I am back, and am now in panic mode as there seems much to do for The Festive Season, frantically trying to get Christmas cards written and posted.
It is taking longer this year as it seems mandatory to include a little note, because of my house and location move.
I returned from the saddest funeral of a 20month old little boy in Nelson - I worked with his father -gosh it makes all other problems and hassles pale into insignificance.
I have also had my very best friend staying with me for a five day whirlwind of shopping, wining and dining.
Lin is from Christchurch and flew up to `check out' my new Apartment etc
We had a delicious curry one night, Lin, Daughter Rachael from RoseRoom and myself
Yesterday I put up my small artificial Xmas Tree -yuk!, but I simply don't have room for anything larger, much prefer the lovely smell of Pine Trees, but not to be this year.I had two little helpers, and after much ear washing and grooming of each other, they settled down for a sleep underneath the tree -no, the Xmas tree light plug didn't seem to bother them.
Today has been a concentrated effort of present wrapping for my son and family in Cairns, Australia, we have missed the cheap postage rates, and I have just checked the list and it appears that it will be Economy Courier , mmmmmmm we shall see!!I am an `over the top wrapper', my efforts are brilliant red with many embellishments , ribbon, tags, bows etc , all secured with the hot glue gun.
But look at this tasteful collection, these are Rachael's contributions-far more low key than mine, I have both lots of parcels packed in a `Sparkling Wine Box' appropriate I feel.
After the marathon effort, I also decided to organise my dear friend and her daughter's gift in Nelson, this is a calico pyramid with ribbon embroidery, and filled with sand, to be used as a paper weight or just something decorative, this is for my friend
I also whipped up this notelet pad, a cheap way of making a very cheap notelet pad into something special.Hopefully tomorrow I will finish the cards, and then think about making truffles and goodies to eat.
