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Breezemagazine

Christmas mini-editon

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A very merry Christmas to you from the Breeze Team!

We had some leftovers from our fi rst issue so, after a little discussion, we decided to bring you a special Christmas mini-edition. Just 35 pages,

with some recipes we’ll be making this year, some decorations we’ve been inspired to try and a few books

we’d like to read. Along with some info from Seana Morris to have you beach-ready and tips on

the best beaches for the kids.

We hope you enjoy this mini read, and we thank you for your support and wish you all the very best for

a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

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Tim, Michel le and Jen xx

COPYRIGHT © Breeze magazine. All rights reserved. Copyright of articles and photographs remain the property of Breeze magazine or of the contributer and may not be reproduced without prior permission.

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5Christmas Recipes

turkey, puddings, mince pies and more

10Christmas Bubbles

A look at our favourite sparkling wines

14Fresh!

Fabulous recipes using summer fruits

16Just Beachy!

What’s hot on the beach this year

18Holiday Reading

Some recommended reads to pack in your beach bag

21Kid-friendly Beaches

The pros and cons of local beaches for kids

26Simple Seaside Christmas

Simple decorations that are elegant and effortless

33Summer Blooms

The best seasonal decorations of all

34Christmas with Pets

Don’t forget about the furry family members this Christmas

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Christmas recipesturkeyYou’ve got the turkey. Well done. So... what now?

There are many ways to dress up a turkey for Christmas dinner. Here we’ve collected a bit of general turkey cooking info, along with recipes for delicious stuffi ngs and glazes.

The recipes can be used with a whole bird or with smaller roasting pieces. And if ramming your hand up a bird’s backside is not your thing, the stuffi ngs are just as tasty cooked separately in a small roasting dish.

1 As a general rule thawing time is 24 hours for each 2 kg of turkey when defrosted in the fridge.

2 Preheat oven to 160°C. Place turkey, breast side up, in a shallow roasting pan.

3 Add seasonings. We brushed our bird with a mixture of melted butter, garlic and parsley.

4 A 4-5 kg turkey needs 2 to 3.5 hrs in the oven. If using a meat thermometer, temperature should be 75°C when taken from the meatiest part of the thigh.

5 Cool for at least 30 mins before carving.

the oven bit

StuffingsTRADITIONAL HERB STUFFINGClick here for recipe

APPLE AND PECAN STUFFINGClick here for recipe

MANGO AND MACADAMIA STUFFING WITH SAGE AND SAUSAGE MEATClick here for recipe

QUINOA STUFFINGClick here for recipe

GlazesAPPLE HONEY GLAZEClick here for recipe

CRANBERRY GLAZEClick here for recipe

BROWN SUGAR AND MUSTARD GLAZEClick here for recipe

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stollen puddingStollen is a lighter alternative to the usual Christmas cake, being more like a sweet bread than cake. It is a traditional part of a German Christmas, sometimes served at breakfast. Traditionally it is shaped into a long, rounded bun, meant to represent the swaddled baby Jesus.

There are many recipe variations and it is a little involved, being a leavened bread. You may be able to fi nd them ready-baked in a good bakery but nothing beats the homemade version!

Click here for recipe

Having lightened the Christmas load with Stollen instead of fruit cake, we are free to indulge in a super rich steamed pudding!

This recipe is quite easy and can be varied to include whatever fruit you like. Personally, we like lots of dates which make the pudding extra moist and sweet.

Dust with icing sugar or, for an even moister, more decadent pudding, pour fl aming whiskey over it. Serve with a rich custard and brandy sauce.

Click here for recipe

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pies martiniWe are all familiar with the trays of mince pies that appear in the supermarkets once the tinsel goes up, but what about baking you own?

We have included the fruit mince in our recipe, but you could use a good quality purchased fruit mince like Robertsons, or use leftover fruit from other Christmas baking. Another alternative, if time is short - we’ve heard on the grapevine that The Fat Goose at Killcare bakes fresh mince pies at this time of year!

Click here for recipe

After all that Christmas cooking you need a drink! Make a festive martini by combining 11/2 shots of vodka, 11/2 shots of cranberry juice and a squeeze of lime juice in a cocktail shaker with ice. Cover and shake, then strain it into your glass and decorate with a festive red cherries.

