December

Well hello peeps, and a very Happy December to you! I know I'm a day late, but I was caught up in a flurry of snowflakes yesterday and as a result the calendar turning and seasonal commentary has had to wait until today.

Yesterday, the first day of December, the weather here was gorgeous, very Decemberish indeed. In fact, I remembered it was remarkably similar to the first day of December last year :: a beautiful, frosty, truly cold winters day with sub zero temperatures. I popped my camera into my pocket when I went out to school in the morning, and on my walk back home I took a few snaps here and there of some icy frosted bits of nature. The sun was shining, and I really enjoyed looking at the detail of my surroundings as I ambled along. So much beauty when one slows right down and observes up close.

I took some early photos of my Attic view yesterday to share with you too...the above photo was taken at 07:23 just as the daylight was starting to creep in...

...slowly it got lighter...

...and more golden...

...until an hour later at 08:20 and we could see how freeeeeezing it looked outside!

Can't quite believe that we're now on the last page of this years calendars, can you? 2009 does seem to have been a speedy sort of a year if you ask me. I've really, really enjoyed writing my monthly Calendar posts this year, and love being able to look back on them to see how the year has progressed.

I'll be continuing on through next year too :: I've got four lovely, inspiring new 2010 calendars all ready and waiting for next month...ooooo can't wait!

So we're on the final page of the Bossy Calendar now....ahh such fun this calendar has been! I've loved it actually, loved reading the months instructions and deciding whether to obey commands or not. I see that today I'm being told to start decorating for Christmas....well....as it happens....been doing just that very thing to day as I strung up my star garland (more of that tomorrow). Not sure I can manage it every day, but I may just give it a go.

 

This months Ideal Homes calendar does not disappoint either, sooooo simple, yet so beautiful and seasonal, as all this years images have been. Its been a true pleasure this calendar and I'm looking forward to next years already.

Incidentally, if at any time you fancy a little seasonal review of the year gone by, you can find all my previous calendar posts by clicking on the "Calendar" category in my sidebar :: it's something I often enjoy doing in idle Moments of Reflection.

So..a little bit of an update on the progress of Bump24, growing nice and plump as you can see. I'm now at 32 weeks and doing OK :: a little weary and s:l:o:w for the most part, but OK. I'm really beginning the final countdown now I guess and truthfully it all still seems a little unreal at times. But I know in my heart I'm going to be so happy to finally meet this little baby next month. Exciting times ahead for sure.

 

But in between now and Babytime, we've got Christmas to contend with. I am as usual hopelessly behind with any sort of festive preparations, but I'm not feeling overly bothered about it this year.

Last week I brought down the little housey Christmas tin from the box of Christmas paraphenalia stored in the Attic, and filled it with little foil wrapped chocolate santas (much to the daily delight of the Little People who love to eat chocolate as soon as they get up). It's about as far as I've got to doing anything Christmassy around here (excepting the Snowflake production of course).

I spent a little time this morning looking back over last months photos and made up Novembers picture mosaic look....a bit of seasonal eye candy is always a Good Thing eh.

Right-o, I need to be away from my laptop now and off doing domestic things...lovely to see you as always, do feel free to stop by for a little creative Advent Ta-dah tomorrow...see you then...

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Comments

[gill]

hi lucy
lovely to read your cheery post - glad to see you're blooming!!
love as always
gill xx

[Anna-Karin, Sweden]

Lovely photos!! The frosty ones are really gorgeous. Just the weather we have had today!
Looking forward to see your stars tomorrow!
Love Anna xxx

[Jules]

Hey Lucy
Thank you for another lovely post - I'm beginning to feel festive now!

[Suzy's Vintage Attic]

Hi Lucy

Weather much nicer up there than it is here in Somerset! The rain is back! I prefer a frosty morning to a rainy one. Prettier and fresher. Lovely mosaic!
Take care
Isabelle x

[Susan Hall]

Lovely wintery post Lucy.your photos just keep on getting better. the frosty ones are especially pretty.
Good to see Bump 24 coming along nicely, look after yourself. Susan x

[Silvia]

Hi Lucy,

I love your blog, your colors and the way you match them!
Silvia

[jane]

happy days are obvious at attic 24! i'm looking forward to the snowflake reveal. and in january to bump reveal! enjoy these last weeks as a foursome, and have a very special christmas WHATEVER prep you do. jkj

[Geovanna]

Hola Lucy.

