I have also been decorating our house for Christmas!
This is such a crazy time of year but I just LOVE it all the same!
I have found a couple of great things to share with you though, so I hope this makes up for my absence! The first is a great free e-zine that is perfect for the Holidays. Last week on my Christmas blog I shared a link to The Holiday Guide, a great free e-zine put together by Emily Henderson, known for her time on Design Star.
Just click the link to be taken to the site.
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Winter 2011 |
Finally, I just wanted to let you know that this year, over at my Christmas blog starting December 1st, I will be posting a 12 Day series that will explore Christmas Traditions from around the world and how we can incorporate these traditions into our Holiday planning, cooking and decorating.
On the last day I will be holding a festive linky party and you are all invited to join in with my
I'll Be Home for Christmas Linky Party!
I've even made a special button for the party and I would be so honoured if you would take one and help me spread the word!

Well, I'd better go and help Big Al rehearse for a big Christmas event at his school. His choir will be leading the Nine Lessons and Carols evening at his school next week and he has to learn a few carols that he isn't overly familiar with. I will leave you with one of my favourites as a #TuesdayTune.
I particularly love this version of the 16th century carol, The Coventry Carol. The "Coventry Carol" was performed in Coventry in England as part of a mystery play called The Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors. The play depicts the Christmas story from the Gospel of Matthew and refers to when Herod orders all male infants under the age of two in Bethlehem to be killed. The lyrics from The Coventry Carol represent a mother's lament for her doomed child. This version is performed by Sting and was performed live at Durham Cathedral in 2009. I hope you enjoy this version too!
Natasha In Oz
What a lovely tree you have...
ReplyDeleteI just marked your party on my calendar and I'll be there, with bells on. :))
I am taking your button to my bar...side bar, that is. :))
xo bj
Gorgeous Christmas tree! x
ReplyDeleteHi Natasha! Oh, you're getting ready for Christmas and your tree is so beautiful! It seems so funny to hear December is the last of school for your children! ;)
ReplyDeleteNow that's a wonderful endeavor that you'll be posting about different Christmas traditions.
I'm excited about your Christmas linky party too and will put your button on my blog.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Beautiful tree, Natasha!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a beautiful tree!!
ReplyDeleteLoved this version of The Coventry Carol! Your tree is beautiful! I'm decorating mine within the next couple of days. I'll definitely put your button on my blog. Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty Christmas tree! We'll start decorating next Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. Although, since we buy a real tree, that won't go up until the second week of December. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tree, Natasha! We are a bit behind over here in the USA, still have to get through Thanksgiving before the Christmas decor goes up. Your lovely posts are getting me in the mood though! Happy Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a serious prodding!!! Love your Christmas tree and of course I am in :)
ReplyDeleteO and btw, can I stay in your kitchen cupboard. That blue and white is possibly all I need. Gorgeous.
Hi Natasha. You've been waiting for this all year, haven't you?! Your Christmas Tree looks wonderful. I'm going to put our decorations up much earlier than I normally do this year, but not until the beginning of December. All the family will be here for Christmas, so I'm very excited, and want it to all look very festive!
ReplyDeleteYour tree looks wonderful! I'm waiting a few more weeks to put mine up. It's been a hectic few weeks here too! I haven't linked up for a while... hope to have the time to do so again soon :)
ReplyDeleteYou are one busy lady! I love everything you do and the fun you have one your blogs! I look forward to your Christmas posts! ♥
ReplyDeleteHello, NATASHA IN OZ NATASHA IN OZ, AUSTRALIA.
ReplyDeleteAwe inspiring your works...
Thank you for your love and sincerity.
Have a good day.
The traditional celebration, with kimono infants.
Japanese colored leaves, in heartwarming space.
The prayer for all peace.
Greetings.
From Japan, ruma ❀
I love the designs you created! great work. i am very impressed with Xmas tree.
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I finally got back here to listen to this version of "Coventry Carol" and, while I'm not a huge Sting fan, I loved this. The beautiful boys choir and the violins all playing pizzicato lent such a wonderful air to the song. Just beautiful.
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