I had hoped to blog much more often than this but time is whizzing by. I could do with a few slo-mo days to be honest.
There were lots of lovely photographs shared on Instagram and Facebook for my little 30 Days of Hygge challenge and I'll share some of those later in the month. They will make you feel super cosy; check out the hashtag if you get a chance in the meantime. I am planning another little challenge for January, to get through the winter months. Emma at Silver Pebble always has a lovely 'making winter' hashtag on Instagram which I get lots of inspiration from and I can definitely recommend that you take a peek at that too.
Anyway, we're all busy so I'll keep my news brief and to the point:
- I had my eyelids flipped inside-out today at the opticians. Super-glamorous optician was apparently checking the underside of my lids for allergies and irritants. I was quietly appalled. It was gross. Who even knew you could tuck your eyelids inside-out and they'd stay put? Bleurgh.
- I haven't cooked a proper meal since mid-November. We are living on ready-meals which we never have. It feels kind of treat-y. And those packets of ready prepared vegetables; how luxurious! Marks & Spencer Gastro-pub Shepherd's Pie is my absolute favourite.
- I have developed a penchant for Whittard's Christmas Tea, a box of which was gifted to me by my lovely friend Laalaa. It is so refreshing and festive; delicious with a small slice of Christmas cake.
- Speaking of festive bakes, Nigella's gingerbread and Cherry Menlove's buttercream mince pies are at the top of my To Do list next week.
- I always have my eldest niece Izzie in the Christmas holidays and I am enjoying preparing for our day together. We are going to paint Christmas cards, decorate gingerbread houses and watch a Christmas film. I am so excited! Mum is going to join in too, so we will have a lovely day.
- I am currently reading The Girl in the Photograph and absolutely loving it.
- On Tuesday I will be attending my first ever watercolour class. I am excited and nervous in equal measure.
- My grandmother is preparing to have a pacemaker fitted. My sister and I had an interesting conversation tonight about what a pacemaker looks like. I envisioned a kitchen timer, she thought perhaps more like a SIM card. I was closer to the reality, which surprised me.
My biggest news is that The Little Green Door celebrated its first year of trading this week. I am so proud that I have made it this far and built a good foundation for a second year of trading. I haven't taken a salary at all this year so money has been tight but it has been so worth it.
We are off to Bath this weekend for some quality time together and then I am attending a small local fair on Sunday afternoon before we pack away our stall for the year. We will be processing website orders and posting them all over the Christmas break but if you are shopping for bits and pieces in time for Christmas then I would recommend ordering by Friday 16th December for guaranteed delivery.
Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for stopping by.
Nicki X