Yes, that's the bar. Look closely at the wreath...

Usually we start decorating for Christmas early because we have an annual party, but this year, we cancelled the bash and left decking the halls to the last minute. Because we couldn’t get our act together, I decided to have a last-minute cocktail party, which got our butts in gear.

Voila! The stockings are hung (on the banister) with care. Let the season begin!