Our garden in winter. Unless there is an unpredicted rapid rise in temperatures, the snow will remain on the ground for Christmas. The forecast doesn’t call for more snow, so I’m unsure if this counts as a white Christmas. Does the snow actually have to fall on the day? I think not!
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We’ve had snow every day for the past four days, and last night was something akin to a blizzard. Could I have my first white Christmas?
Read MorePosting Cards
My mission today was to mail the last of the Christmas cards. I drove into Bonnybridge to use the post box in front of the old parish church. It’s a beautiful building (built in 1878) with a stunning red door.
Read MoreStill Winter
We had a smattering of snow yesterday. Giant, fat flakes fell for most of the afternoon, but didn’t settle. This morning there is hardly a trace, but it’s very cold. I’ve been outside with the kettle thawing the hens’ water this morning, and will probably have to do this again before their bed time.
Read MoreNearly Christmas
I can’t believe Christmas is nearly here. I’ve finished with work for the year and am looking forward to a little quiet time with my family. They are a generous lot, and last year gave me many lovely gifts. The one pictured above is one of my favourites. It’s called an egg skelter, and it…
Read MoreMeggy-Moo
It’s cold, but at least the sun is shining, which is down to my keeping the Fig locked away for another day. Cold days are nice for snuggling, and Meg and Logan are cuddled up together. Both are expert loungers.
Read MoreFrozen
We’ve had fog hanging around for the last three days, and last night it finally settled and froze. Due to the poor weather, I gave up taking a drive and locked the Figaro away in my warehouse. I’ve just returned and fog has lifted and the sun is shining. If I didn’t know better, I…
Read MoreTommy
When I was a little kid, I had two favourite Christmas decorations — a red felt reindeer called Rudolph and an elf called Tommy. Tommy originally belonged to my grandparents, and they gave him to me one Christmas after I’d carried him around their house all day. Seeing Tommy every year was a thrill, but…
Read MoreChristmas Decor
I love Christmas, and I love these little figurines from Japan. They were made in the early 1950s, and they remind me of my childhood Christmases with my grandparents.
Read MoreHandmade Chocolates
We’re making a few Christmas presents this year, so today my husband and I worked on handmade chocolates. These are milk chocolate with a coffee fondant filling. We also made dark chocolates with orange. Yum!
Read MoreNella in the Garden
Nella is one of our two hybrid hens. She’s top chick in the pecking order, and she’s also our best layer. I love her to bits.
Read MoreDuesenberg
My husband has several guitars, but this is my favourite. I like its clean lines and simple shape. It sounds quite nice, too!
Read MoreTop of the Mainland
Not far from John O’Groats is the lovely Duncansby, the true northern-most point of the British Mainland. We visit this beautiful area as often as possible and will hopefully go again in the summer.
Read MoreLogan Loves Music
What is it that compels a cat to sit on your work? Guitar practice? Forget about it.
Read MoreBetter Days
Eggs and daylight — two scarcities this time of year. Only 11 days until the solstice and the days will lengthen. Yay!
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