Monday, December 21, 2009

Christmas is coming nearer!

We finally brought our Christmas tree home, but it has to wait outside until the night of the 23rd of December. All the more reason to decorate the rest of the house. For this year, I chose a simple nature theme for the mantelpiece, pine cones I gathered throughout the year, wooden fruit and twigs, sprayed with gold and snow spray and some candles.

mistletoe for good luck

My so far favorite outfit for the festive season is this grey shift dress, glam-ed up with a grey fox fur collar and clic clac enamel. The beautiful earrings and amazing extra long strand of pearls are cherished gifts from dear friends.

I have not got round to wrap presents yet, there is still so much to do. Here are last years, I wish I would be that far ahead now!

14 comments:

  1. DaisyDecember 18, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    Just gorgeous! I love the storm lanterns! Your decor so far looks amazing, can't wait to see your tree, if what you have already done is anything to go by, it will be gorgeous I know!

    Merry Christmas and sending you a huge MWAH for under the miseltoe! xxxx

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  2. StephanieDecember 19, 2009 at 1:02 AM

    Your decorations are so pretty. I like how you had presents in the basket. I think I'm going to do that right now with some of mine. I like how it looks. That dress is so classic.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 19, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    Simply beautiful!! :) I know your tree will be just gorgeous and very elegant!!!

    Happy Holidays, a wonderful X'mas and a fabulous New Year to you and all at home, sending huge hugs and kisses your way xxx

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  4. MaiTaiDecember 19, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Dearest DB, Bonjour Madame and DD, thank you for your lovely comments, you are so sweet and kind. Wishing you a very merry Christmas, filled with happiness and joy <3

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  5. andiamo!December 19, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    MaiTai I love the simplicity of your mantle and love the images of the deer(?) above. You, also look lovely in your dress, pearls and fur collar. Have a wonderful holiday!

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  6. angolfaDecember 19, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    Very lovely, indeed! Do you mind coming to my house decorating?

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  7. AnonymousDecember 19, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    Why do you leave your tree outside and decorate it on the 23rd?

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  8. MaiTaiDecember 19, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    andiamo, thank you for your lovely words. The images are deer indeed, a rare white varity. It's a color photographic print, very subtle and mysterious, I just love it.

    angolfa, so sweet of you, I'm on my way!!

    Heather, I am a Christmas tradionalist and purist, hence no xmas tree before xmas!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 20, 2009 at 12:13 AM

    I love the simple elegance of your mantle. Do you decide on a new theme every year, or do you have a few that you use? Does your theme travel throughout the rest of the house? What are some of your favorite decorations?

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  10. Lesli CohenDecember 20, 2009 at 2:56 AM

    Thanks for sharing your lovely holiday decorating ideas. I get much more excited about Christmas after I see all the splendid displays put on by friends. Your mantle is lovely, and I can't wait to see the tree. Is it tradition to leave it until two days before Christmas?

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  11. dogbiskitDecember 20, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    wowza you look hot hot hot! love the decorations

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  12. MaiTaiDecember 21, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    Dear Heather, happy you like the mantel! I usualy go for a different theme each year and yes, I carry it on throughout the house. By now I have so many boxes of decorations that I can pull easily a new look together each year, while only adding a few little pieces (ie the gold sprayed pine cones, twigs etc this year) My favorite decorations are wreaths of all kinds and candles for my Christmas tree.

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  13. MaiTaiDecember 21, 2009 at 12:29 AM

    Hi cakeymakeybakey, glad you enjoy the decoration! To me, there is something truly magical when the tree appears on Christmas itself (which is the 24th in many european countries) and yes, it is a tradition in Germany and many scandinavian countries. :-)

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  14. MaiTaiDecember 21, 2009 at 12:31 AM

    Merry Christmas darling DB !!!

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