Pretty Shiny Things...

 

 

Last week was all about the bobbles, so it is only fair that this week is about the baubles… and my, what beautiful baubles they are! Well, I think they are beautiful- even the super tacky ones have charm, and will always find a home on my ever shrinking Christmas tree of tat.



 

Ready to marvel at my baubles?

 

I have no idea if these little critters are Christmas decorations or not, but they came with some vintage decs (on separate occasions), so Christmas decs they will stay!

A charity shop find from last year. Just look at them. How adorable they are...

 



^ A few mammy had spied...

^Another of Mammy's recent finds.

 



 

Oh so shiny...

 



Snazzy, eh?

 



Simply strange...

 

My much loved bauble people.

Little Miss is ignoring Mr Man this year, and Mr Man (with his cool hat) is looking a little startled- perhaps he doesn't like the way I have placed him on the tree... ouch!

 



 

This Father Christmas is all arms and legs, and looks rather simple (he takes after his owner!).

 

Sidney, the Saucy Sweep is on the 'Tree of Tat' and is a new addition. See how he is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the egg cosy angel.... he even has his stepladder ready!

I think he's probably a charm for a wedding, but never mind....



All is welcome on my tree!

 

A very delicate and precious glass birdy. 

 

And lastly my Christmas bell- it even tinkles!

 

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I still have quite a bit of Christmassy stuff to turf out the cupboards- vintage fairy lights, wrapping paper, cake decorations and a few other odds and sods- so watch this space....

 

TTFN,

 

Tupps xxx



Baubles and Bobbles!

 

 

Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah! The Christmas tree is up and decked with an abundance of baubles!

I’m also up and covered (thankfully) in woolly baubles- a little less sparkly and pretty, I grant you, but still marginally dashing in its own way… I hope?!

This is my most recent knit (we’ll forget about the Swimsuit, as it still needs a few finishing touches!), and was started and finished back in August/ September.

I’m struggling to remember back to August, so I have no idea how long it took to knit- All I know is that it didn’t take me too long!

I must admit that I was a little daunted by this pattern. Yes it is a simple pattern to knit, but oh! All that stocking stitch! Have I ever told you that I HATE knitting stocking stitch? Well, I do. I have shied away from it from the word go. I have a great fear of a mass of uneven stitches, and often had trouble in the past with keeping the plain knitting looking nice and even. Luckily I managed to keep the knitting in this jumper relatively neat. Be proud of me people!

 

I used a couple of balls of Stylecraft Life from the stash. I thought this pretty purple would be a rather nice addition to my wardrobe.



To the detaily (I know, not a word!) bits....



 

Pretty bobbles around the neck- so cute!

 

 

 

^ This stocking stitch is SO neat for me! 

 

And I just adore the lattice and bobbly bits...sigh.

 

The sleeve showing a bit of the twisted rib...

 

 

I bought modern buttons for the Jumper-Cardigan as it needed 11. Ugh! Eleven buttons to sew on- that was fun... NOT!

Close up of my jingly jangly bits.

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And FINALLY  (sorry) three showing me baubles off...

I'll be back soon with some more Christmassy bits (vintage of course!) and perhaps even a RAF Friday!

 

 

Cheerio for now,

 

T xxx

Smile for Santa...

 

Here are a few jolly ‘Santa’ snaps from my collection. I’ve been saving them up for this very merry month. Mind you, on closer inspection- I’ve zoomed in and everything- I’m not at all convinced that any of them are the real Father Christmas! Still, they are rather fun…

Nice bit of set dressing going on here- very good for dating this photo!

Rather like his choice of outfi, too. Well who isn't a fan of an oversized buckle, eh?...

 



This Santa didn’t much care for the tailored look.

He knew that a lot of fabric could cover a multitude of sins...

 

 And  finally, this Santa likes to keep pictures of us all....

 

 

Here's to the next time,

 

Tupps xxx