Nesting
It’s so cold, and I am in major nesting mode. All I want to do is build big log fires and huddle up quietly with hot cups of tea. Unfortunately we bought a cord of wood last week, and two extremely dodgy men came and dumped a ton of the freshest, greenest, wettest wood imaginable in our driveway. This wood is about as far away from being ’seasoned’ as you can get. Put it like this, it’s so wet, that when you attempt to burn it, it steams. So I have resorted to those Duraflame things wrapped in paper that are idiot-proof, at least to get it going while we attempt to dry the wood out in small batches by the side of the fire.
A couple of days ago Beloved came home with some wonderful gifts we had been given (thank you, thank you, thank you R) - including beautiful dishes, designed by his mother when she had a factory in the Philippines, a set of Victorian cast-iron garden furniture that will be perfect when our new house is built, and a bamboo table.
We have shifted some of the furniture around, and it is extraordinary what a difference it can make. I have fallen in love with my house all over again.
Which means I may not go out until Spring…
November 23rd, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Your house is beautiful. Can I come hang out with you and chat by the fire? I make a mean scone. =)
November 23rd, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Your living room is very English, I LOVE it <3
November 23rd, 2008 at 5:08 pm
My fire has been lit non stop…. I wrap up in a soft robe and a tartan throw with a hot chocolate, i have candle lights in the windows, a gorgeous buttered maple candle going, and little twinkling lights hidden in bracken on the fireplace…
I am going nowhere until late spring….
Bev
November 23rd, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Your loung is lovely! Soo cosy! And Bev, yours sounds like Heaven too! I’ll come over to you for the winter!! xx
November 24th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Trish, you are more than welcome
November 25th, 2008 at 9:51 am
hi! i just want to say that i’ve read 3 of your books and i couldn’t put it down… i just had to google you and congratulate you… i’m from the philippines and reading from your thread that you have a connection with my country, prompted me to send you this message…. well congratulations again and happy thanksgiving!
November 25th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Thanks Bev, may just do that one day! Have been a million miles away from my troubles of last month, and am feeling fab! Have my best friend here in England from Canada, who I havent seen in 12 years. She has brought her new husband to meet me and my fiance and we’ve been playing tourists! I looove England!!! Had a limo around Liverpool today and did the whole Beatles tour. Fab time!! Had champagne outside Penny Lane!
I’d say I’m 95% back to “normal” after my miscarriage now. Still have sad days, but they are getting less frequent. This has been a welcome distraction, as has Jane’s blog! Have a great week!! xx