Seasons Greetings !

 

~ Seasons Greetings ~

My Christmas Card to you...

Sending you warm wishes

peaceful thoughts

and

hope that you enjoy a wonderful festive season.

Take some time out to relax and breathe...

count your blessings.

Help someone less fortunate

surprise a busy clerk or a hard worker with a kind comment 

perhaps volunteer to do a shift or donate to the local food bank.

There are so many things that we can do...

and if you find yourself in need I hope that you will be helped.

The reindeer votives are lit and are gathered together in the bowl...

I always think this Tapio Wirkkala Ultima Thule piece

looks like a frozen pond.

The quarter sawn oak arts and crafts shelf unit holds

 our collection of matte green art pottery.

The wee wood tree on top was made by our clever grandson Henry!

Mom's festive silver baubles have found a place to shine.

Fresh mandarin oranges...and my journal.

Writing in a journal is a newish habit after many years of toying with the idea.

It's been helpful to track my weight and write down my thoughts...

The scale has been used more than usual ~ keeping my eyes on the end goal.

I feel much more disciplined and am very happy that I am seeing results.

Losing 14 pounds (as of today) meant my jeans needed to be replaced...

Fortunately I was able to quickly find 2 pairs of jeans...

one is a dark wash wide leg style by Spanx

the other is a straight leg medium wash...(see above)

Shopping is pretty much done, gifts are wrapped, and we're feeling relaxed.

I've been baking fruit loafs, shortbread and mince tarts...

(allowing myself the occasional treat)

The tins are full and gift packages will be given away to family and friends.

We will be celebrating Christmas quietly with our immediate family.

Thank you for popping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

Hope that you have a wonderful Holiday.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~