Season’s Blessings
December 8th, 2011 § 7 Comments
Wrapped in knitted blankets before a roaring fire, with steaming cups of cocoa by our sides, Faery and I contemplate the little packages piled into baskets around us. Boxes filled with dainty night lights encircled with blossom.
Byzantine bookmarks, in shimmering shades, perfect companions on a winter’s evening snuggled up with a favourite read.
What a year it has been!
The wind whistles wildly outside and the creaking trees scratch at the window panes as they buffet and rock in the fierce gusts. But secreted away here, inside this little crooked cottage, we feel so warm and content. We whisper together of plans for the coming year, scribbling lists and staring contemplatively into the fire that sputters and crackles encouragingly. We remind ourselves of the fresh green promises of spring and the verdant vistas of summer’s bounty, knowing that without the fearsome barrenness of winter such rich abundance and newness would be impossible.
I read this over breakfast….and am deeply thankful to you for bringing such a warm and delightful start to my day. Xoxo
Aww how lovely, Lisa! You brightened my day yesterday too, in more ways that you could imagine! First your delightful experiments with wax crayons, then discovering that your article was published and also the purchase of you book recommendation “The Artist’s rule” – now completely engrossed!!!!
Sending much love to you, dear friend.
xxxxxx
The beautiful promise of hope.
Yes, I’ve been thinking alot about hope recently. Think that is why I love this time of year so very much. Winter encourages us to hunker down in the warmth, to reflect on the past and prepare for the challenges of the future. The constant cycle of life-death-life is so very inspiring!
Thank you for your continued support and gentle encouragement, dear one.
xxxxx
There is indeed much to look forward to in the coming year.
I long for magic and warmth and happiness. I smiled upon seeing your lovely gifts and reading these engaging words. It was wonderful to read a new Tanglefrost post! 
xoxo
~hello there my dear friend…it has been quite sometime…though days haev passed i have thought often of you…i hope this finds you well and in good spirits…seems you are not in this enchanted little place as much as you once were…sending my love light and blessings~
Hi Brandi, my dear faerwillow! How very lovely that you should stop by. YOU have been much in my thoughts and prayers too over these long months. You’re right, I rarely stop by this magical world now. Life and my new on-line shop have kept me exceedingly busy. Perhaps things will change once spring begins to establish itself and the trees and blossom shimmer once more with promise… but for now this is sent with much love and many sparkling blessings. xxxxx