I can’t believe I’m going to mention the C word, but the reality is it’s only 43 days until Christmas! And with x 2 kids and a new house that still doesn’t have book shelves, this year I’ll need to be super organized. So I thought I share with you my Christmas checklist, just incase it might help you too.
Christmas Checklist
- Decide on the Christmas décor theme. Will it be traditional red and gold, minimalist white or maybe urban cool with bright pops of colour? This has to be no. 1 on the list!
- Buy and write Christmas cards (note to self – don’t forget to post them!) It’s time to indulge in that old-fashioned pleasure of a handwritten note. I’ve got my eye on some from Taab London, I’ll make sure I post some pictures when they arrive.
- Bake some Christmas shortbread. Daisy loves cooking so this will keep her entertained for a while, plus I have some great Christmas cookie cutters coming from Laura Ashley, so watch this space….
- Ensure there are enough glasses of Champagne to go around. We’re at my sisters for Christmas Day, so I don’t have to worry about the cooking, phew. So I can concentrate on getting the right bubbles. I need to make sure I put in an order to the Wine Society.
- Make sure the living room is ship-shape. We’ve just moved house and there’s an empty space that needs a new sofa. Arlo & Jacob have these gorgeous snugglers which I have my eye on (see picture below). You can pick the shape and then the fabric, I’m thinking a deep teal or navy velvet. But don’t forget to order the Arlo & Jacob sofa by 14th November for delivery in time for Christmas.
- Wrap all the presents for the family and make sure they’re all under the Christmas tree. I’m a huge fan of using brown paper and string interspersed with gorgeous patterned paper, but bows maybe more your thing?
- Make sure there’s enough tins of Celebrations, Quality Street and Roses to go around – even if the strawberry and orange cream ones will be the last ones left! (Secretly I love them)
- Christmas candles are a must, I’m a huge fan of Kenneth Turner’s candles as their smell really lasts. Mulled spice, cinnamon and pine are all favourite scents for the festive period. Add a blanket, and a fur throw and you’ve totally embraced the word of the season, hygge.
- Plan Christmas day outfit. Velvet and lace are the fabrics for the season, but maybe you’ll just want to indulge in some luxury pyjamas and slippers all day, you choose!
- Find somewhere to sing some carols by candle light. I’ll be singing at my local church in Crouch End.
Have I missed anything out? Probably, I have complete baby brain so please comment below and let me know!
Seriously how gorgeous is this snuggler!
