Category Archives: Christmas

Wordless Wednesday: I Saw Three Ships

Posted on December 25, 2019 by

I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas Day in the morning

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In a Vase on Monday: Wishing You a Very Berry Festive Season

Posted on December 24, 2018 by

Holly and ivy berries from our garden, symphocarpus from my local sports centre car park, a vintage cream pot and a ‘wise man’ from a set of Christmas cake toppers, photographed on star studded runner which adorns our kitchen table … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: the Wreath Pleaseth Us

Posted on December 12, 2018 by
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A Few Boxing Day Blooms

Posted on December 27, 2017 by

For the last 4 years I have been counting the numbers of blooms in the garden on Boxing day, with the following results: 2013 18 2014 28 2015  37 2016 14 This year there are 28 (not including roses which … Continue reading →

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In a Vase on Monday: Christmas Greetings

Posted on December 25, 2017 by

Wishing all my blogging friends every happiness at this festive time of year and for 2018, with thanks for your friendship and support throughout 2017. Table decoration includes a fragrant soya wax candle made with essential oils of cinnamon, pine … Continue reading →

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On a Door on Monday

Posted on December 4, 2017 by

Knowing we were going to be away for the weekend and therefore not around on Sunday to prepare a vase for Monday, I decided to combine my seasonal wreath-making with the Monday meme this year – and thus we have … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Haiku

Posted on December 25, 2016 by

Seasonal greetings At the fag-end of the year Hopes of peace prevail Seasonal greetings at the fag-end of the year At the fag-end of the year hopes of peace prevail With very best wishes to all my blogging friends wherever … Continue reading →

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