How to clean your Christmas tree The short answer is, don’t bother. I am a member of some cleaning groups on Facebook. Not to join in, you understand. I either lurk in the sidelines feeling inadequate or laugh at the bizarre things people do and marvel at how they would cope living on a farm. … [Read more…]
It is that time of year again when my favourite garden centre reveals its Christmas displays. Bents in Glazebury never fails to disappoint and the Christmas markets are back this year for the second time. It fills me with joy as I enter the doors and see a glimpse of what is to come. Handily … [Read more…]
It is never too early to think about Christmas decorations. The sooner you start looking the more inspired you will be. This is especially the case when it comes to decorating your tree. In most homes, it is the centrepiece. Provided you get it looking right, the rest pretty much falls into place. Bright garlands … [Read more…]
Most farming families love anything to do with farming. Especially novelty items that directly relate to whichever type of farming they do. If I ever see a sheep ornament for the Christmas tree, I snap it up and this year, I have decided to take the hard work out of it for you and show … [Read more…]
This week I could hardly believe my eyes. People have actually been putting their Christmas decorations up. In mid-November. Now before you accuse me of being a Christmas scrooge, I am the biggest fan of Christmas. Ever. However even I think it is too early. Here’s why. 1.Everyone does a big clean before the decorations … [Read more…]
This is my fourth year of writing about the Bents Christmas displays. What is different this year though is that rather than it be a treat for my birthday at the end of October, I was invited to have a sneak peak before everyone else. I like to think of myself as a Bents VIP … [Read more…]
