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Tag Archives: festive
How to decorate cocktail glasses for a party
Great news – my project on prettifying glassware for New Year’s Eve was published in Reloved magazine this month! Check out Issue 50 for the step-by-step guide to creating these decorated cocktail glasses.
Merry Christmas everyone!

December 23, 2017
by Cassiefairy
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Recipe video – My festive mulled cider (or apple juice!) recipe
Everyone loves a hot mulled drink at Christmas, am I right? Wrapping your hands around a steaming cup of mulled cider, wine or apple juice is just what you need after coming in from a cold winters walk.

December 22, 2017
by Cassiefairy
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Festive Pieday Friday Recipe – Hubby’s maple glazed ham
Now, I really can’t take credit for today’s festive recipe. In fact, the only input I had was telling my husband that we had a bottle of maple syrup in the cupboard. Yes, really, that’s it! Hubby created this festive … Continue reading
Top ideas for last-minute Christmas gifts
Yes, you may have been rather disorganised and got into the Christmas spirit too early this year – but even if you haven’t done all your present shopping, there’s no need to panic. The Christmas countdown is well and truly … Continue reading
How to DIY a Christmas tree wall unit
It can be difficult to fit a big bushy Christmas tree into your home, can’t it? Especially if you’re living in a flat (how do you even get it up the stairs?!) or a cosy terrace with Victorian proportions. If … Continue reading

December 20, 2017
by Cassiefairy
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6 Homemade gifts for the Emmaus Second Hand Santa Challenge
I’ve been DIYing again, and this time I’m making Christmas gifts. After the fun I had making my Christmas jumper bunting for Emmaus, I jumped at the chance to join in with their Second Hand Santa Challenge again during gift … Continue reading
A Fool Proof Guide to Festive Entertaining
Today I’m sharing some expert advice from i heart Wines to get your guests ‘rioja-ing’ around the Christmas tree (excuse the awesome pun!) I’ve already shared my favourite mulled wine recipe using i heart Rosé earlier this week so that’s one warming … Continue reading

December 17, 2017
by Cassiefairy
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Inexpensive ways to decorate your home for Christmas
Christmas is a magical time. Youngsters eagerly await the arrival of Santa Claus while the adults spend months planning the perfect family Christmas. As the kids count the hours until it’s time to open the pile of presents under the … Continue reading