Apologies for my recent absence, I'm afraid I have been busy and haven't managed to do any posts recently.

Christmas is drawing near and I couldnt be more excited. I LOVE Christmas, everything about it. I love the great food, the cosiness, the family time and obviously presents. But one of my most favourite things, as I'm sure it is with most people, is the decorations and the tree. Doesn't matter what 'kind' of decorations you like, your home will look beautiful! My family and I have always stuck around a red/purple and gold theme, some people have a silver theme, some have gold, some have multi coloured some base theirs around how their home looks anyway, and some just have evrything - from handmade decs, to sparkly shop bought ones.

You cannot have a Christmas without a Christmas tree, and I personally prefer having a real and natural tree compared to an artificial tree. I think the smell you get with the real one is a major factor, altough the little pine cones that end up on the floor are a nuissance. Fake trees just aren't the same though.

Here are some simple tree decorating idea's for those who fancy a change, or are stuck for ideas!

Have a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all!!