Christmas 2016

Christmas 2016.

Greetings all, I do hope you managed to spend time with those you love.  It is so very special when all of those near and dear can gather under one roof.

We have had an active year traveling and I must admit there has been very little focus on my miniature world.  I had more enthusiasm for decorating my mini house than our Real life home. I was soon cured of that disinterest when we looked after three of the four grandchildren for the week prior to Christmas eve. Their enthusiasm and ideas were refreshing and I now know how to attach dinky-type toy cars and Shopkins accessories to decorate a tree.

Meanwhile in the French House Boxing Day has arrived - the good china has been hand-washed and the silver is ready to stored for another celebration.

Already the tree and wreaths seem to have lost their lustre.

and the house has become some what disarrayed in the aftermath.

 A friend has arrived unexpectedly bearing a gift of summer sunshine in the form of a jar of preserved Anjou pears.

A lovely visit to reminisce over coffee and to share some Christmas baking.

 The shortest day has passed and the dark brief days will begin to expand into Spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

Soon the bright lights of Christmas will dim to be replaced by the optimism and hope for a healthy, happy and safe 2017 for all.

Best wishes and regards,
Janine

You may recognize the work of:
 Elizabeth:  http://www.studioeminiatures.blogspot.ca coffee pot, petit fours & cake
Windypoint Miniatures http://www.windypointminiatures.blogspot.ca Pear preserves
Bren's Miniature Pottery  Calgary Alberta No website Blue pottery on kitchen table
 Ff                                                               Pink sweater

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A Christmas Greeting

Greetings

and 

Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas

2015

The presents are wrapped.

The tree is decorated.

The fire burns brightly.

 

The Champagne has chilled.

In this quiet moment, join me. Take a seat beside the fire.

Keep an eye on the cat ... she loves to stalk the ribbons and has been known to tease them off parcels.

Should we reflect on Christmas's past, of the sorrow and joy that each year must bring?  Nostalgia is bitter sweet.  It is not always easy to accept the milestones we and those we love must pass.

But soon the house will fill with family and once again the clock will add these past moments to the treasure box of memories, a lasting gift.

Thank you my fellow bloggers, you are so supportive, kind and interesting. Such a nice meeting of minds from near and far. I wish you all the best.

regards Janine