The Simple Woman's Daybook . . .

 

FOR TODAY, December 10th, 2019 

Outside my window...

Its dark and cold and dry. Dry is a bonus this time of year. 

I am thinking ...

Do we get the life we deserve? Or do we deserve the life that we get?  It is totally random, or is it Karma? Sometimes it one huge mystery to me. 

I am thankful for ...

A warm dry home and roof over my head and the many, many blessings I enjoy in my life.

In the kitchen ...  

  

Nothing really new, but I can share a roundup of my favourite Christmas Cookies. If that doesn't inspire you to get into the kitchen and baking, nothing will! 

On my "To Cook" list ...  

   

The Busy Baker.  Peach Cobbler Muffins. These look yummy!  

Good to know ...  

   

I am creating ...  

  

Breien en Bepper.  Christmas Bows. Its in Dutch, but there is a translate feature on the page.  Cute! 

  

Snappy Tots.  Love these crochet Candy Canes.  I've done these in years gone by.

  

Love Crafts. Icycle Ornaments.  

  

Crochet Ideas.  Hot to Crochet Snowflakes.  There is a video. 

  

Poppy and Bliss.  Crochet Christmas Ribbon Bauble.  

 I am Reading ...  

 

Delicious, A tale of love, war & cake, by Ruth Reichl 

Dear Mr Beard, 
I sent my Magic Moments off yesterday, and that made me think of you. I hope the cookies will remind Father of our life here. Or maybe I should say what life used to be, before the war changed everything . . . 

Hidden in the library of Delicious! magazine young intern Billie discovers the wartime letters of twelve-year-old Lulu Swan, written to distinguished food writer, James Beard. Lulu’s can-do spirit in the face of food shortages and other hardships help Billie come to terms with her own tragic past. Until one day it occurs to her: Lulu Swan might still be alive.

I have only just started this.  It has some good reviews.

Dreaming About ... 

   

Pioneer Woman glassware  . . .  so pretty . . .  

 

Doric & Pansy Ultramarine covered butter dsh from the 1930's   . . .  stunning  . . .   

 

Blue Depression Glass  . . .  

  

Blue glass punch bowl and cups  . . . 

 

Viking Arlington Glass Goblets in Azure  Blue . . .  

I love blue glass  . . . 

Makes me smile ... 

  

These animal art dolls on Instagram.  By Annie Montgomerie.  Are they not gorgeous?  I love all her stuff. 

  

Something to Watch ... 

 

 Elizabeth is Missing.  An adaptation of the book written by Emma Healy, and done by the BBC.  It stars Glenda Jackson and is incredible. The BBC do fabulous drama. 

A thought to carry with you  ... 

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 *Some talk to you in their free time,

Some free time to talk to you.

Learn to tell the difference.

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Corners of my kingdom ... 

 

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Arlington Row.  A row of weaver's cottages in the Cotswalds, one of the most picturesque areas of the UK.

 And that's my daybook for this week!



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⋯ ◯ ⋯ Take time to enjoy the small *´¯`.¸¸.☆
  ⋰ ⋮ ⋱ blessings in life.*´¯`.¸¸.☆ 



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Have a beautiful day!  Don't forget!   

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And I do too!