Less than three weeks now until Christmas arrives. Town is busy and summer-silly-season is
getting into full swing.
Not only is Christmas on the horizon, but schools are ending
for the year and the majority of people are getting ready to take their annual
holidays.
I thought it was time to put up a few decorations and this
was the result. Not the most attractive
of arrangements, but it sparkles and twinkles and makes the room look happier.
I also finished icing the Christmas Cake. The almond icing went on first, followed by white
royal icing. I was going to make up some
so I could do some decorating but decided it was much easier at this time to
simply buy a packet or two of icing.
The icing got rolled out to the right size and lifted into
place. A few decorations were then added
on top. All I can say is I am thankful
the cake is just for family eating – no need to put it on display as a perfect
looking cake!
I have been teaching daughter how to drive on the “wrong”
side of the road again. It is coming
back to her quite quickly – she is a good driver but it does take some
adjustment to drive on the different side of the road than what you are used to.
Have a happy day 😊
Margaret.
I think it would be very hard to learn to drive on the opposite side of the road then what you're used to. Of course I'm an old dog and they say it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks.
ReplyDeleteI think your Christmas cake is beautiful truly looks like snow and your Nativity is sweet sitting on it. Merry Christmas!
Looks good. I hope it doesn't turn cold! Another heavy rain watch here for tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteLove your nativity on the cake Margaret - and simple is always acceptable to my way of thinking. We have no decorations up as DD had surgery last week... so far the biopsy results are looking hopeful
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine
That's a lovely cake. With the decos you're ready for the most wonderful xmas
ReplyDeleteYou should put some lights in the fire and it will look like it’s on.
ReplyDeleteI do that with my fireplaces and it makes it feel more like a northern hemisphere Christmas.
My cats like to sit in front of it because they think it’s on lol
Your daughter must be very happy to have returned to the good order, lack of guns and political civility of New Zealand. If I were her I'd be making plans to stay!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you can do your Christmas prep with your young woman! The decorations are perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute looking cake! I think it would take me a while to learn to drive on the other side of the road as well. I am sure you know when there is a crazy tourist in town!
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised Millie and Mittens leave the decorations alone. It must be such a temptation!!
ReplyDeleteGood thing Tigger doesn't live at yours - the wee blighter eats tinsel! We have had to throw all ours away because he is strangely compelled by the stuff and seems to get at it anywhere!
ReplyDeleteI love how you decorated! And I love that 'vase' on the table. Not sure if vase is the correct term, but you know what I mean. I don't know if I could ever get used to driving on the side of the road that is wrong to me.
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