Christmas Chalet Ornament and Tutorial

My first ever tutorial is available today on herlittleplace.
I'm so excited about this project and it couldn't have appeared on a nicer blog.
I put together the instructions to make this little christmassy chalet ornament which can be made out of upcycled materials.
Go check it out and then make one yourself and then send me a picture of your beautiful little chalet on your christmas tree.

I tried making a little hole in the bottom of mine and popping a fairy light through to make it look like the house is lit up.
If anyone makes a whole string of them to hang on their christmas lights I will send you a special surprise because I would just love to see what that would look like, but haven't got the time to make so many!

Festive Home

Our Christmas tree is up and decorated!
I managed to pursuade a lovely american friend to help me pick one from the local christmas market. Several hours later I had just about managed to pick one and we dragged it home via the metro. We decorated it to the tune of cheesy christmas tunes accompagnied by home made mulled wine.
Very un-french, but just what was needed.
I wish I had finished work and could justify such festiveness every day.

The 8th December in Lyon is a Festival of Lights.
Everyone puts little tea lights on their window ledges and there are lots of light shows in town.
I thought the little lights outside everyone's windows looked really sweet so I joined in!

While I was taking photos of the Christmas tree I got a bit carried away and started photographing everything. So here's a little look into our French living room...

and here's a sneaky peek at a project I've been working on.
All will be revealed in the week...

new upcycled lingerie set for sale

At last... My first underwear set is available to buy in my etsy and folksy shops.
I think it's my most luxurious lingerie yet as it's 100% silk. As usual the materials are very environmentally friendly (upcycled from a cushion cover and fabric samples), but the set is as delicate and pretty as frivilous underwear should be!
I'd love to know whether you agree...