English country christmas

Let the professionals wrestle with the turkey this year and treat yourself to a Christmas break. Here’s our guide to some local crackers...

By Lucy Hoyle I couldn’t contain my excitement when the fabulous Rebecca of My English Country Cottage fame, (who until now had been my Pilates friend, exchanging grimaces as we were encouraged to stretch our bodies into bizarre positions) asked me to make some Christmas canapés for an actual real life photo shoot at her…

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English Country Cottage Christmas decor with tartan plaid, fairy lights, holly, Christmas crackers, orange pomanders and more on Pinecones & Acorns lifestyle blog.

I love to use cloches in my home decor! And, today I'm here to give you some cloche ideas to use in your home this Christmas! WHAT IS A CLOCHE? So, what is a cloche? A cloche is a glass dome or bell shaped cover used to protect outdoor plants. But, these practical plant domes have been used for quite some time to display pretty pieces indoors. When you place something under a cloche or glass dome, it immediately gives it 'status' in your home decor! It's an invitation to come and see what's…

Enjoy a Christmas home tour through a charming classic English Tudor. Pretty architectural details and vintage inspired decorating ideas. Mix modern and vintage style decorating to create a cozy holiday home. #holidayhometour #christmashometour #vintageChristmas #vintagehometour #Christmasdecorating #Christmasdecor

Hello everyone, I hope you enjoyed your weekend. I enjoyed a lovely afternoon on Saturday going to the Christmas House Tours and then out to supper with my daughters. On Sunday we hosted our annual family pizza party for 30 and the grandchildren exchanged gifts adding to the fun. I love this casual party. I think this room has an English cottage look although it does have a bit of French as well. The tea tray is set if you have time for tea. Friendly Village tea cups. You can see my…

Enjoy the allure of a French Country Christmas this year, with 15 ways to inject French sophistication into your Christmas,