Its beginning to look like Christmas here! We now finally have our tree up and have pretty much finished the decorating in our lounge. I looked out all the old decorations we had when I was little and some that were my nans too, as well as our newer ones. Elizabeth loved looking through them all and was so excited about decorating the tree. I had to find somewhere to put it first though, this year is the first we have had a real tree and its gorgeous but they do take up a bit more space.
Its lovely to see Elizabeth so excited this year, she really understands everything and is taking an interest in all the little traditions in the build up to Christmas. She has very patiently opened a door on her calendar every day, full of excitement every morning to open another. Archie's however lasted about five minutes with all but about three of the doors pulled off.
I think I'm just about getting there with Christmas preparations, though its always those last few bits and bobs to do that end up taking so long. I'm just looking forward to the holidays now, having the hectic bit over with and spending some time with the family to just chill out and watch cheesy Christmas movies.
I hope all your preperations are going well and you are enjoying the run up to Christmas. x
Geniales!!!
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viviana
Your decorations are wonderful, we love the old ones the best too, but I've never seen any quite like some of yours! Is that Santa's little helpers in the top picture? And who are those furry creatures with their little houses? Really lovely.
ReplyDeleteThanks, yes the old ones are great. The little houses are actually pencil sharpeners. We had some pretty random stuff on our tree, i think if it had a hanging loop it went on the tree! I even found some tiny clip on cabbiage patch dolls! xx
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ReplyDeleteoh the fairy, she's a classic! I'll have to go and find mine now, I also remember the gold stars too! Heather x
ReplyDeleteI always thought she looked like she had a beard with that white fluffy scarf and when Elizabeth saw it the first thing she said was why has she got a beard? Im quite liking her on top of our tree though! xx
DeleteSome lovely vintage decorations here, especially that angel! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Ada, I'm so glad we kept them all - they bring back lots of memories. xx
DeleteWhat a gorgeous collection of baubles and ornaments ... I love the glass baubles and the Ho Ho Ho garland ... we are enjoying the run up but I woke this morning with a sore throat ... hope it doesn't last long ... Bee x
ReplyDeleteThanks Bee. Oh no I hope your feeling better soon xx
DeleteOh my - I love all your Christmas decs and goodies - it is definitely starting to look a lot like Christmas with you.
ReplyDeleteNina x
Love all of those decorations! Beautiful! x
ReplyDeleteBrilliant decs! Glad you're all having a lovely time setting up Christmas in your home. Not long now x
ReplyDeleteYou've got some gorgeous ornaments there Caroline, love the elves and the bearded angel! Cool pic of your reflection in the box of baubles too. Have fun decorating the tree; sounds like Elizabeth is loving it too.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the Christmas movies, any recommendations? (I watched Elf the other day and loved it)
Jo x
Those pictures are a treat. I LOVED all my Nana's decorations, some were a bit freaky looking back but I still loved them all! X
ReplyDeleteOh wow, those decorations are beautiful! x
ReplyDeleteWow, what a selection of decorations! You've got some beauties there. Bet your tree looks ace. x
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