The 3rd Ideal Home Christmas Show

The front of Earls Court 1 was bedecked in falling snow to the backdrop of Earls Court tube; think Whistler in the sun or the John Lewis ad. We were received by the Ugly Sisters contemporarily called Tulisa and Miley, it twerks for me, and Widow Twanky- that’s Twanky. We had Jingle Bells with lots of jingle. Never do a tango with an eskimo. Further soundtrack was Saviour’s Day, Driving Home For Christmas, Wings, Slade but stick with it as it all works holistically. Lisa Faulkner did a photo shoot; she’s a good sport g.s.o.h, coincides with G.O.S.H and Children in Need on Friday. There’s an ice rink inside under lovely big lights. Gregg Wallace’s restaurant looked striking; £26 will get you 9 Christmas items.

Hand carved candles, hand carved turkey. It really is a land of enchantment; a pre emptor to Winter Wonderland, evoking visions of Edward Scissorhands playing in the snow. There are family themes; the Princess’ kitchen, bibs saying ‘All daddy wants for Christmas is a silent night’. Did you know that ‘the cure for anything is salt water- sweat, tears or the sea’. There was something for the domestic ungoddesses ‘I only have a kitchen as it came with the house’; all bases are covered. An edge of bawdiness; a glint in the eye of Christmas looking at you. Loved the riot of Christmas colours. ‘It’s a puppet’-kids can do skits as well as their computerised games. The show is the intersection between dreams and making them happen.

Phil Vickery was part of the 2003 Rugby..no the other chef was on early doors. The Christmas catwalk was dynamic, juxtaposed to the apt champagne style bar-which has a hottub in the middle. Down the runway was Sonata Lingerie as well as party season outfits at affordable prices, so you had basques, sequins. The mink and rabbit furs stall got a cursory glance.

Christmas; it’s in a bag..big, cinnamon pot pourri. Baubles. Lots of. And fairy lights. Saw a white chocolate fondue. Five minutes later i was able to move on. A demonstration of Croatian wines. Rock Choir did Last Christmas with some style; would like to join them. The Lotus LFA was souped up sex. A top said ‘All i want for Christmas is everythng’.
So this is your one stop shop; from conservatory ideas and touch controlled showers to decorative curtain clips, baby rompers and seasonal cushions. Christmasscapes can be framed in custom made photoshots. It’s a return to when things were simpler; to when you did Christmas in school. I left to that song about a reindeer playing; a Message To You Rudolph.