Christmas – Page 12 – Life is a Journey

Christmas Tour 2007

Posted on December 18, 2007October 11, 2026 by Libby Withnall

Well, being into Christmas as I am I just couldn’t resist joining in BooMama’s Christmas Tour of Homes. Since I already shared most of our decorations back on the 1st of December – click here if you missed it – I’ve gone around the house to find some that I missed the first time around.

Starting at the front door.

This is our main bathroom downstairs – the one all our visitors use.

A few more items from the kitchen.

Our loungeroom. No fireplace – so stocking are hung by the TV.

Top of stairwell.

And finally the girls decorated their rooms by themselves.

Christmas is coming

Posted on December 14, 2007October 11, 2026 by Libby Withnall

Well, I guess you already knew that. I can’t believe how busy the shops are getting and I’m so glad I have finished my Christmas shopping. It’s been a fairly busy week. I finished off Mum’s birthday present – this cute little desk calender.

I’ve also started wrapping presents, made gift cards and will finish off our main cards over the weekend.

I’ve also started with the holiday cooking.

Aren’t these gorgeous? And oh, so easy to make. You can find the recipe (or really instructions since there is no cooking involved) here.

7 random things (about Christmas)

Posted on December 8, 2007October 10, 2026 by Libby Withnall

I’ve been tagged byKez for the 7 random things about me Meme. I did one a few month back so this time I’m going to do it in relation to Christmas.

1. As far back as I can remember we had friends over for a Christmas Eve Party – we still this today.

2. My decorations go up earlier each year – this year it was mid-November

3. My decoration come down 1-2 days after Christmas

4. I’ve been doing a photo-handmade Christmas card for over 10 years.

5. I’m lucky enough not to have a lot of people to buy Christmas presents for (only child and don’t see dh’s family)

6. Once we had kids we decided we were staying home EVERY Christmas and whoever wants to come is welcome.

7. It’s our tradition to have French Toast (savory) for breakfast on Christmas Day.

I’m not really into tagging people (though I do like to be tagged :-)) but this was fun so if you’d like to do it please join in.

1st of December

Posted on December 2, 2007October 12, 2026 by Libby Withnall

Well, Christmas is coming. Not too much longer. Our house is all decorated (though I still want to do a little more) and the girls started their Advent Calender today. Everyday they get a little chocolate and either a present or something to do with me (usually craft). I started this one year when I realized I had bought way too many present to give them all on day – so thought it would be better to spread it out over the month. We’ve done this ever since – though they now get more activities than presents – and they love it. I’ve bought nearly all my christmas presents and have started to make plans for this years Christmas card. I’m feeling rather relaxed and looking forward to the next few weeks as we build up to Christmas.