If you like something sweeter, try a red apple martini. 1 part Vodka, 2 parts apple juice and 1 teaspoon of Grenadine. Combine and shake as above, and garnished with a red apple slice.

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gingerbread menWe’ve made delicious tiny little gingerbread men which can be bundled up as gifts.

Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease 2 baking trays. Beat 125 g butter and 1/2 cup of brown sugar until creamy. Add 1/2 cup golden syrup and an egg yolk and beat to combine. Stir in 2 1/2 cups plain fl our, 1 tbs ground ginger and 1 tsp of both mixed spice and bicarbonate of soda. Knead the dough until smooth, cover and refridgerate for 30 mins.

Roll out the dough between 2 sheets of baking paper until about 4 mm thick. Use a small gingerbread man cutter to cut the dough shapes. Bake for 10 mins or until brown.

Make an icing from beaten egg white and icing sugar and pipe onto the cooled gingerbread men. We kept ours nice and simple for a look of rustic goodness!

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jar of fruit minceNeed a quick gift? Make our fruit mince, place it in a beautiful jar, top with a pretty vintage doily and add a sweet little spoon. For extra gift-giving points, print out our mince pie recipe and put it, with a personised message, in a small envelope. If the intended recipient isn’t a fruit mince fan, you could fi ll the jar with macerated fruits, glace cherries with brandy, homemade jam, chocolate peanuts... Pretty much anything you fancy.

The history of mince pies can be traced back to returning crusaders. They did originally contain spiced meat, along with other ingredients – 13 ingredients, according to some historians, which represented Jesus and the 12 apostles.

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Christmas Bubbles( )Nothing says ‘celebration’ like a glass

of sparkling wine. We hope that our glass is fi lled with one of these drops this year.

1 Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay Pinot NoirAn elegant champagne-style bubbly and a fi rm favourite with many a champagne snob. This drop’s quality goes way beyond its amazing price. Approx. $10-12.

2 Jacob’s Creek Cool Harvest A zesty,fresh sparkling wine, made with Sauvignon Blanc grapes, picked late at night for coolness. Approx $12-15.

3 Hardys Sir James Vintage Pinot Noir Chardonnay A traditional favourite that continues to deliver. From Ed Carr, recently named Gourmet Traveller’s Winemaker of the Year. Approx. $20-25.

4 Evans & Tate Zamphire A crisp aperitif-style bubbly with an innovative resealable closure and a very classy bottle!Approx. $15-20.

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3 House of Arras Grand Vintage At the pinnacle of Australian sparkling wine, this is another wine from Ed Carr. Extended maturation on yeast lees gives this bubbly a lot of character. A great, richly fl avoured traditional-style sparkling. Approx. $45-55.

4 Bay of Fires Tigress Yet another Ed Carr bubbly. This one is a beautiful citrusy drink, crisp and acidic, perfect for summer. From Tasmania, home to many a good sparkling.Approx. $20-25.

3 d’Arenberg Peppermint Paddock Sparkling Chambourcin A sparkling red wine, and one of our favourites. Chambourcin is still a relatively rare varietal. It has a lovely rich, but mellow, sweetness – spicy and fruity. It goes perfectly with a big box of Christmas chocolates . Approx. $25-30.

4 Rumball Sparkling Shiraz A great quality shiraz, full-bodied but elegant. This one is a big seller at this time of year, with good reason. It is delicious and incredibly easy to drink. Sparkling reds, like this and the Chambourcin above, have a luscious decadence that is perfect for Christmas feasting. Approx. $20-25.

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9 Pol Gessner Champagne Brut A lovely, toasty champagne that regularly gets good press. Just as good as many champagnes that are twice or three times the price. Approx. $32-38.

10 Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut One of the most popular champagnes around, and one of our personal favourites. An elegant and lively champagne, perfect for celebrations. A nice fresh style for summer.Approx. $60-70.

11 Gosset Grande Reserve From one of the oldest Champagne houses, founded in 1584, drinking Gosset is like drinking history. It is a delicious rich and creamy wine. A truly great champagne. Approx. $100-120.

12 Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Vintage A super-special-occasion champagne that is incredibly elegant and refi ned in taste. It is still bottled in stunning hand-painted bottles, making it an indulgent and beautiful gift. Approx. $220-250.

4 Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial One of the world’s most loved champagnes. Perfectly balanced soft fruit fl avours and its often-mentioned brioche notes. The price of Möet has dropped signifi cantly in the last few years making it a very good value champagne. Another personal favourite. Approx. $50-65.

