Christmas Time :: 2011

Hello!! Thought I'd pop in whilst all is quiet and peaceful to give you a peek at our Decorative Endeavours this Christmas, sorry it's a little late.  Do you like my new little tree decorations? Aren't they aDORable?? Last weekend I hopped on the train and went off shopping in The City, and rather miraculously I managed a whole seven hour day all-to-myself. It was absolute bliss after such a long time being confined to home whilst Little Man was poorly, oh I did have fun! I was primarily shopping for gifts, but a few sweet goodies did become mine including these lovely decorations.

Awwwwwwwww, how impossibly cute, I was powerless to resist his charms and good looks.

I was looking back through my archives earlier today for a reminder of how our decorations looked last year. As is often the case, I was struck by how little really changes year after year. I find this repetitiveness very reassuring somehow.

I hung real peppermint candy canes for the first time this year, they've been a huge hit with the Little People. And of course my new Christmas birds are there in the branches, but everything else is the same as last year. The Little People did a wonderful job with the decorating, I set the tree up with the lights and the sequin garland, then stepped back and left everything else to them. Amazingly, Little B showed very little interest. He's been carrying out a little bit of rearranging on the lower branches, but on the whole his approach has been very cool.

I love having the tree lit at night time, the glow of the coloured fairy lights is so nostalgic and heart warming.

My fireplace is also very similar to last year. I bought some new red tin candle lanterns this year to replace the jam jars of previous years, but essentially it's the same set up.

I do have a new handmade Angel look, isn't she gorgeous? I felt that it was essential to buy her to accompany the first Angel which I bought from my talented friend last year. Actually, the truth of the matter is that the a-symmetry of having just one angel hanging on one side has bothered me more than I care to admit. It really, really niggled at me last year. All balanced out this year, and I'm happy.

Over to the other fire place at the dining room end of the room, and I've gone to town here for the first time. I really pulled out all the stops. Feel like I should be shouting out a Ta-dah here you know! Oh what the heck, I'm going to do it....................

Christmas Mantel 2011, Ta-dah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you like it?? I LOVE love LoVE it.

Some new purchases here....a half price wooden nativity set and an impossibly cute and adorable hand made mouse (the Talented Friend doesn't just make Angels). The other bits and pieces are from previous years and are usually on the table, but for obvious Little-B reasons they needed to be up out of reach this year.

My twigs+baubles are a resounding, heart-skipping success, I just love it all soooooo much. Almost all of the 100 weeny glass baubles made it onto the twigs, and with the mirror behind, the effect is stunning I think. I'm going to be hard pushed to take these down in January. Might leave them up until Valentines day in February when I can ceremoniously pack them away and put the hearts back up.

I've got some stunning red Festive Tulips on the table, more same-same as previous years.

You know I mentioned earlier about my trip to the city? The Sweet Goodies? That's them above, very lovely Lucy-treats. I took inspiration from Jane and treated our bed oh ok, I treated Myself to new pillowcases for Christmas. I put them on the bed this afternoon and I'm ridiculously excited about going to bed tonight cos I know they're there. And the spotty candles, oh I've wanted them forever.

New cosy brush cotton jammies for Christmas too, I am so looking forward to wearing them tomorrow! I'm planning on wearing them All Day Long.

Little Lady and I ran some errands in town this morning. We went to collect our birds from the butcher (chicken and pheasant), have coffee/juice in the cafe together, purchase a sprig of misteltoe from the market, and choose/purchase this year's festive Nail Polish. Last year we did silver. Year before we went for scarlet. This year it's hot pink with a bit of sparkle. I really enjoy this little Christmas Eve ritual, it's always a very lovely part of my late afternoon.

Ahhhhhhhh I really do love Christmas Eve, love the peace and calm once all is done. No more shopping, no more rushing, no more wrapping.

Twinkle, twinkle, all is calm, all is bright. Sigh. Sooooo happy.

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas time full of love, peace and joy.

And lots of twinkle too.

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Comments

[Caitlin]

Your tree looks gorgeous! Such a lovely design. I love that owl! The glasses suit.

