It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas!

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I know I know, it is still early but I am struggling to hold back on the Christmas spirit. I do this every year and always have the feeling of peaking too early so that by the time Christmas arrives I am quite exhausted by it all. I also suffer from a desire to achieve a level of perfection where I want everything to be absolutely beautiful, resembling a scene from The White Company catalogue. I would venture that I am not alone in trying to emulate the ideal Christmas.
 I have to say that I am always pretty happy with the end results. I love collecting armfuls of ivy and holly and evergreen foliage from the surrounding fields. I make my own wreath and customise it with berries and add some bling from a sparkly spray can. My lights adorn both inside and out, but they are ALWAYS white. As I am busy decorating in between working, I hope......that some of the main living areas will be finished before the big day. However it is amazing how one can create a sense of magic with scented candles, some sparkle, friends and family and a large glass of fizz!!