Welcome to my latest blog 'Christmas at Eden'. I have created this blog for a specific purpose - to inspire you to create a beautiful Christmas for your family and friends. I have always loved Christmas and for the past 12 years I have hosted 'Creating Christmas' seminars and workshops for homemakers. I began inviting friends and neighbours to my home during the Christmas season to share ideas and inspiration for creating a memorable Christmas. Each year the numbers attending grew as my friends brought along their friends and neighbours. I have also run seminars at community venues - in homes, churches and on one occasion in an old historic schoolhouse which had been converted into a cafe.
I have always run these seminars for love not money. I have never asked for payment except on one occasion when the owner of the schoolhouse cafe asked for a small fee to cover the cost of supper that she provided. I occasionally sell some of the Christmas garlands I make but 'Creating Christmas' is not a business. Perhaps one day it may become a home based enterprise - but for now my family is my first priority.
I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share my love of Christmas with a wider audience via this blog. This is a blog for those who love Christmas - it is not just for crafters. I hope to share many of the topics that I cover at my seminars which include 'Preparing for Christmas', 'Decorating the Tree', 'Setting the Christmas Table', 'Giving gifts' and 'Blessing Others at Christmas'.
I live in a beautiful Forest setting and much of my inspiration for Christmas decorating comes from nature. I also cherish family life and creating family traditions is something I love to do.
I believe every individual is made in the image of God and therefore a creative being. I love to create and will share ideas that are simple to recreate, that do not involve outrageous expenditure. I hope to provide wherever possible photos and step by step instructions for more involved projects such as making beautiful bon bons or Christmas crackers as they are also called, for your table. These are just a selection of my bon bons for Christmas 2oo9.
I have always run these seminars for love not money. I have never asked for payment except on one occasion when the owner of the schoolhouse cafe asked for a small fee to cover the cost of supper that she provided. I occasionally sell some of the Christmas garlands I make but 'Creating Christmas' is not a business. Perhaps one day it may become a home based enterprise - but for now my family is my first priority.
I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share my love of Christmas with a wider audience via this blog. This is a blog for those who love Christmas - it is not just for crafters. I hope to share many of the topics that I cover at my seminars which include 'Preparing for Christmas', 'Decorating the Tree', 'Setting the Christmas Table', 'Giving gifts' and 'Blessing Others at Christmas'.
I live in a beautiful Forest setting and much of my inspiration for Christmas decorating comes from nature. I also cherish family life and creating family traditions is something I love to do.
I believe every individual is made in the image of God and therefore a creative being. I love to create and will share ideas that are simple to recreate, that do not involve outrageous expenditure. I hope to provide wherever possible photos and step by step instructions for more involved projects such as making beautiful bon bons or Christmas crackers as they are also called, for your table. These are just a selection of my bon bons for Christmas 2oo9.
This is one of the first creative projects I will feature. I hope to give you enough time to make your own bon bons for this Christmas. I look forward to your visits and meeting others who also love to celebrate Christmas in style.
I am a busy home educating mum of six (soon to be seven) so I cannot promise an exact starting date for all the Christmas posts at this blog. I write about my family life, homemaking and home education at my main blog which you may wish to visit too at www.eightacresofeden.com
I am looking forward to welcoming both old and new friends as I invite you to visit and share Christmas at Eden. From my home to yours -
With love and joy,
Ann
P.s Use the link in the sidebar to visit my main blog at eightacresofeden. The link above in the body of the post is not working.
I am a busy home educating mum of six (soon to be seven) so I cannot promise an exact starting date for all the Christmas posts at this blog. I write about my family life, homemaking and home education at my main blog which you may wish to visit too at www.eightacresofeden.com
I am looking forward to welcoming both old and new friends as I invite you to visit and share Christmas at Eden. From my home to yours -
With love and joy,
Ann
P.s Use the link in the sidebar to visit my main blog at eightacresofeden. The link above in the body of the post is not working.
Ann You amaze and inspire me!
ReplyDeleteThe fact that you homeschool are pregnant and yet still find time to make your own Bon bons!!!
I am lucky to find time to buy some!!!!
I do though adore the festive season and the celeberation of the real reason for the season.
Look forward to comming along on your Journey....Especially with a new addition for your Christmas!
Hooray!!! Another kindred spirit who loves Christmas as much as I do! :) Looking forward to your new blog Ann. :)
ReplyDeleteLove, Saminda.
I am a Christmas NUT.
ReplyDeleteMy husband thinks my obsession is at the point of weirdness. I have already started on all things Christmas. Most of the shopping is done. The cards are being handmade & I purchased some beautiful handmade dolls today for my gorgeous nieces. So adorable. I will eagerly check this blog.
My favourite time of year, well along with Easter.
Niki.
Ps You are an ispiration.
Hi Ann
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for some Christmas inspiration!
Joolz
I am pleased that I found my way here. I am looking forward to learning some new skills!
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