Christmas Morning..... Gifts Part 2

Now this year Mick and I agreed not to buy presents for each other. There's nothing we need and personally I'd rather save my money for the sales. I do so love a bargain.
So you can imagine my surprise when a large box was produced from under the Christmas Tree with my name on it.
I knew as soon as I saw the box what was inside, see its the Witch in me.

A couple of weeks ago I saw this most amazing Jug in one of our local shops. I absolutely fell in Love with it. It's approx 12ins across the top from handle to spout, 8ins across the bottom and stands approx 8ins. I know it won't be every one's cup of Tea, but I think it beautiful. Its very Rustic looking and I just loved the little Frogs all cuddled up together. I mentioned in passing that I really, really liked it.
So Mick went back without me, brought it and hid it somewhere until Christmas morning.
Naughty Man!...

Christmas Morning..... Gifts Part 1

I had some lovely presents from my friends Rosanna and Katie. (If you click on their names it will take you to their blogs).

Rosanna's box contained lots of lovely Nougat Sweets which are Mick's favourite, so I've hid them, otherwise there won't be any for anybody else, a very pretty little Angel Ornament who is now hanging on the tree and a typical Genoa Christmas Cake called Pandolce which is flavoured with orange blossom water and fennel. In her card Rosanna said that traditionally the first cut must be made by the youngest member of the family. So that honour will fall to Harry.




Katie sent me some lovely miniature pictures, which are photographs that Katie has taken and miniaturised. Katie explained in her letter where the photo's were taken. The Barn next to the pond, is Jackson's Mill, West Virginia. The Building is Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in West Virginia and the Tree picture was taken in Katies parents garden in Washington DC. Katie said she thought this one would be neat for a Haunted House..

Thank you Ladies for your gifts. Merry Christmas xxxxx

Christmas Morning.... He's Been...

Well the boys had their Christmas bags under the tree this morning when they finally got up.
Harry made us all laugh when he tried on his new leopard skin trunks over his PJ's and modeled them. In case you can't read what it says on them it's "Wild Thing" LOL.
Even the Dogs had new beds..

Christmas Eve Waiting For Father Christmas..

I took these pictures just before we went to bed on Christmas Eve. Waiting for Father Christmas to come..
Nikki see your parcel is still under the tree with Rosanna's..

Rosanna's Christmas Swap Pictures..

I can now share these photographs with you as my dear friend Rosanna over at La Stanza Di Giuggiola has now posted the Christmas Swap Photographs...
These are the first Miniatures I've made since my Heart surgery and the very first Gingerbread Houses I've ever made. It took me ages to make as I had to keep stopping and having a rest. Mick also mixed the clay for me as I haven't got my full strength back yet. I was really pleased with how the table turned out. The first three photographs show the table and all the goodies I sent to my swap partner Riesl over at Riesl Today. I know she's got it and I hope I haven't spoiled the surprise by showing it now on my blog.
The other three photographs show another table that I made for someone else for Christmas, but can't say who yet.. And yes each individual tile was stuck on separately just like tiling a real roof.. Well I've just had a message from the other recipient of the bottom table, so I can tell you it was for Rosanna... Happy Christmas. xxxx

Email received from Reisl:-

Hi Debbie,

I want to thank you for such a lovely, perfect Christmas Swap gift!! I absolutely LOVE the gingerbread houses and the table and cookies, the yule log cake! You sent so much and it all is so beautiful! I put it on my table so I could see it all day today, every time I walk by. :) Thank you again and I hope you and your family are having a wonderful holiday. I can't wait to see Rosanna's post, but will check that later. I just wanted to send you a thank you right away.

Happy Holidays,

Reisl

Welcome...

I have some more followers, Welcome Everyone.
They are:-
Marillum who's blog is called Las Miniaturas de Marillum. For those of you that love Shabby Chic your going to Love this blog.
Chris who's blog is called Tureluur. I was Chris's first follower, she's not been blogging long, but some very nice minis on there.
Ann who's web site is called Sweet Annie's Scents, its filled with wonderful sounding scents like Tooty Frooty Pink Cotton Candy, Cherry Lemonade and Christmas Joy..
Nyork who's blog is called Mundomini, lots of lovely minis on here. She also has another blog of the same name Mundomini, but this one is for her tutorials which is brilliant.
Arantxa who's blog is called Las Miniaturas De Los Talis. Another lovely Mini blog.
Patricia who is French but now lives in the UK who says she is an expert in daydreaming, go check out her blog Papillon Bleu UK.
Pandora who's blog is called Small Stuff. This blog is about the small stuff she's collected over the years, which includes some Lundby.
CecicoloOO who I can't find any blog for but follows a few..
Kate who's profile say's that she is a Wife and a Mother, artist and Miniaturist who is planning on starting her own blog soon. Kate when you do let me know your link, so I can share it.
Vinchen who's blog is called vinchen arts, lots of Christmas related Miniatures on there at the moment.
Marit who's blog is called Black Cat Cottage. Marit has only been blogging since November, but has some lovely miniatures on her blog.
And last but not least Marisa who's blog is called Marisa's Mini Treasures. Go and have a look at her wonderful North Pole Bakery and see who's gone to visit! Harry Potter and Dobby..
As always please pop over and say Hello...

The White Stuff....

We got up to a smattering of the white stuff this morning and there's some big old flakes falling.
It looks lovely, but causes so much work here, especially having to get water and food to the Ponies..