With all the posts on crochet and knitting (another one coming up fairly soon), I thought it was getting a bit monotonous, so I decided to entertain you with a post on a completely unrelated matter. Last night I finally put up the Christmas tree!
I know, it might seem that I've done it quite late, but the main holiday we celebrate nationwide in Russia is the New Years Eve, while our Christmas is orthodox style and is only celebrated in January and by the religious population. So the delay is quite acceptable in my case. Although I have been dying to put it up for a while now, just didn't quite have the time...
This tree is from IKEA, and it's pretty damn amazing for a fake Christmas tree! Once you fluff its flexible branches it actually does look like a real conifer. We have the smaller one out of the two available sizes, and it is just perfect for the limited space we have in our living room right in between an armchair and the 'sewing station'.
And here are some snaps of my favourite pieces from this year's Christmas tree:
I know, it might seem that I've done it quite late, but the main holiday we celebrate nationwide in Russia is the New Years Eve, while our Christmas is orthodox style and is only celebrated in January and by the religious population. So the delay is quite acceptable in my case. Although I have been dying to put it up for a while now, just didn't quite have the time...
This tree is from IKEA, and it's pretty damn amazing for a fake Christmas tree! Once you fluff its flexible branches it actually does look like a real conifer. We have the smaller one out of the two available sizes, and it is just perfect for the limited space we have in our living room right in between an armchair and the 'sewing station'.
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| My little helper |
And here are some snaps of my favourite pieces from this year's Christmas tree:
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| Little red tram - so cute! Garland in the background: IKEA |
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| Owl bauble: this year's IKEA Christmas collection |
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| Amazing glass bauble from last year's IKEA Christmas shop |
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| Kitty bauble I bought a couple of years ago at London's Winter Wonderland |
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| The first batch of presents appearing under the tree this year Giftwrap: IKEA |
The holiday season is always an exciting time, whether you are a child or an adult. There is some sort of "magic" in all these rituals we do every year, like putting up and decorating the Christmas tree, buying and wrapping presents for the important people in our lives, having the fairy lights all around our houses. It's all quite atmospheric.
It is also a wonderful time when all our problems seem to be a bit less significant, and when we suddenly start enjoying silly but joyful music that is playing all around. It is a time to both reflect on the past and think about our future aspirations. And, obviously, it is the time to celebrate the friendship and love in our lives, so do not forget this essential part! ;)
Wish you all an amazing holiday season this year!
E.V. <3
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