There was an obvious "nip" in the air as I parked up at the cottage recently and walked up the High Street. I couldn't help but get my trusty camera out, it was reasonably quiet and I felt as though I was the only tourist in town !!
My task for the day is to gain inspiration and to choose what kind of wreath to decorate the door of Crafty Cottage. - I love the heart wreath at the Bay Tree, although not particularly "Christmassy" as it is adorned with dried geraniums - it's heart shape would fit in perfectly at the cottage. Infact there are so many hearts decorating Crafty Cottage - it could be described as "Hearts and Crafts" !
Drinkwaters on the High Street,
a great place for fresh fruit and veg, (note the lovely sprouts!)
pickles & jams
their wreaths look great too !!
(Drinkwaters is literally a 2 minute walk away from Crafty Cottage)
One of the door decorations on the High Street today.
Whilst walking through town it was nice to see the Market Hall being used for what it was made for!,....
a guy seems to appear regularly these days filling the Hall with wicker baskets, mats and rugs etc...
Behind the Market Hall, I noticed that our favourite restaurant Michaels (Mediterranean Cuisine) have changed their window display from a recent Halloween theme, to this year's Christmas White and very "glittery" Festive display which looks lovely, - but I can't help but think it would look a lot nicer from the inside, with a nice portion of Meze for company!
.... and so the hunt continues for wreath inspiration!
The Christmas Wreath situation seems to have suddenly arrived in Chipping Campden BIG TIME! and I am surrounded! - all look lovely it is so difficult to decide on a style for the cottage, ... infact I am beginning to wonder whether a "sprout wreath" might look quite good ?!
In the end I decided to opt for a quick visit back to Drinkwaters for a jar of Lemon Curd which is always very popular with my B&B guests! .... and hot foot it back to the car. Once at home, I started to design my own wreath for Crafty Cottage. After all, I am promoting the local Arts and Crafts of the town - what's stopping me having a go!
.......with the Crafty Cottage wreath imminent,
and the "Chipping Campden Enchanted Christmas" event due next weekend,
it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
I will of course ....
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ReplyDeleteCrafty Cottage has made such a welcome appearance to our end of Sheep Street, blending in perfectly and smartening the place up. We are definitely a great looking street. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your comment! - very much appreciated :-) !
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