This Old Georgian House: Christmas is Coming

I love Christmas decorations and the first couple of years after moving in we made room for a large Christmas tree (approx 7 foot) to the left of the fireplace in the Kitchen. For quite a few years now we have been away over the festive period so haven't bothered with the hassle of one - seems extravagant to pay out for one and not be there to enjoy it. So no tree again this year but we have got quite a few dinner parties so needed to do some decorating to give that festive feel.

A nice little welcome at the front door

I have gone for a touch of purple on the mantelpiece in to the lounge this year and have utilised the trees baubles in glass jars. I collect mouse figures (will feature those another time) and my latest mouse purchase temporarily has pride of place on the mantle.

At the windows in the kitchen I have added some berry garlands and a pretty berry heart, simple but effective.

I hope to get this next picture again but with a snowy or at least thick frost background.

More baubles in a bowl on the dining table

M doesn't like me to go too mad in his study with the decs - so have kept it low key, although I did manage to catch him out with Ruddy our little cuddly reindeer, who I placed on the study armchair. He is movement sensitive and starts shaking his arms and legs around with the greeting HO HO HO MERRY CHRISTMAS. I stepped forward to encourage Ruddy's little greeting the other day only to realise M had turned him off. He'll be back on for visitors this weekend!! A few years back he was kidnapped at our family party, yep we were sent ransom instructions - so he is part of the family now. I'll probably need to place him somewhere higher this weekend to ensure our canine visitors are not tempted.