May I also add this was all hand stitched!
I cant believe we are in the month of December already! I am so excited and happy that Christmas is coming! and now I must show you our wonderful tree!
isnt it so pretty!
each decoration on the tree tells a story - the first decoration from my first boyfriend (Thank goodness he turned into my husband!), a beautiful "carers" decoration I got when I started my new job, handmade decorations... you get the point
On Friday in work, I had the job of putting up all the decorations in the nursing home, in fact this has been my job for the past four years!
up in the attic to collect all the boxes and the eight Christmas trees to go up!
Have you had enough of Christmas trees yet? well I finished work at 3pm on Friday and had plenty of time to go home and have a bath before I went out on our staff night out - we went to a local bistro/bar in Galway town
Rushie and Karolina
Mia and Niel
where has Paddy just put his finger?
Last night I awoke at 4am as I was not feeling well at all - I got up and decided to watch a Christmas film to keep me busy, only I must have fallen asleep as I woke up then at 630am frozen stiff!! so after a sleep in I went along to the stitch group and then into town to run a few errands- I also had to go for an eye test as I lost my glasses a year ago and lately my eyes feel weak - I was told that my right eye is the same as it has always been but the left has reduced by 5percent, so this day next week I will have my new glasses!
We then decided to go and visit my parents house as Morgan had gotten a Chinese Lantern and wanted to let it off with the kids!
Morg and my Mum lighting it
Floating off in the cold night sky- with all our wishes attached to it
Tonight was the night that my Mum put up her decorations and she ended up giving me this - I have to say it has fast become one of my up most favorite decorations!
While in town today Morgan spotted these cat suits in Penny's (Primark) and I couldn't resist taking this photo although Hope looks unimpressed!
SO CUTE!
- I got a chunky cheap scarf and I got some pretty accessorises in Penny's - you could use anything you have lay around the house, old ear rings, hair clips etc
- next I took a normal wire coat hanger and shaped it into a circular shape
- I dont own a glue gun, so instead i just wraped the scarf tightly and evenly around the hanger, tucking in the last section
now I will take the time to show you Michelle's original wreath with a link to her instructions below:
image property of michellemadethis
- next i attached all my accessories
And here it is hanging above my fireplace, Thanks again Michelle!
So what have you guys been up to this month?, have you made anything seasonal? If you get a chance go and visit my husbands blog, he is doing a post a day about our lead up to Christmas! I am sure he would love to see you, just tell him the "missus" sent you! ;) you can find Morgan HERE
Hope you all have a wonderful week and keep warm and cozy!
Sorry you've been feeling ill and I hope you are better by now. It looks as if you all had a really good time at the staff party. Your Christmas trees are very pretty. Haven't decorated mine yet.
ReplyDeleteLovely post Neen, I really hope your feeling better now. I love all your decorations, and your wreath is lovely. Hope looks so cute in her little suit, bless. Stay warm and take care :) xxx
ReplyDeleteThe wreath is great. I love that it's so cheap and easy to make :O)
ReplyDeleteHi Neen! YOU are a busy bee! I will go check out your hubby's blog! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post Neen. You are a gem for helping the seniors.
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