It is possible that we have peaked too soon. Everything is ready. Cranberry sauce simmering on the stove with its smells of orange zest, cinnamon and cloves infusing the whole house with the scent of Christmas. Fridge log-jammed with provisions, cookies baked and ready. Really, for me, the foods of Christmas just might be the very best bit.
Not that I don't adore the rest too - the wreath is on the (back) door and the family are in position and ready for the off.
Presents are wrapped and labelled and squirrelled away safely from those tempted to indulge in preliminary feelies and smellies.
All is calm and bright.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you and yours. Have lots of fun.
Lisa x
Posted by: Lisa | 24 December 2010 at 14:32
Happy Christmas Ali - to you all - and a very Merry New year.
Warm wishes for 2011
Nina ❉❉❉
Posted by: nina - tabiboo | 24 December 2010 at 15:11
beautiful, ali!
merry christmas to your family!
Posted by: kirsten | 24 December 2010 at 15:50
Oooh I want to come over to your house! Best wishes for a very merry Christmas! Love, K x
Posted by: kristina | 24 December 2010 at 16:09
everything is so beautiful! merry, merry christmas to all! xo
Posted by: jen : painted fish studio | 24 December 2010 at 16:30
Gorgeous! I hope you have the most wonderful Christmas.
Ours is wobbling its way together - we've just returned from the doctor with an official diagnosis of flu for Tall Small, but so far no complications, which is very good news.
Nearly time to crack open the damson gin :-)
Posted by: dottycookie | 24 December 2010 at 16:45
Happiest of Christmases to you and yours, dear Ali! Hope it is a joy from start to finish.
(Love those lacy packages.)
Posted by: Lynn | 24 December 2010 at 17:03
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
At the rate I'm going, I fear my peak might be some time NEXT week...
Posted by: UK lass in US | 24 December 2010 at 17:33
merry christmas to you all too x
Posted by: periwinkle | 24 December 2010 at 18:22
Merry Christmas Ali. Elder son and I agree, it is the food that is the best part of Christmas.
Sue x
Posted by: Sue | 24 December 2010 at 20:21
Merry Christmas, Ali!
I love your wreath, gift wrap and decorations!
All the best for 2011 - we'll meet in blogland, won't we? I've loved reading every single post you've published here and receiving yur sweet comments on my blog.
Posted by: Concha | 24 December 2010 at 20:27
I'm just going to pretend I live with you.
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | 24 December 2010 at 21:03
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas Ali. It all looks absolutely perfect. Helen. x
Posted by: Helen | 24 December 2010 at 21:04
happy, happy christmas to you and your family, lovely ali. xx
Posted by: melissa | 24 December 2010 at 21:44
Happy Christmas. It all looks so wonderful! x
Posted by: simone | 24 December 2010 at 22:31
a very happy christmas to you and your family!
xx
Posted by: wonderwoman | 24 December 2010 at 22:48
Very Christmas-y - thanks for sharing.
Posted by: chrissy | 25 December 2010 at 17:27
Merry Christmas to you and your family. Enjoy.
Posted by: Tracy | 26 December 2010 at 00:26
Hope you had a lovely day yesterday and that you have a very happy new year too!
Posted by: Julie | 26 December 2010 at 12:33
ahhh, it is just because you are the best :)
I hope that you had a lovely Christmas xox
Posted by: Claudia | 27 December 2010 at 12:46
I hope you all had a lovely Christmas Ali. Everything certainly looked beautiful in your house!
Posted by: Gina | 27 December 2010 at 13:17
I love the wrapping on your presents, and how cheery your decorations look! I hope you all had a Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Katherine | 09 January 2011 at 01:52