The Stanley family of two skipped dressing a tree this year. Instead, I raided the craft cupboard and dressed our dining area nook with anything remotely festive (partly due to laziness, partly due to a bulging craft cupboard in dire need of a clean out). I have two days left of work and then I'm on a jet plane to sunny (hopefully) QLD. I just love this time of year...I hope you all have a fabulous and safe break with lots of mangoes, pudding, and prawns with pink sauce (my grandma makes the best pink sauce - see below for the recipe). Thanks for checking in on my blog this year, and keeping in touch with your comments and emails. I'll see you all on the flip side in 2012! x
P.S. My husband almost learnt the hard way that the red dots are vintage buttons I found ages ago at Salvo's Merrylands, not chocolate lollies. I love how the thought of me throwing jaffas around the house and passing it off as decorating doesn't faze him.
1 x small carton of fresh cream
1 x very generous dollop of tomato sauce
Splash of Tabasco
1 x teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
Juice from quarter of a lemon
Season with salt & pepper
- Whisk until all combined and feast on it with fresh peeled prawns and yummy bread (in your cossie, by a pool).
oh that pink sauce - I used to make that in the 70's. Thanks for reminding me. I'm going to action this for New Year's Eve.
ReplyDeleteLovely! Painting is great too.
ReplyDeleteI love you Briar Stanley - this looks SO beautiful. You are an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely holiday and a great Christmas :)
ReplyDeleteIf you're husband gets confused by your props, sometimes, you need to learn how to do the heimlich maneuver ;) Love your crafty Christmas. Who needs a tree?
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely time up in Qld! Merry Christmas!
Your husband is sweet. I love that he was happy for you to throw sweeties around the house. Love and acceptance all the way!
ReplyDeletemerry christmas x
Gorgeous, unique spot.
ReplyDeleteBriar if you're thinking about de-stashing your craft stash, or adding to it :) pop along to Stash & Treasure Recycler's Market at Marrickville Town hall on January 12 at 9am.
We're on Facebook ...
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Please say Hi if you can make it.
Have a wonderful Christmas and Thank You for your marvellous posts this year. xo.
Happy Christmas, Briar! Who needs a tree with that gorgeously festive display?
ReplyDelete...mentally jotting down Enid's recipe! x
How lovely! Merry Christmas toots x
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your display! I went with a little tree on top of my piano as there was no real need for a big one with just the two of us. I think my trifle was bigger than my tree! Love those buttons. Have a wonderful break and happy new year! x
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