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It is Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas ….

December 10, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 20 Comments

With two weeks to go, we are finally feeling a bit more organised for Christmas. The teens have both finished school for the year, and are getting plenty of work in their casual/part time jobs at the local shopping centre.

Our home is nearly decorated for Christmas…

The teens were responsible for the tree and used all our red, aqua, white, and silver decorations

including our new Clay Decorations

and our glittered keys. I bought the keys on clearance at Typo last year, and painted and glittered them in red and aqua. I think I will use them in our table settings. Getting inspiration from this gorgeous display.

Our mantle-piece has been decorated

and includes Sarah’s Merry and Bright Christmas Picture and some Festive Felt Trees, made using a tutorial over at Allsorts.

Side Table includes Mushroom Ornaments and Yo Yo Decorations.

Our sewing room has been transformed back into a Guest Room, ready for a special visitor in a few days time.

It is definitely beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! Next I need to start thinking about food and planning Christmas menus; wrapping the rest of the gifts; and working on the table settings.

How are your preparations going?

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  1. KaHolly says

    December 10, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    Oh, so pretty! Everything looks so festive. I love the color scheme!!

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  2. Bela says

    December 10, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    Thanks for sharing all this treasure, dear Lisa!! Your home is exactly how I figured: wonderful!!
    Love from Brasil!!
    Bela

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  3. Marion says

    December 10, 2011 at 6:49 pm

    Oh, your home is beatiful – Christmas may come!!!!
    From Brasil, Marion

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  4. Rashida Khanbhai says

    December 10, 2011 at 8:38 pm

    Your homes all ready to herald Christmas. May you have a great Christmas and a pleasant break.

    http://rashisquiltblog.blogspot.com/

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  5. Quilt Kitty says

    December 10, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    It all looks so beautiful, love the colour scheme. Those Christmas trees are so cute, off to check out that tutorial. Very little done here, the month is flying by… Tracee xx

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  6. shez says

    December 10, 2011 at 11:23 pm

    Oh Lisa so very pretty and the kids have done a great job as well,love my visits.

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  7. suzitee says

    December 11, 2011 at 12:43 am

    Your home is looking beautiful Lisa, and your Christmas tree absolutely divine. It really is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!

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  8. Heleen Groot says

    December 11, 2011 at 2:29 am

    It all looks so good! Really Christmassy and beautiful!

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  9. Nunurina says

    December 11, 2011 at 3:01 am

    Precioso arbol!! Vi tu decoración de arcilla y hice unas para mi. Solo que olvide donde las habia visto, hasta ahora. Editaré mi post.
    Love your blog.
    http://www.nunurina.blogspot.com

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  10. Talia says

    December 11, 2011 at 4:43 am

    Beautiful clay ornaments!

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  11. Stephanie says

    December 11, 2011 at 6:10 am

    Beautiful guest room. Your guest may never want to leave. Your house is very festive! Today is our day to decorate. I’m woefully behind but it’ll get done. Time to load the CD player with my favorite holiday music.

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  12. Thimbleanna says

    December 11, 2011 at 6:57 am

    Oh Lisa — is all looks so beautiful! I love your color scheme — and your tree is gorgeous!!!

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  13. Terriaw says

    December 11, 2011 at 8:58 am

    What a pretty tree! I love that color combinations you went with. Fun tour of some of your ornaments too. They look so elegant and really pop off the tree. It feels great to have all your decorations up, doesn’t it. Sure makes the house feel festive!

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  14. Shannon says

    December 11, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    I am all a-dither over those felt trees! Your color theme is so happy and bright. We are always a hodge-podge here, heavy on the red. Enjoy the extra time with your family.

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  15. Suzie says

    December 12, 2011 at 4:41 am

    Everything looks so pretty and festive! Love your decoration!

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  16. Chocolate Cat says

    December 12, 2011 at 4:42 am

    Your decorating looks great, I love your color scheme! The decision has been made in our house that the ‘little’ table tree is not enough so I will drag out the bigger tree and all the decorations and it can be put up while I am at work!!!

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  17. yuli-prezent says

    December 12, 2011 at 7:18 am

    What beautiful decorations! I love everything!
    Yuli

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  18. Talin's Corner says

    December 12, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    Your guest room looks beautiful. Love the colors in the quilt. Love your x-mas decorations.

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  19. perelka111 says

    December 13, 2011 at 12:58 am

    It all looks so good!!!
    the bed is wonderfull:))

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  20. Zobette says

    December 15, 2011 at 3:08 am

    C’est super d’avoir le papier cadeau assorti aux décorations du sapin..
    la grande classe !!!

    Reply

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