Christmas... Joy in Simplicity.

As soon as the first of December comes round, I have to try really hard not to give in to the customary Christmas frazzle. I usually want to rush around shopping frantically, worrying about how expensive everything is, making endless lists, basically chasing my tail until I get sick of the whole thing and resign myself to being grumpy and knackered and completely without Christmas cheer! Bah humbug!
So I've decided this time round to make time to enjoy the things I actually love.

Here are a few things that are giving me much joy this Christmas....

1. My Christmas tree made from branches spray painted white:

2. Candlelight:

 

3. Baking:

A couple of days ago, it was the winter fair at my children's school and I volunteered to bake some cakes and cookies for the cake stall.  I had a lot of fun in the kitchen, surrounded by wonderful smells. The girls were so excited and this made me very happy. 

Here are some Christmas biscuits I made!...

Most important of all,  there is joy in spending time with the ones you love.
Wishing you much joy this Christmas season. x