My Posts Tagged as 'Christmas'

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My Favourite Christmas Recipes

With Christmas just a few days away, I’m getting ready to cook! I thought I’d share some of my favourite Christmas recipes with you.

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Carol Karl

December 22, 2022

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Christmas Double Stretch Bracelet Tutorial

Today I’m sharing a double stretch bracelet with a Christmas theme using some two-holed rhinestone spacer beads. Red, green, crystal clear and silver beads – screams Christmas to me!

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Carol Karl

December 22, 2022

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Lluma Candles – Discount Code

Do you love candles? Candles were never on my radar until recently but I’m a convert. I

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Carol Karl

November 12, 2022

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The Southern Hemisphere Decorating Dilemma

It’s almost spring here in the southern hemisphere and I’m facing my usual dilemma about seasonal decorating.

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Carol Karl

August 30, 2022

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Do Kiwis Celebrate Christmas in July?

When we first moved to Canada one question I was asked all the time that shocked me was, ‘What’s it like to celebrate Christmas in July?”

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Carol Karl

July 22, 2021

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Living My Real Life

Can you believe that we are half way through January? For me, it’s been a wonderful week of sunshine.

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Carol Karl

January 15, 2021

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Steps to Pack and Store Your Christmas Decor

It’s over for another year! Is it sad to pack up all your pretty Christmas things or are you like me and want to get it over and done with?

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Carol Karl

January 14, 2021

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Happy New Year - Top 10 Posts for 2020

Happy New Year! I know I’m just a few days late and I hope you can forgive me.

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Carol Karl

January 11, 2021

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Gluten Free Christmas Mince Pies

Tea and a mince pie anyone? One of the true pleasures of Christmas are these sweet little fruit mince pies.

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Carol Karl

December 23, 2020

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My Last Christmas Project

I completed this project last week in a rush. After making the napkin rings I decided that I wanted my table to be special this year so I needed to up my game.

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Carol Karl

December 22, 2020

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Living My Real Life

Isn’t this month just flying by! I feel like it was the first just yesterday and now we are staring Christmas in the face.

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Carol Karl

December 19, 2020

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This Challenge Really Got Me Thinking

This project started because I was invited to participate in a Christmas Challenge where I was required to make something new out of something old.

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Carol Karl

December 16, 2020

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Living My Real Life

Are you ready for Christmas? I’m certainly not although I’ve made some progress this week.

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Carol Karl

December 12, 2020

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Living My Real Life

Gosh, do you believe it’s December already? It feels like just yesterday we were putting away the Halloween decorations and now we are skyrocketing towards Christmas.

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Carol Karl

December 5, 2020

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I Just Couldn’t Help Myself

Sometimes I just can’t help myself. I see something and I just have to make it.

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Carol Karl

December 3, 2020

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Personalized Wine Glass Charms

Are you having a Christmas Party this year? Chances are probably not, but if you are managing to have a get together, why not make these for your guests.

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Carol Karl

December 1, 2020

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Living My Real Life

I can’t believe it’s Saturday again. Of course, for my friends who live in the USA it’s Thanksgiving Weekend so…

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Carol Karl

November 28, 2020

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Is It Too Soon?

Some would say, ‘Yes, it’s not even December’. Some would say, ‘No, it’s the perfect time’. They always used to do it in November!

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Carol Karl

November 26, 2020

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Four Christmas Charms

Who doesn’t love a charm! These four charms can be added to an earhook to make earrings, a chain to make a necklace or a charm bracelet. You could even add them to a wine glass charm or a key ring. The possibilities are endless.

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Carol Karl

November 24, 2020

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Living My Real Life

This Saturday it’s cold and windy but I’ve just been to the garden centre. I have some pots on my deck that need attention. I overspent, but that’s OK. My garden will thank me.

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Carol Karl

November 21, 2020

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Bauble Earrings

These beautiful Christmas bauble earrings are such fun to add that Christmas touch to any outfit. These are super easy, perfect if you’re a beginner, and only take about 15 minutes to make.

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Carol Karl

November 16, 2020

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Living My Real Life

It’s Saturday and the sun is shining! I’m hoping to spend at least a few minutes in my garden this weekend.

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Carol Karl

November 13, 2020

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Queen of Hearts Necklace Tutorial

You had me at teardrop! Alice in Wonderland inspired necklace.

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Carol Karl

November 10, 2020

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Living My Real Life

This week we have been working super hard on the jewellery store, getting new products photographed, catalogued and uploaded.

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Carol Karl

November 6, 2020

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The Gift of Jewellery

Isn’t it wonderful when you get an unexpected gift? Just out of the blue, without me knowing, I received this package in the post.

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Carol Karl

October 21, 2020

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How To Make A Christmas Wreath From A Plastic Tablecloth

Here's how to make a Christmas Wreath that will survive outdoors in any weather. It's also really inexpensive and super easy to make.

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Carol Karl

December 11, 2019

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Have You Had These Problems Buying a Christmas Tree?

Here are my 18 NOT so easy steps to buying a Christmas Tree, but the result was worth it.

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Carol Karl

December 9, 2019

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Gluten Free Christmas Cake

This cake is just like a wheat based cake. It's easy to make and doesn't cost an arm and a leg

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Carol Karl

November 13, 2011

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Christmas House Decorations 2016

I've been very remiss in getting this post up but I thought I'd better do it before Christmas is over and the decorations have all come down.

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Carol Karl

December 21, 2016

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A Partridge in a Pear Tree

Bought this really cute fabric at Spotlight yesterday. It's actually Christmas fabric but as it's non-traditional colours I've decided I can use it all year round (sshh - don't tell anyone).

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Carol Karl

September 24, 2012

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Gluten Free Steamed Carrot Pudding

When I think of steamed pudding I think of cold winter days or Christmas and lots of heavy fruit. This steamed pudding is much lighter than a traditional steamed pudding and incredibly yummy.

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Carol Karl

May 4, 2010