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Saturday 17 December 2011

Wonky baubles? Read on...


I don't know about you, my poppett, but, when it comes to Christmas, I'm *far*more interested in atmosphere, than whether every bauble is perfectly in place.

Image: Pottery Barn (thanks, JenE!)

Who cares whether the lanterns are slightly skewiff or if the red on the children's pictures doesn't exactly match the felt decorations? 
Alright, I do just a little bit...

But what really matters to me is that it should all feel hugely festive. 
A wonderfully happy celebration.

Like a King's birthday party.
{Which, would you believe, it is?}


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19 comments:

  1. Anita Diaz17 December 2011 at 16:00

    Oh Sarah, I totally agree!! Atmosphere is my number one thing. We celebrate "Three King's Day" at our house, so we get to celebrate something totally devoted to Christ's birth.

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  2. Meine Dinge Franka17 December 2011 at 16:07

    I like the Christmas athmosphere in decembre so much!!!

    Lovely pic!

    ♥ Franka

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  3. Pamela Gordon17 December 2011 at 18:33

    Wishing you and your family a very Happy Christmas Sarah! Blessings,
    Pamela

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  4. Blondie's Journal17 December 2011 at 18:59

    Atmosphere and ambience. that is what I want! I love to have all that come through my door during the holidays to feel right at home!

    Happy Holidays, Sarah!

    XO,
    Jane

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  5. lisaroy17 December 2011 at 19:53

    I agree! It's all about atmosphere and feeling welcome :)

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  6. Le 17 December 2011 at 22:02

    agreed 100% its about family and friends, fun and love not double coordinated flim flam whats a magoo ... hugs le xoxo

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  7. Cindy18 December 2011 at 02:47

    Yes, Sarah, atmosphere is what it's all about. And, yes, it is the celebration of a King's birth. The King of all Kings!!!
    Love and hugs, Cindy

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  8. GLENDA CHILDERS18 December 2011 at 02:51

    One of my favorite Christmas carols is "Tis the Birthday of a King."

    Merry Christmas in your festive home.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

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  9. Pretty at Heart18 December 2011 at 08:28

    I love that picture!
    -x-

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  10. beachhutcook18 December 2011 at 13:24

    Absolutely agree. Happy Christmas to you.

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  11. Shelly Wildman18 December 2011 at 16:22

    YES!!!!! Love you, Sarah, and I'm so happy to have gotten to know you this year. :)

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  12. Freda19 December 2011 at 00:18

    Atmosphere is everything. Lots of ice candles, snow lanterns and the smell of Christmas tree and hyacinths does it for me. So pleased to have found your lovely blog!

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  13. Anonymous19 December 2011 at 07:50

    Agreed! I think it's important to have a certain degree of 'realness' to a Christmassy Decorated house - After all, no one's perfect and Christmas is just a big King's birthday celebration!!

    Lizzy x

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  14. chris19 December 2011 at 15:27

    Amen.

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  15. Meera @ firstsense19 December 2011 at 19:01

    I totally share your sentiment, my lovely!

    Meera xx

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  16. Comeca Jones20 December 2011 at 14:57

    Im with you the moer blankets tossed around and the more candles burning the happier I am.

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  17. LindyLouMac20 December 2011 at 16:17

    So true Sarah. Have a good Christmas and I look forward to following you in 2012.

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  18. Unknown20 December 2011 at 20:17

    Happy birthday to the King and happy Christmas to you. I love the wonkiness-perfection throws me off. :-)

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  19. JenE30 December 2011 at 17:18

    The photo is from a Pottry Barn catalog. I recognized it as I have it sitting in my holiday decorating binder. Such a beautiful pic...sigh :)

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