Tuesday 23 December 2008

Our Christmas home and a parcel in the post.

Yesterday morning I received my giveaway from Julia at Vintage Heaven now I knew that this parcel was on it's way to me as as Julia had pre warned me to look out for Mr Postie. So when he knocked at the door I knew that the parcel was for me! I was so excited that I ripped off the lovely gold tissue paper and red ribbon that my goodies were wrapped in before remembering to take a photo and look what was inside! Christmas has come early for lucky old me thank you so much Julia I absolutely love all your handmade goodies. Here's what I got 3 white and red spotty Christmas tree decs , 2 of the cutest miniature stockings filled with chocolates for Emily and Elliott, a gorgeous lavender filled heart made with vintage fabric, a fantastic stocking handmade with lovely lovely fabrics, a Christmas card all handmade by Julia, and the American December issue of Country Living yippee!


Missing from the photo is a really sweet lavender filled bird with dankly legs which I've just spent half an hour looking for grrrrrr I think what has happened Emily ( my 3 year old) has this annoying habit of moving things around the house I have lots of hanging hearts and I find that she moves them around onto different door knobs, hooks, drawer handles I suppose she's just playing house like mummy but it does drive me mad and I think she was quite fond of little birdie and has probably claimed it for her bedroom so I will photo it when it turns up. Anyway thank you Julia I am overwhelmed with your kindness and had a spring in my step all day yesterday because of your parcel.


Anyway I haven't forgotten to show you lot's of photo's of the inside of my cottage and all my Christmas decorations here is our much loved snowman who the children adore we've had him for 3 yrs now and it causes much excitement when we get him out his dusty box each year!



Not many words now as times a ticking by and I've got a few jobs to get done tonight with only 1 day to go! Hope you enjoy the pics! Love my new stocking on the wall! Can you spot my dove garland I bought from the CL fair?!

This is a shop bought stocking which I've personalised with some embroidery and applique for Emily.


Don't Julia's trees look good on my dresser just the right colours!

And the miniature stockings so cute on my mantelpiece.



Christmas is extra special for us as Elliott's birthday is on Boxing day he will be two so there will be double the present opening and excitement! Hope all you fellow bloggers have a wonderful time and I look forward to catching up with you all what you've been up to over Christmas will probably be a bit quiet on here till the New Year, going to pour my self a glass of Baileys now so cheers 'Merry Christmas!' Sarahx











12 comments:

Deravelled Gem said...

A very Merry Christmas to you and your family. Your home looks absolutely beautiful, and I am so jealous!! I hope father Christmas brings you everything you've ever wanted! :)

Gemma

x x

julia said...

What a truly gorgeous house you have, more pics soon please! I'm a bit obsessed with windows (weird, I know!) and your house has the nicest ones I've seen in ages!
I'm so glad the parcel arrived in time for Christmas, just sorry it took so long! Have a fantastic time, eat, drink and be very merry!
See you in 2009 and a very happy birthday to Elliott.
Julia xx

Lesley (Notesfrommydays) said...

oh it all looks gorgeous can I come to your house for Christmas :-D
I love the snowman and I am 37 so can imagine the children really like it!!!
have a fantastic time :-)
Lesley x

ginny said...

Wow you are all there ...it looks great. Have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy New Year.
with love
Ginny x

Anonymous said...

your house is just gorgeous and very christmassy, I can see why your little ones adore the snowman, he is sooo cute. Very merry christmas to you all and happy birthday to Elliott;
lisa x

mollycupcakes said...

Beautiful christmas home hope you've had a fabulous time sweetie.
Hugs,
Catherine x

Valentine Hearts said...

Seasons Greetings, just came across your blog...it's beautiful!!

Jackie x

Shabby Chick said...

Hiya, hope you've had a good Christmas. I've tagged you on my blog if you'd like to take a look!

Mel xxx

Carol said...

You have a very beautiful home, a real home.
A very happy new year to you and your lovely family.
Love and hugs,
Carol xxxx

Summer by the sea said...

lovely pictures of your house! - have a really great 2009 and happy New Year - love Natalie x

Fabric and Bags said...

Happy New Year - your house looks gorgeous for Christmas and I love your tree and the snowman, he's so cute.

Anne x

Sam said...

You have a beautiful home!
Sam xx