And the angels sing...

These are all variations on the first cocktail I blogged Angel's Kiss back in January 2010.

On the left we have Drambuie then Creme de Violette followed by Creme de Bananes and Creme de Menthe, all totally delicious and easy to make simply pour in the required amount of liquer and slowly add the cream on top, they will naturally separate. See you all in 2013 - but probably NOT tomorrow!

Intermission

For some reason childhood memories of Christmas always involve ads by Courvoisier.....

Advert: Ideal Home magazine 1972

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Happy Christmas

Happy Christmas to all my readers.

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Rayne: As Seen In

Black Lizard Courts, super elegant - super comfy.

White Lizard Courts in Vogue (GB) October 1949.

Inspiration 1952

60 years ago this month the well dressed (and well heeled) woman might have been wearing this yellow Otterburn tweed suit with matching stole lined in velvet to keep out the chill. I certainly would, especially on a day like today with freezing fog and the pavements like skating rinks. By Michael at LaChasse, Around Town & Shopping Opportunities December 1952.

If you find anything made of Otterburn tweed it is great quality and will keep you toasty on any chill and dank morning. The mill closed in 1976 I think. I have a couple of pieces and they are so warm (and bright!).

A Great Place to Boil an Egg

If you can find it.... I thought I was in love with 1950s English Rose kitchens but now I've grown up. (Sigh)

Advert in Homes and Gardens June 1968

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Patchwork Boutique

From Housewife magazine January 1953.

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Cocktail Jumper with Ring Trim Knitting Pattern

A simple stocking stitch jumper with crochet-covered curtain rings

Shopping Magazine November 1951

Shopping Magazine November 1951

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