Christmas Decorations

 Let me take you through the hall, past the bathroom to our bedroom where the theme continues and both windows have been decorated.

Each piece a treasured memory.  The plate in the centre was the year that Gerard and I met.  We met at the Army Air Corps Centre Middle Wallop in 1979 and got together at the ice skating rink.  The plant belongs to our neighbours who own the sweet cottage next door, we look after it whilst they are away I have added a little Santa to the pot to give it a little festive cheer.

Another window, another display.  The very modern tree is musical and turns.  A precious gift from my parents which holds a much loved collection of glass baubles each depicting the twelve days of Christmas.  There is a very special carausol that also turns and is musical.  The large oblong plate at the back was brought back from a trip to Walt Disney World in Florida, where dreams come true.  Such wonderful memories of family holidays with so much fun and laughter.

The bed is dressed ready for the season with some vintage pillowcases and a handcrafted throw.  I also like to display several quilts made over the years on a stand.  A little cluttered but put together with love.  

We have loved our trips to Florida over the years and so we have a treasured collection that is a must to be displayed each year.  A collection of Disney ornaments.  We have also collected quite a few vintage ornaments that we have found on our travels from places such as Mount Dora, we love to go to the festivals that they have there and add to my collections.  The vintage ornaments are usually displayed on the tree.  We have an eclectic mix of colours and styles but the one thing that is a common thread through out them all is the love that has been spread by the buying of them or of the receiving of them when they were given as gifts.  Each ornament is loved and treasured.

The last gift was made and finished yesterday for our dog Mickey.  He is getting older and is starting to feel the cold so I have made hime a Harris Tweed coat to help keep out the cold on his walks and excursions out.

Not sure what happened the photos are not in the order that I put them in but I am sure you get the gist.

I now intend to put together some little hampers to do some doorstep deliveries later in the week.  I have also made some little soaps to pop into cards just to let people know that we are thinking of them.  I have a long list of tasks for the next few days but I am enjoying the process and the joy of the season.

See you soon.