My last post for a little while, as the year draws to a close and the number of sleeps ’till Christmas can be counted, somewhat feverishly, on one very small hand. Our home, for once, is lightly covered in icing sugar rather than builders’ dust, and stockings are being shaken out ready to be hung in the hearth. Guests are arriving, menus are planned and champagne is chilling. Christmas-Day-clothes are waiting on hangers, but close by too are the slippers, robes and soft pyjamas we’ll sink into each day as dusk falls and the fire beckons.
Before I sign off though, a HUGE thank you to everyone who has followed me since I began in late January, and for the constant encouragement, humour, comments, questions and general loveliness that have made this, for me, an extraordinary and wonderful experience. I never quite believed when I began that anyone would actually try some of the projects I’ve described, or that a continual flurry of like-minded souls around the world would declare themselves and check in, week after week, till virtual friendships grew over shared experiences. The comments you’ve left have brightened dull days, provided the impetus to continue, and – frequently – made me laugh aloud.
Have yourself the most wonderful of Christmases, wherever you are and whomever you are with; here’s to a great year in 2013, and a hefty dose of loved-ones and joyfulness until then.
Thank you again from a weary but jubilant
Kate and Harry x
A very merry Christmas and wonderful 2013 to you and your family (and the little people who live behind that door) too!
Wishing you a really special Christmas Kate. May it sparkle with all that is good in life. May dreams come true xx
Thank you Kate for all your amazing posts this year, you have inspired and rekindled my passion for all things creative. I wish you and your family a wonderful christmas in your beautiful home and I’ll keep my fingers crossed that you continue with this blog in 2013.xx
You brought tears and joy to my heart. Thank you. Wishing you Christmas Blessings.
Hi Kate, yours has been my favorite site all year as I eat my lunch time sandwich at my desk. I have used your recipes and cloned some of your ideas. Please keep up the good work, I cant wait until I have grandchildren to try some of your ideas, though that looks a fairly long way off for the time being.
Best Wishes and Happy Christmas
I wish you and you loved ones a merry Christmas.
I’m glad that I only discovered your blog recently. I still have a lot of reading while waiting for a new note!
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the new year. Your site is beautiful and inspirational. I look forward to catching up on all the posts I haven’t gotten to and to your new posts in January.
Merry Christmas Kate & Harry! Sending my heartfelt thank you for sharing your creative genius across the pond to me in Connecticut.
Happy & safe New Year to your whole family! Claire
Happy Christmas Kate and Harry! I only recently found your lovely blog, and have enjoyed all your home sharing and crafting so much. have a wonderful time, and all the very best for the New Year x
Mandy x
What a beautiful Christmas home you have created! Many blessings to you and your family.
Have a magical Christmas- the kind that only happens in early childhood! Thank you for the inspiration. From a like-minded soul.
Happy Christmas Kate. Have a lovely peaceful holiday and sending you good vibes for 2013. Kate Too
x
Thank you for this blog, which entered my life at a time when i needed it very much, and which has first been a great help in a rebuilding process…Then, as time went by, il simply became my favorite blog, where i found the beauty of simple pleasures. And now, i even got to the point where i do some of your projects, me who has never been a very crafty woman
And i love it !
So thank you so much for everything !
Have a wonderful christmas, your house is so ready for it !!!
Audrey
Happy Christmas to you and your family. I have truly enjoyed your writings and your photos and of course all your incredible ideas – fabulous, to say the least! I only wish I had found you sooner. Hope you’ll keep posting…all the best to you and family in 2013. And thank you for always making me smile. (:
Warmest thanks Kate for your ingenuity and inspiration, and making a very middle aged lady feel full of magic and wonder again – no mean feat in these cynical times! May this Christmas be full of love, peace and happiness for you and all your family. I look forward to your 2013 blog
x
im just completley in love with your pictures
leo from https://seinekleinemaus.wordpress.com/
Merry Christmas Kate and Harry (and family). And thank you so much for your amazing posts this year – they are beautiful and I cannot wait for more in 2012 (especially an update on how the hardware shop turned out!). Merry Christmas!
Discovering your blog has been a highlight of a wonderful year. You have filled me with inspiration. I too wish you, Harry and your family a joyous and peaceful Christmas and look forward to many more ideas and creativeness and lovely lovely photos in 2013
Hi Kate and family, I only came upon your blog in August and it has become a firm weekly favourite and always smile when my inbox has a post from you. I have shared some of your crafts with my two little men and it has brought us lots of fun times. Merry Xmas and a wonderful 2013 to you and your family from Sydney Australia. We’re sweltering here today in 30C heat so my boys are in the pool enjoying a typical antipodean xmas!
Have the Merriest of Christmases, Kate.
Your blog has been a feast for the eyes and warmth for the soul. I truly love your creativity and your willingness to share projects and ideas with us all. Merry, merry and happy, happy to you and your beautiful family! I look forward to more lovely bits in the new year. xo Bj.
Happy Christmas, Kate and Family! May 2013 bring you all even more magic and joy
Kate, the Fairy Door was the project that brought me to your inspirational website, but I had to look at every page past and future after that lucky find. The originality and incredible detail of your work is such a joy. Harry is so lucky to have such a fun mom! A wonderful Christmas to you all.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Even though I have just discovered your blog, I am happy that I have. What a wonderful contribution you make to the world around you!!
<3 Rebecca
I am so pleased that I happened upon your blog. I l.o.v.e it! Thank you for sharing your great ideas.
I can’t get over that sleigh and gorgeous throw. Perfect.
“weary but jubilant” – I like that. Sums things up here too.Your house looks beautifully festive and welcoming. I hope you and your guests have the most wonderful Christmas. Gillian x
Dear Kate, Harry and family, I only recently discovered your blog but it has fast become one of my most favourites. Such a lot of lovely, lovely inspiration here and I am sooo very keen to try as many of your projects as possible. I hope you’ll come and take a sneaky peak at them when I do manage to have a go.
Thank you for all you inspiration and beautiful creations and I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and look forward to seeing more of your work in 2013! xx
Dear Kate, Harry and family,
I wish a merry x-mas and all the best for 2013
A big hug from Germany
Sonja
Kate,
It has been so wonderful finding your blog and getting bits of inspiration along the way. Enjoy your time off with your family and I wish you all the best for 2013!
Liz
Don’t think you do awards but still like to nominate you! Happy New Year!
http://lovinghomemade.com/2012/12/29/reality-blog-award-nomination/
Merriest of the season to you and yours…just found you as I was out trolling for fresh blogs. Love what I found!
While I am the least crafty of them all, and could never even attempt one of your beautiful projects without Michael and G running for cover, your blog delights us. Thank you for letting us into your home this year, for making us giggle and for inspiring us to squeeze a little more joy out of life.
Oh how I do hope you will continue your blog. For all the folks like myself who look forward to each and every post, but even more for the gift it will be to Harry when he is grown. And just think of the delight his children will find within your words. What a gift!
I found you through the fairy doors, and have since read and reread each post. My grandchildren will soon discover fairy doors in my house that they hadn’t noticed before. What fun!
Thank you for sharing your creativity, writing and photography. I hope the new year brings you and yours as much happiness as you bring to all of us.
Ann