Are you in Christmas baking mode yet?
I'm not making a ton of sweet things but have a few basic recipes on the go...
I make shortbread and mince tarts.
This year I decided to make a simple fruit loaf and searched on line to find a recipe that was quick, easy and could be made as a single loaf.
I found one on the Lord Byron website...
Holiday Fruitcake
I brewed up a small pot of strong tea and added all the fruit to steep.
The rest of the ingredients are mixed in and then popped into a prepared loaf pan.
Bake about 55-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out cleanly...
I highly recommend this fruitcake!
My candles had melted onto the candle holders
which I cleaned in super hot water in the sink using a soft scrubby.
Plus I needed to replace the wee ones with new candles.
I love the scent of beeswax as they burn...
and they are a "clean" burning candle.
Honey Candles are a BC company.
Easy to find in the shops and even our grocery store stocks them.
Frequently they go on sale so that's a good time to stock up...
they make great gifts too!
So I have a wee confession...
I absolutely HAD TO BUY new jeans.
My old MNG pair were hanging off me and the butt area was SO BAGGY...
it was terrible...
(I've lost over 12 pounds)
I was on The Avenue mailing Christmas cards...
wearing said baggy jeans under my long puffer vest...
Feeling SHABBY.
Well fitting clothes really DO matter.
I happened to go into Nicholas Randall to look for some gifts.
Spied a pair of jeans made by SPANX :-))
Did you know that SPANX made jeans?
( I didn't!)
They have a smooth waist, back pockets, and wide legs.
Tried them on and Bingo they fit...
smooth around the hips and derriere
wider legs for a bit of fun.
They were not cheap
but I didn't give that a second thought...
I have one other pair.of jeans...
(they too are baggy)
Will see if I can salvage them by having them altered...
as they were new in the summer.
If not I will consign them...
The fairy lights are glowing...
orchids are in bloom.
Things are looking Festive.
The house is feeling warmer with the lights and the Christmas tree.
I'd say they are positive mood shifters during these cooler grey days of December.
Bought some new walking shoes by Remonte
(by Rieker)
which will replace my New Balance shoes from 2019.
These are very comfy and have great support.
(on sale for half price)
Darling Daughter found me a pair of Tod's driving Mocs at the thrift shop !!
These are suede so will be dry weather shoes...
Tod's Gommino Penny Bar Driving Shoes
(NEW price well beyond my budget)
So when Jennifer asked if I would be interested I said SURE!
She's got a great eye for bargains and quality.
My OOTD is uber casual...
LuLuLemon Black Yoga pants
Gap Faded Denim shirt
Cashmere socks
Slippers
I'm
dusting and vacuuming
knitting and reading
and
making soothing chicken vegetable soup.
You can see the melted wax on these candle holders here...
my current murder mystery book
by Caroline Graham
Chief Inspector Barnaby of Midsomer Murder Fame.
Love a good murder mystery book...
If you celebrate the Festive Season...
Are you getting ready for Christmas?
Do you send cards?
Have you started decorating?
Shopping?
Making Gifts?
What recipes are you planning to make?
We will have a fairly quiet time here in The Humble Bungalow this year...
I'm not planning much entertaining as my hips are not great.
I have good days and bad days.
I am still coming to terms with this...
I do accomplish stuff but need to take breaks in between tasks.
It is all completely new and I am figuring out as I go...
Any how...
Hope that you are doing well and enjoying the start to the festive season.
Merry Christmas
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
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