Winter walks and Christmassy scenes

My day at my Sisters ended up as three days at my Sisters! Well it was just too tempting when there was the offer of dinner and a glass or two of wine on Friday night. I just had to stop over. And then Saturday there was the temptation of a walk accross the common and into the woods to find pretty branches to decorate. It was bitterly cold but very beautiful.

Of course we had to go past the field to see the horses. Hamish loves the horses. They were obviously having a lovely day as when we got to the gate they were running round and round as if they were in a race.

So then I had to help with the decorating and my Brother-in-law said 'well you may as well have dinner again tonight Nonnie'. So what could I do but accept. Actually I think they were pleased for the extra pair of hands because poor little Hamish was sick so there was a lot of clearing up to be done as well as trying to keep him happy and decorate for Christmas.

It was lovely to have such an unplanned weekend though. Of course I didn't get quite as much done in my own home as planned but there was nothing of too much urgency. I asked my Sis if she would mind me sharing pictures of some of her decorations with you as they looked so pretty. As she is a regular lurker on many blogs she said she wouldn't mind at all. These are the branches collected from the common decorated with lots of lovely silver and white and pretty little lights.

And sitting next to the branches the cutest little house lit from within by tea lights.

This week I'm on a mission. Suddenly I realise that I have quite a few jobs left to finish before the weekend. I've written a list and I know that every lunch time this week I'll be dashing along the Kings Road grabbing last minute bits and bobs and every evening will be spent in a flurry of wrapping paper and baking of Nigella sweetie treats. I'm sure I'll get it all done! x

Comments

[Rosemary]

Thanks for the lovely walk and for the beautiful decorations.
Rosemary

[Sue]

If I don't get another chance - Happy Christmas!
Sue x

[tea time and roses]

Absolutely beautiful Fiona. Continue to enjoy the season!

Smiles...

Beverly

[Louise]

How I love walking through the woods on a cold winter's day, what an invite. Your natural twigs look very nice indeed. I have some baking planned, I do hope I get around to it, and I hope you do too! x

[Julia]

Lovely photos, I just love that little house!
Your tree looks great, the living room looks so cosy and inviting.
Have a fab Christmas!
Julia x

[annies abode]

How lovely - all the better for being unplanned.

The decorations are lovely.

I had intended to make the fudge and some florentines to take to Ireland but time has run out. Hopefully I will make some in the new year - hope you get to make yours.

Have a lovely time Fiona,

Ax

[deb]

Love the little house. So glad you enjoyed your time with your sisters.

[Weirdbunny]

I love your lantern house ... stunning

[Mia]

Dear Nonnie! Sounds like you have had a lovely weekend indeed! And is it not just so nice when things evolve and plans change, often for the better! Your Sisters house looks very pretty indeed, with the decorations, as does your living room too, from your previous posts. Christmas is such a lovely time, and I am glad to see that you are making the most of it.

[PRIMOROSALUZ@YAHOO.COM]

Beautiful scenes... preciosas!

Enjoy the Season

Cielo

[Lucy Bloom]

Don't you find the best kind of weekends are usually the ones you didn't plan, sounds like yours was just perfect. Thank you so much for the felt decorations which arrived today, I've posted them on my blog,
best wishes,
Lucy

[Leisa]

What a lovely weekend with your sister - I hope the rest of the week goes as planned - wishing you a very Happy Christmas.

[Rachel whitworth]

Sounds like you had a lovely time at your sisters.The decorated branches look lovely.Good luck with you mission!

[Michele]

I am sure you will get it all done Fiona.
If you are as organised as your home is immaculate then you will be sat twiddling your thumbs on Christmas Eve whilst I am trying to locate the sellotape and then realise I haven't got any wrapping paper!
Have a wonderful Christmas & here's to happy blogging in 2008!
Lots of love
Michelex

[Kim]

Good luck with the mission! We're making the chocolate pistachio fudge tonight - along with the rest of England, do you know there was no condensed milk to be had in Sainsburys?!
Kimx

[Gemma]

Are you going to make the pistachio fudge?!?!

A friend bought some round last night!! Totally delish!

[Sarah]

looks like great taste runs in the family!

Have a wonderful Christmas.

Love s x