Christmas Eve | OOTD & The Most Delicious Dinner

As I write this, is it currently 11:30 pm on the 25th December, 2013 (AEDT). Christmas day is half an hour away from finishing, but there's still festive spirit left to enjoy.

I thought I'd do a two-part series of the Christmas celebrations, with this post (Christmas Eve) and also including one on Christmas, although admittedly there are slightly less photos of that day.

I may also include a post about my favourite gifts (and how lucky I've been this year!)

Without further adieu, here is Christmas Eve...

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As we have done for the last couple of Chrismases, Christmas Eve was spent at my Grandad's farm, about 20-30 minutes drive from my house.

Following an optometrist appointment  – a little bit of grim stigmastism-filled reality during this festive season (lessened slightly by the cute English chap we talked to) – we grabbed our bags, bacon and bonbons and headed out to the farm.

On the way out, we listened to Michael Bublé's Christmas album (all time favourite) and began to get in the spirit of things.

To the farm, I wore a green (although in retrospect, blue) shirt and a velvet maroon skirt.

To add a little festive spirit, I did a take on the current 'floral headbands' trend, and pinned a piece of tinsel into my hair. Tacky, but fun!

And of course, I had to wear Christmas earrings. I bought these ones way back in July from a little store in the city and I love them!

We arrived at the farm to cheese and nibblies, including homemade caramel and bacon popcorn and a Christmas tree taken from the neighbouring farm (with permission). 

Just after dessert, there was a beautiful sunset too, with the most extraordinary colours. The next couple of photos have no filters/enhancements whatsoever. The sky was literally this colour. Amazing.

The food was also absolutely amazing, my Grandad's wife Anne is an incredible cook and every year she treats us to the most delicious food. We had three courses and then coffee and Mars Bar slice (supplied by my Uncle). 

Salmon and asparagus slice with a gluten-free pastry (so crumbly and delicious)

Slow-roasted lamb with pumpkin, broccoli and potato. Tender and to-die-for. 

Flourless hazelnut-chocolate cake with quadruple cream, freshly picked blackberries, vanilla bean ice-cream, blackberry sauce and a blueberry liqueur. I think that says it all. 

So that's that. Christmas Eve was decadent and delicious, with a really beautiful sunset and only the best festive music. It was such a lovely evening! 

Christmas post coming soon :) 

Happy holidays everyone! 

xx