Christmas is undoubtably my favourite holiday, the whole magic of the season just capitvates me - the beauty of sparkling lights, the offerings of goodwill and lightening of spirits, but also the special traditions you develop over the years. Some going back decades, some more recently.


One of mine has been to watch 'The Holiday" every year with my sisters since we first saw it. I have such a fond memory of a magical December evening with my sisters and watching this movie together. I remember looking across at them and realising we were all smiling as we watched. One of the things I loved most about the movie was the fantastic sets. I could always see myself living in Amanda's L.A home with it's clean modern style, gorgeous fuschia bougainvillea (reminds me of the home I grew up in), and orchids, orchids everywhere! (Although I fear they'd commit suicide in my house...) Right now, I rather feel like escaping to Iris's delightfully cozy English cottage in Surrey.


The space is immediately warm and inviting, warm soft light draws you in.
Exposed beams add a rustic touch, rich tapestry rugs, hanging lanterns and lamps umbrellas, a light jacket and green Hunter boots have you all set to go out and enjoy the countryside.



The space is packed full of English country charm - adorable little vignettes and personal details everywhere you look. It's even decorated for the holidays! Normally I'm an all white lights kind of girl, but here I just love the Santa Christmas lights and bright red bulbs.

(Doesn't Cameron's outfit and that gorgeous creamy sweater just look so cozy?)

Probably my favourite feature of this inviting cottage are the fireplaces in almost every room - can't you just imagine catching up with a loved one over a warm cup of tea beside the fire right in the kitchen after a long walk in the common?

A vintage wrought iron bed, extra quilts, baskets of chopped wood for the fire and books, books, books - the perfect spot to get all cozy and cuddle in for the evening (or for the season!)

No room for another fireplace in the bathroom - is this the most adorable bath tub ever?
I think quite possibly so...

I love the charm of this cottage, but there were so many little little details in this film that have me smitten, I'll be sharing some more as well as some details from Amanda's home in L.A a little later.

This little movie tradition has become one of the things that start off the holidays to me,
can't wait to watch it again this year!

Hope you're all enjoying a lovely weekend!
xo

{Photos from: HookedonHouses (an amazing source for so many favourite films!) , AllMoviePhotos}