Wassail

Ingredients:
1 qt. apple cider
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 cinnamon sticks or 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 c. orange juice
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. sugar
2 tart apples, thinly sliced


Directions:

Place cider, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, orange juice, sugar and apples in a large pan. Heat thoroughly but do not allow to boil. Strain and serve

Internet Inspiration

Just a few examples of some of the beautiful things I have found in my wonderings through the ether. I will attempt over Christmas how to set up links to these fabulous people's blogs.

Happy Christmas!!

The Christmas tree is up, and decorated tastefully in keeping with the tone of the nieghbourhood. Lights are strung up, mistletoe too, presents wrapped, cards sent. Whoopee!! I went shopping to Waitrose yesterday, I was like Bree from Desperate Housewives. No poor people shop in Waitrose Darling, and it was lovely, calm, full of delicious food, and the staff were fabulously helpful. Of course it costs, but hey, its Christmas.
We are going to P's mums for Christmas day, with the children, I am really looking forward to it. And especially spending time with P.

Had some new ideas, based on all the collages I have been doing in my sketchbook recently. I am going to start doing them on wood in the new year.

The Big Smoke

Just got back from London, visiting Al and Tomo and Kai in The Eagle. Had a great time, nice food in the pub, Kai was gorgeous as ever, getting more beautiful every day. Did lots of lovely shopping and P got me an engagement ring. I am truly blessed. Happy Christmas one and all!!

Discovered a great shop in Exmouth market, called Family tree. Bought a t-shirt. Lots of Christmas shopping done, and fell in love with Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil.

Still drawing and stuff, so feel quite positive creatively.

Christmas cards

Finished making my cards last night. Have kept them really simple this year, but have a recipe for German Gluwein or Wassail inside.

Sketchbook pages

Been doing some more collage/drawing in my sketchbook. Very inspired at the moment, just wish I had more time to play.

Music - Calexico and Iron & Wine