I admire your patience Julie. Lavender essential oil is great for small burns ~ have it on standby in the kitchen ~ you still need to cool the burn in water, but if you apply it soon enough, you can often avoid a blister. Marie x

Hi Tracy, What a pretty spot for some light refreshment. What is that interesting little biscuit? Marie x

My goodness Charlie, you have quite a fan club! Tell Mommy to sit down and relax for a few minutes ~ she sounds like she needs a break! Marie x

What a pretty scene Ginny! And that cupcake looks delicious. Your daughter is going to have a lot of fun baking cupcakes too. I dropped enough hints that Santa ordered your new book for me last night (with my help!) Enjoy the season. Marie x

I just love seeing all of the houses lit up for Christmas. The trouble here is that most owners have their lights set to come on after dusk, which makes photography a challenge! Marie x

What a sweet spot Tracy! It is delightful. Glad to hear that you enjoyed Saturday's Christmas Market. Marie x

P.S. I forgot to mention that I found you via Sweet Myrtle ~ Ginny wrote about your beautiful calendar. Marie

Hello Lina, I think that your advent calendar is beautiful. Sadly, I missed the pattern in Better Homes & Gardens. Is it possible to obtain it? Your blog is delightful. Marie

Hi Tracy, Delicious cupcakes ~ what a treat! I love those pretty hat and scarf sets too. Marie x

It looks gorgeous Julie ~ just goes to show what you can achieve on a budget. Marie x

Glorious ~ hope you are managing to keep warm Tracy ~ we are expecting snow by the middle of the week... Marie x

Hi Ginny, I enjoyed being a part of the gratitude posts and I will definitely join you for Festive December. Marie x

Hi Tracy, I am joining you again this evening in lighting our second candle. Marie x

Warmest congratulations to the lucky winners. Your book is definetely on my list Ginny...maybe Santa will bring me a copy.... Marie x

Tracy ~ We will be joining you in lighting a candle today. Marie x

Warmest congratulations to you both Ginny. What a fabulous way to launch your long-awaited book! Those cupcakes look delicious and tea always tastes so much better in china cups. I would love to be included in your draw and will be keeping my fingers crossed that I may be one of the lucky winners. Marie x

Hi Tracy, I know how hard you have worked to make your business a success and it is a huge disappointment for you when your beautiful creations remain unsold. I wish you every success in whatever direction you choose to follow in the future. I've shared some of my dreams with you, but at the moment, I don't feel able to make them public by posting about them on your blog. Marie x

Dear Tracy, Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving. I love the photograph you used for this post ~ it is so beautiful. Hugs, Marie x

Hi Tracy, What a beautiful giveaway ~ thank you for inviting me to participate. Have a good week. Hugs, Marie x

Best of luck at the fair Jane. Marie x

Hi Ginny, I share the problem of cold feet ~ hope the thermal socks help! I can't wait to hear more about your book and look forward to a sneak preview. Marie x

These are beautiful photos Jane. I was travelling out of the city on Thursday and there was a really heavy frost ~ it looked like snow ~ sadly, the camera was not accessible and I couldn't stop on the motorway to take photos! Marie x

Hi Tracy, I do hope that your sale goes well and that your blog generates lots of interest in your beautiful jewellery. Marie x

Hi Tracy, All your hard work certainly paid off, as your home looks lovely. Glad to see that the hall turned out well ~ you must be so relieved to see the last of that brown trim! Marie x

Hi Tracy, I've just finished a cup, but I wouldn't say no to another after a day of teaching! Enjoy your weekend, my friend. Marie x