap later! |
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Photocredits yours truly
A/N: These are a few of the favourite things I love about Christmas and the holiday season. Whether decorating the tree, sharing a few drinks with friends or snuggling up on the sofa -its always good to be with your nearest and dearest. My usual ritual, depending of course on the previous nights frivolities, is something like this - wake early, grab a quick breakfast, walk and crack open some bubbly whilst opening presents! Followed by a manic rush to help cook lunch, wait for friends to arrive, followed by more wine before falling down on sofa. I'm in charge of the hors' dourves and cheese this year, -wish me luck! After much feasting, there's a stroll or snooze, and preferably any activity that requires minimal effort, a movie or a book! Tis the season to relax after all! I hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season with your loved ones!
Comments
Your cookies look adorable! I love your pictures, they are awesome. I'd love to go on a leisurely stroll there!
Thank you so much for participating in our blog fest!
Have a wonderful Christmas!
We're headed home for Christmas - a six hour drive that we'll undertake Thursday.
Merry Christmas!!!
Happy Christmas!
Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas! :o)
And, I have to tell you, my favorite drink is champagne, too. Bubbly makes me happy. A Sunday brunch mimosa is divine, yes?
Merry Christmas!
*huggles*
Love,
Lola
Wishing you a very merry Christmas,
Lyn
W.I.P. It: A Writer's Journey
Your tree looks great! I'm in love with the mirror ball ornament. Must find one.
Happy Holidays,
Shannon
Mery Christmas!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! :)
Depending on the weather and where we are, we do go for a long walk in the woods or park. Since childhood I have dreamed of riding in a horse drawn open carriage, staying warm wrapped in a comfy blanket.
PS: dont head to Heathrow airport... what a mess! I've been talking to stranded passengers all week... it's ugly out there.
Carol, thank you! The Nutcracker is a firm favourite already. ;)
Meredith, cheers! See you in the park post lunch then? ;)
Nicole, I'd love a romantic walk -just need to convince Scribe Snr! ;)
Chris, - here you go! *passes some red vino through the ether* ;)
Melissa, glad you like the mirrorball -I save it for the last to put up on the tree-it's pretty special.
Andrea, thank you! I can't recall where I took that pic but the cheese and black crackers are on my menu for Xmas.
Melissa, you're welcome - snowmen are cool aren't they? I've had these 3 for years! Thank you and Jen for hosting a Jolly Good blogfest! ;)
Ann, cheers - and I loved your coffee recipe! ;)
Melissa, thank you dear lady and safe travels over the holiday season! ;)
Rashelle, welcome and yes, absolutely a must! Bestie and I usually go for an afternoon tea over the Xmas/New Year hols. ;)
Lindsay, thank you dear! *waves freshly baked cookies around* please help yourself. ;)
Colene, that Nutcracker is a popular guy today! ;)
LTM, cheers lovely. *whispers - the snowmen are well-mannered and low maintenance, perfect gentlemen really.* x
Lola, ooh sunday brunch mimosa sounds divine! ;)
Lynda, thank you! I'm still thinking about your chocolate cherry cheesecake, it could well be on my list for the New Year celebrations. ;)
Shannon, thank you for visiting too. I got the mirrorballs from a florist in Tokyo many moons ago. For a Budhist /Shinto country, they have embraced alot of western traditions including Christmas,-some of the best decorations I have are prob from there. ;)
Mary, the snowmen send you kisses! xxx
DL, thank you and right back at you! ;)
Kimberly, cheers! IF I could, I would send everyone here a mirrorball! ;)
Laura, thank you and hope you have a great Christmas too. ;)
MsHatch, thank you my dear! I wish I'd bought more of those now. ;)
Renae, Cheers, here - *pulls bottle from Chris and passes to you* please stay and have a Xmas drink! ;)
Jemi, Ooh -the 3 Snowmen are sending you kisses and big snowy hugs! XOXOXO
Kelley, thank you and happy holidays to you too! ;)
Mya, its nice to celebrate but also good to have some peace, methinks. ;) I hope you get your carriage ride one day my dear. x
Danette, welcome and thank you. I hope your shopping was successful, I still have to get out and finish mine. *deep sigh*
Donea, thank you - I've got my eye on the local Cheesemongers window! And the dear Snowmen salute you! xxx
Suzanne, thank you! ;)
Kelly, thank you and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas! ;)
Jennie, cheers! I do love those mirrorballs! ;)
Pk, hello! Heathrow and Gatwick are a nightmare, I feel sorry for those travelling - hopefully they will reach their holiday destinations safely...eventually. Hope you have a wondeful Christmas with your family too my dear! ;) x
Good thing neither of us are travelling this year - I don't think we'd get there.
Happy Christmas!
Be Jolly By Golly
Happy Holidays.
Nancy
N. R. Williams, fantasy author
Brenda, the Snow Goddess has been busy lately here1 ;) Christmas drinks are always fun, enjoy and have a wonderful holiday season! ;)
Carol, we could use some of your sunshine here!Have a very Jolly Christmas dear lady!! ;)
Talli, cheers lovely! *passes bubbly along* I agree, travelling might be best left till after Christmas now. Let's have a few toasts in front of the fire! Happy holidays to you and Mr TR! ;)
Ellie, thank you, it would be great if we had more snow -on Christmas eve just when the last person has arrive safely. Merry Christmas to you and your family! ;)
Tara, thank you and the snowman send you kisses too! xxx
Nancy, its great to have a couple hours out of routine and just catch up with old friends. A must! Have a lovely Christmas! ;)
Elizabath, thank you so much! ;)
~Vanessa
http://vanessa-morgan.blogspot.com
http://avalon-lion.blogspot.com
I’m just dropping by to wish you a Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
Have a very Merry Christmas.
Lisa, happy hols to you too my dear! And yes, go ahead and pour bubbly liberally into that mug! ;)
Jen, you're so kind. Thank you for hosting such a Jolly Good blogfest with Melissa, -its been very enjoyable and festive! xx
Dellgirl - Merry Christmas dear lady! And thank you for popping by! ;)
Alexia, thank you! Hope you get to have tea soon! Merry Christmas!
Rachel, cheers lovely! The snowmen send you warm hugs xxx
Elaine, thank you! *passes the bubbly* Have a wonderful Christmas too! ;)
Madeleine, thank you too! I'm loving the Nutcracker ornament. Have a very Jolly Christmas! ;D
Your tree is so pretty next to your golden yellow walls. Love the snowmen.
Happy Christmas to you and your family, Talei.
Michael
Are you still eating sugar cookies? We are and will be for many days....
Have a Happy New Year!