Christmas decorations! (if it’s not too late)

I love Christmas… especially the preparation for Christmas bit. Buying gifts, making things, decorating… all the cosy stuff. Except I must admit I haven’t actually decorated a festive tree for quite some time! Christmases in Lithuania usually mean that by the time I arrive, my little brothers (12 and 9 at the time) have raced ahead and finished the whole thing without me.

This particular year I went early and tried to negotiate for one tree I could decorate myself. Not so simple. My youngest brother was absolutely welded to the tradition that the tree must go up exactly on the 1st of December because that’s when Advent starts. But somehow I managed, and the tree you see above ended up being mine.

Now… I know myself a little too well, and I’m very likely to be late with Christmas decorations again. But if you’re anything like me and find yourself scrambling for ideas right at the end, here’s something simple and sweet.

That’s how these little felt birdies came to be — stitched by hand, stuffed with scraps, and finished with a ribbon so they can perch on any tree. Quick to make, cheerful to look at, and honestly… such a joy. Perfect for last-minute makers like me.