Christmas, cheers!

I thought it appropriate that my first real post for the year should be a run down of the presents given and received at Christmas. Before I begin, I have a confession to make. I did pledge to buy handmade at Christmas and I really did give it my best shot.  Unfortunately, I left my run a bit late for some family members' presents so I had to resort to department stores. I'll try harder next  year.

I gave these beautiful handmade earrings from Manic Trout to my sister and sisters-in-law. The ring (which I love) I kept for myself - that happens a lot. I wish I had bought another pair of the Florica Sweetest Thing earrings (top left) for myself, they are divine. Everything came beautifully packaged. Incidentally, I'm not sure why I bought everything in the same colour. They do have other colours, especially in the rings.

This package of goodies came from Art Star. The print and cards I gave to my husband. They are all by his favourite artist, Kurt Halsey. The Kathleen Lolley t-shirt I bought for myself.

   
For my sister, a Fly Like a My Little Pony t-shirt from 80stees.com. My husband gave me A Girl for All Seasons by Camilla Morton. It is the follow up book to the fashion guru's hugely popular, How to Walk in High Heals. You can buy it from Dymocks in Australia, Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk. And finally, a lovely Royal Doulton Lady Carlyle plate from my parents (I have an ever-growing Royal Doulton collection with Lady Carlyle being my favourite pattern).   

There were plenty of other presents, mostly the usual suspects, some absolute shockers which have already secured a place in the back of the wardrobe. In the interests of not upsetting anyone I won't say any more about them.