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London mum, writer and amateur illustrator. Hopes to navigate through motherhood without losing herself.
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Tag Archives: Christmas
That Christmassy feeling
The other day I took little L to Somerset House for a spot of ice skating. After the skates came off, we treated ourselves to vanilla cupcakes and danced around the gigantic Christmas tree. Ok, I didn’t dance, but I … Continue reading
Christmas gift guide 2010, part 2: Something for the ladies
Throughout the year, I keep on tripping over potential presents that hold the possibility of making a dear friend/my mother in law/my sister happy beyond words. But comes Christmas, my mind goes blank as soon as I need to face … Continue reading
Countdown to Christmas
I left my mother’s house quite early; that’s how I happened to have my first own Christmas tree at the tender age of 18. Back then, I didn’t have much money, and the little fir tree in a pot had … Continue reading
Merry Christmas!
Thank you Anetta, for the lovely singing teddy bear! Tweet
So this was Christmas
Well, actually it was St. Lucy’s (Lucia) day. But as the whole family will be scattered all over the globe for Christmas, with one brother-in-law with his wife and in-laws in the US and the other one with my in-laws … Continue reading
It’s Yuletide! Or: a recipe for cinnamon stars (Zimtsterne)
Finally, it’s the season of comfort and joy again. Time to go overboard on Christmas decorations, buy presents for family and friends, write Christmas cards and wish lists, sit together around the table and feast (have I mentioned that there … Continue reading
Christmas Rules
Christmas is by far my favourite time of year. I just love fairy lights, the smell of ginger bread, mulled wine and the colourful decorations that brighten up grey winter days. So when John Lewis asked me to contribute my … Continue reading
