We put the tree and garland up pretty much right away just to make sure all the little lights are working properly. All of which are about 15 years old. This year I'm changing things up completely, our theme is Harry Potter. I've been collecting for years and have been itching to open up all those Hallmark & Pottery Barn boxes for the first time!
While on vacation, I picked up additional ornaments and some treats at Universal including a few cornish pixies and chocolate frogs.
The stage will be set for our guests as soon as they enter the foyer, they'll be transported to Herbology, kitchen will be transformed into Honeydukes, hallway leading to the half bath is Hogsmeade Station. Mermaids will greet you in the half bath, there will be some good reads from the Quibbler and a few potions on the vanity. And maybe Moaning Myrtle.
The great room will be set up as a general common room, not house specific, where guests can keep busy decorating the tree and working on a HP puzzle. I bought Screamers for the invites which went out today!
Lots of work to do so see ya!