In the last couple of hours of 2013 I’d like to wish you all very Happy New Year…
Thank you for all the comments and emails over the last year. It’s always a pleasure to hear from you and to have your feedback, it keeps the inspiration flowing! Planet Penny wouldn’t be the same without you…
Looking forward to lots more fun in 2014!
See you there…!
Hello! Do you feel as disorientated as I do? It’s hard to define that image in your head of the shape of the year, the internal clock or calendar I suppose. There are weeks and months and days of the week, but somehow Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day are completely separate. Drop them into the mix and I for one have no idea where I am!
We had a wonderful Christmas, I hope you did too, and haven’t been badly affected by the storms and flooding, either in your home or while travelling. Both days we were on the road were pretty tricky, but Christmas Day on the South coast was glorious, if a little windy…
Once I get over the hiatus of this strange time of year I have lots of Planet Penny plans and things to do but in the meantime the shop has reopened for the sale of yarn, and at long last I can announce the arrival of Snowdrop yarn, a perfect foil for the bright rainbow colours of the PPCC colours and available in packs of 5 or 10 balls…
Meanwhile, I’ll be back soon…x
Here we are! The last day of the Christmas Countdown and all the there is left to do is wish a very Merry Christmas to one and all…
I hope you like this heart warming video. Spare a thought for Mr Socks and Underwear man!
See you after the holiday…x
As we reach the end of the Christmas Countdown it’s time to relax with a glass of something seasonal. Last year I shared the Planet Penny Mulled wine recipe which you will find by clicking the link below…
Planet Penny Advent Calendar 2102
However, it does pack quite a ‘punch’ (excuse the pun!) so here’s a seasonal drink which can be enjoyed by the designated driver, and anyone who is trying to avoid imbibing too much Christmas cheer!
recipetips.com
This one looks incredibly decadent… Baileys and coffee…
whattodrink.com
I think I might lose the candy cane though, coffee and mint doesn’t quite do it for me.
For something clean, fresh and festive though, this last one would do the trick. You’ve just got to plan ahead, so I’m looking forward to Christmas 2014!
Gingerfire – The Guardian
Well, I’m off to finish packing. As you read this we will be travelling to the South Coast to spend Christmas with our grandsons and other extended family. I hope you have enjoyed this Christmas Countdown of ideas and inspiration and it has been useful, not just for this year but for Christmases to come.
Thank you all for your comments and visits over the past year, it’s been lovely. There will be one more post before the big day so don’t forget to call back tomorrow…
Until then…x
Today I’m making no apology for reprising the Planet Penny Christmas Trifle which is so easy, and extremely delicious. Just click the image to find the recipe.
Planet Penny Advent Calendar 2012
It’s one of those recipes I turn to when I need to turn up somewhere with a pudding. It’s hasn’t failed to impress, and is usually one of the first dishes to be cleared. In fact I usually end up missing out on a spoonful myself!
Most of the ingredients can be found in the store cupboard to make a basic version, and you can vary the ingredients to make it a luscious as you like!
I’m off to the kitchen now, I have guests to feed this evening.
Guess what we are having?!
See you tomorrow…x
Day twenty one of the Christmas Countdown…it’s the shortest day, and the longest night. A good time to be thinking about candles I think!
Last year for the Advent Calendar I made these tealight holders from an assortment of pretty jars I had collected …
Planet Penny Advent Calendar – Day Twenty one
I would love to fill my mantelpiece with little houses…
Adorable Home
And maybe next Christmas I could do it with card (although I’d stock up with battery powered tealights first of course!) These look very simple to do…
Craft Ideas
…and there is a template…
Craft Ideas
And if all else fails you could raid the kitchen…
Domesticalia
Kick Can and Conkers
I’ve had my own lighting story yesterday. As we will be visiting the family for Christmas and won’t be here for the actual day I decided it would be a waste to buy a large tree this year, I would use the little one I had for the fair. It’s pot grown and a lovely shape, just very small.
I decorated it when I was full of cold and I admit my heart wasn’t in it. The old lights from the big tree looked ridiculous and every time I looked at it I cringed. It was all decided for me when the old lights died. I got up yesterday morning, removed all the decorations, headed to the nearest town where fairy lights were reduced and bought not just one, but two sets. The tree is now re-decorated and lit and the room has fairy lights all around it and I feel soooo much more festive!
All set for younger son and daughter plus their ‘significant others’ to join us this evening to celebrate the Winter Solstice and the drawing out of the days…
I’ll be back tomorrow…x
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