The tree is up, new decorations being stitched to give and add to our collection, the fairy lights are twinkling both inside and outside ...I declare Christmas just around the next corner!!!

Sweet birds..........

....snowflakes......

..the star that led them to find the baby king (or my idea of it anyho)....

...and some kiwiana inspired free stitching taking place.  I love freeform stitching, especially the kind that has no real pattern or even a firm idea of what it will be until, viola`-it turns out to be what is meant to be.

We started our 12 days of Christmas we do every year tonight...this year we are keeping it simple, as we should.  Tonight we kicked it off with a family supper, hot chocolate and treats around the table - together.