Stuff

Jeremy and I have had a pretty busy week this week.

Today Juliet and I went to Portobello Market. I actually work right round the corner so I go most days and have a wander around. there are not nearly as many stalls during the week, mostly only veges and a few clothes stalls. some of the Antique shops are open and more open later in the week. Its almost a totally different place on a Saturday. To start with its packed!!! There were so many people and it felt like we were always going against the flow of traffic! There is so much cool stuff there, loads of pretty jewelery and clothes, I had my eye out for a cute dress for Julia and Mark's wedding but haven't found anything yet. Julz got a georgous headband with feathers and a fabric flower on it, sort of 1920's style. There were live christmas trees for sale too.





I'm so loving getting into the Christmas sprit this year. London is all lit up everywhere. The christmas trees and lights went up along the Shepherds Bush Green this week which looks great. Last night we held and event at church called Create for Christmas which was heaps of christmas crafts to take part in. It was really successful, I helped out with the card making table and brought home two beautiful cards I made all by my self! Sophie came along with me and while I was busy helping people make cards she made a table decoration, seasoned olive oil and a bowl of dried fruit and marzipan which all looked awesome. We drank mulled wine and then made some jewelery together. I'm really pleased with my necklace, it has quite big beads and looks awesome (if I do say so my self!!).

On Thursday we helped out at the homeless shelter at church. We've been doing it for a few weeks now and are finding it really rewarding. Its a great bucnch of voulenteers and its so good to be doing something to give back to the community. Its much like working in a resturant, and lots of dshes!!! We make the guests leek and potato soup, chicken curry and sponge with custard and fruit.

On Tuesday we had out home group round to our place which was lovely. Next week will probably be just as busy as everything starts to ramp up for christmas. There are carol services, christmas parties and all that fun comming up. I'm so looking foward to it!!!

Love Gem