I really love to wrap at Christmas time. Hmmm...no...wait...I wrote that wrong. It should be - I really love THE wrap at Christmas time. And that's exactly what I've discovered about myself. I do love the wrapping stuff. The multitude of papers with their glitzy, shiny colours; the frothy bows in satiny textures; and even the tags that might be stick-on, tie-on or tape-on, all get me excited about the wrapping process.
It's just a matter of getting all the wrap and ribbon out, getting a comfortable place to sit and not stopping until it's finished.
I think my problem is that I like all the gifts to look pretty. I seem to spend a lot of time with each one. I mean, I wouldn't want it any other way but it does take me hours to wrap everything. It's the big awkward ones that seem to tap my energy. I see one more to go.
DONE! So that's it for this year. Now all I have to do is persuade everyone not to rip it all off in 10 seconds. [Laughing cuz I know that won't happen!]
Good Night for now.
I'm wearing: Skin: LeLutka Mila (Hush) Eyes: Miriel Hazel (no longer available) Eyelashes: FTL Eyelashes - 502 Kirei Hair: W&Y No 148
Sweater: Fri ballet sweater (red) Leggings: CoCo white leggings (group gift) Boots: YS & YS Tiburon (red) (Christmas group gift) Earrings and Necklace: YS & YS Stone necklace & earrings (Christmas group gift)
Tonight I'm going to a Christmas party with some friends. I love the parties at this time of year. It's always dress-up-major, deck-the-ears-neck-wrist, and do-the-do kind of time. I love putting on the make-up, the jewelry, the push-up bra with the strapless dress and going out and just having a great time with the people I love. I thought I'd better finish the tree before I left so I got myself in gear and packed the tree with lots of bling. Sometimes I put candy canes on the tree but usually what happens is that I eat a bunch before they even reach the branches. Then the peppermint starts to get to me. YUUUUCKK!!!! Just over-kill!
It was a relief getting ONE of the inside trees decorated with lights and all the extras. I put this one in the front window because it just looked so glittery. I wanted all the neighbours to see it. I think I'm almost finished with the decorations now. I guess I should start wrapping soon. That's a big job I must tackle next week.
Well, off I go to have some fun.
Good Night for now.
I'm wearing: Skin: LeLutka Estelle (light) Eyes: Miriel Hazel (no longer available) Eyelashes: Glow Studio Innocent Hair: Calico Ingmann Creations (Teri) Nails: Love Soul Nail color (copper)
Oh yes...the weather turned really cold, really quickly. It was snowy, blowy and not a good day for going out to shop, to decorate or to go clubbing. On top of everything, I started to get my annual cold - sniffling, sneezing, snorting. So I decided this was a perfect night to make some hot chocolate and sit by the fire. I did need to consider the gifts I had bought. Hmmmm....did I have everything for the little ones? What about Uncle Joe? He's always so picky. Maybe I should pick up something else for Aunt Irene.
I put on my cozy flannel Christmas jammies and got the fire going. It's so nice to sit by the fire, warming your hands on a blustery evening. It really made me feel so comfortable.
I picked up my toy moose, that matches my slippers [a little "security blanket" when I'm feeling lousy], and sat up on the mantle, taking the place of the stockings that will soon be hanging there.
There's nothing like taking a break from the hustle and bustle and giving some time to yourself.
I know...I know...I know. I'm goofing off tonight. But I really need to chill a bit and renew my energies for the days ahead. I think everybody needs to do that at this busy time of year. Look after yourself.
Good Night for now.
I'm wearing: Skin: LeLutka Lola (light) Eyes: Miriel Hazel (no longer available) Hair: Truth Hair Julia
Yes, I'm a traditionalist! I like my shortbread buttery; I adore a snowy Christmas Eve; and I want my Christmas tree to be real. I don't want a colour co-ordinated theme either with just bows or ribbons. On my tree, I have tons of ornaments collected from my Grandmother, my Mother and ones I've picked up from places I've been to or just because they catch my eye so they are all a big variety but they all tell a story. But sometimes the sparkly / modern / fashionable tree draws me in. Sometimes I just need to pay attention to it.
