A Cup of Shai

Hi! :) This piece of writing was inspired when I was watching A Christmas Carol on t.v the other day. I thought it'd be a great idea to create my own scene which could easily fit into the story.  “Come and get your potatoes! Freshly baked!” a puny man shouted. The dimly-lit streetlamps glowed spookily, looming down upon the bustling crowds. Grotty chimneys churned out smoky air. This mixed with the stench horses’ dung, and the snow covered pavements, made for a very unpleasant walk down Bell Street. It was no wonder that women waved their laced handkerchiefs around as they rifled through chestnuts from the back of a cart.  Across the road, a huge hog was turning on a spitfire. Pink flesh slowly turning into a crispy golden brown. A growling fire sending sparks here and there. Pale geese, rabbits and ducks hung from the butcher’s ceiling, all four limbs splayed out, still in death. Skinless and bare.  The waft of mulled wine clashed with the winter air. Cinnamon...

I can't believe Christmas, the most magical and sparkly time of the year, is only 9 days away!With festive cheer and time spent with loved ones, we spend so much time in our decorated homes. But making our homes looking delightful, cosy and inviting need not be expensive.  The best crafts and decorations are those full of heart. I've brought to you the following 10 ideas that will transform old tatty material into a thing of charm. Read on to find out how you can make your very own Christmas crafts! :) *All ideas are genuinely my own, however I do not own any of the images.  1.         Flatsheets. Transform it into a cosy advent calendar by sewing on some pockets! Chocolate coins, or little chocolate figures make for a delightful treat just before bedtime!  2. Buttons. These are great little bits to make a handmade card out of. Or, stitch these onto a homemade jumper for that extra detail.  3 . Empty tissue rolls. ...

         1. Fairy lights giving everything that       cosy, twinkly feel. 2.     Scented candles flickering. 3.   T he smell of freshly baked brownies. 4.     Treading through fresh snow. 5.     Christmas songs jingling at the Highcross 6.     The smell of freshly fried doughnuts in the cold air. 7.     Rose gold ornaments. 8.     Going for a country drive and seeing decorated houses. 9.     Oversized jumpers. 10.   Steam rising from roast dinner. 11.    Baking chocolate brownies. 12.     Magic in the air. 13.   Snuggling up on the sofa. 14.   Seeing trees dusted with snow. 15.   Going to watch the pantomime at De Montfort Hall. Oh yes I do! 16.   The reflection of diamonds sparkling when you walk past Swarovski. 17.   Going into the ...