Winding Down

I wanted to share a few last memories.......my Sunday Stitchers Secret Santa. The lovely Inca...

And delightful Cheryl with my gift...

Susan joined a stitch a long  making my Holly Cottage Christmas quilt this year. Susan also did her own version to suit the recipient of the quilt.....which I think is wonderful! Susan bought the finished quilt for show and tell last week....love it!

Apart from some "closer to the day" baking, and a spot of gift wrapping I am pretty much in relaxed mode.
The stockings are hung...

Santa's resting without his  coat for the big day....well it's been a tad hot here lately!

Here in Australia at Christmas time there isn't a hint of snow but the Frangapani is flowering and the smell is Devine.....

There is a sprinkling of orchids in the tree beside the front door...

And delicious Summer strawberries beginning to ripen...

Mama possum is trying hard to get cool and sleep under the house...

There are blue skies above and very warm weather ahead.....looking forward to  our Christmas traditions.....Carols and cutting the ham.....time to spend with family......these are a few snapshots of my Australian Christmas.
As someone wise said "It's not what's under your Christmas tree but Who is around it That matters" I wish you love around yours. If it is a difficult time for you I wish you peace of mind until life regains balance.
This will be my last post until after Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you and your family and friends.

Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx