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Christmas Countdown Local 2022 # 2/25 - Suki

 


Christmas Countdown Local #2/25 : Suki Hairdressers Newcastle 

My quest to find local Christmas sights has been easy so far ... Yesterday I was at Suki , Newcastle where I have been a client for 23 years.  Needless to say, they do a great job with my hair and they love Christmas .  Every year, they have a beautiful Christmas tree.   This year is no exception -  there are two sparkling  trees, one on either side of the front door, with colourful gifts of hair and beauty products  . However, the ornaments are the best . They are  so endearing - Australian animals and  birds looking very festive - , koala, emu and wombat and cockatoos, magpies and lorikeets  .... The little Santa hats which most of them wear sit jauntily on their heads and you can't help but break into a big smile. 


Some of my favourites are the fairy wren with akubra, a handmade owl and a surfing kookaburra.... 
which one is your favourite?  



Always a wonderful experience to visit Suki and at this time of the year, it's special . 
Merry Christmas to all at Suki Hairdressing and thank you ... 

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