One week to go . . .

 We'll be heading up to Scotland to celebrate Christmas with my family, so we just put up a little tree again this year . . .

 

. . . and around the house, little creatures are appearing from all over the world. 

There are these fine little fellows who came home with us from Finland earlier this year.  They've been very patiently living in their box, just waiting for the festive season to arrive so they could hop out and look cute;   

and then there's this hairy Swedish lad . . .

. . . that my lovely sis bought for me in Stockholm;

and this frosty snowman who originates from Scotland  (currently charged with keeping a watchful eye on the little wooden ducks from Denmark) . . .

and this jolly fellow who's a local Brummie.  He looks like he's been at the brandy pudding already.

 : - )

And then to remind us of the real reason for the season,  is this beautiful and oh-so-sweet little nativity which was made with lots of love by my gorgeous goddaughter in sunny South Africa.

 

I just love having all these fun and pretty things decking the halls of our home to remind us of far-away loved ones, and happy holiday trips.

Right, so now . . . here's a question for all you fellow dog parents out there :

How do you manage to get your dog to actually wear,  and then pose for a photo with the fun & frivolous reindeer antlers you just had to buy because they were so inexpensive and you knew just how cute your pups would look in them?  Is there a trick to it?  Should treats be involved?

The Jerry-dog preferred to chew them . . . 

 . . . and the Ben-dog wouldn't even look at them.**

Maybe I should wait 'til their tummies are full and they're sleepy . . .

Hope you're having a merry week,

'til next time

xoxo

 

** I can confirm that no pups were in any way harmed or embarrassed.  Their tails wagged throughout the photo-shoot and they enjoyed the game ; - )