Christmas is coming……

I know it’s not even November and I said the ‘C’ word ;) But with a baby due three days before Christmas Day, I’m having to be on the ball this year and incredibly organised! I’m trying to get everything ticked off well before December, so I can relax and wait for Beastie to make his arrival without stressing about getting Christmas organsied. My shopping is almost done – just waiting to be wrapped up now! It actually feels good to be almost ready so early – even without a baby, it means I can enjoy the Christmas season without panicking and rushing around, honestly – I hate shopping and even more so when it’s hurried and last minute.

If you walked into my house, you’d probably be able to tell that I’m a big fan of bunting! There is some in most rooms, most of the year! In fact, Papa has told me more than once that it’s hard to tell when I’ve decorated for a birthday/Christmas as the house is always decorated! I needed some new bunting for Christmas, as the old one I’ve been using finally broke last year. I came across this gorgeous wool felt bunting from Jonny’s Sister. I put it up for a test run {though I had to promise Papa that I’d take it back down until a little bit closer to Christmas} – and it looks fab. The best thing though is that it’s double sided – while one side is red felt with ‘Merry Christmas’ spelt out, the other side is white with ‘Happy Birthday’ written on it. I really love the traditional colours of the Christmas side – and the quality is fantastic, the felt is really thick and it looks really well made – I’m sure that we’ll be using it for many years to come.

I use the same tree and decorations every year – a collection I’ve been building up for years of favourite pieces and a few vintage finds. I usually buy one or two new ornaments for the tree each year, or hunt out some new vintage treasures4 to add to our collection. I seem to favour bluey-green shades these days {in fact I just went out to buy a whole new load of tinsel after I couldn’t find the exact shade I wanted last year ANYWHERE – spotted some so I stocked up now!} We also love to make some decorations, bring a little of nature indoors and use things that we find in our garden.

The Christmas Boutique sent me over a box full of decorations and ornaments last week – the girls were excited to open it up and find Christmas goodies already! I’m especially in love with these three little owls, they’ll fit right in with my owl collection! The colours are perfect to fit in with the things that we already have too – I really love the hues of the baubles that we got. Miss Baya seems to have taken a liking to the Alligator – she’s staked a claim to him going in her room already!

How about you? Have you started getting ready for Christmas yet?!