We all have different things that invoke memories of Christmas, some are from our childhood and some from the power of advertising. These memories spark good feelings as well as little to do lists in your head. Heres a few from My Little House.. Colour; even the most monochrome interiors can afford a little bit of colour at Christmas Gifts; when you were young the pleasure was in the receiving, as you age the pleasure comes from giving and for me,
Christmas
The Countdown to Christmas
What to do this Saturday afternoon… Washing? Ironing? Nah… build an advent city for my little house! This little paper city from Yellow Dandy is absolutely gorgeous, and right up my alley! There are 24 different little houses and 3 cars to build. It was easy to construct but a little time consuming, so if you are in a hurry leave it for another day. The packaging says suitable for ages 4 + but the ex-Preschool teacher, combined with
Little Lights
Fairy lights always make you smile don’t they? Its such a dreary day here in Auckland I thought I’d have a rummage and get some going around my little house to brighten it up, after all its nearly Christmas… right?! You can get your copper or white fairy lights over at Collected. I have both colours in plug in and battery operated; battery operated are great for those little spaces where you don’t have a plug but they
Red Red Wine
On my Colour Wheel journey so far I’ve covered Black and White, Green, Blue and Yellow. So, maybe a little red to spice up your life? I’m not sure I can promise anything but red is the colour of energy and action, passion and desire, though I have to admit unless its Christmas the only time red features in my little house is in my wine glass! Its a dominant colour and too much of it can cause us to
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
Sometimes it’s hard to find the energy to deck out your house for the festive season, often, (and I’ve been guilty of this too), a wreath on the door and a tree in the living room is as far as we get. Work is more demanding, children are starting to get excited and tired, party season starts and the weekends are full. But I do suggest you take the time to decorate your little house in your chosen style