christmas memories — i have an abundance of really sweet ones. every household has its own very personal holiday rituals, and our family had a few that we never, ever veered from. my mum came from a british ancestry, so our christmas dinner usually consisted of prime rib, mashed potatoes and gravy, rutabagas, green peas, and my father’s famous (if you know, you know). were mandatory, which resulted in everyone at the table sharing their weird little toy or puzzle and adorning a colorful paper crown — i loved it and still do. there’s nothing to ridicule the day like paper crowns for everyone. we were never allowed to open prezzies christmas eve, so the evening would consist of early chinese take-out, and then my brother and me hollering from bed ‘is it time yet?’ all night long and swearing we’d seen santa fly across the sky. morning meant an early, early morning mayhem of gift openings, piles of discarded paper and ribbon, and then breakfast. and at every-single-christmas-morning-breakfast somewhere midway in the meal, my father would shout, ‘wait, wait! didn’t i hear santa in this closet?’ and off he’d go, returning with that coveted gift we had really wanted but wasn’t under the tree. think barbies, g.i. joe’s, a timex cinderella watch, tonka trucks — you get the idea. the item at the top of our wish lists. we knew dad’s tricky little game was coming, but still, the excitement was almost overwhelming, and the thought and kindness behind my dad’s gestures have never been forgotten. i hope you have some beautiful traditions you carry on with or are making some new ones of your own. happy holidays, everyone. here are a few ideas to make your home holiday celebration-worthy and ready for saint nick’s annual visit. x, v.
each row, l to r:
row 1: diy wrapping idea with miniatures via ; 6″ pink hue bottle brush christmas trees from cody foster; cocktails with bitters via ; silver disco ball ornament.
row 2: vintage red wine via ; velvet mushrooms on grassy knoll; raw-edged gold velvet ribbon; madre linen napkins in moss from .
row 3: striped christmas side plates; gold tinsel fringe garland; red & white striped dinner napkins; set of 5 diy christmas paper ornaments from .
row 4: red stripe linen tablecloth; hand-painted paper mache ball ornaments; mixed fun christmas crackers; red plaid melamine christmas dinner plates.
row 5: nordic hearts swedish dishcloth; negroni recipe via ; white tree trunk winter mushroom cake stand; free printable gift tags.
each row, l to r:
row 1: — a christmas do or don’t?; set of 4 scallop trim napkins; world market set of 4 retro santa stoneware plates; pre-lit bottle brush trees on wood base.
row 2: set of 4 scallop trim napkins; set of 4 simone marbleized green stoneware salad plates; handmade linen stocking with monogram option; speckled dessert plate.
row 3: 5-piece christmas party decorations; , anyone?; square scalloped napkins; set of 4 tarry night coupe glasses.
row 4: glassware inspiration; set of 4 assorted fabric napkins; red & white bakers twine; righe green & white striped dessert plate.
row 5: wine stems from ; signature tablecloth; diy felt ornaments; sisal snow frost tabletop trees.
each row, l to r:
row 1: set of 4 red & cream wool felt swiss cross coasters; set of 4 folkloric garland napkins; jade glass 12″ footed cake plate; christmas characters garland.
row 2: pine incense; set of 6 striped velvet christmas crackers; martini via ; set of 4 pacifica holiday tree appetizer plates.
row 3: set of 8 dear santa postcard-shaped paper plates; mini mushrooms by make market; candy stripe scallop table runner; three sheets of hand marbled christmas wrapping paper.
row 4: classic christmas light strand; merry christmas fringe garland; green aperitif glasses; cocktail via .
row 5: handmade red paper decorations from ; heavyweight table napkins with lace detail; astier de villatte marbled serving platter; assorted christmas ric-rac napkins from .
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