Merry Christmas~

The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other - Burton Hillis

Surround yourselves with your loved ones this Christmas....

I am grateful for my family.....

for those near and far........

I am grateful for my friends....

you are all special and unique....

I have needed you all .....

I am grateful for the three greatest men in my life...

this past year we have been tried and tested ...

we have lived, laughed and loved.....

But most of all, I am grateful for my faith...

 .... if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. " Matt 17: 20.

May you all be surrounded by peace and love this Christmas !

My Christmas Cottage

I've prepared my little Cottage for Christmas especially for you.... do come inside..this weather is not living up to a true South African Christmas...and it's lovely and warm in here....
If you sit quietly, you might even hear the fairies at work on Christmas treats!

Come on in!

Or you could just rest a little while out here

 
and enjoy a little piece of my garden.....

But do come inside...I want to show you my cottage......

A little peep through the window...

And so , it's off to dreamland....

And in the morning, I'll bring you a tray of treats....

I have some really special people coming for Christmas and I so want to spoil them.....

May the true meaning of Christmas fill your homes and hearts this Christmas!

I will be travelling for the rest of the month so hope to catch up with you soon from wherever I am!

Christmas Blessings to you and yours!

Shel xx

Two Christmas Tables~

I only put up my Christmas adornment 12 nights before Christmas.....a tradition handed down from my mother,  so in the meantime....I played with two Christmas tablescapes and enjoyed decorating my beautiful church.

This past week I hosted two Christmas lunches and here are a few photos.

I really do love playing with dishes!!

Enjoy!



All decked out in silver, blue and white.....

Shortbread cookies as place settings....

My gorgeous friends who are my greatest supporters all year round joined me for lunch at the blue table.....

The second one, I just changed the colour scheme .....all red, silver, gold and a touch of St Nick!

   Two little ones joined us, these were for them....

Deconstructed Caramel Tart!

All my cousins enjoying the sunshine before lunch.....

See you soon!

Shel

Joining Rose Chintz Cottage for tea!

and Tablescape Thursday

Advent 2.

May the true spirit of Christmas bring peace to your home....

We have just decked  out the sanctury of our beautiful church .....it looks amazing....if you are in my area, please pop in to St Johns Methodist Church in Havelock Street to experience the true meaning of Christmas!

 

Have a blessed weekend.

Shel