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Monday 21 December 2015

Deck the Halls... better late than never.

I'm late posting my Christmas paraphernalia this year. I usually have the halls decked by the 1st of December but (despite making a start early November) I was well into December before finishing.
I'm late posting my Christmas paraphernalia this year. I usually have the halls decked by the 1st of December but (despite making a start early November) I was well into December before finishing. 

Fibromyalgia had me decking the halls with boughs-of-ouchie, and as this is my first Christmas without Dad there wasn't a lot of fa-la-la'ing going on. I'm glad I pushed on with it though, Littlie's eyes are shinning as a child's eyes should be, and me? Well, I love Christmas, and the Merry-and-Bright is doing me the world of good... Fa-la-la-la-la...la-la-la-la :o) 
Christmas is my Favorite
Christmas is my absolute favorite... I like it a lottle (that's like a little, but a lot). 
I love the lead up to Christmas, I delight in the fairy lights and decorations which fill almost every corner of my home. I love the chaos of Christmas morning... the mess that out does all messes - the pringle-crumb-carpet - the tripping over of the long and short legs sprawled out into the middle of my very small dinning room as I attempt to get to the back door for a quick cigarette break - the 5am stumble along the landing to be greeted by a wide awake Littlie with stocking in hand, shouting "he's been Mummy, he's been!" 
I love it all, and despite the underlying sadness this year I'm really looking forward to Christmas morning with my gorgeous ones. 
Christmas is my absolute favorite... I like it a lottle (that's like a little, but a lot).
Right, that's enough of my rambling... better-late-than-never; our home has been well and truly decked and I'd really love to share it with you all.

My house is a squash-and-a-squeeze and the dinning table's been packed away to make room for the tree so (unless you're a fairy) there's nowhere to sit, but you're all so welcome!  Heating's on, kettle's on, and there's mince pies in the tin... help yourselves.

And now to the Merry-and-Bright... 

My tree... An evening job (more accurately several evenings), on my own with Rod Stewart ringing in my ears... No touching (or tail-wagging) allowed! 
My tree... An evening job (more accurately several evenings), on my own with Rod Stewart ringing in my ears... No touching (or tail-wagging) allowed!

Deck the halls.

I love Christmas



The lounge trees... a joint effort... some touching allowed :o) 

Littlie's tree (in her bedroom), she gets to do what she likes with this one... I like it but wouldn't wanna sleep with it... she loves it :)
 Littlie's tree (in her bedroom), she gets to do what she likes with this one... I like it but wouldn't wanna sleep with it... she loves it :)

The back door... this picture doesn't show the full glory of this area of the house at Christmas time... it's my favorite part of the house when decked... the windows mirror all of the downstairs fairy lights giving the impression that the whole garden is lit up...it's magical!
deck the halls

The old fish tank... which stands in the dinning room for most of the year looking like a heap of, well, old fish tank, and is magically (with the help of 4 rolls of cotton wool and a ton of fake snowflakes) transformed into Littlie's winter-wonderland each Christmas. 
The old fish tank... which stands in the dinning room for most of the year looking like a heap of, well, old fish tank, and is magically (with the help of 4 rolls of cotton wool and a ton of fake snowflakes) transformed into Littlie's winter-wonderland each Christmas.

The banisters
Deck the halls... home tour

Most of my decs are years old... that's what makes them so special... my halls are decked with memories... Christmassy pages of my life...my kid's lives. I do add something to the collection each year though and this gorgeous Nativity is the latest addition. I love it! 
This gorgeous Nativity is the latest addition to my Christmas decs. I love it!

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Thank you all, Dear friends, readers-of-my-rambles for your support this past year...it's been a tough one and I couldn't have got through it without YOU! 

I wish you all a very merry Christmas 

Merry Christmas!

Thank you for allowing me to share 

God bless you and all those you love 

Kimmie x

P.S... 

Don't forget to deck the Loo ;o)

8 comments :

  1. *snorks* You seriously deck your toilet? That's hilarious :D

    We have only a couple of decs up, but there's tinsel over the bookcases (we forgot to add it to the tree) and the tree is GLORIOUS! I like being home for Christmas :D

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    1. Of-course I decorate the Loo... How is this not a thing in your house *winks* :D

      Happy Christmas, bean, and all your dreams for 2016, I hope they come true! x

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    2. Still debating whether or not to put up our little plastic tree – but I think your toilet decoration is ace! Could also function as a subtle way of getting everyone to put the seat down.
      Here's wishing you a happy one.

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  2. Aww Kimster!! Christmas Superstar!

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  3. I love Christmas too, and I hope you enjoy yours despite sadness. The trees look great, and love that Littlie gets her own!

    Merry Christmas!

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  4. Wow ... I love those decorations, I love the tree (it is gorgeous) and the toilet ... Erm ... I'm not sure what I was going to say would be safe for comments! Lmao!

    Anyway, Merry Christmas Kimmie my dear! Thank you for being such a great support and friend this year - you are amazing! x

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    1. Thanks Roo... your tree looks amazing too :)

      The toilet... you're not REALLY suprised are you... this is me after all lol

      Merry Christmas, Roo... all the best for 2016 x

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  5. You might have been late, Kimmie, but I'm even later. Apologies for taking so long to get here, but what a treasure awaited me. Your home is magnificent. I can't believe the effort you have gone to. I'm sure your day was tinged with sadness, thinking of your beloved Dad, but the joy in Littlie's eyes may have helped ease the pain a little. I think your new ornament for this year is beautiful. The entire home is beautiful, including the little room. I've never seen that done before.
    Take care of yourself. Best wishes for 2016! :)

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