Hansel and Gretel?

With a couple of school free days, I've started to think about Christmas. I love Christmas - it's a time for family and friends and Santa!

Last year I handmade lots of presents; I had my very own bathtime treat line in "Bathing Beauties" and made a scrumptious selection of chocolates too. I had thought it would be hard to find things to make for my family and friends this year, that is until the Lakeland catalogue dropped through the letterbox. Mr postie brought my mail order on Friday and I've been busy with trial gifts.

This is my second gingerbread cottage. The first fell down (perhaps the Big Bad Wolf entered the kitchen when I wasn't looking?) and I ate it! I'm really pleased with the outcome and have it tucked away in a tupperware to see how long it will last.

I'm hoping my friends and family will be suitably impressed too!