Katy Perry 'takes John Mayer home for Christmas'

By Sarah Bull

PUBLISHED: 08:35 EST, 25 December 2012 | UPDATED: 08:35 EST, 25 December 2012

They've been dating for the past few months, but Katy Perry and John Mayer have now taken their relationship to the next level.

According to reports, the couple are not only spending Christmas together but will be celebrating the holidays with 28-year-old Katy's family at their home in Santa Barbara.

While it won't be the first time John, 35, has met Katy's family, the decision to spend the festive season with the Perrys marks a serious step in the couple's romance.

Together for Christmas: According to reports, Katy Perry has taken John Mayer home to spend the festive season with her family

Together for Christmas: According to reports, Katy Perry has taken John Mayer home to spend the festive season with her family

A source told People.com: 'They're happy together and with her family for the holidays. John really likes getting to know Katy's family better.

'They've spent a lot of time together and really enjoy each other's company. John is entirely focused on Katy.'

It was also recently reported that John has designed a guitar to give to Katy as her Christmas present.

Family time: It won't be the first time Mayer has met his girlfriend's family, but it does mark a step in the right direction for the pair's relationship

Family time: It won't be the first time Mayer has met his girlfriend! 's family, but it does mark a step in the right direction for the pair's relationship

Lucky girl: As well as her presents from Santa, Katy is also reportedly set to receive a guitar that John designed for her this Christmas

Lucky girl: As well as her presents from Santa, Katy is also reportedly set to receive a guitar that John designed for her this Christmas

Apparently, the instrument is covered in intricate designs, including Katy's initials and the date they first met.

A source told The Sun newspaper: 'John has put some serious effort into his Christmas gift for Katy."Since they met he has been trying to prove he isn't the guy everyone says he is.

'This should definitely prove that - every little detail on the guitar shows how much he thinks of her.'

Katy has been dating John on and off following her divorce from comedian Russell Brand in July.

Since her split, she's been linked to a number of men, including Florence And The Machine guitarist Rob Ackroyd and model Baptiste Giabiconi.

John also has a notorious reputation for loving and leaving some of Hollywood's most eligible ladies, including Taylor Swift, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Aniston, and Jennifer Love-Hewitt.