Tuesday, December 01, 2009

What? December already?

A pinch and a punch for the first day of the month! Wow! It's the first day of December already, which means Christmas is going to be here before I know it. I've barely started decorating, although traditionally we don't start decorating until the first day of December. I've pulled out a few things from their boxes in the shed just to set the scene to celebrate Christmas early with some of my family who visited us two weeks ago, as they can't be here with us for Christmas. The Christmas tree won't be in the lounge room this year, the picture above and below show what a part of the lounge room looks like so far. It's going to be our office (quiet) and music room(noisy), with piano and electric drum kit, and PC and desk. (See the contrast? But we need music to stimulate work and study, right?) The walls have been painted "Coffee Cake" by Taubmans to replace the pink. I love love love that paint colour, it looks delicious enough to eat. Can you see the lampshade? (Read last post) I've also finally written words on one of these metal plaques I got ages ago, which I painted white and antiqued. I just love the word "Patisserie", the thought of cakes, pastries, puffs, tarts and things like that makes my mouth water. The Christmas decoration here has barely started. Often when my kids give me a pinch and a punch for the first day of the month, it will be followed by "a step on the toe for being so slow", and only ocassionally "a flick and a kick for being so quick", which means no matter what I do, I never win. But on this first day of December, I want to give you a big smile and send my regards your way to wish you all the best in everything you do, have a beautiful and wonderful week.

12 comments:

Rose ~Victorian Rose ~ said...

Oh my gosh, being pinched, punched, flicked and kicked...does not sound like much fun to me...your home does not look like the kind of place ANY of that would take place.
It's beautiful.

Rose

BonjourRomance said...

Bonjour! I can't believe it is already December 1 either - where did this year go? The decorations in your kitchen are beautiful. Happy decorating!

Crystal Rose Cottage said...

It's only Dec 1 so you have plenty of time....looks like you are off to a good start!~Patti

Fleurette said...

Bonjour, the inscription patisserie is very amazing!!!
All your dekorce are very beautiful and imaginative!!
Belle journée et mille bises
Fleurette

Rita said...

great pics, thank you for sharing. there's so much inspiration in them that I love them all.
And you did put a big smile on my face as i was reading yourpost
Have a blessed day
Rita

The romantic query letter and the happy-ever-after said...

Your place is beautiful and I'll take your smile, lovely regards and good wishes if you allow me the same in return.
All my very best to you.

Fabulously French said...

Wow! Your decorations are beautiful and patisserie happens to be a favourite word of mine, I am just lucky that I live in France and see it all the time :-)

Leeann

maría cecilia said...

Hi Margarita, love your christmas decoration, so different from everything I use to see around... it´s really special and creative and lovely!!!... and yes, no matter what one does, kids always complaint, don´t they??
The white furniture you have with blue and white china is just beautiful!!!
Many hugs to you
María Cecilia

Anonymous said...

What? It's Christmas already? How did that happen? ;)

Alison Gibbs said...

Love the garland on your dresser.
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Alison

IRDAYU said...

Hi there, i love everthing about your blog .i realy like your creativite. the white n blue thing very beautiful

The Tablescaper said...

Love all of that bule and white!

- The Tablescaper