Teapots and Robins

You may recall back in October that I bought some little Christmas ornaments from Susan Howarth. I liked them so much that I bought three more from her just before Christmas. I just love these little teapots and the robins are so cute!

My Christmas house is so full that I've started a new Christmas scene and these look just wonderful in it.
I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas. Mine was perfect, spent with family. I thought you might like to see my youngest grandson on Christmas Day.

More work on the Christmas House!

The blue and white tiles I bought in Fuingirola are perfect for Santa's bathroom.
I decided to put in a false wall at the back as the room was too big and the sloping ceiling difficult. Now that I've halved the size of the side wall I've decided I can live with the bit of blue and silver wrapping paper on the right side wall.

I started this house several years ago when my youngest son decided he didn't want a dollshouse any more. I thought I'd make it a fun Santa House for children (prospective grandchildren) to touch, so filled it with cheap furniture and any Christmas themed doll or ornament.
Along the years I added nicer bits and now it's rather a mix of allsorts and I'm also feeling a little possessive about it, not sure I want little fingers in there!

I made Santa a snowflake mobile and filled his bath with plastic bubbles.

I jazzed up the cheap bath suite with bits of silver bling.

Once I make a toilet roll and holder all we need is Santa! I had Santa made for me by www.worldofmyownminiatures.co.uk about 15 years ago! Every Christmas I feel guilty that poor Santa is waiting for a bath!
Well, here he is!

Caught in the act - dropping his dirty clothes on the floor!

Enjoy your bath Santa!

Christmas Swap

Some tiny packages arrived early for Christmas and I had to wait patiently to open them and discover the wonderful miniatures Caterina had made me!
Now I can show you the sweet little Robot which came in a tiny box. Here it is in the workshop of the Christmas house. (WE know Caterina didn't really make it - it was made here by Santa!)

And here it is, without the box in the lounge on Christmas Morning. There is also a carrier bag containing a present from Caterina under the table.

 Santa hasn't had time to finish decorating his house but Caterina also sent a Christmas Garland to cheer up his very dull front door, all he needs is a nail to hang it on!

And finally - a BEAUTIFUL, soft, warm and cosy dressing gown. When the summer is going and the nights begin to get chilly this is perfect for putting on and curling up with a good book on the sofa. Caterina has made it from the softest wool and decorated it with matching trim and a satin sash which is held in place with tiny belt loops!

Thank you so much for all the gifts, they are all wonderful and beautifully made.
I have looked on Caterina's list and have to say how imaginative everyone has been and delightful all the gifts are! Well done everyone and thank you again, Caterina for organising this very successful Christmas Swap.