Decorating for Christmas

 Dear Readers,

Hope you are all doing well!

Apologies for my  lack of posts lately. Life keeps getting in the way and I haven´t been able to update my blog for the last three months.

It´s Christmas time again! I´m back in order to continue with the tradition of posting a Christmas entry. I made some crafts and took some pictures to decorate one of the cottages in Sweet Berry Valley.

Hope you like them!

It´s Christmas time and the villagers of Sweet Berry Valley are decorating their homes for Christmas.

Can you guess who lives here?

Peter and Peace! Of course! My favourite couple in Sweet Berry Valley. 

Did you notice the wreath on the door?

Peace made it herself. On one of her walks in the woods she gathered some greenery,twigs,pine cones and berries to create a wreath festive enough for the holiday season but subtle enough to display all winter long.

Peace was proud of the final result. Crafting a natural homemade wreath was the best way to get into the festive mood. 

"What do you think Peter?" "Do you like it?"

"Of course, I do!" "Let´s hang it on the front door."

After adding a festive and welcoming touch to the exterior of their home,Peace suggested going to buy a Christmas tree.

"I´d love to have a proper Christmas tree, a big nice fresh  tree.Last year you promised we would get one next Christmas so the time has come..."

Peter is a man of his word so they went on the search of the perfect Christmas tree but it was too bulky and heavy to carry home.

"We can borrow a car or ask someone to give us a ride to the centre of the village.I´ll ask Frasier Chocolate. I´m sure he´ll be glad to help. Peter said.

"You´ll have your tree, sweetheart. I promise. What about going to the Christmas market to buy some stuff to decorate it?"

Peace smiled and kissed Peter on the cheek. 

"That´s a brilliant idea! You´ve just read my mind, love"

 

So, they headed to the main square where the Christmas market was located.

As they were approaching they could feel the festive and joyful atmosphere of the village at this time of the year. The Market had lovely decorated stalls crowded with all kind of Christmas decorations and gifts.

The sweet smell of Christmas was also in the air. The lovely smell of cinammon, gingerbread and cookies led Peter and Peace to Tanya and Munchie´s stall. Tanya, Peter´s sister, set up her own business at the Christmas market for the first time.

Her cookies and cakes became very popular among the villagers of Sweet Berry Valley. No wonder her sweet treats are so tasty! In case you didn´t know,both Tanya and Munchie worked at "Santa Claus´ Magical Christmas Bakery" before moving from Finland to Sylvania.

After enjoying some of Tanya´s homemade goodies,Peter and Peace continued strolling through the wooden stalls soaking up the  vibrant colours, enticing scents and the  Christmas carols.

The market was bustling with activity.A visit to the market was one the favourite activities for families during the holiday season.

Decorations,wreaths, toys, handmade ornaments,candles and even plants and small Christmas trees can be found at the market stalls.

A tree-shaped cork board caught Peace´s attention.

She thought it could be very handy to stick notes and Christmas cards.

She also bought a big wooden star and some baubles and trinkets.She trusted that Peter would keep his promise so hopefully she´ll put up her Christmas tree soon.

The next morning,Peace opened up the Christmas box. 

She already had a wooden star she had bought a couple of years ago.She got another one at the market to make a centerpiece for the living room table.

She had just finished her table ornament when the door opened.

It was Peter who said in a funny voice:"Peter Babblebrook´s delivery service brings your tree with love and care to your front door and free of charge! 

Peace ran towards her boyfriend and gave him a big hug. 

"Oh, Peter,thanks so much! You´re the best!

Peter dutifully put the tree in a corner of the living room and Peace hugged him again.

"It´s a lovely tree, isn´t it? Peter asked feeling proud of his choice and happy to see his girlfriends´delight.

"It´s just perfect! Shall we decorate it together?

Peace was as excited as a little girl ready to decorate a Christmas tree for the first time.It was a long time since she last set up a Christmas tree and also the first time she was going to decorate it with Peter since they lived together.

Dressing the tree in traditional festive red and gold is not what Peace had in mind. She wanted to add some of her personality into the branches.Instead of wrapping the tree in sparkling tinsel she put some weaved strips of colourful fabric.

Unconventional ornaments such as flowers, hearts, rainbows and even orange slices give the tree a quirky and cheerful touch. They match Peter and Peace´s style and personality.

All the ornaments are up so now it´s time to add a star on top of the tree for the final touch.

Ta-dah!The Christmas tree is all set up!

Talking about trees,do you remember the tree-shaped cork board Peace bought at the market? It´s just perfect to display the Christmas cards she received from her friends and family.

Peace has also sent cards to her friends and relatives. She enjoyed making her own cards. Rainbows and mandalas were the motifs she chose to send good wishes for the holiday season.

I also want to wish you a wonderful time at Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with your favourite things.

Peter and Peace wanted to send you Christmas greetings too so they gladly posed for this picture to wish you a peaceful and joyful Holiday Season.

A big hug!