So, here we are, the first day of December. Can Christmas really only be 24 days away?! I love this time of year...finding gifts for friends and family, Christmas lights twinkling in the dark evenings and the excuse to watch 'White Christmas' for the umpteenth time. The festive season just wouldn't be the same without Bing Crosby!
I've been finding all sort of 'treasure' over the last few weeks and thought I'd show you some of my spoils...
As Mr Treasure and some of his friends spent Saturday demolishing our conservatory (to be honest, it was more a lean-to than a conservatory!), I thought I'd escape the noise and mud and pop along to a house sale I'd spotted just up the road from us. As soon as I saw this painting, I knew it had to come home with me! It's dated 1951 and conjures up everything I imagine a country cottage should be. This photo doesn't do it justice...the colours are so vibrant and sunny.
Having admired this little lady in a vintage shop for a while, I thought it was about time I bought her! I think she was originally a pomander, but there's no scent left now.
I think buttons are my favourite thing in the world! I especially like finding them on their original cards.
A little bit of 1930's glamour. The Richard Hudnut powder has never been opened.
I've always been a fan of Cath Kidston pincushions, so I treated myself to the new Union Jack design!
I was so thrilled to find this crocheted blanket at the house sale I went to on Saturday. I think it's about time I learnt to crochet myself, I've always fancied having a go.
I've no idea when I might ever wear this hat, but I spotted it in a charity shop and had to have it! I bought a copy of John Lewis's little book of Make Do and Mend. It's full of useful advice...
... and really nice illustrations.
Happy Advent everyone!
I think it's the catnip in the mouse that Phoebe's most pleased with.
I love the lucky boot pin cushions (and couldn't resist buying one!)
Amongst the decorations are piles of vintage quilts.
There's so much to look at...it's a real feast for the eyes.
Cushions, stockings, fabric hearts and birds.
Samplers and quilts sit happily amongst an array of Christmas trinkets.
A whole wall of hand blown glass decorations from Germany greets you at the top of the stairs to the second floor. The jolly santas were my favourite.
Seeing all of the decorations makes me want to have a vintage-inspired Christmas, with a huge tree dripping with glass baubles with beautifully wrapped presents underneath it!
I'm not sure I'd trust myself to have real candles on our tree, but I bet they'd look lovely flickering away on a winter's night!
This was my absolute favourite decoration. I don't know why, it just makes me smile!
Waiting for Santa to arrive...
This Vegas-inspired tree was brilliant, complete with dancing girls and casino-themed decorations!
Every year we buy a new Christmas decoration to add to our collection (it's become a bit of a tradition). This season's new addition is a jolly little fellow I found lurking on the shelves of a Scandinavian shop in town. He makes me chuckle every time I see him!
We kicked off the festive season with a dinner party for Mr Treasure's side of the family. My brother-in-law and his lovely girlfriend are off to Oz for Christmas, so we couldn't let them go without a good old festive get together first!
I love decorating the table ready for a big feast!
Every year my arty parents make us a Christmas card. Last year's was the most spectacular to date...a whole flock of paper doves! They've become part of the seasonal decorations now.
I've always been a fan of Cath Kidston pincushions, so I treated myself to the new Union Jack design!
I was so thrilled to find this crocheted blanket at the house sale I went to on Saturday. I think it's about time I learnt to crochet myself, I've always fancied having a go.
I've no idea when I might ever wear this hat, but I spotted it in a charity shop and had to have it! 
