The Simple Woman's Daybook . . .

 

FOR TODAY, January 2, 2018

Outside my window ...

Its dark and cold. It is hard to believe that I am writing my first daybook post of 2018. As a child I thought in the Millenium we would be living like the Jetsons. Where's my robot maid?

I am thinking ...

I often dream about chasing things and never finding them. I wonder if this is significant in any way???  What I am after always eludes me, close but not close enough to touch.  Last night in my dream an elf promised me a fish and chip dinner and then proceeded to eat it while I was otherwise occupied, and at another point I had a television and a dvd to watch, but could not find the dvd player.

In the kitchen ...

 

Spaghetti with Roasted Chicken and Shredded Brussels.  This was really tasty. Leftovers redone in a most delicious way.

On my "To Cook" list ...

 

From Averie Cookies.  Chocolate Coconut Mounds Brownies.  These look dangerous.  

Good to Know ...

 

These could also be blogging prompts.

I am creating ...

  

I have always liked this and I share it again because this year I AM going to make this.  From Nana & Company. A complete Needlebook Tutorial. 

 

Sewing and mending kit tutorial.  From Lots of Pink Here.  

 

Pixie Heart Strings.  Crochet Dog Harness for a small dog.  

 

Little Star Frame Ornaments (thinking on next year already) A great way to use up old Christmas Cards also. From Little Golden Nook.  

 

This Little Street.  2018 free printable calendar.  

I am reading ...

 

The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton  

On an autumn day in 1686, eighteen-year-old Nella Oortman knocks at the door of a grand house in the wealthiest quarter of Amsterdam. She has come from the country to begin a new life as the wife of illustrious merchant trader Johannes Brandt, but instead she is met by his sharp-tongued sister, Marin. Only later does Johannes appear and present her with an extraordinary wedding gift: a cabinet-sized replica of their home. It is to be furnished by an elusive miniaturist, whose tiny creations mirror their real-life counterparts in unexpected ways . . . 

Nella is at first mystified by the closed world of the Brandt household, but as she uncovers its secrets she realizes the escalating dangers that await them all. Does the miniaturist hold their fate in her hands? And will she be the key to their salvation or the architect of their downfall?

Beautiful, intoxicating and filled with heart-pounding suspense, Jessie Burton's magnificent debut novel The Miniaturist is a story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution, appearance and truth.

After watching the Mini Series on TV over the Christmas season I found myself wanting to read the book.  It is supposed to be very good.

I am looking forward to ...
Things getting back to normal. We took the tree and decorations down yesterday, now I need to purge the house of all its mince pies, Christmas Cake, etc.

Dreaming about ...

 

Blues and whites and lots of light  . . . 

  

Clawfoot tubs and ceramic heaters  . . . 

 

French Country Romantic  . . .  and French doors to the outside . . .  

 

Yes please  . . . 

  

Patio Picnics in Provence  . . .  

Something to watch ...

 

Another Mother's Son.  On Netflix.

 The true-life tale of a mother who hides a fugitive Russian in the Channel Islands during the second world war.

A Quote for the Day ...

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      on a leisurely breakfast . . . 
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Makes me smile ...

 

Luke (7 later this month)

Its almost as big as he is! Now that's a big candy cane! 

Corners of my kingdom ...

 

Lymm, Warrington, Cheshire . . .  not too far from where I live . . . 

  And that's my daybook for this week!


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BOOK OF MORMON CORNER - Today's Reading - 2 Nephi 26:12-30 

Question - What have you learnt from the reading today? How do you recognise the subtle flaxen cords around your neck before they become too strong? 

My thoughts - Satan is so crafty. He is the master of deception. He works in darkness and in secret. I think the flaxen chord is a tiny sin, the new we justify, easy to break by itself. But if not repented of, they can build until they become big metal chains. I suppose Nephi has seen this happen with his brothers Laman and Lemuel. Stumbling blocks are obstructions that even though we can  see them, we still fall over them. 

 

I've taken so much from these verses, lots of truths to feast on!! 'he manifesteth himself unto all those who believe in Him... working mighty miracles, signs, and wonders, among the children of men according to their faith.' Look at what Christ is able to do when we believe & have faith. He will manifest Himself to me when I believe in Him. He will work miracles, signs and wonders amongst me and my family when I have faith in Him.

 
'and the prayers of the faithful shall be heard, and all those who have dwindled in unbelief shall not be forgotten'. There is power in my righteous prayers for those I know and love who 'dwindle in unbelief'. They aren't forgotten by the Lord, they are always in His sight and hands.   If  I am regularly and sincerely praying for them, I won't forget them. They will be in my thoughts and the Spirit will guide me to know what God needs me to do in His plan for them. 

 

 'He doeth not anything save it be for the benefit of the world; for he loveth the world'. Perfect love is God's purpose in everything He does. Elder Holland has said that 'the first & great truth is that God loves us with all His heart might mind and strength'. I believe this. I hold on to this great truth. I know we can pray to see and feel this love and our prayers will be answered.

 

Tomorrow's Reading (Day 66) -2 Nephi 26:31-27:11 

Question - What have you learnt from the reading today? What do you think it means, that the book shall be read upon house tops? 

 

 

Have a beautiful Tuesday.  Don't forget along the way of your day!

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