It's Christmas, and all the little nooks and crannies of the house are festooned with holiday cheer.My mother's to blame:
When we were growing up, she'd have us head up to the attic, to pull down a treasure trove of boxes just for that time of year. We'd watch in anticipation as all the objets d'art for the season would miraculously emerge on tabletops; festive curtains would replace the everyday fare; swags would grace the stairwells; wreaths and single candles lent their glow to windows and doorways.
The scents wafting through our home today are of cinnamon, cloves, ginger and chocolate. Baking is a ritual that carries with it the magic of the season. A fire's crackling in the fireplace, and we're snug inside on this chilly December night.
Some of the rituals are traditions every year. There's comfort in that, n'est ce pas?Happiest of Holidays, all!
"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." (-Norman Vincent Peale)
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Enjoy your time at home and have a happy start to your year, Suzanne.
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So happy to know you are home now for the winter, well at least from far away traveling. :)Hope you get the two weeks off the kids do. Did you get your bulbs planted? Love this little painting.
What a sweet sketch and a lovely post!
Happiest of holidays, Sue!!
Carol Nelson certainly got it right. Your tree is just perfect, Sue. Warmest Christmas wishes to you and yours!
Lucky you to have had an attic when you were growing up. That is the lovliest spot in any house and most houses don't have any! So sad...
P.S. Merry Christmas!
Love the sentiments Sue and your watercolor is very beautiful and calming -- I've missed seeing your work. Glad you're back! : )
Have a great Christmas!!!
Oh Hallluya!
So happy to have a post from you Sue!! :)
And wasn't that the best time of all...maybe even better than opening the presents -- the opening of the holiday decorations boxes. It set you up for the wonderful anticipation of those presents to come (which could sometimes be mighty disappointing if they happened to be pajamas).
I LOVE your newest watercolor -- so delicate and atmospheric.
Bravo Sue and enjoy the home front while you can.
X X X
Carolg
PS
This watercolor would make lovely card or anything on Zazzle!
:)
Your vignettes are always charming, delightful ... Thanks for posting your tree: I didn't put one up since we'll be going away, and oh how I miss it: the tree is my favorite part (I should have put one up anyway!).
Love the Santa holding a tree in your sidebar too; I'm partial to Santa's who aren't chubby or wearing red.
Merry merry Christmas to you and yours.
So glad for you that you have this relaxing time over the holidays. I know how much you love your home and family.
Happy Christmas to you!
Carol is right. It would make a beautiful card or stamp!
Merry Christmas. again!
Thanks, all!
Di, thanks for the visit--I love your work!
Cris, I did get the bulbs in--and just in the nick of time! It frosted soon after, and ever since, we had lousy weather when I could have planted. Thanks!
Cristinoel--I love attics, don't you!?
Laura, home for a bit but I'll be doing a bit of travel these next few months as well.
I wish a joyous holiday to you and your family Sue, and a healthy prosperous 2010.
L
That's a gem of a watercolour, Sue. My very best wishes to you for Christmas and may 2010 be full of your gorgeous watercolours.
Your watercolor already harbors a hint of spring days to come, beautiful!
We owe so much to our parents like yours, who knew how to instill in us a love for the value of traditions.
I hope you are enjoying the holidays at home to the fullest!
very nice :) are these colours done by you and then posted
Thanks so much, everybody!
Deepa, thanks for your visit!
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