Well, the shopping is done (finally!).

The cupboards are fully stocked with delicious treats.

The presents are wrapped and the tree is adorned with the handmade decorations I brought to Australia with me.

But more precious than any of that is the fact that I am with all my most-loved ones. I can hug them at will.

I do, and I will. Lots. 🙂

I’d like to wish all of my readers, followers, guest bloggers and any innocent bystanders a joyful, love-fuelled, absolutely peachy holiday, crammed full with all the people and things they love the most.

Time to hang up the kids’ stockings…

vintage fabric christmas stockings by Jane Foster