It’s the season for sparkle, fairy lights and tinsel; one thing I love to collect from trips abroad is Christmas decorations. I don’t often purchase many souvenirs from trips, as I am sometimes limited on luggage space so Christmas decorations are great as they are usually small and easy to pack. I love getting them back out year after year, each one holds a different travel memory for me and I’m looking forward to adding to my collection on future travels…
Sequin bauble
This decoration came from a recent trip to Brighton, a reminder of a weekend I spent there on a hen party. I loved the star sequins in the transparent bauble, very Christmassy…
Santa shell
This little beauty came from Barbados, near to Christmas time there is a stall in the airport full of decorations inspired by the Caribbean. Every time I pass through the airport I want to buy more and more. I love that this shell decoration came from a hot climate where Christmas has a totally different feel to a cold Christmas in the UK.
Santa and gingerbread man
Both of these tree decorations came from Macy’s in Orlando. I love visiting America at Christmas time as the decorations are so grand and you can really get into the Christmas spirit. Macy’s always have a fantastic Christmas department and I couldn’t resist buying these for my own Christmas collection.
Christmas candle and tea light holders
This candle and holders were also bought in America. I try to buy a new candle each year and put it away for the following Christmas, I sometimes forget that I’ve bought one so it is a nice surprise when I open my decoration box in December. This candle is called ‘Twisted Peppermint’ it’s from Bath and Body Works and smells amazing! The peppermint lingers in the air for a long time and adds a touch of Christmas sparkle to cosy evenings in.
Father Christmas Russian doll set
I came across these gorgeous Santa figures in a shop in Warsaw, Poland. It was full of Russian dolls from floor to ceiling! I had so much fun exploring the old quarter, drinking coffee outside in a square watching the world go by and strolling around the cobbled streets.
Snow Globe
I got this snow globe in Breckenridge, Colorado. It is such a lovely place, snow, ski slopes and cosy coffee shops. I would love to spend Christmas in Breckenridge one day, but until then I will have to make do with remembering it by give the snow globe a good shake!
