Can you believe...

..that it's December next week? Nor me.
Whilst I haven't actually done very much yet in terms of preparations...OK, I admit, all I have done is buy three bags of chocolate balls in the shape of brussel sprouts for the children's stockings, but I have thought about things A LOT.
I have decided to go all soft and neutral with the decorations. I love our parchment coloured paper balls and hand-cut paper stars...

..and if no one buys this lovely white-washed dolly tub soon, it's coming home with me.

A few silver and gold bits mixed in with the cream and zinc will look lovely I think.

 See? Sorted. Just 70 odd presents to buy and wrap, three trolleys full of food to buy and prepare and a house to decorate! Don't know what all the fuss is about.

Looking back at...

...my first blog post of this year, my New Years resolution was to  "pay more attention to my blog, get fit, take better photographs and get less parking tickets." Well, I haven't had any parking tickets since then, so that's good isn't it.
In my defence, my excuse for wanton neglect of my blog is that time-wasting time portal also known as Instagram. If you haven't tried it, you must. Find us at @amandajknox. It's full of pretty pictures and nice friendly people.
This Friday is our Christmas open weekend - out last of the year. We've been busy filling the showroom with maximum festive sparkle, so do come and join us if you can.

There's always mince pies, lots of laughter and we usually crack out the Dolly Parton does Christmas CD. Worth a visit for that alone.