My auntie Jan sent me a very thought provoking e-Christmas card about Christmas blessings and that if you have food in your fridge a bed to sleep in and food to eat you are better off
than 75% of the world. I remember when Harry, my youngest son was a very small boy he proclaimed one day that we were very rich and the reason for this was that we had four cats! I guess wealth is relative but its important I think to count our blessings perhaps more frequently than we do and I think I am poorer now as I only have two cats. Its still snowing here in N.
Yorks and there is talk of a prolonged cold snap and
that we are experiencing the coldest winter for thirty years.Heidi and Rosella were coming for lunch and a foray round the saleroom but the snow is too bad .So I now have a very clean house and gallons of leek and potato soup!! So I am going to now seem very shallow and show you my wonderful Christmas presents
This glorious red leather Roberts radio which was a total surprise... more love...
My very clever sister made me not one cushion but two ...aren't they fabulous.One patchwork and one embroidered on linen.The pattern is from the Jan Constantine embroidery book.I was so thrilled and I look at them and I could weep with joy. The amount of time she must have put in Jules if you're reading this you are the best and I am the luckiest!!Thank you, thank you.
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This glorious red leather Roberts radio which was a total surprise... more love...
My very clever sister made me not one cushion but two ...aren't they fabulous.One patchwork and one embroidered on linen.The pattern is from the Jan Constantine embroidery book.I was so thrilled and I look at them and I could weep with joy. The amount of time she must have put in Jules if you're reading this you are the best and I am the luckiest!!Thank you, thank you.
This is my favourite angel.I bought her many years ago and she hangs on the wall all year.I believe...
This twiggy wreath also stays put all year.
Another unfinished symphony!This is the quilt I started for my mother fifteen years ago and apart from a bit of embroidery and a few hearts it's finally finished.It's also very basic using left over curtain fabric when I was in my green/pink phase.It may very well make an appearance under the tree.
Anyway all that's left to do is wish you all the happiest of Christmases.Hope you and your beloved ones have a wonderful time with lots of happiness to cherish and fortify you throughout the coming year.Stay safe,happy and peaceful.Love Anne xxxxxxx
A special thought for Rod and dearest Kate RIP x
The presents have been wrapped.
My sister Jules and I have a bit of an unspoken competition to se who can come up with the most tasteful wrapping.This year I have used yards of lace and mercurised baubles-presents in themselves.The lace will be jolly handy for future projects.
This cushion was cross stitched by my very clever and talented sister Jules for my eldest son James when he was very small (Now 23) and it comes out every year.Its truly beautiful and a real heirloom.When I can find Harry's I will post that too.
£1 from a charity shop stored in last years M&S gift set jar
My red themed dresser
My very small tree
The mantelpieceover the wood burner
The nativity play was a huge success not a dry eye in the house - tears of laughter but everyone said how joyful it was and that is the most important thing about Christmas.Here are some our little stars.
The snow has been prety incredible here.These photos were taken before Saturdays heavy fall and its been very hard to get anywhere either on foot or by car.Yes the paths haven't all been gritted,yes,the snow ploughs cant get everywhere.Yes it's fit to freeze your eyeballs and yet look how beautiful it looks.These were taken on my walk with the dog and It was absolutly magical and it brings out my inner child9 who is always pretty close to the surface it has to be said!)
The frozen beck.
A little robin trying to keep warm
Wot you lookin' at?
The view from my window
PIckering market place at first light.
