going the whole ho-ho-hog

There are so many impressive christmas themed houses and apartments around, enough to make it difficult to choose which one to show. I have gone for this beaut - mainly because at other times of year it has had a full-sized model sheep on display instead. 

christmas time

Finally beginning to feel a bit Christmassy. Have been out buying presents and decorations; was given a freebie sign saying 'let it snow' in silver glitter which is now hanging on my front door mosquito screen - hilarious! Have found this plant - kangaroo paw - as a suitably appropriate floral arrangement. Better than a poinsettia or a Christmas tree, both of which are of course also available everywhere.

snow time

I realise it is common to note the incongruity of having all the winter paraphernalia of Christmas (snowmen, santa, reindeer) when the temperature is 30 degrees, but it is still flooring me every time,  every shop window, every street corner.

Just too weird.