Jikana Damaru

~ Christmas Cards ~

I have started my Christmas Cards and even sent a few but every year at this time I get a little confused as to who I really should be sending them to?

My list of people to send them to seems to grow each year but I am thinking this year that I really do need to cull the list. Not that I don't want people to receive a card and my annual yearly wrap up letter about our family but is it really necessary to send 100 cards!

I usually send a lovely photo card of the family as well as my letter but this year have decided to just include a few pictures in the letter and a standard christmas card.

The cost and time of sending them is getting greater each year so what do I do?

- Send them to those who sent them to me last year

- Send them to people I don't see that often and just want to make contact with to let them know we are still here

- Send them to family and friends I see every week and already know everything that is going on in my life

- Send them to family who I don't see that often but they know what I am doing through the grapevine

Would love to know what Christmas card etiquette is so please let me know what you are doing this year?

it was my pleasure

to be able

to photograph

these adorable

children

as they

played

explored

the beach

hugged their mummy

Red, white & aqua Christmas

This week on Flickr Faves Sunday, I bring you a palette of red white and aqua for Christmas. Check back soon for some more of the most inspirational photographers on Flickr.

Some beautiful shots from my Flickr favourites (clockwise from top left):

The gorgeous polka dot baubles in new favorites by gardennymph
The adorable Holly Jolly trims by littlepinkstudio
The pretty felt handmade ornaments by Saídos da Concha
The cute wreath, Santa mug and house in Red, White, and Thrifty by Picnic by Ellie

Have a great day!

Clara French

I love cake stands and I am always looking for new ones. I came across these the other day from Clara French. She hand makes them herself and can personalize them for you!

Have a sweet weekend!

best of all

Melinda over @ here we go loopy lou is asking 'what is the best gift you have ever bought your kids?'

I would have to say the trampoline

for hours of bouncy fun

& the slide that gets lots of use on days spent in the back yard

Market Time

So I thought it was about time that I did a few markets. Looking forward to doing the lovely Dingley Village Craft and Produce Market. I will also be selling some of Chicken Ink. Creative stock to return the favour - if I don't buy it all myself.

Here is a sneak peak of some of my stock...