Advent Blog: 15 Raspberry gin

By Debbie Harris | December 15, 2011 |

I made raspberry gin for the first time ever with the last raspberries from our garden back in early October. As Christmas is not far away I decided to sample a small glass this evening….  

Read More

Advent Blog: 11 Happy months

By Debbie Harris | December 11, 2011 |

Today my daughter helped make our first mince pies – or  “happy months” as they are called in our family-  of the festive season.  I also made a tray of sausage rolls but they we not around long enough to be photographed!! Thanks to my Mum for the lovely home made mince meat.  

Read More

Advent Blog: 10 Frosty footy

By Debbie Harris | December 10, 2011 |

My son Tom played football for several years from the age of 10 and for virtually every game either Geoff or I were on the touch line taking pictures.  I have to say that I have been feeling very guilty for not doing the same for my daughter who has been playing for Dereham Wanderers…

Read More

Advent Blog 9: Christmas past present

By Debbie Harris | December 9, 2011 |

This Pop star Pelham Puppet was a Christmas present I received a lot longer ago that I care to remember!  It has been stored away in the loft for years and has recently come out with a view to selling it on ebay.  Trouble is the strings really need untangling and I haven’t had the…

Read More

Advent Blog: 8 Bleak landscape

By Debbie Harris | December 8, 2011 |

A bit of a change from the last few posts. It was grey and the wind was howling as I drove out of the village for the school run. At the last minute I thought that I’d throw in the camera to snap the wind and big skies…

Read More

Advent Blog: 7 Old truck!

By Debbie Harris | December 7, 2011 |

I have been on the look out for some vintage crockery for a few Christmas crafty projects and as my son now has a part-time job at Watton Salerooms , I’ve been making the effort to have a good look round for any suitable items at the weekly auction. This week I was pleased to…

Read More