*The Holly and the Ivy* and the You Know What 2013 Chatter Thread.

Own_My_Own

Forgot to add, I am just about to add all the new shopping links to the shopping post . It's page 2 post 22.

ETA Please let me know if I have missed any.

FeistyFidget

Thanks OMO - you really are a super star. I fondly remember the talk of your Christmas tree forest last year "It's beginning to SOUND a lot like Christmas"

So after two frames smashed at the last craft fair I have decided that all the personalized paper cuts are going to be made into an album. In true MSE style I have whipped out the wedding photo album (only got round to sticking in two pages and then got bored) and am re-purposing it for my paper cuts. My magic machine is whirring away and I am hoping that the album will get people to actually look through it - if not my best sellers may not actually be seen, a bit daunting

And yes I realized I said I would be having the weekend off, but after panicking about lack of house deposit (and 8 months until the flat will be appraised) I have been spurred into action!

picnmix

HI guys, have not been on here for such a looooong time, had a really S***ty year with illness and work, but I am not going to dwell, but look forward.

Have started a book hamper for my dad, and got some good toy offers to put towards the girls xmas pile, but have really started to think about Xmas. Can't believe September is here already, I dislike September as girls go back to school and find the summer so much more relaxing, but I also loev September, autumn/winter are my fave seasons, love the crispness of the sir, the Xmas things in the shops, love winter clothes and boots.

MIL and FIL are coming for xmas this year, will be a trying time, but hopefully my stash of wine in the cooler will see me through. Am now going to make a better effort to pop in and read all your news and share xmas obsession.

Big hugs to all

Own_My_Own

Just came across this free kindle book

Dear Santa, Are You For Real ?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dear-Santa-Are-Real-ebook/dp/B00AQ5DKN8/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1378057848&sr=1-2&keywords=P+a+milko

When ten year old Jacob Baker starts to question his belief in the Jolly 'ole elf known as Santa, an exchange of heartfelt letters between the two quickly erase all his doubt. "Dear Santa, Are You for Real?" is a playful short story brimming with candid questions and entertaining answers.

"Santa, I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions so that I can be as sure about you now as I was way back when I was little. You know it's easy to be sure of stuff when you don't wonder so hard about it. When you wonder too much all this extra stuff jumps in. Anyway, I think because I'm ten now, you know, double digits, well maybe the wonder in me is different somehow. Maybe it's working more - like overtime. Maybe it's growing up too."

When Santa quickly answers all of Jacob's questions using a wonderfully straightforward, yet amusing approach, Jacob in turn responds effortlessly with a full-fledged inquiry only a ten year old could construct:

How do you get around the whole world in just one night?

Do you really eat all those cookies and drink all that milk?

Santa, are there things that even you can't do?

Do you like dogs or cats better?

Could you do anything you wanted when you were a kid?
How old are you anyway?

How many reindeer do you have?

How long did it take you to grow your beard?

Santa, what would you like for Christmas?

Have you ever been chased out of a house by the family dog?

...and many more.

Lighthearted and Fun, "Dear Santa, Are you for Real?" is a modern day tale wrapped up in an age old question.

Own_My_Own

A couple of Christmas kindle books for young children


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tiger-Saves-Christmas-ebook/dp/B009X7QCEY/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1378058445&sr=1-1&keywords=Tiger+saves+Christmas

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Christmas-Candy-Cane-ebook/dp/B00APLN8AI/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1378058898&sr=1-1&keywords=Christmas+candy+cane


Nanamia stop lurking I know your reading, you just thanked my last post .:D:D

Nanamia

Well where to start? I've been missing in action of late but vow here and now to change that. I've missed you all my lovelies and can feel the burn of Linkys boot camp ready to go

Twinkling Fairy lights all the Way

Feisty my dear, slow down. You really could not be doing any more than you have! You know the rules. Look after yourself please. DH is going to need you in the months to come and if you don't learn to go with the flow you will burn yourself out . (I know pot and kettle!!!) Will try and post photos of Wednesdays afternoon tea makes shortly xxx

