12th Night

As I wasn't posting over the Christmas period, I feel entitled to catch up with this festive shot of some of the decorations gathered together in readiness for packing to go in the loft.

Although many have their decorations out of the way long before 12th night, I like to keep them going - maybe it is because they tend to go up late and then we aren't in the house all that much so I like to enjoy them in peace once all the visitors are gone and there may be some time to relax. Also, I am not a great fan of the build up to Christmas (understatement), so avoid what I can of it, so all things Christmassy are still fresh and meaningful for the 12 days of Christmas.

This year, I started the dismantling process on Sunday, and this shot was taken with the phone from above as I knew I had much else to get done today.

One of these things was to find three images to enter for the 'concensus in architecture' competition at Camera Club next week. So today, I am thankful, that after a long hard search on the computer, I found three that matched the specification and that I am not too embarrassed to submit.

[Domenico Dodaro]

There’s a sense of emptiness at home after the holidays, isn’t it?

[Helen Jane]

@domenicododaro well yes - but for me, not an unwelcome one. Although I have loved having my boys around for an extended stay, it is fine too, when they are gone.

[sarah]

So fun to look at all your decorations -hope your love ones are ok

[Taffy]

What a range of decorations! The hearts seem to be linking us to February.

[amyK]

Nice shot of the decorations and I can very much relate to wanting to enjoy the Christmas decorations in the peace and quiet of the aftermath. (Me too)

[Diana]

A lovely range of beautiful ornaments, it seems like a lot of packing to do before they are finally in the loft.

[Kathy A]

I still haven’t got my decorations down from the top of the wardrobe, maybe next Christmas

[CC Folk]

This looks like my home at the moment as well. It is taking longer than I thought to tuck it all away. Much more fun to put up than to take down for me...I miss the lights already! Maybe you should keep the hearts out for February though? :)

[carol white]

I packed mine away today, as we've been away for a few days

[Janet B.]

It looks like you have lots of work ahead of you packing these wonderful things away, but that type of work can be quite fun while recalling all the good memories associated with each item. We had similar work going on here recently.