Have You Started Decorating For Christmas Yet?

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Have you started decorating for christmas yet?


Is your tree looking splendid?


Maybe you have more than one?


What about your other decorations around the house. Have you adorned your fireplace with evergreens and flowers


and decorated those old household ornaments with festive arrangements?


Are your candles lit for the dark afternoons?


Or do you have beautiful lighting that looks lovely just as it is?


You might have guessed these photos that I took yesterday weren't taken at home but at the lovely house in Wiltshire called Stourhead House. 



You didn't think it was mine did you? :)


 The garden there's lovely too, always something beautiful to see.



I must get on with my own decorations!


I shall be back before long to show you. xx

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Comments

Unknown said…
I "did" think it was your house! lol! Very ornate and wonderful! I love your recent paintings and art journal pages - very beautiful! Have a wonderful Christmas. Lindsay x
9 December 2013 at 20:06
CJ said…
Oh beautiful Stourhead. I haven't been there for ages, I'd love to visit again. I did think it was yours for a moment - I was very impressed! Hope your decorating goes well.
9 December 2013 at 21:05
CJ said…
I meant to add that I love the paintings - the blog header and the girl looking at the tree. I love the light around the tree and the expression on her face - wonderful.
9 December 2013 at 21:06
Merlesworld said…
I must admit I was thinking, my you live in a grand house, still a lot of cleaning in a house that big.
A cosy cottage is just as good.
Merle..........
9 December 2013 at 21:11
Victoria said…
Such a wonderful post full of gorgeous images! and love your art..the first one is absolutely spectacular..she looks as though she is shining within..love her dress too..magical and the last one..gorgeous..always enchanting!
Hugs and blessings..
Victoria
10 December 2013 at 12:15
Victoria said…
PS: fell in love with that giant gorgeous tree!
10 December 2013 at 12:16
Ginny said…
What a beautiful house. I did think it was your house and I was in awe. But then when you think about the upkeep on something so grand it is overwhelming. Your paintings never fail to delight me. Just beautiful.
11 December 2013 at 18:06
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