Am running late with my Christmas preparations, usually I champing at the bit to get started decorating before the end of November, haven't been that interested this year for some reason. 

 

Did make a start today, I pulled apart DH's foosball table, been wanting to get it out of the way for ages.  It's only been played on a few times in the 3 years we've had it, I kept a board and tablecloth on it but the handles still stuck out.  Moved my Singer treadle into it's place.  1st tree has gone in the machine's old spot, still need to decorate that and get the rest of the decorations that, hoping to get it finished over the weekend. 

 

Have been racking my brain to work out what to buy or make for Christmas presents, I have a lot of trouble buying for males.  I have a brother nephew, 2 nephew in laws, 2 BIL and my father to buy for.  Wondering what to give them literally keeps me awake at night.   I got all excited earlier today when I got an idea off the tv for my dad, found a remote control Mini Cooper for my brother (he loves his mini) and golf stuff for one of the NILs.  I'm making a quilt for my dad, so am going out to get the fabric tomorrow.  It's a very quick one, made with demin and backing fabric and no batting.  Raw edges are on the outside and are clipped so they fray when washed - looks really good.  Also if I get around to it I want to try to make Mini Cooper tree decorations for my brother, using polymer clay  - want to find a Hotwheels mini to give me dimensions. 

 

Also need to work on the outside, everything is overgrown with weeds and I want to tidy the yard up - will get DS out there to help on the weekend.  Saturday will be heading to the city for a Christmas lunch with friends.  Hopefully I'll be able to get a little gift buying done while I'm in there. 

 

I still need to work on other presents too, am giving Mum a dressmakers manniquin, it's secondhand - came from the shop I just set up, got 2 they were throwing them out.  I've washed it down, came up very well but need to put a base in for the stand to attach to.  I've cut the old base out.  Mum actually spotted it at my house, she used to have a similar one before she married but her mother threw it out while she was on honeymoon.  She's never forgotten which is why I thought she'd like this one.  After Christmas I'll work on my one, which may need recovering and the stand repaired.  I've always wanted one myself. 

 

Also have up to ten Gingerbread house to make.  Busy Busy.