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For something different this holiday season, try some of Firescreek’s delicious, multi award-winning fruit wines.

Located in beautiful grounds in the Matcham/Holgate Valley, Firescreek make all their wines in limited vintages, taking advantage of seasonal fruit, and creating the best quality wine possible.

Fruit wines are very often bold in fl avour and taste. Firescreek wines vary in complexity, acidity, sweetness, aroma, bouquet and mouth feel. Different vintages of the same wine vary, just as with grape wines, refl ecting the difference between pickings.

Some highlights from their cellar door are:

Kiwifruit WineClassic light and crisp dry wine made from fresh farm Kiwifruit. A great summer drop.

Rosepetal Wine (gold medal winner 2011)Delicate, soft, dry fl ower wine made from freshly grown rosepetals. An excellent accompaniment to a creamy camembert.

Lime Fruit Wine (Champion wine and gold medal winner 2011)A bright and zesty fruit wine made from fresh limes. A beautiful and refreshing aperitif-style wine for summer.

Wines are available from the cellar door or online. Check the website for opening hours.

Firescreek Fruit Wines192 Wattle Tree Rd, Holgate. NSWPhone 02 4365 0768 Email winemakers@fi rescreek.com.au

www.fi rescreek.com.au

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Mango salsaCombine 2 diced mangoes with 2 small, fi nely chopped and seeded red chillies, a fi nely chopped small red onion, 2 crushed cloves of garlic, 1 tbs of fi nely grated ginger, 2 tbs chopped coriander, a dash of white wine vinegar and a dash of olive oil.

Mix together well. Set aside for 30 mins before serving to let the fl avours enhance. Perfect with prawns or leftover turkey.

Nectarine saladDissolve 1/4 cup caster sugar in 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar over low heat. Add 1 thinly sliced, deseeded red chilli and set aside to cool.

Combine 8 nectarines, cut into thin slices, with 2 chopped lebanese cucumbers, 1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds and 1/3 cup shredded mint.

Gradually whisk 2 tbs olive oil into the cooled vinegar mixture and then pour this dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

Cherry fruit saladChop half a small watermelon into small slices and combine with 1 kg of pitted, halved cherries (buy a cherry pitter or watch this video!).

Dissolve 300 g caster sugar in 400 ml water over a low heat with the seeds of one vanilla bean and 5 cloves added. Simmer for 5 mins and then pour over the fruit. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and toss to combine.

Refridgerate until chilled. Add 1/2 cup shredded fresh mint just before serving.

Macerated apricotsChop 1 vanilla bean into small pieces and place in a food processor with 100g caster sugar. Pulse until the vanilla bean is fi nely chopped throughout the sugar. Transfer to a bowl and add 30 ml brandy.

Add 8 halved apricots and toss well to coat. Cover and leave to macerate for at least 30 minutes.

Serve as a dessert with ice cream or divide fruit between 4 slices of brioche and bake in a moderate oven for 25 minutes. Top with yoghurt and a drizzle of syrup.

Abandon the traditional dry fruit for some of the wonderful fresh produce available at this time of year.

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With the weather heating up and the beach calling, we face the challenge of bearing our fl esh after a long and rainy winter. Fear not! We have your basics covered to get you ready for the swimwear season.

Self tannersWe all want to take care of our skin so using fake tan is becoming the way to get a golden glow without the risks of sunbaking.

I asked two experts in the beauty industry to share their favourite self tanners with us.

Melissa from Melli CosmeticsI love Dove Summer Glow. I apply it daily to gradually build up a tan.

Dove Summer Glow Beauty Body Lotion contains subtle self-tanners. It leaves your skin soft and smooth while gradually enhancing and evening out your natural skin colour, giving you a light, buildable tan and a beautiful summer glow. Cost: approx. $6.95

Just Beachy! Terri from Five Star Day SpaI love our Caribbean Summer All Natural Tanning Foam.

I recommend having a full body exfoliation before applying, and if your skin is very dry, I suggest preparing at least one week prior to tanning by having 2 sessions of exfoliation followed by oil baths. Using a high quality body moisturiser regularly will also give you a far better tan result. When applying the foam mousse, use a pair of gloves (with a fl at hand and fi ngers tightly closed) and applying to one area at a time to ensure even coverage.

