When I opened the curtains this morning, it looked like this outside.
Glorious, proper frost, no sign of rain (nothing short of a miracle given the last few weeks here) and December! My favourite month of the year by a mile.
Not least because it begins with treats for me. Though I'm not really supposed to have this until Christmas, but hey, hubby's in India this week, so he'll never know I sneaked a photo of it.
Those are my boys' fingerprints cast in silver clay by the very talented Emma of Silverpebble.
There's something about that piece of jewellery that just gives me the tingles. I just have to be patient before I can wear it. Torture. Now I know how the children feel about their advent calendars. Really - Johnny was so excited about getting into his this morning that he opened it whilst in the buff. I have a photo, but it's not for sharing here!
I have serious advent calendar envy this year. Not on the childern's behalf - they are more than happy with the hideously commercial (but chocolate-free) Lego variety. But really, all the stylish advent calendars I've been seeing are just wasted on the children.
I'm thinking of having advent in February for grown-ups. 'Seven days of specialness' or something along those lines. Perhaps a swap is in order - anyone interested?
Happy December!
I'm interested!!!
Posted by: Norma | 01 December 2009 at 15:33
Whao I can't believe I made it in your list of stylish advent calendars!! Thank you :-)
I really like the one with match boxes actually, I'm thinking of making that for next year. Or maybe in January. To make that dreaded month a little more exciting! Right, where are all those match boxes...?!
Posted by: Petit Filoux | 01 December 2009 at 15:43
That necklace is gorgeous, hope your wait goes quickly.
Posted by: Jennifer | 01 December 2009 at 15:59
Happy December to you too! The necklace is beautiful! Such a wonderful idea. And now I'm really wishing I'd made an advent calendar... K x
Posted by: kristina | 01 December 2009 at 16:17
that sounds great ... spreading a little love in february.
the first day of december feels good
x
Posted by: ginny | 01 December 2009 at 16:24
Your necklace is beautiful :) Perhaps you should make a "necklace countdown" calendar to help you wait for the day? hehe.
I'd be interested in a swap as well.
xxx
Posted by: Heather | 01 December 2009 at 16:46
That Mrs Pebble is a clever one, to be sure. The locket I bought from her is one of my very favourite pieces - so much so I bought one for each of my sisters so we can match!
I may well be up for a swap in February. We'll be ready for treats by then!
Posted by: dottycookie | 01 December 2009 at 17:16
Yes please to a swap, it would be lovely to share the specialness when all this madness is over and life reverts to it's usual dullness.
xxx
Posted by: Daisie | 01 December 2009 at 17:17
I know the frost looks lovely but it was pesky freeeeeezing when I was waiting for the Metro to stupid work this morning!
Love your necklace!
Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | 01 December 2009 at 17:43
Those thumbprints are giving me the tingles! What a beautiful gift idea!
I'm interested in a swap for sure!
Posted by: Tiffany | 01 December 2009 at 18:03
Your necklace is beautiful - what a perfect idea to have your sons' fingerprints immortalised like that (I want one too now!). Love the swap idea, count me in!
Rachel x
Posted by: Rachel L | 01 December 2009 at 18:36
The necklace looks lovely, unlike a certain power station!!!!
Hope you've had a great day!
I'd be interested in a swap as well.
Posted by: Karen | 01 December 2009 at 18:46
The necklace is lovely. But then so is the sunrise.
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | 01 December 2009 at 19:17
oh ... tingle is the right word... I have to show this to Mr M...
(and yes count me in)
Posted by: monica | 01 December 2009 at 20:09
That is such a beautiful idea, love the necklace!
And if I have a job in February I would so be up for a swap!!!
Posted by: Gemma | 01 December 2009 at 20:14
The necklace is wonderful, so special.
Oh yes by February I'll be ready for cheering up!
Posted by: French Knots | 01 December 2009 at 21:59
That is beautiful!! I want one. I have a very severe case of the 'wanties' at the moment, I could give Verruca Salt a run for her money. I would be interested in a swap for February - I'm new to all of this but it sounds like fun. Aoife x
Posted by: little pink room | 01 December 2009 at 22:24
We had the most glorious sunrise this morning too that i am just off to post about! I love cold and crisp weather - and I love your necklace to!!
