Friday 12 December 2014

Deck the Halls...

I have had some great fun this year decking the halls ready for Christmas, I have had the pleasure of sharing some treasured decorations with my Grandson, Bertie.  I have been able to tell him stories about his Mummy and show him some of the baubles that she bought or made.  We had a tradition of going to London together and looking at the Harrods Christmas display where she always bought me a trinket, lovely memories.  I still have some of the beautiful German wooden decorations that make an appearance some years, as a family we used to love going to the German Christmas markets, we haven't been for some time.  We also have quite a collection of Disney ornaments bought in Florida from the Christmas store at Downtown Disney, so quite a mix.  A real mixture of styles that seem to work for us.






The tree in all its glory, it did need a few adjustments once Bertie went to bed.  He was very careful with the baubles and loved to hear some of the stories behind them.  He is missing his Mummy and Daddy a little, so some extra spoiling is needed.
The Disney mantel is starting to take shape, but still needs a few adjustments and some bows need to be added when I get a few moments.  The Thomas advent calendar has been a big hit, a great way for them to recognise numbers.

The coffee table started off well with some beautiful glass bowls for sweets and such but not a good idea with a three year old, so have been removed so that there is enough room for the cars.



The Royal Albert Christmas plates have taken pride of place on the window ledge in the lounge, they need some green behind them to make them pop, maybe later...
It wouldn't be Christmas without a Santa Claus to watch over the proceedings.
 
A start has been made and enjoyed.   My husband and I have had a ball with Bertie and we also had a little surprise visit this week from our eldest daughter and our beautiful Grandson Wilbur so lots of fun and catching up with each other.
 
How are your preparations coming along?
 
See you soon.

15 comments:

  1. Hi, Really love the plates, just a lovely reminder of christmas pastx

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  2. So many lovely Christmassy things going on at your house! The Disney mantel looks really great doesn't it and so many memories of your visit too no doubt! It sounds as though you are loving having Bertie to stay and getting to see Christmas preparations through the eyes of a child again, so magical and wonderful! xx

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  3. Your plates are so lovely and your house is so chirstmassy .... Have a lovely day !

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  4. Wonderful Christmas decorations with lots and lots of precious memories. I just love your Christmas plates, I've not seen any like this before.

    I bet Bertie is having a ball staying with you, and what memories he will have.

    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  5. your house looks so festive! how nice to have a grandson to "help" with the decorating and to tell stories to as well.

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  6. I adore your Christmas plates, Mike is rather partial to Disney decorations, we have also amassed quite a few over the years.

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  7. Those RA Christmas plates are beautiful!! I've not seen those before. How fun to have a little boy around at Christmastime, and to enjoy sharing stories with him.

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  8. Lovely Christmas pictures! And those plates are so beautiful and charming! Thanks for sharing and enjoy this wonderful time of the year. Hugs to you!

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  9. You have been busy having fun decorating with your grandson! And it is all coming together so beautifully! Enjoy this most wonderful time of the year!

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  10. It sounds like you have things well in hand, and are enjoying your time with your grandson. I laughed when I read you had to move the sweets bowl. :-)

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  11. Aw your tree looks wonderful and a lifetime of Christmas memories shared with your grandson as you went along, quite special.
    I have hidden the sweets from my son! umm he is 24, I will eek them out as and when! They never change do they-funny.
    x
    Helen

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  12. Bertie is a very handsome boy! How nice it must be to have him with you to enjoy these precious days leading up to Christmas. Your house looks lovely with all the Christmas decorations. This is the best time of the year!

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  13. Im farther ahead than ever due in large part to retiring! It is so fun to be able to enjoy and relax throughout the whole season. No worries about having to work on Christmas and New years ever again!

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  14. So lovely spending time with Bertie and sharing the festive preparations. X

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  15. Love the plates and your tree looks spectacular x

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