It's THAT time of year

Yes my dears

with only 12 days until the last WIP Day of the year [ works in progress that is ]
and also because I can't cope with the idea of visitors mid-decorate - largely because the house at that point looks like an explosion at the North Pole - I have begun decking the halls a few days earlier than usual

In line with hallowed custom, the Official Annual Chez Catsmum Christmas House [ cyber ] Tour won't start until the first of December,


but here's a little taste
and in case you haven't been watching the Christmas Countdown widget in the sidebar, here's a small and suitably subtle hint: