Lego and Animals Christmas Style Inspiration

I wanted to share with y'all my daughters cute animal tree, 

and her Christmas lego creations.

No one in my family has styled Christmas decor in the usual way this year.

We have all approached it in different ways.

And this is April's Christmas styling.

A simple branch tree in white.

Metal Ball Bells (via Ezibuy)

Fairy lights.

Animal decorations by EZIBUY. 

She has built Christmas themed lego over the previous months to compliment her display. 

How cool!

         

I love these Lego Christmas themed buildings.  

             

They even have light up and opening bits.

So much fun even for the 'big' kids.

I think she's aiming for a Lego-themed Christmas table display on a grander scale next holiday season.

This is just the beginning of something fun to come.

#Lego #Christmaslego #simplechristmasdecor

Christmas Table At Mia Bella Passions

 As I said in my Ezibuy online wreath post the other week,

my life is changing.

After 33 years of living here in 'Mia Bella Passions' homestead, I'm going to be moving in 2021.

And a lot of belongings are in storage already.

Life has been exceptionally busy,

as once Covid 19 lockdown and restrictions eased in New Zealand,

I have presented two gallery art exhibitions.

My favourite philosophy has always been the 'KISS' one -

(Keep It Simple Stupid).

And now we are in pre-Christmas mode, and with all that has happened in my life in 2020, this is ever more important.

Thus my very 'KISS' Christmas decor this year.

I adore Christmas.

Christmas decorating.

Christmas baking.

The Christmas and holiday season.

And I will return to it all next year once I am in my new home.

For my display, I used gold and white mistletoe fabric to make my dining table runner.

It is a very quick and easy whip-up even for a beginner sewer who can straight stitch using a machine.

You'll find a tutorial on how to make one HERE.

I love these table runners...

You can creatively add tassels, buttons, braid, rope or beading details if you want to.

With the table runner made and placed on the tabletop, 

A tray with small baubles in gold, rose gold and silver were scattered at the feet of the regal white stag wearing a Christmas star on his neck.

A pretty white and gold tealight candleholder was the final touch.

Everything used to create this display was purchased at Spotlight via their online store. 

(I popped the gold faux glitter flower stems shown in a large glass bottle for the sideboard).

#Christmastable #spotlight

Mango Orange Smoothie

This smoothie is:

Super 'good' for you.

Super 'yummy'.

A great start the day, 

 lunchtime or afternoon tea thick shake style drink.

You will need:

A Magic Bullet or a blender:

425g can mango slices (drained)

2 oranges peeled and diced.

1/2 cup soya milk

(1 cup if you prefer a thinner consistency).

1 Tablespoon liquid honey

1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

1/2 cup crushed ice or coconut icecream.

BLEND until smooth.

Pour in a glass and devour.  

Or into your 'on the go' drink vessel.

Printable Recipe HERE

Note: An ingredient conversion chart can be found HERE

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#smoothierecipe #smoothie #healthydrinks