The white tree always fits in with any colour scheme. It can be totally white or combined with any colour. At night it looks cool when it's covered with white lights. I do love this totally radical silver metal tree, too. It twirls around, highlighting the muted ornaments and sparkling star. Neither of these trees would ever be my choice as a Christmas tree in my home but I do like these as decorative pieces.
I decided I needed to wear silver with the trees. The gunmetal colour of the sequins on the dress, makes it stand out. And I love the design of it - it's very sexy without being "in-your-face". With it, silver jewelry of course.
I love getting dressed up and if I can pose with a few of my decorations, that's all the better. Christmas is just so much fun.
Good Night for now.
I'm wearing: Skin: LeLutka Lola (light) Eyes: Miriel Hazel (no longer available) Eyelashes: LeLutka Lola Hair: DBS Winnifer Nails: SN Shiny red nails Dress: Zaara Acira minidress (silver)
Earrings: PC Oxidized silver hoops Bracelet: Dark Mouse Fabulous & Funky Bangles (group gift)
Trees: White: LP2 Interior Xmas tree (group gift) Silver: PondLife Silver animated swirl metal Xmas tree w/ star
The weather really is getting wintery. Of course there is snow on the ground but the wind is blowing harder and chillier and there are always a few flakes flying around. But I knew the trees outside had to have some decorations on them so I went out the other night just before I went dancing. It was chilly but the thought of my house looking all glowy and toasty, made me feel likewise inside.
Some of my trees were snow covered and with the white lights and silver bows, they looked straight out of a Christmas card. But I wanted to concentrate on the poor little green fir that just didn't seem to stand up straight. I put on coloured lights and big coloured baubles to make it feel just as important as the other ones.
I thought I looked just as decorative in my gold formal gown. Hmmm....guess I could stand in the garden and be a Christmas decoration too. Hmmmm...guess not! I think I would be frozen within a few minutes. I'm really enjoying decorating my house AND myself this month. Looking forward to more decorations of both.
Good Night for now. I'm wearing: Skin: LeLutka Lola (light) Eyes: Miriel Hazel (no longer available) Eyelashes: Glow Studio Innocent Hair: Oh Hair Oh my honey Formal gown: SAS CouCou (gold)
I'm absolutely thrilled that this is now December!! This has got to be my above-all-first-place-magical favourite time of year. I love the over abundance of red and green; the trees from tacky to trendy; the total hedonistic desire to give the right thing; and the kindness of people who usually disregard the obvious. I love it all!! I confess - I'm a Christmas junkie! I decorate to the extreme and probably go that far in spending too but it comes only once a year and I love it. [Did I say that before?]
I started out decorating on December 1st and will continue on until I've run out of time or decorations. I decided that the fireplace was the first spot I would tackle. So I put on some Christmas music, poured myself some egg nog, dressed up in my "best" and started out.
I put a garland across the mantle that has twinkling lights with red bows. It always looks very Christmasy and so bright when it turns evening. I placed a matching wreath above on the chimney stack. It happens to be out of the picture.
Of course to do the decorating, one definitely must dress up and wear red. I got this dress a year ago but I love the lacey look to the skirt. It's a great cocktail dress and can be worn any time of the year. I'm really looking forward to this month and putting on my party clothes. I don't get a chance to do that often except at this time. YAY!!! I'm really looking forward to digging out some of the glitzy dresses to show you.
Next time, I'm tackling the tree.
Good Night for now. I'm wearing: Skin: LeLutka Moscow (light) Eyes: Miriel Hazel (no longer available) Eyelashes: Glow Studio Innocent Hair: Laqroki Champagne
Dress: Mimikri Nina red Earrings and necklace: Aglaia Heart of gold (set)
