Monday, 23 December 2013

Merry Christmas Everyone


Christmas is almost here - just a few more days to go and loving all the catch-ups with friends and final preparations ......


Making tree decorations










Lots of baking



Gifts for girlfriends


and a few last minute candle decorations for the mantlepiece and table


I'd like to wish all my dear blogging friends around the world my very best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year. Thank you all so very much for all your lovely posts, your friendship and the wonderful comments you have left me during the last year - they mean so much.

Take care and I'll be back in the New Year.
xxx
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45 comments:

  1. joy23 December 2013 at 08:44

    Hope you enjoy a wonderful festive break, look forward to "seeing" you in the new year,
    joy x x x

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  2. Erna23 December 2013 at 09:33

    Dear Patricia, I hope you will have the most wonderful Christmas and I'd like to wish you and the ones you love all the best for 2014..
    Hugs
    Erna x

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    1. Patricia23 December 2013 at 20:14

      Many thanks Erna. Hope you have a wonderful time too xx

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  3. Patricia23 December 2013 at 09:53

    A lovely post Patricia, full of Christmas goodness. Love, love love those musical paper tree decorations, and would love to know what you put in those pretty Christmas in a Jar gifts. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year, and thank you for your friendship in the world of blogs this year, from Patricia in Australia xoxox

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    1. Patricia23 December 2013 at 20:16

      Thank you Patricia. Hope you have a great Christmas too. The jars were filled with bay leaves,several cinnamon sticks, dried orange and lime slices, dried cranberries and cloves. They smell so Christmassy too. xx

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    2. Patricia23 December 2013 at 21:04

      What I forgot to say Patricia is that the idea is to put the filling in a saucepan, fill the jar with water and pour into the pan and bring to a simmer for a wonderful aroma to fill the kitchen. x

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  4. Down by the sea23 December 2013 at 10:14

    Your decorations and cooking are so lovely. Thank you too for your friendship and hope you and your family have a fantastic Christmas.
    Sarah x

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    1. Patricia23 December 2013 at 20:17

      Many thanks Sarah. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas too xx

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  5. Rosie23 December 2013 at 10:33

    I love your paper decorations and all your festive food look delicious. Wishing you and yours a very happy Christmas:)

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    1. Patricia23 December 2013 at 20:19

      Thank you Rosie. It took weeks to get them all done but am pleased with the results. Have a fantastic Christmas too xx

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  6. Julie 23 December 2013 at 14:15

    Have a wonderful Christmas Patricia and a very happy new year. x

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    1. Patricia23 December 2013 at 20:20

      Thank you so much Julie. Seasons greetings to you and yours too xx

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  7. Paula23 December 2013 at 14:32

    I love all your Christmas decorations Patricia. Hope you and your family have a very Happy Christmas and New Year.

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    1. Patricia23 December 2013 at 20:22

      Thank you Paula. I enjoyed making them. Hope you and yours have a wonderful Christmas and NewYear too. xx

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  8. elaine 23 December 2013 at 14:36

    You have been a busy girl - love all your decorations, so clever - wishing you all the best for Christmas and the New Year.

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    1. Patricia23 December 2013 at 20:23

      Thank you Elaine. Had fun making them. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year too xx

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  9. valerietilsten59.blogspot.com23 December 2013 at 14:36

    Dearest Patricia,
    I just love your original decorations.. what a great idea.
    It all looks so lovely.. I know you will all have a wonderful time.
    your cakes look delicious, can smell them from here.
    Thank you Patricia, for all your wonderful comments and for following me. We will I know meet one day.
    Wishing you all the best for a Wonderful happy Christmas.. god bless your blogging friend val x x x x

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    1. Patricia23 December 2013 at 20:26

      Thank you so much dear Val. I now need to start chilling out I think. You don't realise just how much time it all takes. Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year Val. Will be in touch very soon xx

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  10. kristieinbc23 December 2013 at 14:44

    It looks very Christmassy at your home, Patricia! I especially love the decorations made out of sheet music. What a great idea!