Posted by: Di | 01 December 2009 at 22:24
I'm not sure if my previous comment saved... I'm up for a swap in February. I'm new to this, but it sounds like fun! Aoife x
Posted by: little pink room | 01 December 2009 at 22:27
The necklace is beautiful and so special. I think seven days of lovliness in February sounds wonderful... count me in!
Posted by: Gina | 02 December 2009 at 07:23
your boys fingerprints? that just gives me goosebumps...such a sweet gift. so did hubby just come up with this one his own? just brillant.
and as for the feb. countdown...sadly it's never been much of a holiday with my beloved, so i'd looove a seven days of specialness swap!!
Posted by: kristin | 02 December 2009 at 08:35
A February advent sounds like a brilliant idea!
Posted by: alice | 02 December 2009 at 11:56
I think my comment went astray yesterday - this is such a great picture of the necklace and I'm so glad you like it Ali.
I'll keep you posted on whether I'm able to join in the seven special days of Feb. It sounds fabulous x
Posted by: Emma | 02 December 2009 at 14:53
Your present is gorgeous - such a special necklace, I can understand why you can't wait to wear it! I like the idea of a grown up February advent, I'd love to join in.
Posted by: Julie | 02 December 2009 at 15:46
I think I might faint I love that necklace so much!
Posted by: Anna - Three Sneaky Bugs | 02 December 2009 at 18:14
I love your finger-print necklace and am not at all surprised you're excited about it!
Also, I know that view! I'll be driving past those very cooling towers as I venture north on the A34 this Friday - I'll be sure to give you a wave - at about 10am.
I'm definately up for some February swappage.
xxx
p.s. my two have been so giddy about their Advent Calendars this year and I'm pleased to say my homemade 'something we're going to do every day' calendar is causing more giddyness than m-i-l's Mars chocolate ones - very smug I am :)
Posted by: Lesley | 02 December 2009 at 19:13
I think that I have become a bit obsessive about Pebbley goodness because every time I see a new piece I think "I want that as well".
(Although a fingerprint necklace might not be practical with my two no-longer-tiny tots)
Posted by: AliceC | 02 December 2009 at 21:40
The necklace is just gorgeous.
And some fun in February sounds good too!
Posted by: Dragonfly | 02 December 2009 at 22:14
Oh, you lucky, lucky girl! I LOVE LOVE that necklace SO much. Emma is sooooo talented -- it's just beautiful!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | 03 December 2009 at 02:21
oh that's gorgeous xoxo
love the February idea too xxxxx
Posted by: driftwood | 03 December 2009 at 16:24
What a gorgeous necklace, I love the idea of the fingerprints in silver, just beautiful!
I have stopped lurking to pipe up that I would be very much interested in joining in a swap in February if there's space for one more! Would cheer up a cold time of the year!
Ali
x
Posted by: Ali | 03 December 2009 at 20:29
Yes ! I bought an advent calendar for me this year !! on my blog. Well OK it has sweets in but it looks nice !
Posted by: Penny | 03 December 2009 at 22:23
I now have serious advent calendar/necklace envy.
If I'm blogging by February can I join in the swap - not that I've any idea what it entails, but it sounds like fun?!
Lynne
Posted by: Lynne | 04 December 2009 at 21:42
Ooooh - gorgeous and more gorgeousness! I love the necklace, such a clever idea. x
Posted by: PinkCat | 07 December 2009 at 19:34
Those advent calendars you linked to are really gorgeous. I wish I had the patience to do something like that. No, ours come from Cadbury's :(
Good luck with your swap. x
Posted by: Kitty | 07 December 2009 at 20:33
Am I too late to join the swap fun?
I wish I were organised enough to make an advent calendar. I think this might be the first year I've managed to get one before December starts. I could make one now, but will I remember I've got it next time December comes round..?
Posted by: mooncalf | 08 December 2009 at 10:39
Wow, that necklace is beautiful...then I read the details. Sentimental too! I just love pretty things!!!
Posted by: Andrea | 11 December 2009 at 03:45
That mecklace is such a clever idea.... wonder if it would work with fimo?
Posted by: Angel Jem | 17 December 2009 at 16:48