I think my favourite part of the festive season is finishing work on Christmas Eve and heading home knowing that for the next 48 hours I don’t even have to contemplate leaving the house unless I really, really want to. This year because of the way Christmas falls I have four glorious days off work, two of which will be spent slobbing around the house and the other two will be spent with Ben and his family up North (probably slobbing around their house!).
Seeing home decorated with festive friends and twinkling lights makes me undeniably jolly even when I don’t really feel it, so I thought for my last post before Christmas I’d show some of my favourite things knocking about the house right now (plus an outfit I’ve been living in).
My mustard swing dress from Joy is perfect for lazy days pottering about the house, especially when paired with these cosy cable knit tights from Primark and faux fur lined boots for when I do brave the elements. It’s such a laid back outfit, perfect for sprawling out on cushions, such as these beautiful hot air balloon one c/o Graham and Brown who have become my number one place for interior inspiration.
Our Christmas decorations come from all over, we seem to collect new ones each year as we browse the shops on the frantic hunt for gifts. The gold owl bauble was picked up this year in Wilko, the whole family has an affinity with owls as they were my Nan’s favourite animal and it brings comfort to have a piece of her with us.
Much to Mum’s disgust I couldn’t resist the inflatable Santa and Snowman in our local 99p shop, as much as she likes to keep things elegant and colour co-ordinated I just can’t resist a bit of festive tat- and Mae loves falling asleep on these inflatable friends!
What does your home look like at Christmas? What do you think of my cosy new cushion? I love hot air balloons as they remind me of Bristol and my home town- honestly, there’s no place like it (or home) at Christmas.
Aww you’ve helped get me in the Christmas spirit! I’ve had so much going on over the past few weeks that I’ve forgotten what it’s like to be festive. Here’s hoping I get it back by the big day!
The inflatable snowman and Santa are so funny! I love tat too! Have a very lovely and merry Christmas & enjoy the relax 🙂 x x x
Aww I love that owl tree decoration! so cute.
We have a big tree that I spent hours decorating and I get out all my Christmas ornaments. I have a few baubles that are in memory of some special people and I always think of them when I hang them on the tree, wishing them a Merry Christmas too.
Love your dress, it’s strangely festive even though it’s yellow!
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I hope that you had a lovely christmas. Your decorations look fab especially the owl. I am definitely a fan of a mush mash of tree decorations. The children usually choose a new one each every year.