Thursday 6 December 2012

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas



Wow, we can't believe it is already December! Which means... Christmas is just around the corner - 19 days to be exact! 

Christmas is definitely our favourite season and a highlight as the year draws to a close. It is such a lovely time of year with the echoes of carols ringing whilst shopping, and baking all manner of festive treats, which fill the house with the comforting aroma of spices such as ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. Watching the Christmas tree glitter with its colourful ornaments and glowing fairy lights never fails to bring a smile to our faces as the anticipation of Christmas grows. It is a time of year which you can spend with family and friends and give back to others in the community. There is nothing better than embracing the season head-on with a spot of Christmas shopping, gift wrapping and baking (of course!), which was exactly what we did when the 1st of December came around.

{Cinnamon Sitck Red Rose Wreath from Provincial Home Living}



{Homemade advent calendar}


{Gingerbread (using recipe as previously posted here)}

{Sweet printed Christmas gift wrap}

36 comments:

  1. The Advent calender is really cute!

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  2. Ahhh this post totally just got me in the mood for Christmas!! Everything looks amazing, I just want it all!
    -Your newest follower, Terra

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    1. Thank you Terra! We are so in the mood for Christmas too!

      Thank you for stopping by Honey & Lulu - we really apprecaite it!

      Have a lovely week,

      Chloe & Sarah

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  3. everything shared here looks wonderful!I like this cute Advent calender much!
    Thanks for visiting my blog.Hope to read more of your posts...
    Following you
    Have a great day!!

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    1. Thank you very much - just a few things to get into the Christmas mood!

      Thanks for stopping by Honey & Lulu - we really appreciate it!!

      Have a great day yourself :)

      Chloe & Sarah

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  4. What a great idea for the homemade advent calendar.
    I am definitely making 2 tomorrow for my little runts.
    Thanks for sharing.

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    1. It is certainly something that can be re-used year after year! Let us know how you get on making your own :)

      Thank you for stopping by!

      Chloe & Sarah

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  5. love the advent calender girls!! and all the decorations are beautiful - definitely getting into the Christmas spirit! and yumm that gingerbread! :)
    Another beautiful post! Looking forward to your next one! :)

    Daisy and the Fox

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    1. Thanks Bec! Yes, Christmas spirit all the way! Such a lovely season!

      We are looking forward to the next post on Daisy and the Fox :D

      Have a lovely day!

      Chloe & Sarah

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  6. Wow...this all looks so beautiful! And I LOVE the wrapping paper. Happy Christmas baking and creating! :)

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    1. Thank you Carla! Yes, we fell in love with the gorgeous patterns - very festive too!

      Chloe & Sarah

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  7. AAAAAH LOVING THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT :D :D :D
    How I wish I was able to blog about christmas these days but life is so hectic ;)
    Keep up the spirit!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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    1. Yes, Christmas all the way!! We completely understand, life can get a bit hectic can't it!?

      Thanks for stopping by Uru!

      Chloe & Sarah

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  8. lovely photos! would you like to follow each other? let me know!

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    1. Thank you very much! Yes, we would love to!

      Have a great day,

      Chloe & Sarah

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  9. What a fabulous idea for a homemade advent calendar...the cookies look gorgeous too, are they in the advent calendar? I'd be quite happy to unwrap one of those everyday for the month of December! :-)

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  10. Thank you very much Laura! Inside the advent calendar are actually chocolates but I like the idea of using the gingerbread! Ha ha yes, any excuse for gingerbread! Love the stuff :)

    Chloe & Sarah

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  11. Great christmas pictures.
    Lets follow each other, hun :)
    I'm following you now.
    I would be very glad to have you as my new friend, too.

    xoxo
    Ina

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    1. Thank you very much for stopping by Honey & Lulu! Of course, we would love to follow your blog!

      Have a great day :)

      Chloe & Sarah

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  12. Cinnamon stick red rose wreath looks so festive!

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  13. Thank you! It certainly does! When we first purchased the wreath it had a beautiful cinnamon aroma too however that has now faded :)

    Chloe & Sarah

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  14. Awesome christmas pics !

    Would you like to follow each other? (: Come follow me and I’ll follow back for sure !
    Strange Obsessions

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    1. Thank you so much - we love getting into the Christmas spirit!

      Of course, we would love to!
      We'll follow you now :)

      Chloe & Sarah

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  15. Hey girls! I have nominated you for the Wonderful Team Member Readership Award! Congratulations - you deserve it! :)
    http://daisyandthefox.wordpress.com/2012/12/13/wonderful-team-member-readership-award/

    Daisy and the Fox

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    1. Wow, Bec, thank you so much!

      We are so excited for this acknowledgement! :)

      Thanks you!
      Chloe & Sarah

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  16. Love Christimas!!! The gingerbread cookies looks great! :)

    If you have time, please come by and check out my blog! And maybe follow?

    xo - Sheila
    www.sheislovelyblog.com

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    1. Us too - it's such a wonderful, merry time of year!!!
      Thank you; gingerbread is our all-time favourite Christmas treat!

      Of course, we would love to check She Is Lovely out, and follow you :)

      Chloe & Sarah

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  17. Hi There, Loved your wreath. i got the same one in white....
    Wow...this post is looking Wonderful and I'm loving it so much. t is looking so good with all the lovely pictures and write up as well. I have been here after a while but enjoyed scrolling through your rest of the wonderful recipes.Today only I was wandering what to make, Got it now! I can't wait to try it on my island. Thanks for sharing awesome posts.
    Have a wonderful week ahead and happy holidays !!!
    Thanks & Regards, Sonia !!!

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    1. Hi Sonia

      Your comment is just so lovely, and we thank you very much for your kind words.
      It is comments like yours that inspire us to post on Honey & Lulu!

      We hope you've enjoyed visiting the blog - please come back whenever you please!
      More Christmas recipes to come too :)

      You too, and of course, wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

      Thanks so much again Sonia - we really appreciate it :)
      Chloe & Sarah

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  18. I have nominated you for an award! Check it out here! http://carlasueeatsweet.wordpress.com/2012/12/16/super-sweet-blogging-award/

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    1. Hi Carla

      Thanks so much for nominating Honey & Lulu for this award!

      Chloe & Sarah

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  19. This is definitely a season to be jolly. I see different races with different faiths come together to join in the fun. Merry Christmas, Chloe & Sarah!

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    1. Yes, Christmas is such a lovely time of year to share with other people :)

      Wishing you a merry christmas!

      Chloe & Sarah

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