Saturday, January 19
Friday, January 18
Overheard
We drew crosses on our kids' jerseys for basketball this year (they aren't allowed to wear chains for safety reasons). Here's a conversation between our son and a teammate:
"Why do you have the letter t on your shirt?"
"It is a cross. I am an Orthodox Christian."
"What's an Orthodox Christian?"
"Ask your mom what it is and she'll explain everything."
Thursday, January 17
Fancy French Mustard
Fancy French Mustard | a tasty treat for my husband and new crocks for moi. The best price for Pommery Mustard is Yummy Bazzar.
Wednesday, January 16
Tuesday, January 15
Monday, January 14
Goodbye, Christmas
It was sad to take down our Christmas decorations today, but we had a snow day and some time to get things done. I left up the eucalyptus garland on our console table and left up/set up a few wintry vignettes around the house for cheer. I adore winter and am so glad that we have a little snow and that it is properly cold now.
Sunday, January 13
Saturday, January 12
Feed the Birds
I've neglected my birds this winter and want to do a better job. I
filled the feeder this morning in preparation for a little bit (1" to
3") of snow we expect this weekend. This little tray reminds me of the
bird feeders in Gerda Muller's books.
Friday, January 11
Rose Perfection
I popped into my favorite local florist today to get a bunch of eucalyptus, but ended up leaving with three of the most perfect roses!
Thursday, January 10
In the Warm Sun
My breakfasts are normally eaten before sunrise now, but I waited until after school drop off and a trip to the market today. It is glorious to eat in the sun on a frosty January morning.
In the Bleachers
I found the Persephone biannually that I didn't get a chance to read under the couch last night. It coordinates with today's outfit : my favorite grey pullover, yesterday's trousers, and my old boots with the ground down heels and a fresh polish.
I wish I had a video for you of our daughter playing defense! At one point she was hanging on to the ball and being lifted off the ground and swung by one of the girls on the opposing team.
Wednesday, January 9
Color
The sky today was so dramatic today. It seemed like there was going to be a big storm, but nothing came from them. I love muted colors of winter and I seem to be dressing in them unconsciously, too!
Tuesday, January 8
Monday, January 7
Anna's Nativity
I love seeing how my sister's make their homes cozy and comfortable. This Nativity Set is my sister's and though she plans on eventually painting the walls of her dining room, I love how the figures and wreath look all together!
Sunday, January 6
Grey Days
This was a pretty rough week for our family. We
are grieving my poor grandfather's death after a rapid decline on
December 29th and almost simultaneously, our daughter's infusion drug
wore off and she was plunged back into the severe symptoms of Crohn's
disease. She was finally admitted for an overnight at the hospital on
Friday morning for a work-up and infusion. My darling husband took care
of her so that I could attend Poppy Chick's Memorial in Brooklyn. She
seems to be returning to health following the infusion, thank God.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of grandfather, Charles, and
peace for my grandmother, Judith.
Saturday, January 5
Friday, January 4
Thursday, January 3
Wednesday, January 2
This Year's GIngerbread House
We have decorated gingerbread houses during the Twelve Days of Christmas for years now, so I picked up the prettiest little Wilton Kit at Walmart. This was the first time that I just handed the kids the box and let them go to town without any supervision, and I just love how it turned out!
Tuesday, January 1
Calendar Treason
For the first time in my adult life, I haven't purchased a wall calendar. I replaced the 2018 one with a Carl Larsson print.
Monday, December 31
2018 Knitting
1. Dusty Purple Bonnet for Hazel
2. Ramona Cardigan in Black
3. Grey Bonnet for Hazel
4. Yarrow Root Bonnet for Elissea
5. White Baptismal Bonnet for Eliseea
6. White Baptismal Bonnet for Emily's baby
7. Black Greyhaven Hat for Danyella
8. Grey Bonnet for Benedict
9. Harbor Cap Test Knit
10. Charlotte Beret
11. Baby P's Shale Blanket in Shire Green
12. Grey Classic Kerchief for Hazel
13. Grey Bonnet for Luke
14. Grey Classic Kerchief for Eliseea
2018 Books
2. Johnny Tremain
3. The Priory
4. Gardener's Nightcap
5. Time Enough for Drums
6. Mrs. Hurst Dancing
7. A Women's Work
8. Long Live the Great Bardfield: The Autobiography of Tirzah Garwood
9. Possession
10. Bramton Wick
11. Landscape in Sunlight
12. Secret of the Andes
13. Akhmatova: Poems
14. Carl and Karin Larsson: Creators of Swedish Style
15. The Native Heath
16. Howard's End
17. Seaview House
18. The Wheel on the School
19. A Winter Away
20. Sylvester
21. The Tale of Hill Top Farm
22. Venetia
23. The Matisse Stories
24. The Lark
25. A Convenient Marriage
26. English Cottage Interiors
27. Cottage Style
28. The Mingham Air
29. Diary of a Provincial Lady
30. Snow White (Graphic Novel)
31. Home Sweet Maison: The French Art of Making Home
32. The Fortress: A Love Story
33. Morningside Heights
34. One Beautiful Dream
35. The War That Saved My Life
36. Less Than Angels
37. Dear Mrs. Bird
38. The War I Finally Won
39. The Railway Children
40. The Family with Two Front Doors
41. The Magic of Ordinary Days
42. Emma
43. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
44. Feeding the Dragon
45. The Second World War Diaries of Violet Carey
46. Ship of Fools
47. Circe
48. A Glass of Blessings
49. Homebody
50. The Barbara Pym Cookbook
51. Merry Hall
52. An Edwardian Christmas
Sunday, December 30
Color/Colour
I put my Instagram account through two different color applications tonight (colorkuler.com and yearofcolour.com) and am pleased with the colors that are represented my photographs. I didn't expect to see so much brown and I thought that there would be a bit more gray.
Saturday, December 29
Thursday, December 27
More Brekkie and Knitting
My sweet little middle son bought me a special mug as his Christmas present. I love that he chose one with an "M" on it for "Mama". He said that he thought about choosing one with an "E", but it didn't seem right since no one here calls me "Emily". I will treasure my Mama mug always.
I am still working on Christmas presents. I decided to knit my godchildren a little something to go with a wrapped gift, Unfortunately, I bought yarn and was unable to actually work on the four projects until today. The first gift I finished was the first of three Classic Kerchiefs. The pattern is quick and easy to follow. Hopefully the other two and a wee bonnet will fly off the needles before I see my little ones for Nativity.
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