Last Tuesday evening (after having done no Christmas shopping whatsoever) we found ourselves as the gorgeous Totnes Christmas market.
The street entertainers were amazing, lots of singing and dancing and drumming...
The atmosphere was amazing.
and so were the many, many stalls. Handmade crafts, handmade jewellery, hand carved wood, lots of spices and soaps and loads of other wonderful things. The spirit of Christmas was everywhere.
And lots of yummy things to eat, mulled wine by the barrell load, hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts.. you name it.
It was truly magical.
And I got to wear my hat all night!!
Well, as I still have a million and one things to do before Christmas Eve (which is my favourite part) I am going to sign off now for Christmas, and wish you all A Very Merry Christmas from the bottom of my heart. I hope Mr Claus brings you all your heart desires! We are having a blissfully peaceful and quiet Christmas at home this year, and then we are revving up for a huge family wedding on New Years Eve... oh the excitement is mounting!!
see you in the New Year,
Lots of love,
Nicky xxxxx
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That looks like soooo much fun, & your hat is fab!
Wishing you in return a very happy Christmas and wonderfully peaceful New Year.
CKx
Posted by: Kate MacDonald | December 22, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Your pics are very christmassy , it all looks lovely. Very Merry Christmas to you to - enjoy the wedding
lisa x
Posted by: periwinkle | December 22, 2008 at 02:22 PM
Totnes looks wonderful! I am sure you had an amazing evening. Happy holidays from Israel!
Posted by: Lisa | December 22, 2008 at 02:37 PM
That looks like so much more fun than the American Shopping Mall!
Posted by: Dana Jones | December 22, 2008 at 03:10 PM
wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas as well Nicky, (and love to all the bunnies) look forward to hearing from you after Christmas...love and hugs Helen
Posted by: Helen Lambert | December 22, 2008 at 04:24 PM
I don't know how we missed you Nicky!! We did spend ages watching the musicians! Wasn't it great?
Have fun ;-)xxx
Posted by: Sal | December 22, 2008 at 05:18 PM
Oh, that looks WONDERFUL. Thank you so much for the pics.
Did you make that hat? It is great!
Wishing you and yours a very happy holiday!
Posted by: Stasia | December 22, 2008 at 05:23 PM
totnes market is the most fantastic place isn't it, I love the hat and coat, such lovely colours, have a lovely christmas,
mandy.
Posted by: mandy | December 22, 2008 at 05:58 PM
and a truly Merry Festive time to you too Nicky!
I hope the Magpies find lots of lovely treasures in their nest on Christmas day...
Much love
Michele XX
Posted by: Michele | December 22, 2008 at 06:07 PM
Loved your photos Nicky - wishing you a magical Christmas with your family and all the very best wishes for 2009,
Niki
Posted by: niki | December 22, 2008 at 06:12 PM
That looks a fun evening... but a bit busy!!! I must try harder next year to visit. Merry Christmas xx
Posted by: Josie-Mary | December 22, 2008 at 08:27 PM
Lovely photos Nicky...you've really caught some of the magic of Christmas Totnes style!
Glad you had a great evening.
Happy Christmas to you!
Love and best wishes
Amanda (Shabby Chick) xxx
Posted by: Amanda-Shabby Chick | December 22, 2008 at 09:54 PM
Looks like a ton of fun was had by all! Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas!
~Smiles~Tam!
Posted by: tam | December 23, 2008 at 12:14 AM
Wishing you all a very happy Christmas.
Posted by: Gina | December 23, 2008 at 09:11 AM
What a gorgeous market! I wish there was something like that where I live! Hope that you and your family have a happy and safe Christmas. Looking forward to all the beauty you will bring in the New Year - Jen
Posted by: frazzy dazzles | December 23, 2008 at 09:43 AM
Merry Christmas to you too and how wonderful, a wedding on New Year Eve's. Have a lovely time. Kathyx
Posted by: kathy | December 23, 2008 at 10:48 AM
Your photographs are beautiful I wish I could capture things like that. Hope you have a lovely Christmas xx Gemma
Posted by: LittleGem | December 23, 2008 at 06:10 PM
Amazingly beautiful, cozy and magical!
So glad you had such a cute Christmas time!
¡Feliz Navidad!
Posted by: celia | December 24, 2008 at 10:39 AM
A most blessed Christmas to you and yours.
Kindly:
Dana
Posted by: Dana Jones | December 24, 2008 at 07:12 PM
What beautiful photographs!
Posted by: Nadine | December 25, 2008 at 11:53 PM
I've been drinking in your photos. So lively and dynamic. Truly engaging.
The Main Event has passed, but I wish you a very Happy New Year. :)
Posted by: Heather Schrock | December 30, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Totnes just looks like the bees knees. Happy new year. Enjoy the wedding. Gx
Posted by: retrorose | December 31, 2008 at 12:07 AM
The word that all of those pictures evokes, to me is: LIFE! I hope you are having a very happy new year. I'm a lurker! I've always loved the name of your blog. When I was little my Mom called me Canary and my sister Magpie.
Posted by: Jessica Rae | January 04, 2009 at 05:15 AM
Happy New Year :-)
from Norway :-)
Posted by: Villblomsten | January 04, 2009 at 01:33 PM
Hope you had a lovely Christmas and we wish you all the best for 2009.
Margaret and Noreen
Posted by: the homely year | January 04, 2009 at 10:52 PM