Wednesday 26 November 2014

Warmth.......







A grey mist has cast its spell this week.

The temperature has dropped.

The days are dark and damp.







It's now the time for me when candles make a permanent appearance, the smell of stew wafts in the house, 'mulled' stuff sneaks in, and cosy scarves are worn.

Today I have the chance to 'potter'. I am treasuring it. It is rare these days. I need it. Life at the moment is going at break neck speed in my little world.







I am way behind with everything still, but I knew that if I didn't get one day in where I could just take things slow, burnout wouldn't be far behind me.

So, today is a treat.




It's great to have a drink at a reasonable pace. 

It's great to pamper my poor neglected nails.

It's great to put a wash on, and be around when it finishes. 

It's great to be able to plan dinners.

It's great to be able to take pleasure in having candles lit.

It's great to have silence for a bit.








I have needed this. 

It is SOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOD.

All go again tomorrow, but for today.......for this moment.......it is heaven.







xxx


30 comments:

  1. Beautiful pictures! Makes me want to slow down today! Thanks!

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  2. Gorgeous! Enjoy the day as if there is no tomorrow. Each and every hour... and by the way I loved your scarf.

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  3. Ooh - I could just do with a drink like that. Lovely post, lovely photos and gorgeous scarf! Have fun pottering. x

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  4. Geniet van je dag! Ik geniet elke keer van je blogpost!

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  5. Silence for a bit.... my most favourite thing of late, enjoy xx

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  6. So glad you've been able to find some down time. Enjoy! Take each day as it comes, and be kind to yourself. There's always tomorrow xx

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  7. …. just stop and recharge the batteries …. and the soul!
    xxxxxx Ale

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  8. I love reading your words of gratitude...it reminds me to think of my own little daily blessings! One of my favorite things about your blog are your cozy mantel displays. :).

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  9. Hi Vanessa! Gorgeous photos that capture the mood, so lovely....
    Enjoy your 'slow' time! :)
    Ingrid xx
    http://myfunkycrochet.blogspot.be

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  10. Slow days like these are so good for the soul. I hope you enjoy your day and give yourself a good pampering.

    Birgitta xx

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  11. "Me time" is always good! I think I have that same Essie nail polish. Savor your day!

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  12. Nothing I like more than snuggling in with me coffee,crochet and silence.I too LOVE marshmallows am addicted to them.LOVE your blog and your talent.x

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  13. Looks like a perfect moment! I'm with you, the rushing pace doesn't suit me well at all, pottering is my preferred speed for sure. I hope you get to enjoy a few more pottering moments very soon.

    S x

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  14. It sounds like you are having a marvelous day .... I wish you more days like this one this holiday season. Enjoy... Enjoy. Love your picture with the camera and your mantle .

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  15. Its lovely to open some Christmas music at home and having tea with candle light.
    Your words just so pieceful!

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  16. Absolutely, you have to stop and savour those rare days or you'll go mad. Love your mantel, those little house tea light holders are gorgeous. x

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  17. So glad you had a little bit of time out. Life can be manic can't it, overwhelming in fact. I hope things aren't too hectic for the rest of the week. CJ xx

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  18. Lovely post, love your beautiful mantelpiece:)

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  19. Your blog makes me ever happy.

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  20. Glad you were able to enjoy some peaceful time. I'm doing the same. A couple of days escape in the New Forest with a friend. Gentle walks, good food and wine have all been relished. Back to reality and all it entails tonight but I feel better able to tackle it all now. X

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  21. Yes, to be able to put washing on, be there when it finishes and deal with it at the time does seem like a luxury. Hope you enjoyed the day and feel re-charged.

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  22. Oooh can I join you Vanessa - that is just exactly what I need right now. Everytime I get home I just think how much I need a day to get on top of all the housey stuff. Your tartan scarves is gorgeous, I am hugely in to tartan at the moment and even treated myself to a yummy tartan duvet cover specially for the winter.
    Lovely post as always Vanessa,
    Kate xx

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  23. Sounds really great. I never get a day like that!

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  24. I actually had a conversation with a colleague today that went along the lines of "I can't believe its only 3 weeks until the end of term!" I haven't even been counting! It's going so fast, I don't even feel like its nearly Christmas! Four weeks away and apart from work related stuff I've hardly given it a second thought! Hope you're keeping well amongst the chaos lovely lady x

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  25. oh my goodness I know exactly what you are talking about! I am in desperate need of a "just me" day. How wonderful for you to be able to do this! I am going to try really hard to work this into my schedule :-) Dana

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  26. I love those house candles - beautiful!

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  27. Very sweet...we all need your words. They inspire us to do the same!

    So wish you had the time to visit...very understandable of course.

    Blessings,

    Jane

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  28. Beautiful pictures, and sweet words. I hope you find more time to just potter and be quiet in your own space soon.
    Wishing you a happy weekend.
    Helen xox

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  29. Stop the world and let me off, that's my theme tune for the moment too! LOL

    Can I ask a very random question. I got a new fireplace in a couple of years ago and it's the same colour as yours. My problem it I'm still a bit precious about "sticking" anything onto it or marking it (I'm sure in another couple of years that will have passed). My question is, how do you attach your wee garlands to your fireplace? I would love to do something for mine, but I'm always stumped as to how to display it there.

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    1. Hi there, my little Pom pom garland is actually just held up by being propped underneath the big white candlesticks on either side of the mantel. It's only because they are so light really. I use low tack tape for mid weight garlands and I haven't attempted anything heavy yet! X

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