Thursday 1 December 2016

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!

Oh my goodness me, can you believe it’s December, already?  Where has a year gone? It only seems like yesterday that we were donning our gay apparel last year, yet here we are again!
Christmas MugsAt the start of the New Year we resolved that we would to be living in Evesham by Christmas, we did it, with six months to spare. This also gave Darrell plenty of time to plan his nouveau de rigueur festive décor, which considering that we donated almost all of our festive frippery to our local (as was) charity shop back in Wolverhampton, the boy dun gud!
jewelled Christmas TreeHis Christmas tree has to be his greatest triumph. There was much debate, most quite heated, when it came to said tree, should we go for a classical feel, with a traditional style tree or should we try something completely different.  In the end, Darrell won after producing a detailed series of mood boards and a very persuasive argument, after which, how could we say no?
Jewelled Christmas Tree with Chandalier glass dropsWhite Branch Christmas Tree with jewelled glass chandalier drops
He bought a bare twig tree with incorporated lights, which he then adorned with strings of real glass drops from old chandeliers that he found on eBay or in the local charity shops, and then added a few small turqoiuse, cerise and purple baubles to add a soupcon of colour.
baubled branchesIn the kitchen area he has also fashioned another advant garde display  using foraged branches he had already earmarked on one of our walks into town.
Festive shelves 2Our festive shelves also look pretty good too, Nigel and I are both impressed, but Darrell, ever the perfectionist, says he isn’t quite finished yet ……
festive shelves…….. and that when he goes to Birmingham to see Rod Stewart at the weekend he will be looking for a few more choice items to complete “the look”. What is he like?

10 comments:

Di said...

Oh wow - does he hire out his services as a Christmas designer? Looks fab and best of all will also look great when unlit and the light catches it/them! Tres chick mes ameez!

Hugs

Di xx

Mr.D said...

THe boy dun good. It looks classy.
One question. "He bought a bare twig tree with incorporated lights." How can it be bare if it has lights inc?
Enjoy Rod the Mod at the weekend. No throwing anything intimate at him!

Mr.D said...

P.S. Your spam filter is pretty demanding. I had to get through three picture tests to post my comment and six to add my post script!

PharmacyMichele said...

Everywhere is looking very festive & very classy.I wonder if Darrell would likes trip to Southport as we always end looking like Blackpool Illuminations!!

Michele

Pamela said...

I love your tree and the rest of the Chrimbo decorations are very chic!

Anonymous said...

Oh my word - you make my festive efforts look extremely dull and lack lustre in comparison to your amazing results boyz. Absolutely stunning! JantheFan x

tilly said...

what stunning creations, well done the boys !
Tilly

Dianne said...

Oh my, Darrell's talent knows no bounds! That tree is so very beautiful with the way it shimmers, glistens, and glows......truly lovely idea with the crystal pendants.....the extra little twig tree is perfection with the natural light showcasing the shape and colours......every little touch here and there says Christmas!...Love, Dianne

marc said...

IT IS ART DARLING ART I TELL YOU MY MAN WHO DOES COULD NOT HAVE DONE BETTER WITH A TEAM OF 20 DARLING IT IS EVERY THING AND MORE THE A LIST WILL BE SCREAMING FOR YOU TO DO FOR THEM BIG AIR KISS HUGH

Roni said...

You have a natural flare Darrell! Looking good boys!

Big hugs
Roni xox