Countdown begins

I'm in full Christmas mode! ... The decorations may not be up here yet, but that hasn't stopped me getting in the mood.

I thought I'd share a couple of recent events with you ... first up, is something that is very very special to me.  It belonged to my Mum and its where she wrote down every year, who she sent and received cards from.  I suppose its become a bit of a tradition, as its something I've always done too, since I got married.

As you can see, she started it in 1964 (a fabulous year, I must say) and wrote in it every year until the end. And then I took over the book. 

I love looking back through it and seeing her writing ... I can almost hear her now asking me to find out when the last posting dates to Australia and the USA are.

Next, I realised I hadn't shared some of the photos I took when visiting the Christmas departments in Libertys and Fortnums.

I must admit, I wanted to see the Christmas store at Liberty after watching the tv show.

We were lucky as we got there nice and early and it wasn't too busy ... but boy, by the time we left, it was packed.

Next was my all time favorite store .. Fortnum and Mason.  I just love it there, and their Christmas department didn't disappoint. It was a WOW with capital letters.

Lastly we called into Cath Kidston ... well, it would have been rude not too.

Can't believe I'm actually saying this ... but sorry, I don't like their Christmas prints this year.

So there you have it, a little glimpse into how I'm starting my Christmas this year ... and what did I buy?

Not a lot! ... I was very restrained. As you see, I have a slight obsession with bottle brush trees.

Have a lovely weekend all, and I hope to be back with a Me on a Monday post.