Normally I hold out until December before buying any decorations. I don't really do Hallowe'en so Christmas is my big dress up the house event and though in previous years I've held out... I find almost everything is gone by December. This year, I succumbed to consumerist pressure (and my inner magpie) and have stocked up in advance on a few pretty decorations for the tree. Take a look:
As you can see in the pics, I've been rooting around Asda for the sheer jewel drops, silver sequin loop bauble and the silver starbursts (£3 for three! The jewels were £3 a pack) whilst the white snowflakes and fluffy little owl were found at Homebase for £1.99 each (or £5 for three). A few more 'fell' into my basket too.
Let's have a close up of that little owl..
Cuteness on a branch. I have no idea how this little munhkin will fit in with my scheme but it's good to keep things fun isn't it?
I'm building on decorations I already have (silver and red) and going for a silver, white and translucent colour scheme this year. How about you?
I'm Camilla, a journalist, blogger, interiors addict, knitter, new-crocheter, cake eater, chocoholic and mum of three. Sometimes all at once.
It's good to buy them earlier whilst they're still in stock! I love the sheer jewel drops and have got lots like that myself (picked up in the sales over a couple of years) and it looks like you got them for a good price. The bird is very cute!
This is making me want to go and look at Christmas decorations even more...
Posted by: Fresh Design | November 13, 2009 at 09:45 AM
I adore the little owl - will certainly make a beeline to pick one up myself! Here's one I'd already found at John Lewis: http://www.johnlewis.com/230632396/Product.aspx?source=14798. Going to have to be careful or I'll end up knee deep in owls this year!
Posted by: London Lisbonite | November 16, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Christmas owl? That's definitely a new one on me.
We always seem to run into a christmas decoration shop whilst on our summer holidays. Of course we end up buying something. Seemed kinda odd at first but now i've come to except buying christmas decs in July as the norm.
Posted by: Rob Watson | November 18, 2009 at 01:42 PM
Londn lisbonite - I'm really into the bird trend. I fear my Christmas tree is going to look mad this year though.
That wooden owl is so cute. And you could keep it up all year, wouldn't it look so cute perched on a shelf?
Rob - it's buy it whilst you see it, isn't it? Bet you've picked up some cute decorations on your travels.
Posted by: Camilla @ Hygge Nook | November 18, 2009 at 01:55 PM
You're absolutely right Camilla.
I can't stand the "one that got away" feeling. When for some reason you decided not to buy something, then you can't help but think about it once you can no longer buy it.
Posted by: Rob Watson | November 19, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Totally Rob! The amount of times I've seen a great little picture or some trinket whilst on holiday, not bought it and kicked myself later... Now I just go for it.
Posted by: Camilla @ Hygge Nook | November 22, 2009 at 03:36 PM