Christmas is the busiest time of year for me and my wood-burning shoppe on Etsy. I look forward to it so much. I collect audio books from the library to keep me entertained, position the fan to keep me cool, and potter along burning all sorts of items for Christmas pressies around the world.
This week I’m burning more than usual because on Saturday is the second annual Creekside Carols Under the Stars in my home village of Allora.
It’s held in the tree-filled Dalrymple Park by the creek and is such a jolly event. This year it’s bigger than ever with over 30 market stalls including jewelry by my friend Leah, seedlings from my friend Kathy, organic skincare by my friend Leanne, and wood-burned items by yours truly.
After wandering through the market stalls, there’s delicious food available – including fantastic Indian food made by my friend Hazel.
Once you’ve shopped and eaten, had your face painted and petted cute little animals, you can settle in for a great concert, singing along as local performers, like my friends Sarah and Stacey, lead in beloved Christmas classics.
If you’re in the neighborhood on Saturday, I hope you’ll join us in ringing in the holiday season.
Now it’s time for a good breakfast and and some more wood-burning.
What events are you looking forward to this Christmas? xo
Beautiful! You are very talented.
Thank you, @liz_posmyk:disqus 🙂 I really enjoy doing it.
There’s a Christmas Market – fundraiser for various groups – in the village down the road. I think I am looking forward to it!
A Greek Christmas market sounds marvelously fun, Jackie. 🙂 Can’t wait to hear more about it!
Things are definitely getting festive, now. Enjoy your Christmas market. I think our local one is this weekend – always nice to have a wonder around to help us get into the Christmas spirit. 🙂
Julia
Hope you have a great time at your market this weekend, Julia! 🙂 I will look forward to seeing pictures.
Hi Krista! Sounds like a busy but fun time! Your stuff is beautiful.
I’m looking forward to doing nothing this month! I have December off so here I am visiting friends and eventually working on my blog!
I’ve been lazy, but it feels so good doing nothing.
Nazneen
Thank you, Nazneen. 🙂 It sounds like you’ve had a marvelously restful and happy time with your loves. 🙂
That breakfast looks awesome! I cannot wait to sleep in every morning while we are on leave 🙂
Sleeping in every morning sounds absolutely fantastic, Tandy. 🙂
What gorgeous products you make!! I love heart designs, so pretty.
Thanks for sharing
Julie
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Thank you so much, Julie. 🙂 This is the best art therapy for me. 🙂
These are beautiful! When it comes to Christmas, I’m most eager for it to be over. Not that I don’t enjoy it but there’s never enough time to scratch my bum. 🙂
Oh you make me laugh, Maureen!! You are so right about there not being enough time. What a frazzled time of year!
I’ve been enjoying your product pictures on FB! Keep them coming!
Thank you, Kim! So glad you like them. 🙂
I love yours wood-burned wares! I too love to listen to audio books when I am creating! Enjoy the season!