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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?}


19 comments:

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

    Lovely pic!

    ♥ Franka

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

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

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  6. 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. 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. 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. Absolutely agree. Happy Christmas to you.

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

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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. I totally share your sentiment, my lovely!

    Meera xx

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

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

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

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  17. 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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