The tan will generally last 5 to 7 days. Chlorine and salt water will have a fading effect.Cost: $25.99.

Seana Morris

Remember, fake tanning products do not replace sunscreen. Always apply a good SPF30 sunscreen before sun exposure.

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I popped into Coco/Seashells Boutique to ask Susan about the trends this season in swimwear. The key looks on the beach right now? High waisted bottoms and frills, frills and more frills! Here are just a few of the ones I loved.

swimwear www.cocoseashellsboutique.com46 The Esplanade, TERRIGAL NSW

Seana Morris is the owner and director of Banana Media, offering everything from social media coaching sessions for small business, right through to building an online store. Visit her website at www.bananamedia.com.au

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Holiday readingLong, lazy summer holidays are often the best time to catch up on some quiet reading. So claim a section of the beach, throw down the beach towel and take your pick from our recommendations below.

New releasesAll the big names in fi ction have new titles out for Christmas – Clive Cussler, Stephen King, Matthew Reilly, Michael Crichton, Tom Clancy, Janet Evanovitch, Patricia Cornwell, John Grisham, Michael Connelly and more!

Here are some others that we thought were worth a look this Christmas.

Death Comes To PemberleyP. D. James masterfully recreates the world of Pride and Prejudice, and combines it with the excitement and suspense of a brilliantly-crafted crime story. Allen & Unwin. 320 pages.

Hitch 22Christopher Hitchens’ autobiography – a story of a life lived large. The acid, hilarious, confessional and provocative memoirs of this bestselling author and intellectual who sadly passed away just recently. Allen & Unwin.

Steve JobsWalter Isaacson’s landmark biography of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. A defi nitive portrait of the greatest innovator of his generation. Little, Brown Book Group Limited. 656 pages.

The Sense of an EndingA brilliant short novel from author, Julian Barnes, at the very height of his powers. Winner of the Man Booker Prize for Fiction in 2011. Random House. 160 pages.

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Ones you may have missed...If it has been a while since you’ve opened a book, you may have missed out on some great reads. Here are a few titles the Breeze team have enjoyed.

The Milennium TrilogyApparently there are still people who haven’t read these hugely popular books from Swedish author Stieg Larsson. Lots of pages but very engrossing.

The Book ThiefA fabulous book from fi rst-time Australian author Markus Zusak. Set in Germany, during World War II, this is a touching and engrossing tale.

Grave SecretIf you enjoy the Sookie Stackhouse novels and the True Blood tv series, try one of Charlaine Harris’ other series. A bit darker but with the same Southern fl avour.

The Shadow of the WindSet in Barcelona after the Spanish civil war, a compelling and mysterious tale from Carlos Ruiz Zafon. The sequel is also available.

Mezza ItalianaA memoir/travel tale by Zoe Boccabella, who, after growing up in Brisbane, sets out to explore her Italian heritage.

Reread a classic...

EmmaA lighthearted and romantic read from Jane Austen. Pride and Predjudice is also always worth another look. Perhaps before you read Death Comes to Pemberley?

Cold Comfort FarmA wickedly funny novel set in 1930’s rural England by Stella Gibbons. Still as hilariously witty today as when written.

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beachesStay safe and have fun on the beach this summer with our guide to which beaches offer calmer spots suitable for children.

The Central Coast is home to some of the most beautiful beaches on the east coast of Australia, with stunning headlands still in their natural state, low crowds and clean water. There is a range of sand and reef beaches, including some great spots perfectly suited to taking toddlers and kids for a swim.

We’ve all made the mistake of packing the kids up and heading for what we thought was the perfect kid-friendly beach, only to be confronted by a 1 metre shore break that could scare the wits out of an adult, let alone a child. Perfect for turning your child off the experience permanently.

With this in mind, we have done a little research for you, chatting to local surfers and swimmers, to get the lowdown on which beaches are great for families and which are best left to the grownups.

Kid-friend ly

Putty Beach, the northern end of Killcare Beach.

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the ‘kid-friendly’ scoreAVOCA BEACH

J A popular surf beach with generally calm patrolled areas close to the surf club. Central Coast Surf School offers a range of lessons for beginners upwards.

J Aquafun on Avoca Lake has kayaks, pedal boats and surf-ski hire.

J Southern end has a rock pool, great for the kids to paddle in.

