Merry Christmas & A Couple of Shots With My Brand New Camera

Christmas day has finally reached NZ (1 more day for my USA readers), Poppy and I want to wish our readers, sponsors and advertisers a very ...

Iced Gingerbread Cookies - Simple Recipe & Icing Tutorial

I am trying to cram in as many Christmas posts as I can with time desperately running out. It is 10.30pm and I have just finished icing my g...

Decorating For The Holidays - Simple but classy

Seeking ideas to decorate your home for the holidays, keeping it simple can look classy and this year I am going fairly minimal with my own ...

Merry Xmas - Welcome to My Living Room

Well, its finally here, Christmas day in New Zealand, one day ahead of most of you. The aroma of my roast Turkey with cranberries and walnut...

Christmas Mince Pies - Quick & Easy Bite Size Version Of These Sweet Treats

English mince pies (the Christmas ones) have had a long tradition in New Zealand as well as England and, I'm  hoping now to persuade my ...

Christmas Tablescape - French Style With A Touch Of Silver

The other week I was wandering around Le Monde , one of my favourite Auckland homeware stores. First I was awed by a gorgeous room setting w...

Christmas Inspiration - Interiors, Recipes, Crafts & More

I love Christmas, not only for its sentiments but as an artist with a passion for interior design, I can let my creative side free. I usuall...