Christmas is always a general rush but I couldn’t forget to send you my greetings. Have you noticed this strange atmosphere, that kind of feverishly wait? It’s like being under a spell, illuminated by coloured tiny fairy lights; all of us feel suddenly kinder and more generous. ayala triangle Christmas lights 2011 made by Roslyn in Starfish Island My wish or advice for you is to make your Christmas every day. No matter the season: be cheerful and passionate, help those in trouble and have always a smile for those around you. That’s hard for me too… I’m such a grumpy cat! However, I think these little things make people…
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Last minute Christmas gifts
Have you already bought all your Christmas gifts?It’s not long now to Christmas Eve, but you still have time to buy last-minute gifts for your loved ones and friends. If you already know which book and which perfume may be appreciated, you are very lucky and your gift will meet with guaranteed success. If you have no clue, here are some low cost ideas.It is very cold outside, how about a warm hug? A colorful scarf or a soft snood are quite smart, fashionable and, above all, useful ideas. Mint-coloured snood, acrylic and wool from Promod (24,95 €) Giving a bath set isn’t always a great idea, it seems like it’s saying “You…
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Biscuits for nostalgics
What’s better than going home and be surrounded by the scent of freshly baked warm cookies, or relaxing and releasing stress by kneading? Here’s my solution: spicy gingerbread biscuits. Out of season? No, when I keep them simple and rustic without coloured icing and traditional Christmas shapes. It’s a recipe I truly love and I keep “reworking” to suit my tastes and the difficulty of finding the molasses which makes the dough more malleable. The ingredients for about 40 biscuits are:420 gr. 0 flour100 gr. sugar120 gr. soft butter160 ml. local honey1 large egg or 3 medium eggs3/4 teaspoon of baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons ground ginger *1 teaspoon ground cinnamon *1/4…