It started the morning I decided to visit Muddy Waters (Coffee House) in Burlington, Vermont. I was told by the locals that if I was looking for a quiet place to write and enjoy a good cup of java, this was the place. I entered into a few different level rooms containing booths, cozy benches and chairs. After ordering an Iced Machiatto, I settled into a nice corner bench adjacent to a bookshelf. It was quiet, the perfect seat to get some reading done. My reason for spending a quiet morning here was to work through a few more chapters in The Artist's Way. (Julia Cameron's ~ Guide to Inspire Artists). Upon looking around, I noticed that there was a small, rolled up piece of paper tucked away in the brick wall behind me. At first, I was not sure whether to take it out and read it, or not. Perhaps I have seen too many "Candid - Punked" like shows, and someone was watching my every move. Pushing these paranoid thoughts aside, I reached over, read it and I was elated...
I'm always for old fashioned tree with lots of colorful ornaments! Love the colors, the sparkle, the lights! I'm finally decorating tonight, can't wait! :)
ReplyDeleteI am with you, Sonja - My tree is full of old fashioned ornaments and white lights - Love that look - We have so much in common - So glad we connected!
ReplyDeleteThis year we have a tiny living tree; one that can stay in its pot and will only grow one metre (39inches) high in ten years. So it should see us out. Haven't decorated it yet, but it will be simple. We also have a jug of our own holly on the table and I'll be bringing in my potted bay tree and maybe some other evergreens. Gone are the days when we did more for the children and grandchildren. But I love old-fashioned and the Old St Nicholas, and one year - ten years ago I think - my daughter took me to Salzburg (Austria) for the Christmas market. Everything was white and gold. Magic.
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful hearing from you, Ann - I love hearing how you are preparing for the upcoming holiday - Love hearing how you place nature inside your home - How lucky to have gone to Austria to see the Christmas Market - It must have been a magical time - Merry Christmas to you and yours, Ann - I look forward to working with you in the New Year!
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