I guess this is not really the first post of 2014, more like the last post of 2013. Whilst I am not usually one for getting sentimental about the passing of the year and I can't really say that 2013 was a 'great year' or anything, I was somewhat reluctant to let it go. There are changes due to happen immediately in 2014 that I am not really looking forward to and it was nice to have a long-ish holiday where I was, for a while at least, able to continue to live in my cosy little world. Now with only a day and a half left of my holiday I have to emerge from my cocoon and face the reality of life. Ah well, what will be will be, we'll cope, I guess.
So... it has been a slendid Winter Festival! Full of "pointed setters" as they are affectionately referred to in this house.
Twigs covered in teeny tiny baubles
I always wanted to try this and I was very happy with the results...
A pretty tree...
With pretty blue lights
Bowls full of pretty baubles...
Pretty flowers all over the house...
Lots of candles
A shiny table set, ready for good food!
And with good food on it, waiting to be eaten!
And yummy drinks just waiting to be drunk!
And lovely walks - when the dreadful weather permitted of course...
It has been a splendidly relaxing holiday, quiet and peaceful, apart from the weather of course! And I have loved every day of it. So yesterday I finally got out my gorgeous new diary...
And started 2014.
With a new crochet project on the hook... :)