We are getting ready for a small, quiet Christmas. I've put lights up in various windows around the house and they are a welcome brightness because the days are dark and gloomy. We are experiencing so much heavy rain that a spring appears to have sprung up in our drive! Himself is interested to explore but I just say that we should just walk carefully round it, that when the water table lowers we should get our drive back. We'll see!
We gathered pine branches and berries during a brief spell of sunshine. The sap from the cones is sticky but smells wonderful. We have several clumps of mistletoe growing on our apple trees but only leaves this year and no white berries. It's dark enough in this dull weather to have the fairy lights on all day.
I hope that, like my bear, you are well wrapped up and getting ready to celebrate, even if it is not going to be the usual rumbustious family gathering.
Bear looks well wrapped up to an extent, but aren't his nether regions cold?
ReplyDeleteNot to worry - bear and I are both well-padded, but we don't like to have a cold draught round our necks. (I've lived down south too long and am going soft!)
DeleteI think your windows were made for Christmas! Nice and deep and the 4 panes to hang decorations on. So lovely.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas
It is an old cottage and the window cills are deep, just the thing for placing decorations.
DeleteWhat a beautiful, cozy view looking through your window. The fairy lights are a year round decoration for me, on dark and rainy days, they are the sweetest lift to the spirit.
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas decorations sound delightful, nature at it's finest.
Wishing you both, a Merry Christmas and a Blessed and Healthy New Year.
Hugs,
~Jo
xx
Your home looks simply wonderful, Jo, I can see that you have put in a lot of time and care to make it so warm and welcoming.
DeleteI just love your decorations and those lovely windows. Hope you are able to have a wonderful Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Susan. Our Christmas will be very quiet this year, but we are thankful that although we shall not be with family and friends they are all so far keeping healthy and in good spirits.
DeleteThat all looks very lovely. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteA Merry Christmas to you too, Gardener.
DeleteWhat gorgeous decorations! Yes, it will be bare bones for most in the entertaining departments but we mustn't skimp on the decorating!
ReplyDeleteThere is going to be some great partying when this whole business is properly under control!
DeleteIt is very cozy Rosemary and I picture you checking on your plants in the greenhouse daily. My first seed catalog arrived today.
ReplyDeleteComplete neglect on the plant and garden front just now, Donna. Water, water, everywhere. Sit;; waiting to get the rest of my bulbs in the ground!
DeleteYour windows look cosy and festive, very Christmassy! Three more days of work next week, and then I‘m off intil Jan. 4; the break and rest are really welcome.
ReplyDeleteDo enjoy your time away from work. I'm hoping that for all of us the year ahead will be a safer, healthier place.
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