just an old-fashioned girl

Hello and welcome. I'm glad you dropped by. If you´re looking for something a little nostalgic of bygone eras with a timeless elegance and a little modern twist – in other words, something slightly “retro” – then you should feel right at home here in my shabby chic room. Month by month, there will always be something new to see so I hope you´ll enjoy your stay and come back again soon.

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Christmas In Bloom

All winter my living room looks like a small jungle as all the plants which spend the summer on my patio are hibernating there. Well, I thought they were all hibernating but it looks as though my giant – and normally very ugly – cactus which usually only earns its keep by flowering in the summer has decided to surprise me by suddenly bursting into bloom. It couldn´t have chosen a better time as I´m still suffering from severe backache and needed something other than my Christmas tree to cheer me up.


I created this page in honour of this lovely floral Christmas present using the Christmas Carol freebie QP which you´ll find here.

I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

4 comments:

  1. Wow, that's really beautiful! (The cactus AND the layout.) And what a wonderful surprise. I hope your back feels better and allows you to enjoy the holidays. Merry Christmas my friend!

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  2. Aren't those kind of surprises just the best?
    Hope your back feels better, sending good thoughts your way, just in case :-)
    Hugs
    Pauli

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  3. Yes, both the cactus bloom and the page celebrating it are beautiful and uplifting to see. So glad one of your plants is helping offset your misery. Wishing you are a happy and pain-free Christmas!

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  4. The cacti have the most amazing coloured flowers, hope you feel better soon

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