Deck the Halls

Deck the halls with boughs of holly

Fa la la la la la la la la

Tis the season to be jolly

Fa la la la la la la la la

In which we spread a little Christmas cheer at my brother's house...

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Spent a wonderful evening helping Louis & Louise decorate their Christmas tree, listening to Bing Crosby & Perry Como crooning about sleigh bells, little drummer boys & old Christmas cards on the record player & sharing some laughs about childhood Christmases that seem so long ago...

This cute vintage red & white spotted Mr Simon linen dress was the perfect option for such an occasion - cool, casual & comfortable with the colour adding a festive edge. 

And the best bit? The buttons all down the back! 

I love the way that little design details make something that would have otherwise been a run-of-the-mill shift dress into something just that little bit special.

When it came to shoes, these Soft Soul babies didn't disappoint - the wedge heels giving me height without sacrificing comfort & the silver front strap adding visual interest to the white leather. 

When it came to jewellery, there was no option: I was desperate to wear the Disney Couture Winnie the Pooh cuff & matching ring that I had just picked up from the jewellery store after being fixed. The mix of metals - brass & silver - worked well with my shoe choice & the twisted silver bangle from Hourglass Jewellers (a birthday present from a dear friend) was just the finishing touch the outfit needed. 

TA DA! The finished tree! Scroll down for a little peek...