umm, I took this video after a few Christmas tipples
…hence no make-up, pyjamas, and silly grins…
I tried to get Mr Beach Cottage to say G'day, but there were mutterings about beer and stupid (insert blue word) blogs…
so I give you this…$12 Supermarket Specials, Budget Scandinavian-Made-In-China decs, suntanned Christmas trees, and of course things scooped up from days on the beach…
there are a million things I haven't done, a hundred-and-one things I haven't handmade to make Christmas special, home made delights I haven't cooked and the wrapping is at the moment just brown paper and little else
…but you know what?
(and without wanting to smother you in soppiness)
this year, the first Christmas we've celebrated here in our own tatty old Australian cottage somewhere near the sea, ready for guests, perfect or very much not, teenagers happy, little ones tucked up in bed….it just all seems, ya know, very much more than ok…
and I guess that, elementary my dear Watson, is what our Seachange has been all so very much about
See you soon, love from the beaches Down Under
oh and if you're popping by from Sherry's Young House Love you can find more Before/After's here or click the Beach Cottage Tour tab above
Family Room Cushions ~ Coastal Cushions
Sea inspired painting ~ Gail McCormack
sooo pretty at night! love the sideboard with banksia branches! thanks for the fantastic inspiration..
Thanks for sharing – I enjoyed the tour, and of course the first song could not have been more appropriate.
Merry Christmas to you and yours from N Ireland.
Loved it especially the surfboard leaning out back(no pun intended), I’m not sure if I like Mr.(insert blue word here) B.C.
. Your blog makes me feel as if I’m on a vacation every time I look at it. Merry Christmas and I can’t wait for what you do next year!
Thanks for the beautiful tour! Merry Christmas from AZ!
I love my little white/clotted cream colored tree….and I sure could use some REAL clotted cream and scones about now! I actually have a recipe and a friend who has milk cows. It is illegal to sell raw milk in the states, but he takes it home to his own family, and I went and got some and made clotted cream…..it takes 2-3 days on the stove! Thanks for your delightful tour! Happy holidays. ~~Sheri
Everything is so sparkly and “white”, I love it! Hugs and Merry Christmas to you and yours! Hugs, Cindy S.
well this is 100% wonderful! i’m so happy that YOU are happy and recognize it as it occurs! happy christmas to you and all at bc! jkj
As I was sitting here watching your video, I could see the snow falling here at my home…oh, to be in a warm climate! I know that I would miss seeing snow at Christmas, but to be warm…anyway, I love your cottage…and even though you may not have done all you wanted to do for the holiday, being together and sharing love is what it is all about…have a very Happy Christmas….
hugs from across the pond….
SO pretty Sarah! Thanks for the tour! Merry Christmas!
Hugs,
Rachel
dear sarah…
absolutely mesmerising!! i am cooking lots of cakes/nut loaves/biscuits today…
IN THE 36 degree heat!!
soo this was a lovely interlude to relax me amid my “I’M stressed Jerry”..(seinfeld moment)…as I DO xmas eve dinner for 15!!!
have a great one..
looking forward to the santa in the boat on the beach video??
xxx andrea from Melbourne AUSTRALIA!!!!!
Merry Christmas to all the BC’s from the northern beaches.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
how lovely! just clicked through from younghouselove, your place is adorable!
we lived in Australia for several years (in Armidale, NSW), and loved our time at (in our case, rented) beach cottages, so charming!
happy holidays from Ohio!
Carole
Merry Christmas to all at A Beach Cottage from ‘us’ at Mt Martha Beach
Alison
Perfection! Lots of Christmas happiness to you from trustyourstyle!
xo
Loved the tour, sooo pretty – Merry Christmas to you and your family from the ‘Snowy’ Lake District -UK
Good job! Very pretty!
And you know what I’ve found in all my years of celebrating Christmas? Ready or not, it comes anyway! Don’t fret, just ENJOY!!
Merry Christmas!
Happy New Year!
All the best,
Eileen
Merry Christmas, to you and your family, Sarah!
All the best in 2010!
HI Sarah,
Looks like you got all the important stuff done – trees up, candles lit, drinks drank!!
Have a wonderful Christmas, relax and enjoy. Love to you and your family, from our coastal home to yours.
XO
Heidi – Heart and Home
ps around here Santa arrives at the beach in an outrigger canoe, accompanied by 8 surfers wearing Hawaiian Shirts!! Very beachy, indeed!
Look at you…so cute and all natural. You really are adorable. As always the Beach Cottage is a site for loveliness and beachy delights.
Merry merry from Fairmaiden of Sea Cottage in Northern California, U.S.A!!!!
hehe – thats fantastic! Merry Christmas Sarah
Finally popping over to watch this ADORABLE video!! Merry holidays!!!!