ROCKING YOUR WORLD FRIDAY - 51ST OF 2025

Good morning lovely people tis Friday time for

Well last Friday saw our second trip to Chatsworth, if I'm honest it was definitely touch and go on the Thursday as to whether we actually went, but my d-in-law inspired me to just take hold of each day and enjoy the season so we did. 

We headed off to Chatsworth got there just before our house entry and decided to enjoy the house rather than take photos, in fact we only took this a couple in the house (to prove we had been again). 

The first was a sentiment that someone had left which I loved

the second was a selfie of the two of us

We really enjoyed the second visit embracing all the beautiful things in the house.

Afterwards we enjoyed some food and a cuppa before heading out into the Christmas market.  The sun set and the market really came alive, it was lovely. 

Then we headed back inside for the lights trail around the garden. 

The fairies in the conservatory

the beautifully lit trees

The 'root' lights which I loved

and the gorgeous digital light display on the house

Flora's temple was also lit up and looked beautiful

It was so hard to capture how pretty the trees looked

We didn't get home until late but we didn't mind, plus it meant we didn't get caught in the crazy traffic so win win.  

We had a quiet weekend tootling doing a few jobs, getting final gifts sorted, wrapping a few presents and some reading. 

Soon it was Monday and back to work, but a short week of just Monday and Tuesday and achieved all I'd set out to do which was good.  Found a glitch at the last minute, so came home started with fresh eyes and a calmer mind and resolved within a short space of time. 

Wednesday was my first official day off work, we were very busy.  First thing I sorted a wreath design for a family get together this weekend, it had been playing on my mind and I've spent a fortune on 'bits' to make it but I'm fairly happy with the finished design and hope everyone enjoys it. 

Then me and hubby spent the afternoon cutting and then putting marzipan and icing on the cakes.  We are definite amateurs on this but were pleased once we had completed it, albeit that it took all afternoon. 

Then I started to do a 12 days of Christmas, I don't know why but at the moment, we have very little booked into our diary for the time I'm off.  This isn't necessarily going out and 'doing' things but embracing the season, I'll let you know how I get on with it.  What do you do over the festive break?  

Thursday we went to the cinema to see Fackham Hall a typical British farce which we thoroughly enjoyed, lighthearted good humoured and just what we needed. 

And finally my lovely daughter-in-law has now announced officially the birth of our grandson back in September.  Her post on Facebook made me very emotional and she has given me permission to share photos, so be prepared for this becoming a regular feature. 

There are soooooooooo many photos of him but this is by far my favourite so far, he just looks so happy and content and definitely as though he knows something we don't. 

I hope you've had a wonderful week.

Hugs