K It’s a popular surf spot so take care and stay out of the way of surfers in the water. Avoid North Avoca Beach which is renowned for its north-easterly swells.

J Near to cafes and Avoca Beach Picture Theatre.

COPACABANA BEACH

J Quiet and close to local shops and cafes, it’s a great place to relax.

L It is known for its constant rips, so you must swim between the fl ags.

K Children should stick to paddling in the rock pool.

MACMASTERS BEACH

J One of the region’s truly unspoilt and most beautiful beaches.

K Safer swimming than Copacabana but kids should stick to the rock pool.

OCEAN BEACH

J Protected by Broken Bay, over 2 kms of beautiful golden sand, perfect for building sandcastles.

J The beauty of an ocean beach with the safety of an inland waterway, offering ideal conditions for learning to surf or building surf confi dence.

SHELLY BEACH

L A beautiful strip of golden beach but with rips at each end. Best left to the surfers.

KILLCARE BEACH

J Rated as one of the top ten Australian beaches for both its beauty and its seclusion.

J A great beach on a calm day.

L A popular surf beach with consistent rips and regular large shore breaks.

J Putty Beach, in the northern corner has calmer conditions but is unpatrolled.

J Camping and picnic spots are available .

ETTALONG BEACH

J Protected and calm esturine beach.

J Close to shops and ammenities.

K Only small and can get busy in holidays and at weekends.

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Wamberal Beach (looking towards Terrigal) is not a kid-friendly beach. Even in better weather than shown here, there is often heavy surf with large shore breaks.

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TERRIGAL BEACH

J One of our best-known beaches in one of the most popular seaside resort towns. Many restaurants, shops and accommodation options.

J Year-round patrolling makes it a safe beach for the young families. Protected from large southerly swells.

J Central Coast Surf School offers a range of lessons for beginners upwards.

THE ENTRANCE BEACH

J A popular area with a patrolled beach, shops, playground, cafes and picnic areas, as well as nearby Tuggerah Lake for swimming.

J 2 ocean baths, perfect for young children, are located at the southern end.

TOOWOON BAY

J Has been awarded Australia’s Cleanest Beach as well as Friendliest Beach in the past.

J Horseshoe shaped beach within a small bay, protected from larger swells by a reef, exposed at low tide.

J An adjacent grassy reserve, perfect for picnics and playing.

WAMBERAL BEACH

L A picturesque and unspoilt beach but very open and catches most swell, with a heavy shore break. Best left to experienced surfers.

J Wamberal Lagoon, offers an alternative to the beach for families.

UMINA BEACH

J Safe and protected beach with stunning views of Bouddi National Park, Lobster Beach and Lion Island.

❉ All these beaches, except Ettalong, are patrolled.

❉ Always swim between the fl ags.

❉ All Central Coast beaches are regularly monitored for water quality. Ocean beaches are currently rated Good to Very Good for the 2011-12 season.

❉ Avoid swimming during, and up to 3 days after, heavy rain due to the possibility of pollution from stormwater drains.

❉ Avoid swimming if you see signs of pollution in the water.

J Ideal beach for learning to surf. Lessons available with Central Coast Surf School.

J A fallen rock pool at the southern end of the beach is a good place for supervised exploration.

K Popular off-leash area. Local dogs are well behaved but worth keeping in mind if your children are frightened by dogs.

K Susceptible to storm water run-off at the southern end. Avoid after heavy rain.

J A fantastic grassed reserve with skate ramp, picnic facilities, fl ying fox and other play equipment behind the beach.

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Central Coast Surf School is located on the beautiful Central Coast, home

to miles of serene, uncrowded beaches as well as some the nicest, family-

friendly beaches anywhere.

They have been introducing new-comers to surfi ng for 14 years. All their instructors are Surfi ng Australia

accredited and they use approved, soft surfboards that are carefully maintained.

Lessons are available at Umina/Ocean Beach, Avoca Beach and Terrigal Beach.

Check the website for current course information.

www.centralcoastsurfschool.com.au

Email:info@centralcoastsurfschool.com.auPhone: 0417 673 277

UV radiation is strongest between 10 am and 3 pm. If you can, save trips to the beach for early morning and late afternoon.

When sitting in the shade, cover your child with clothes and use sunscreen on any exposed skin. Children can still be burned by refl ected sunshine.

Keep your child’s skin covered with a close weave fabric such as t-shirt material. You can also get baby clothes that are specially designed to block the sun and that indicate how protective they are.

