Country Christmas

Life In The Country

Series #7


Here we are again this week, heading into the country for some decorating inspiration and fun imagination!

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It has been snowing for the last few weeks.

As winter starts to settle in and Christmas around the corner, I will be spending the holidays in my Swedish home.

My suitcases are packed and ready to go.

The Christmas gifts are all wrapped and ready to put under the tree.

As always whenever I arrive in Sweden, the local patrolling sherrif of our area (area 5), Sherrif Northman, greets and delivers me to my home. 

He has been here forever, as far as I can remember he has been doing this job for what seems like....centuries.

This time of the year, the house and the grounds are simply beautiful and calming.

Definitely an excitement in the air.

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Christmas boughs and wreaths in each room.

Think I will take a relaxing bath before the Christmas activities start.

I am expecting Christmas guests and always look forward to greeting them when they arrive.

 Their rooms have been prepared and are ready.

Each bedroom in the house has a sitting area, all decked out for Christmas as well.

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The Royal's asked me if I would accommodate some of their guests, 

guess they just ran out of room.....they must have a lot of friends!

Look at the gifts these unexpected guest bestow on me.....very generous company indeed!

I hope that come back next year.

Oh my, can't believe I have been here all day and have not gone out to see the horse in the stables.

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Look how muddy it is - have switched into my wellingtons.

Hard to believe one minute I am tracking through mud with the boots,

and the next I am getting ready for a beautiful dinner in my red Christmas dress.

And pretty shoes.

Dining room all set and decorated through out.

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All and all it has been a fantastic Christmas.

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May all your Christmas dreams come true!  :)

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Diane

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I will be linking up with these parties

Wow us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

Rednesday at It's A Very Cherry World
Pearls and Lace Thursday at Faith, Grace and Crafts 
Open House Party at No Minimalist Here
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Pink Saturday at How Sweet The Sound

and
Pinterest PinFest at The DIY Show Off
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants