Quick Finds - Stocking Filler Ideas

Top Row {Cottontails Baby} {Noisette Illustration} {What Katie Did Next} {Multiply Design}

2nd Row {Polka} {Cocoapod} {MooBaaCluck} {Widget Sock Bunny & Friends}

3rd Row {Giddy Kipper} {Ali Design} {Zelda Wong} {Choklet}

Bottom Row {Cottontails Baby} {Little Blue Elephant} {Jo Heckett} {Pip Bed & Bath}

Christmas Cupcakes

Today I am feeling a little weary due to the busy run up to the festive season and would love to sit and enjoy a nice cup of Lady Grey and a delicious cupcake.  However I have little time to bake today so instead will indulge in finding some delicious cupcakes from creative cake designers here in the UK. Cupcakes make a wonderful gift or can be piled onto a cake stand to make a delicious table centre piece, whatever the occasion. So grab yourself a cuppa and indulge those tastebuds without the calories!!

from Genii Cupcakes

based in Hampshire, deliver to Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Berkshire & Surrey

from Rachael's Kitchen

Delivery throughout the UK

from The Original Hat Box Cake Company

Delivery throughout the UK

from Mrs Campbell's Cupcakes

Delivery throughout the UK

from The Small Cake Company

Delivery throughout the UK

from Cake Me Home

Local Delivery only (Bicester, Oxon)

from The Little Cupcake Company

Delivery throughout the UK

from Cake Shop Corner

Local delivery in Hampshire currently.

And if you would like to have a go yourself here are some recipes.

Snowman Cupcakes from Annabel Karmel

Chocolate Chesnut Cupcakes from BBC Good Food

Reindeer Cupcakes from BBC Good Food

My children & I made these last year and they are delicious!

Happy Baking.

Quick Picks - Babys 1st Christmas

Top Row {Rosie Robins} {Amy Miller Designs} {Chi Cerca Trova} {You're That Girl Designs}

2nd Row {Dottie Designs} {Quite Contrary Crafts} {Tillie Mint} {Country Heart}

3rd Row {Spotty n Stripy} {Molly Moo Designs} {The Wooden Owl} {Tillie Mint}

Bottom Row {Punky Jane} {Crazy Adorable} {The Back Porch Shoppe} {Tillie Mint}

Inspiring Links - Festive Celebrations

Today I thought I would share with you some links to other blogs for inspiring ideas for your festive celebrations.

Fabulous Wreaths from Wee Birdy

Chris from Celebrations At Home shared the link yesterday to a fabulous Holiday Party Guide.

This fun childrens party from Hostess With The Mostess is fantastic.

Whilst it maybe too late to order from overseas this gift guide from Tom Kat Studio is full of ideas!

This Gingerbread Party from The Savvy Moms Guide looks like lots of fun!

I've been enjoying the Holiday Table Challenge over at The Party Dress.

I hope you find these inspriring as you decorate for the festive season.

Quick Finds - Christmas Cards

Top Row {MooBaaCluck} {Betsy Benn} {Seedlings Cards} {Stop The Clock Design}

2nd Row {STAMP} {Mrs Eliot Books} {Ruby Wren Designs} {Bunny Delicious}

3rd Row {Spotty n Stripy} {Mrs Booth} {Cards by Sophie} {Allihopa}

4th Row {Dots n Spots} {Catch A Dragonfly} {Rachel Goodchild} {Sabah Designs}

Bottom Row {Lottie Lane} {Rhiannon Thomas} {Cutture} {Ruth Springer}

Making it Personal

Personalised gifts always seem extra special and with Christmas fast approaching I am sure like me, you are starting to plan and even shop for gifts. However many personalised gifts need to be ordered now, especially those from creative small businesses, to ensure you receive the gift in plenty of time and avoid disappointment.  Today I am going to share with you some gorgeous gifts that can all be personalised to add that extra special magic to your gift giving this Christmas.

Moo Baa Cluck

(For Christmas Deliveries Order by 27 November )

Chambers & Beau

(Allow at least two weeks for delivery as all items are hand stamped and constructed)

Milly & Pip

(Allow at least 14 days as items are handmade to order)

Storeyshop

(Allow 2 weeks at busy times for personalised cards & posters)