This probably won’t surprise you, but like last year, I am going to try very hard to make this Christmas a hond- made one. (See last years Christmas crafting projects here here here and here) This is for numerous reasons, including not having very much money. But also because I happen to think that Christmas does not have to be expensive. I am planning on buying very few gifts, and I mostly (but not always) prefer experiences to things. We are also preparing for a thrifty, low spend Christmas. This is why you will not find a Christmas gift guide or wish list on my blog. I like to read them, I do. I like to see the very cute finds and learn a little about the authors of the wish lists. And its nice to dream, right? But, sometimes, these lists make me feel very focussed on spending money. And I don't have any to spend. Or, as Pip so aptly puts it (she reads my mind, I swear) 'it is easy to get overwhelmed with the BUY'.
Illustration by Ellie Sutton, commissioned by me to go with my article at Amelia's magazine.
I have been busy crafting away for a few articles for Amelia’s magazine in which I am encouraging everyone to make something this Christmas. Even if they dont think they are very crafty. I have chosen easy ideas that anyone could do, using stuff that is either going to be thrown away or is at least easily accessible in most homes. My tutorial with 5 ideas to make your own Christmas cards is here.
Anyway. That was a really long introduction to the second of three Christmas articles. Which is published now over at Amelia's. Its a rant. About the perils of posh Christmas sellotape induced madness, amongst other things.
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P.S I have been listening too and loving Andrew Bird recently. There is something christmassy and beautiful and joyous about it.
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I discovered Andrew Bird this year - he's amazing! And yes, now you mention it, a little bit Christmassy - I'll pop him on now.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant article, Han, thanks for all the charity links :)
ReplyDeleteLucy, My mister and I love Andrew Bird, but sort forgot about him over the last 6 months then rediscovered him last week, which made it feel christmassy. Its lovely.
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Fab article, you hit the nail on the head my dear! I've limited myself to sending 10 christmas cards to nearest and dearest, wrapping presents in cheap brown paper from the post office, and raided my boyfriend's parents garden for foliage and holly to decorate the house. AND I've avoided Oxford St for the first time in my 13 years of living in London, very proud of my little self!!
ReplyDeleteNicola- WOW! I'm extremely impressed! I ended up having to brave House of Fraser for an office secret sants present which I hated, but Im hoping that that is it for the festive season! And your so right about garden foliage too- free instant Christmas!
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