[tracy]

hi Lucy, Your decs are fab !! But what else can we expect from someone with your great use of colour and composition .Glad your happy with your second Angel, it is nicely balanced out now.You have also inspired me to keep my twigs up and maybe make a changing seasonally themed feature of them. Happy New Year, see you soon Tracy X .

[Nicky]

I dont think there is a photo in this entire post i dont LOVE and want to pin onto my pinterest boards.
LOVE LOVE LOVE it.
xxx

[Rebecca]

Thank you Lucy for taking time out of your busy kiddy schedule to share with us your beautiful decorated colored home. Candy to my eyes.
Merry Christmas from the USA.
Rebecca

[Laura]

Hi Lucy - I've just posted my ripple update so pop over if you have time. Glad your Xmas was special ... making those memories when the Little Ones are still little is SO important both for them and for you! How is the Little Man? Better now? I too had heart palpitations as presents were opened....it's definitely a 'mum' thing as DH wasn't nervous at all!!! Best wishes for 2012. x

[Captain Shagrat]

Your decorations look amazing, especially the twiggy getup. Maybe I'll try that next year myself. Really your a cheery inspiration...

[Jane]

Beautiful decorations lucy belated Happy Christmas. jane x

[Rachel]

I love your decorations! I have twigs and holly in a beautiful green vase, they are really stunning but I also do like your baubles so much.

[diana]

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and New Year with family & friends. I just started following your blog a few months ago, but it's now one of my favourites. I'm a knitter, but I am going to try my hand at crocheting or 'hooky'. Happy holiday wishes from Ottawa, Canada!

P.S. When you say 'The City', do you mean London even though you live in the north of England? Places are so much farther apart here in Canada! LOL

[Ema]

Beautiful,as always so much lovely colour.

[Issy Gardiner]

So glad you had a little time to yourself:)))
Hoping your all well
Issyx
http://hookytime.blogspot.com/

[ScoobyDoo]

I'm a regular reader of your lovely blog and have just caught up on the past few entries as I have been looking after a poorly sister lately and no time to myself. What a fabulous post- Christmas treat to see all you lovely photos and share your news. Many thanks for giving us all such a special insight into your world. Keep it up! May you and your family have a lovely 2012.
PS - Recently finished my first wavy blanket and I LOVE it. I'm now off to start a crochet bag to keep my ever-growing stash under control. Thank you so much for the patterns and the inspiration for both.

[KayElleC]

Sparkly and beautiful, hope you've had a good time (in your jammies! We all got new ones on Christmas Eve too!) lots of love and festive sparkle right back at you xxx

[Taylor]

Merry Christmas! I Loved the festive feel this time around! Hope your Christmas was just as bright and Cheery as you'd hoped!

[Sarah]

all your Photos are lovely but I love your twigs and baubles, they look like coloured rain drops.

[Heike]

What a beautifully festive house you have...hope your Christmas was full of surprises x

[Margy]

Love the "Twinkle" of it all in all your pictures, and home-celebrations!
Best regards!

[nell ward]

What a bright and happy home you have. Thanks for sharing your beautiful Christmas touches!

[greedy nan]

your christmas decos look brill. wish i could have joined you

[Trudy McLauchlan]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful Christmas home. Love the mantel and Mr. Penguin!!
Wishing you a hip-hop-happy New Year!!

[Trudy McLauchlan]

Love Mr. Penguin, don't think I could have resisted him either! And your mantel is worthy of a WOW!! Wish our fireplaces hadn't been ripped out of our old house before we moved in. I've always dreamed of decorating a mantel.
Wishing you a hip-hop-happy New Year!!

[Gena Resende]

Your House is lovelly and in fact you are a real crafter. Your angel and Christmas tree, are different but not less nice, on the contrary, quite creative!!!

Hope your 2012 will be even better, for you and nice family.
Kiss you,

Gena Resende

[Jill S.]

Beautiful tree! Would love to find your tree topper! I'm looking online with a flurry! Merry Christmas Lucy.

[Heather L.]

Merry Christmas to you!!! I hope you had a wonderful day! Thanks for all your beautiful photos and inspiration throughout the year!

[Suzette]

Your tree topper is atomically awesome! Did you make that?