Christmas Clippings!

Its almost Christmas 2011,and as usual it flew from September to now it seems.Just a quick tour of whats been happening around here the past few weeks,must go and collect my turkey soon,hubby is hoovering,daughter C.has baked a few cakes,fridge is overflowing,and things are slowing down.The sun is even shining here in Cork!After the snow of last year the weather so far has been almost balmy!Days are already lengthing by 2mins.from today,yeah!!! Roll on springtime!
Daughter Claire (on right of picture)graduated in Retail Sales Management and her first cousin Stephanie graduated in Beauty Therapy!
Son John (in yellow jacket and eyes closed!) performing at the Cork Arts Theatre in a production of Mrs.Bob Cratchits Wild Christmas Binge!

Copied this idea from Kristy Allsop who made something similar on TV.
Sumptious chocolate cake for dessert,made to a recipe by Carla Blake.
Spot the humans! Seen in the city centre,a full band of musicians!
Just what the doctor ordered...................
Into Le Chateau (bar) on Patrick St. for a welcome Irish Coffee to rest up after the shopping!A happy,peaceful and healthy Christmas to all in blogland,see you in the New Year!

Christmas is coming....................

Its getting close to Christmas and that begins for me by collecting my "picks" to arrange a few potted pleasures to give as presents!I purchased these little beauties from Beech Hill Garden Centre where they have just received their stock for the season so there was plenty of choice.I have to wait until the real christmas trees start arriving into the garden centres so I can go and collect the tree cuttings for free and pick some berried holly and ivy from a well sourced wall in my locality to complete my arrangements!
My very old Christmas Cactus is in bud,too early as usual but I will enjoy it while it lasts!