    Merry Christmas, and I hope this season brings you lots of wonderful time with family and friends. :-)

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    1. Patricia23 December 2013 at 20:29

      Thank you Kristie. I had a musical theme this year on my tree and we also have a dining room which houses our piano and also very musically decorated. Hope you have a wonderfully Happy Christmas with your family xx

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  11. Connie23 December 2013 at 17:37

    Merry Christmas Patricia, Your home is lovely. I absolutely love your sheet music ornaments, they are wonderful. You are so creative. Also, the great way you used your wine glasses.
    Have a fabulous holiday!
    God bless you and your family.
    Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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    1. Patricia23 December 2013 at 20:32

      Ah thank you Connie that means a lot and i really enjoyed making them. I saw the wine glass decorations on Pinterest and thought it a good idea. Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. xx

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  12. Kathy23 December 2013 at 17:43

    Gosh you have been busy, Patricia! Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy Christmas and all the best for 2014.

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    1. Patricia23 December 2013 at 20:33

      Thank you Perpetua. Seasons greetings to you and yours too. Wishing you a Healthy and Happy 2014 xx

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  13. Jennifer Hays23 December 2013 at 19:51

    Your preparations look beautiful and festive. You've gotten so much done. Merry Christmas to you and your family, Patricia!

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    1. Patricia23 December 2013 at 20:34

      Thank you Jennifer. Yes it has been a busy time but worth it in the end. Seasons Greetings to your and yours too xx

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  14. Louise23 December 2013 at 21:20

    Merry Christmas :)
    Hope you have a great time!

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    1. Patricia24 December 2013 at 17:39

      Thank you Louise and the same to you. Merry Christmas xx

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  15. Lyn23 December 2013 at 23:10

    Merry Christmas and a happy new year xxx

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    1. Patricia24 December 2013 at 17:40

      Merry Christmas Lyn. Thanks for your kind wishes xx

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  16. greenthumb24 December 2013 at 05:44

    Love to look of all your decorations, happy Christmas.

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    1. Patricia24 December 2013 at 17:41

      Many thanks and a Merry Christmas to you and yours xx

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  17. Elizabeth24 December 2013 at 10:08

    Merry Christmas to you too, love your hearts on your tree and the baking looks srummy.

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    1. Patricia24 December 2013 at 17:42

      Thank you Elizabeth. Have a great Christmas xx

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  18. Anonymous24 December 2013 at 10:52

    Love all your decoration. You have wonderful creative mind. Merry Christmas!!

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    1. Patricia24 December 2013 at 17:45

      Hello, we've not met before and thanks for stopping by and becoming my new follower. Thanks for your kind comment and look forward to getting to know you. Merry Christmas xx

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  19. ...Nina Nixon...24 December 2013 at 11:14

    Hi Patricia....Merry Christmas and warm wishes for 2014.

    Nina x

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    1. Patricia24 December 2013 at 17:46

      Many thanks Nina and hope you and yours have a great Christmas xx

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  20. Rosemary24 December 2013 at 11:23

    Happy Christmas Patricia with all of your family. 2013 was a momentous year for you getting your degree - best wishes for 2014.

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    1. Patricia24 December 2013 at 17:49

      Thank you very much Rosemary and no I won't forget this year in a hurry. Thanks for your continued friendship and I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2014 xx

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  21. Linda P24 December 2013 at 17:08

    A very happy Christmas to you and your family. Look forward to continuing our blog friendship in the new year 2014.

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    1. Patricia24 December 2013 at 17:50

      Thank you Linda and I've enjoyed getting to know you too. Merry Christmas to you and yours xx

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  22. Betty26 December 2013 at 06:35

    Dear Patricia, What a lovely post. Beautiful photos of decorations and gifts. I love the sheet music ones. I have quite a lot of old sheet music. Must try it next year. Delicious looking food gifts.
    Thank you for your good wishes both here and on my blog. I have enjoyed reading your posts during the year.
    Hope you are enjoying good times with family and that next year brings good health and great adventures!
    A big hug, Betty

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  23. Tracy26 December 2013 at 20:16

    Hi Patricia I hope you had a lovely christmas. Thanks for your comment on my blog. Meeting up would be lovely shall I arrange something for the new year??

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