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Rabbits

Mid dec

It's always a fairly intense time of year, December, and this one has been no different, what with end of year parties, meetings, work and school events and more. I love it though — the weather is gradually seeming warmer and lighter and everyone is happy about their upcoming holidays.

I haven't made much time for homemade Christmas presents, I'm afraid. The teachers were given bottles of wine this year! Though, I must admit that if i was a primary teacher, I would pour myself a large glass of red this evening.

I've made some things for my nieces and newphew (also, excitedly, there's a new one on the way) including clothes and the velveteen rabbits shown above. I made a couple extra for my etsy shop.

In my family, we mostly focus on the children at Christmas though I'm hoping to make some edible gifts. Top of the list this year are these peanut butter + date balls, and Nicola's salted caramel chocolates.

Over the course of the year, I've also been tucking away special secondhand items I think certain people would like, including this beautiful wool blanket, embroidered cloth and a set of white linen napkins.

How are your Christmas preparations going?

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7 responses to “mid-december”

  1. Jenny Avatar

    Making clothes and rabbits and carefully squirrelling junk-shop treasures sounds extremely organized! The recipients are very lucky to get such cool presents.

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  2. Monica Avatar

    the rabbits will be much loved i’m sure.
    and you must be a hit with those teachers! lol
    we do solstice around here. and it’s very quiet, relaxed, and magical. next year i plan on a handmade countdown calendar, as well as more crafts organised.
    i’m baking gingerbread cookies for neighbours soon.

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  3. Andrea Avatar

    Those rabbits are just too sweet. I don’t think I’m making much this year–some knitted hats, apple cider caramels. I have a very relaxed feeling that is scaring me…I must be forgetting something!

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  4. Angela Turner Avatar

    Beautiful gifts. The stuffed animals will be adored I am sure!
    I love to hear about what people do for Christmas time. Wishing you a beautiful Christmas!

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  5. CJ Avatar

    That wool blanket is gorgeous. I’m always on the lookout for wool blankets and linen napkins, they are a good find and always so useful. The velveteen rabbits are brilliant, clever you.

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  6. Virginia Avatar
    Virginia

    Bless you for your kind thoughts, beautiful creations and continuing ability to reach out to people! May the sun shine on your Christmas.

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  7. tinyhappy Avatar

    Thank you, Virginia, for such kind words! Wishing you a very happy and sunny Christmas with your whanau. X

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