Decorating The Stone House

Finally got around to adding some photos of our home from last Sunday...

Little-one came to help us decorate the Christmas tree, with her Mummy and Daddy...

but it soon became clear that more fun was to be had playing with youngest auntie...

And sitting in the box that held all the decorations!...Especially if youngest auntie pushed her around in it!

The decorating did get done eventually though... 
Every year I like to buy a new decoration to add to our collection. This year I bought a set of chubby gingham birds from Paperchase. 

Hearts abound. 

This is 'smelly walnut' - a decoration I made many years ago from a half walnut shell and some pot-pourri (which still has a lovely scent even now). Its always our middle daughter's job to hang this one...not sure why or how these family traditions start, but that's one of ours... :)

There's lots of other home made treasures on the tree too...

Most have a folk art/country style to them. 

The rag dolls all around the kitchen have also been a part of our Christmas décor for many years...

These were made by a very talented American lady and were a gift from my hubby when our girls were very young.

I love this set of three 'sisters', having three girls myself.

And Faith, Hope and Love.

So, that's the kitchen all ready for the big day...

The light has been festooned in fresh ivy and vintage baubles. 

Lots more fresh foliage here too. 

The new (old!) dresser has been trimmed with off-cuts from the Christmas tree. 

Another heart here!

Hand painted signs by the very talented Jennie. 

So, leaving the kitchen now... 

Into the back hallway...

A stocking hangs ready for a little person...

And an angel on the back door that I made in 2010.

Through to the back living room which is home to the glitter village...

Vintage glass baubles...

Bambi...

Snow Fairy

And a mini tree.

Onwards to the front hallway...

The shelf is suitably dressed...

MORE hearts! ;-))

And into our main living room...

The bauble wreath received a few repairs this year...but six years(!) down the line, it lives to brighten another festive season.

Gifts are all made/bought, wrapped and delivered.

Spent a lovely day lunching with a friend... 

Three more days at work yet...

Food shopping on the 'to do' list...

But its beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 

At last...

Hope all is coming together for you too.

Niki x