Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow............

For some of you, this post would seem pretty regular but for us here, seeing snow is something quite special. We waited the whole day for possible snow and then just at the end of the day, it came down fast and furiously and then silently calmly, gentle snowflakes fell to the ground. I stood on my veranda watching a winter wonderland unfold . What an experience for our family~ one we lost ourselves way into the night....thank you thank you...these children have been wishing for snow for years~ a dream come true ! Hows that for a snowman I did have a laugh!...a character all on its own! a little animal like actually , gnomey! X

Cosy all round~

We have seen the middle of our Winter passing and have had some bitter cold days and some glorious warm days. No winter passes without beds wrapped in warmth, breads baked with love, lavender oils burning, baskets of oranges on the ready, knitting in progress racing to be finished and lemons in all their yellow glory hanging heavily from branches begging to be picked. We take advantage of the warm sunny days thrown at us like some gift sent from heaven and picnic all day long lying and chatting and bonding... Having spun this lovely wool, I made a cowl to warm my neck. I guess another 3 are in order as I wore it for the first time yesterday and it got whipped off and claimed by my daughters. All well Love to you Suzanne X

Our Winter Season

A cosy winter enters our home in quiet ways this year. We have really had such mild weather . Our fires have been burning through the day but on venturing outside, we could quite easily whip off our cardigans and beanies and bask in the beautiful Sun. Olivia and I decided to dress our nature table today. We have just pruned our Bay tree. No waste, as in came the branches to hang up and use for stews and broths. We have fed the birds today leaving fruit and seed around the garden. We too brightened Olivia's bedroom with more fairy lights and color. Love this little sweet Livy of mine...who just adores this fluffy little poodle.. I have been busy. Just a different kind of busy. Clearing clutter, looking after sick kiddies and spinning some wool for cowls and hats. Really nice slubby wool for extra bulk. I hope you are basking in the Sun too as you enjoy your Summer Days~ Please take note of my dear mini chicken. She has decided she does not belong in the farmyard with the other chickens. No, she wonders our home sleeping in corners laying eggs and nests at my feet. She really does make a good advert for 'chicken breasts' dont you think? ROUND, PLUMP, HEARTY ones~! Love to you Suzanne X