All is calm, all is bright


Wishing you a very Merry Christmas filled with fabulous style, memorable moments, and a little Christmas cheer. Thank you for being part of this vintage-fashion-loving community and for celebrating the beauty of clothes and the past with me all year long. May your holidays sparkle with joy and spending time with loved ones.

Here are some photos I've taken throughout the Christmas season...


Golden seahorses in love...


Prayers after a colleague's passing...


My very first hydrangeas...


Some marinated octopus I enjoyed during a dinner with my mum and her friends...


Some basil pesto I made with basil I grew from my garden...


Some cute mermaid and sushi ornaments...



These gorgeous, pink Christmas mugs and plates, as well as my little, pink tree...




Some flowers I admired at Bunnings,





Flowers fresh from my garden,


Some more Christmas ornaments, these ones from Bed, Bath and Table...









and last but not least my mum's Christmas tree. 


This is my last blog post for 2025, I'll see you in the new year!

Comments

  1. Polyester Princess22 December, 2025

    Thank you for all your lovely posts and for sharing some Christmas cheer from the Southern hemisphere with us. I'm wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas! xxx

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    1. Jess 23 December, 2025

      Thank you Ann. Merry Christmas to you and Jos. X

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  2. Luxury Hotels in Iceland22 December, 2025

    What a beautiful way to close out 2025 ✨ Your posts have been such a joy this year. Wishing you a peaceful break, and for anyone planning new-year getaways, it’s always worth checking Nanajee Travels for the latest flights and hotel deals.

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  3. Flights and hotel search22 December, 2025

    A thoughtful ending to the year ✨ Thank you for all the inspiration in 2025. Looking ahead to fresh starts—and great travel plans—Nanajee Travels is a lovely place to find the latest flights and hotel deals.

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  4. Sheila24 December, 2025

    Your mum's tree is gorgeous! I loved seeing all the pretty ornaments (and I like your strawberry vase!), thank you! All the best to you and yours for a very Merry Christmas, and all the best to you in the New Year, Jess!

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  5. Vix30 December, 2025

    Thanks so all your thoughtful and stylish posts throughout the year, Jess! Here's to more of the same in 2026! xxx

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