I dreamed up these little angels for our Christmas party table toppers. Then I made 6 of them and I adore them.
We hosted a Christmas party for 34 family members for our Great Big Family Christmas. We have an enormous backyard but every time we hold a backyard function it rains. This time, thunderstorms were predicted. So on Saturday when tBG and I were erecting the first of three wall-less marquees I convinced him that we would be wise to play table tetris indoors and see if we could have the party inside. We moved the furniture into our bedroom and had seating for 36 people in our dining room and lounge room.
I went overboard on the Christmassyness of the decorating and I loved it.
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Everyone had a lovely time at the party, it's so nice that we all get along so beautifully - such a blessing. And it rained cats and dogs - so praise be that we managed to fit everyone and everything inside.
We're off to Italy in 2 sleeps. Backpacks packed, waterproof hiking boots purchased and broken in, 16 kg spare luggage allowance to buy lots of pressies and bring them home. Praying that Fiumicino airport doesn't get closed and that no more of Pompeii collapses.
For the next little while I'll be off enjoying our we-didn't-manage-to-have-a-baby-so-we'll-have-a-fucking-great-holiday-instead jaunt. I hope you all have good Christmases and that 2011 fulfils all your deepest desires.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!
have a fantastic trip!!! Happy holidays and lots of love to you....
ReplyDeleteThe decorations are GORGEOUS! What a treasure you are to your family to put on such a beautiful celebration. Yay for you! Happy travels!
ReplyDeleteWow, amazing decorations and table!!! Stunning, in fact. Have fun in Italy!
ReplyDeleteI heart your angels! And I covet your trip to Italy -- enjoy!
ReplyDeleteOh I am jealous of your trip to Italy. The food and the wine....mmmmmmm. Enjoy! Happy holidays to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful trip. I spent the holidays in Italy in 1996. It was really fun.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas! Have a wonderful holiday.
ReplyDeleteOh my, your table and house looks fantastic! You are right, such a blessing to have a family that gets along well. You are very brave hosting Christmas dinner for 34 people.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a fantastic time in Italy! I am planning the very same trip (in both senses) myself for this time next year.
Thinking of you and yours and wishing you all the best for the sparkly season.
34 people is an abundance of family and I am more than impressed that you got all of them sorted in the house. The angels are adorable and I am so very happy to hear that you are headed out to enjoy a fabulous vacation. I wish you safe and incredible adventures and can't wait for your update on the trip in 2011.
ReplyDeletePundy, I hope you have a fabulous time in bella Italia, that the walls of Pompeii stay where they are and that none of the raw weather hits you. In fact, here's hoping for some balmy days and brilliant meals, yummy wine and excellent cheese. A beautiful way to ring in the New Year. And well deserved. (And then some.)
ReplyDeleteI love your decorations and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have the absolutely best of both worlds. Massive Christmas do - and an escape from families for your own un-family friendly special trip.
ReplyDeleteHappy 2011, Friend! Hope it's full of happiness, good health and lots of love! ♥
ReplyDeleteIt all looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great time. Happy New Year to you, Pundelina!