Some more Christmas fun

Christmas seems like a long time ago now, doesn't it?

I am definitely in the swing of holiday mode now and feeling rather lazy despite a long "to do" list.

I wanted to share a few pics of my gingerbread house, created at the last minute in a massive rush.

This year it was mainly white and green. I even had edible glitter which added a nice sparkle.

I just can't help it.

Here's a few more photos of the furry girl.

I was a little late in the pic above, she had been snoozing with her head under the tree, on top of some pressies.

Boy, she loves pressies.

The pressie unwrapping aftermath...

All pooped from all the excitement.

Well, despite my state of laziness I might drag myself to the kitchen to make some raspberry jam...or not.

I've been doing a spot of sewing too. So far I've made a dodgy cover for a footrest, am in the middle of pillowcase making and have plans to make some new loungeroom cushions too.

My super tedious plans are to clean my car (inside and out) and clean out the pantry. I suspect the pantry might take a full day. Oh joy!

Hopefully you are all having a fairly relaxing festive period too :)

xx

Gingerbread House

Here's the little gingerbread house that I baked and decorated the other day.

This year I went with a simple red and white design. I must say I'm rather pleased with the results :)

Boy, did it make the house smell nice while it was cooking.

xx

My gingerbread house

My friend Leonie came over today and gave me a gingerbread house making lesson.
Here I am decorating (and making a huge sugary mess).
It was lots of fun. Thanks Leonie!

This is Leonie's house (below)....she went for the 'less is more' approach to decorating.

And here's mine...I went for the 'more is more' approach. It is certainly colourful and please note the little 'stained glass' window ( melted barley sugar). Ingenious!