That's How I Wrap.

This year I opted to turn away from the glittery goodness of Christmas wrapping and went for a more wholesome approach, channeling the wrapping style that I use for That Vintage purchases.
A roll of brown kraft paper, paper doilies, twine and yarn plus some very sweet gift tags that I picked up from kikki.k on the recent trip to Sydney.
I love it when I hear people say: "It is too beautiful to unwrap!" - a comment like that validates the extra time I spend on wrapping!

So That Was Christmas.

6:20am Christmas morning, on the deck in my pj's with Blossom - watching the sun light up the morning sky... and saying a little Christmas hello to our beloved pooch Jazz in the skies above.

It is hard to believe that Christmas has been and gone - that the New Year is upon us. December flies. It always does - the older you get, the quicker it seems to pass you by. I find that the zooming by of a full month leaves you reflective and anxious, ready for the new year to begin, for new and exciting adventures to commence.

The That Vintage studio has been in holiday mode for a number of weeks now - it was a hard decision to make, but I personally needed the time out to get myself in the "zone" again. Sometimes, you've got to do whatever it is that you've got to do!
I hope you all had a beautiful Christmas and here's to a bright and inspiring New Year ahead!

Christmas Giveaway Time!

giveaway now closed - thanks to all who entered!

What would the Christmas season be without a bit of giving from That Vintage?!
One very lucky lover of That Vintage will score the above pack of goodies:
Fleur Pendant, Monarch Earrings, Hazel Earrings, Sweet Dove Brooch and Sweet Dove Ring.

All you have to do is "step 1" or all of the following:
1 - Comment this blog entry (make sure you leave a contact email address!)
2 - Tweet about this blog entry on Twitter, tagging @thatvintage in the tweet.
3 - Like the link post on the Facebook page - facebook.com/thatvintage.au
(step 1 is a compulsory entry to go in the draw, please make sure you mention in your comment that you have "tweeted" or "liked" as well!)

Do all of the above and you'll get three entries into the giveaway!
Giveaway closes Sunday 11th December, 8:00pm AEST - winner will be drawn at random and contacted via email - please include your email address in your comment!

Eight Sleeps To Go!

I can't wait!
I have finished wrapping all of the gifts from me to other people... there is nothing under the tree with my name on it... yet - but I am hopeful that I haven't been forgotten!

Our Tree

I have just made another batch of Country Style Pate` ...it smells (oh and tastes!) delicious. I'll be having that on my toast for breakfast for the next week at least!

I have also made some more fudge - this time: coffee and peppermint choc - yum yum!
Just when you thought I would be over the kitchen, I am cooking a roast for dinner tonight - love the rain, always makes me long to be in the kitchen...

After Christmas, I reckon you might be able to roll me around - after consuming all of this food!