Here before you know it.

Sod it, the festive season is going to arrive before we know it, even though we have a year to prepare and the shops bamboozle us with holiday things from September onwards, it still seems to come as a surprise on December the 19th when I still haven't got all the food decorations and gifts that I need. I just can't wait any longer to post about these lovely bells, candles and garlands from Toast house and home not so seasonal really in colours of peeling gold, terracotta and brown paper I think they have year round appeal.

Six of the best . . . images

I have saved to my desktop tonnes of inspirational images and sorting through the loved, already used and unnecessary this afternoon I found these six to share which you too might love. Pretty girly things for a dismal afternoon, to get you in the spirit for making tea and cake.

1 Catherine Campbell.

3 Selvedge Magazine.

4 and 6 Martha Stewart Weddings.

5 Rita Konig's apartment.

If you are the owner (or know who is) of the pretty garland in image 2, please please let me know and I will add the link. Enjoy.

Paper trail

Up early to add a few new paper garlands to the shop before I head out, I have the day off today and after a week of bitter cold but sunny days today of course is grey grey grey. Although there is a tiny crack in the clouds a seam of light which makes me hopeful. Maybe I will meet my friend and be able to drink my coffee outside?

Newness

Stitched and decorated. New to the shop, a couple of pretty garlands to add a finishing touch to that dream bedroom.

More later

I have been stitching again, in the peace of my workroom. Late for work, so more later.

Summer fete

My stitching room looks like a summer fete. All around it hang the new garlands for my shop. Finally finished and ready to find new homes.

I really feel I have got so much done today. I hope everyone else has had a fulfilling weekend. Has anyone else been making anything?

Have a happy Sunday evening.

Just before I go, there seem to be a lot of f's in this post, no?