Quidsy I googled Ruxley Manor and unfortunately it over four hours from my house It looks magical, I'm envious. Enjoy x

To our newbies it made me really sad to think you felt like you were intruding:( It's just that some of us Christmas junkies have been posting our Christmas excitement from last Christmas Day. The more the merrier, pull up a chair and join us. So huge festive welcomes to you all, newbies and delurkers Amysb86, Mrs-Moneypenny, Kevie, Peppapig, Sequeena really looking forward to getting to know you all better xxx

Curly your makes sound fab and you are so organised. I'm hoping some of it is going to rub off on me

Lazysheep I totally agree. The return of X Factor and Strictly can only mean one thing Christmas is coming xxx

Pinknfluffy well done you for amending your T&Cs and informing everybody. Can't believe how amazing this year has been for your business You'll be sat judging on dragons den before we know it xxx And I've very jealous of your neat Christmas stash!!!

Ameyturtle what a blooming run of bad luck you've had. Hope that's the end of it now, and that things are looking better x

Nanamia

Hahahah Linky I must've been typing haha I'm back xxx

Nanamia

Lalagomay I love your Christmas countdowns x Thank you x

Eljaycock that sounds like such a good day I hope you enjoyed it. I'm totally in agreement lists, lists and more lists xxx

Hanley your work colleagues obviously appreciated you and so the blooming well should Good luck in your new job xxx Fudges are my fave too x

Trendy come back my lovely. We've missed you, never mind popping your little head in. How the devil are you??? xxx

LinaT love those stickers, any East of India stuff really. Made a note and will be popping back to have a proper look at what else they've got Congratulations on becoming and Auntie. Oooooh how I loved that x Are you all ready for your hols now? X

Fatblackandwhite just downloaded Christine Kringle looks just what I need. I'm looking forward to it. Thank you. I've been guilty of following on from years of buying the Christmas meats from M&S in the past and being a tad disappointed but the last few years my local butcher has been amazing. Hope you manage to give it a go this year xxx

Gettingtherequickly argh what a nightmare teen! I'm glad as I caught up the with pages things seem to be improving. I've one of each and although nothing as dramatic as your bosses DD (or not so darling) found my daughter harder than my son! At that age anyway. I hope he (your boss) appreciates the work you are putting in xxx

Nanamia

Mrsinvisible I've missed you. How busy do you sound? Looks like your are going to be sat with that sewing machine for some time! How are things going in your garden? Did the work your DGS and his Dad were doing get finished? Are you all ready for DGS to go back to school? My lovely neighbours have two delightful girls we will be back in on Tuesday and I don't mind admitting I'm going to miss them

Doogygirl no wonder you are excited for Christmas with two little ones. It is going to be magical. Treasure it because before you know it they're all grown up xxx

Dropsofjupiter ooooh I'm excited to look at the soft furnishings in Dunelm. While I as away I ordered a couple of very reduced teddy bear cushions for a Christmas present from there and BFF picked them up. I thought at the time I must check their Christmas things So big thank yous xxx

Chrissy how is DD doing? And the big move? When does her course start? Yes I know I'm interrogating haha. Just neeeeeed to catch up xxx

Picnmix I look forward to reading your Christmas preparations, in the hope of some rubbing off on me! And good luck with the outlaws x

Linky my dear friend (I'm creeping please be gentle with me) hahah I've downloaded. I'm really quite envious of you being able to have different things our depending on the season!! Go girl you are so organised. I've recently started to declutter I am going to be a member of your gang xxx

Nanamia

Well think that is me caught up. It's been a hectic week in the Nanamia household. But I've made it and am still here to tell the tale so it really can't have been that bad can it!

Will pop back in abit and hopefully bump into Freespirit need a big catch up with her too
Will try and upload to photobucket so I can put the latest makes on xxx