Festive Season

Are you busy getting ready for Christmas? There are always so many enjoyable things to do - organise presents, meet friends, write cards, try to catch the post in time and of course make our own homes look festive. If you are anything like us, we say every year that we must try to simplify everything next Christmas!! This year has made us all 'pause' more than usual and so in our home we are trying think carefully about what we really need to be doing to bring joy to all we know and keep our focus on the simple and really important things about Christmas. 

We have begun drying orange slices ready to string them up across our windows with pine cones and small branches of fir tree. As you can see in this photo some of the slices of orange stayed in the oven too long so they are rather burnished! We have decided that they will bring a lovely range of tones to our natural garland!

We have also been making quite a few nests and, as per the previous posts, many many vintage paper baubles to send off to our lovely customers. Our last orders have now been posted and so we are excited to begin decorating our home with our favourite old Christmas decorations hanging on the tree and a good sprinkling of tiny fairy lights and candles throughout our rooms. I can almost smell the scent of the pine tree! 

Hoping you are also enjoying creating your festive home this Christmas.