I need to take a few days off to regroup, write 'to do' lists for baking and cooking, do this baking and cooking, clean house for company that may stop by, and rake up piles of leaves so they can get to the front door!
I want more time to read ~ love descriptions of Christmas in beloved books, such as Frances Mayes' account of Christmas Eve in Cortona in Tuscany. I was there once in a perfect Autumn and long to return for the Holidays.
I must stop burning the midnight oil and have more time in my nest snuggled under the duvet. But please come visit me next Wednesday when I'll welcome you into my cottage for the Holiday Home Tour 2007.
Enjoy your nest this weekend!
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Mary,
ReplyDeleteI can relate. Please take some time to nest and I can't wait to see all your pictures on Wednesday. I have taken a few new ones as well.
Janet
Perfect nesting weather Mary! Enjoy. Looking forward to your Holiday Home tour :-}
ReplyDeleteOur snow is coming down big time. We have 4 to 6 inches since noon.
ReplyDeleteI got my sweater creation finished today and now I am working on hanging towels for my sister and neice. Have a good rest and regroup. Can't wait to see you Wed. entry.
Enjoy your time off! Looking forward to the pictures of the holiday tour!
ReplyDeleteDonna
Well who could not relate to this just days before Christmas? I am still trying to get my Christmas cards finished. I host our annual Christmas party for my quilt group on Wednesday and have tons of things to do for that evening. I want to get some more things done with decorating out at my front door. Oh the list goes on...
ReplyDeleteI have been taking time this year to read some Christmas themed novels which has been a welcome break for me. I hope you are finding some peace amidst the rush to Christmas!
I am glad to be home a bit more this week to catch up with all my online friends including you. I did do only my family's blogs on Friday before we left for Cranberry Cottage and since we adopted you...I left a comment on yours too. :)
Hugs ~
Heidi
I love Frances Mayes description of Christmas in Tuscany too. I should be cleaning house but am not. I am a real procrastinator but I'm running out of time - Kristen comes home Wednesday night!
ReplyDeleteJulie
We're hunkered down with cozy football fixins and 5 new inches of snow.
ReplyDeleteyou may enjoy my home tour on my 200th post....I'll be back for more
Hi Mary!
ReplyDeleteI know I haven't commented on your blog in quite a while...I've been slacking! I just wanted to say that always enjoy stopping by your blog! You have such a beautiful home and I love seeing all the photos you post. I hope you have a wonderful holiday! Goo luck with all the baking!
Mandie
(Army Wife is My Life)
make that GOOD luck with the baking!...boy do I hate typos! HA HA HA
ReplyDeleteNy first stop by your blog! I love your photos! I will try to get back for the holiday home tour!
ReplyDeleteMary,
ReplyDeleteI haven't perused blogs lately but am taking time this morning to do so....
Always enjoy dropping by to visit with you..
Frances Mayes grew up about 9 miles from our home....I enjoy reading of Bramasole.....
Merry Christmas to you and those you love....Betty
I know what you mean! Enjoy your time off and I'll be back for the Holiday Tour.
ReplyDeleteManuela
I know what you mean! Enjoy your time off, but please come back SOON!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed week
Cielo
Hope you are having a good time nesting.
ReplyDeleteRosemary
Mary,
ReplyDeleteEnjoy, relax...we'll see you on
for the home tour.
Rose
I can SO related. I've been feeling a bit overwhelmed these past few days, too. Enjoy your nesting time, and I'll look forward to seeing your decorations on Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to thank you for the sweet note you recently left on my blog!
xoxo, Andrea
Mary
ReplyDeleteI visited once and you were going away. I am returning and you are taking time off. I still love this place and looking forward to your home tour. Will probably do mine too.
I am in the process of DIY decor. Its very hot where I am. No snow, just heat and rain.
Merry Christmas.
Thanks Mary. Its lovely having someone read all what I share. I know how it is to work hard on your health and get half the results. I am the healthiest person I know, yet I constantly have a small skin battle to fight every moment.
ReplyDeleteI have finally won the pigmentation war. I realised after 30 you can’t take your health for granted anymore. One of the reasons I like your blog and those of your friends is that, things you say in passing are a great wisdom to me and some of my age group. You probably never realise that. Now I’m off to Tracey’s blog.
I'll research on acne and possible remedies next. Thanks for a visit. I enjoyed reading and off course listening. Thanks again.
Love,
Soso