Hats are a great way to protect your child from the sun. A full crown hat with a full brim or a neck fl ap is better than a baseball cap because it provides more shade.

Look for close-fi tting, wrap-around sunglasses that meet the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1067. Wearing sunglasses in combination with an appropriate hat can reduce your child’s exposure to UV rays by 98%.

Use a SPF 30+ sunscreen on the face, hands and any other parts of your child that aren’t covered by clothes. Apply 20 minutes before you go outside, and reapply it every two hours.

Sun protection

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Simple Seaside Christmas

This year a lot of our decorating has come from the garden or the nearby beach. Think creatively and bring some of this beautiful

region into your seasonal scheme.

✴ Hang some old glass baubles from a piece of driftwood. ✴ Is any Christmas bauble as beautiful as this sea anemone?

Thread some pearls and the anemone on wire. ✴ Every garden has something that can be dressed up. These tiny apples make a sweet and rustic centrepiece.

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Make a sparkly little Christmas tree from a twig and crystal

earrings. Female guests can then choose a pair as a keepsake.

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✴ Earrings from Vintage Garden. $22 a pair.

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A simple willow wreath is embellished with lemon tea tree

and christmas bush. It smells as good as it looks.

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Gardenia

Hydrangea Frangipani

Agapanthus

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summer bloomsWhat better decoration for a summer Christmas than any of the beautiful

fl owers that are in bloom at this time of year? If you are lucky enough to have a prolifi c garden, fi ll your home with the scent and colour of fresh fl owers over the holiday period. If not, cut fl owers

are now in abundance and are affordable. Don’t forget natives –

Christmas Bush is out, as are stunning Kangaroo Paws.

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Christmas with petsWe are pet people at Breeze magazine and at Christmas time some amount of thought has to be put into the wellbeing of the furrier family members.

Leaving petsChristmas might mean that you are going away, even if only for a night or two. It’s great if you can take your pet along with you but this isn’t always an option. Booking them into a reliable boarding facility is probably the best option, or arranging for home visits, at least daily but preferably twice daily, for both feeding and company.

Remember that if you are leaving your pets during the day over the summer holidays, they must have protection from the heat and adequate water to avoid stress, or even death, especially in small animals. Provide more water than you think will be needed, ensure it is in the shade and in containers that can’t be overturned. Add ice cubes if it’s a very hot day.

For small pets, also provide lots of vegetables and fruits with a high water content. You can even make frozen treats for them. Provide all animals with a cool, comfortable and safe retreat from the sun. Pets must never be left unattended in direct sunlight or in closed vehicles during summer.

Safety at ChristmasMost of us know that chocolate and cheese are not at all good for our pets but there are many other foods that should not go off our plate and into their mouths.

Cooked bones, lobster shells, sweets, onions, grapes, raisins, macadamias, walnuts, coffee and alcohol are all dangerous if ingested and in some cases, can be fatal.

Also beware of your pet playing with Christmas decorations. More than one pup has had to have Santa’s trousers surgically removed!

New petsIf a new pet is on the list for Santa, please do your homework! Too many animals are dumped each year once the Christmas cuteness has worn off.

Consider giving a home to an animal in need. Organisations like the RSPCA, and private ones like Porsches Small Animal Rescue, are full of gorgeous pets who have been abandoned and are in need of a second chance.

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Porsche’s Small Animal Rescue is a small organisation located at

Thornleigh, just 30 minutes from the Central Coast. They are committed to raising the standards of pet ownership

and to providing a responsible rehoming program. At Porsche’s

Rescue rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, rats, ferrets, chickens and more are

rehomed. They are rescued from pounds across NSW when there is no other option but to euthanase.

By adopting a rescue pet through Porsche’s Small Animal Rescue, you are not only giving a beautiful animal a badly needed new home, you are

also supporting their aims.

Go to the website for details and to view the wonderful pets

awaiting loving homes.

www.porschesrescue.com

Sharon of Pawprint Images has a long history of working with animals,

including as a vet nurse and horse trainer. She has combined her love

of animals with her passion for photography and now captures all those precious moments with your

furry best friend – your Staffy’s neverending grin, the grace of your horse, or the soul in your cat’s gaze.

View Sharon’s stunning images atwww.pawprints.com.au

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have a safe and happy festive

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