Photo Fiasco and a plea for help!

jeanne d'arc living

Hey there...told you I would be back ;0)

And I am trying to take some shots of our tree with the lights on, but cant seem to get it to work. Its either really dark or the stupid flash comes on (I never use the flash, unless there is no lights about!). So if you have a tip for this, remembering I have NO photo jazzing up software, so it has to be something I can do at the time the pic is being taken...that would be great.
So, I will have to talk you through, borrowing other photos, to give you an idea of what I have done this year.

First up I have used loads of fresh pine, candles and naturals and whites with a little gold and silver.

Also I have been very busy with my brand new range of clay goodies which are not what you are expecting I am sure. I am itching to show you but have to get it just right before I do the Ta Dah thing. The packaging of said new range has had me thinking of this years wrapping theme and I have been collecting ribbons and bits and bobs for this.

Marley & Lockyer

Any left over tags I will be using too I think...not that I think there will be at this rate =0)

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Our mantel in the Kitchen is done and I am sorting out the other living rooms mantel, which has been turned into the guest room while Mum and Dad stay with us which I am very excited about. Even the boys' room mantel has been jazzed up by them! My office mantel on the other hand is loaded with the new line...and not much else!

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I love this image. And now that I have made up our stockings (which happened some weeks ago before the rush hit and I didn't have time), seeing this photo has made me not want the stockings to match....so, I think I will make up some more so they will suit the person. I like that thought.

Will I have time? This weekend will be hectic for me. Working on the new line again, sewing copious amounts of stockings and cushion/pillows for orders, making lots more clay tags and trying to get my windows washed AND getting ready for next years trading...phew!

So, don't forget if you have a tip for my tree light taking problem I would love to hear from you =0) Ness xx

PS- also, thank you to all who have purchased from my store or via email and for your patience with me and the Postal Service. I really do appreciate you all =0)