Espero que todo vaya bien con tu bebe.

Muy bellas las imagenes de tu atico, aqui en mi pais hay lugares que hacen frio, pero ni pensar que sea igual que el tuyo.

Me gusta visitarte todas las semanas.

Pura Vida

Geovanna
Costa Rica

[Andrea]

..what a beeyootiful bumperoonie!.x.

[Marian]

Lucy, love the wintery pictures. I am living vicariously through you as I don't think I'll see much snow or even frost here, hope that is ok :-). Happy countdown for the bump! Can't wait to see an occasional picture of little tootsies and fingers...I sure hope some of those will make it onto your blog :-)

[Victoria]

Hi Lucy
Apart from hooking stars and snowflakes I too have done very little prep for Christmas and I must confess to starting to feel a little panicked now particularly as I have an 18mth old who does not take kindly to being taken shopping!
Hope you are managing to get enough rest now your bump24 is getting bigger.
Victoria x

[Sarah]

Oh I love that first frosty mosiac! You are so clever with your photo layouts. I have no idea how to do such wonderful things.

I must say that I thought your crochet snowflakes were so beautiful. I'm looking forward to seeing them in place. Glad you have found time to relax with your hook, especially at this time of year.

[TracyMB]

Wonderful frosty pics and particularly liked the bump shot! Love the snowflakes too; -24C here this a.m.... it's December! :)

[Gertie]

Lovely pics as usual Lucy.
Glad to see baby bump coming on nicely :-D

PS thanks for the comment on my blog xx

[Sarah west midlands]

Dear Lucy lovely pics. A good frosty morning yesterday in this part of the country as well. Felt like proper winter!
As I travel to work on the bus towards the city centre and then walk the rest of the way sometime shortly after seven am its great to watch it getting light and to see all
the christmas lights especially when its quiet! Far too crowded coming home!!
Love Sarah west mids.

[amanda]

Love the belly :)....And you are way more on the ball then I am with the holiday decor..I need to pull mine out but just can't find the energy lately..BLAH..

Happy December!!

[Christa]

Lovely Bumpy Lucy!

[Jennifer]

I love all things covered with frost, what beautiful pictures. Can't wait to see your frosty snowflake garland, and I'm so glad that you and the bump are doing well. Have a great day, hopefully you can stay all warm and cozy.

[Siobhan]

Hello!
I just love your pictures you took yesterday - so beautiful with their frosty glow. How funny that although it is 2 months away that Baby Attic 24 will be here, it is only next month. How absolutely wonderful that will be! Have you ever done the "Which Jane Austin Character are you" quiz? I've done it a couple of times - depends which hat I'm wearing as to who I am. It's here http://www.strangegirl.com/emma/quiz.php if anyone wants to have a go - it's quite good fun. Was also wondering if you ever use the magic ring/circle. It's a way of starting off crochet instead of going into a chained loop. You can pull it really tight so you don't get a big (I quite like that though) hole in the middle or you can make it looser. I quite like it - after watching a video I've been using it; it definitely makes it easier if you need to put in a lot of stitches in a small ring. However, it's got pluses and minuses I think. I've done a lot of faffing about over decorations - and I've got too many already, but not a thing else. You are very organised putting your stars up as I haven't put any up yet. Will love to see them.

[SparklePetal]

I love those frost-edged leaves, berries and flowers you snapped yesterday!

I can't believe you're at 32 weeks already! I suppose it just seems quick to me because you didn't Reveal All for a while. Hope you're taking things nice and easy, it certainly seems from your posts that there are plenty of sit-down-with-tea-and-baked-goods moments!

My sister proudly held up a beautiful object to her web cam to show me yesterday - she has been Decopatching! Inspired by you of course. Now I feel I need to join in with the cool kids and have a go too!

[Kimbles]

Beautiful post Lucy and you look blooming! Bump 24 is certainly well on the way to being ready!!! I noticed the decorative granny square in your post next to the housey christmas tin its really pretty have you made a blanket with these - have I missed it? Your frosty pics are great - its still wet and windy here in the south ugh!!!!

[viola]

Just wanted to say I've been looking at all your 'color' for months and months and decided it was time to Thank You for that. Color is so much a part of me, also, including all the excitement!! I just thought I was a little different, so am glad I found you. You are such an inspiration.

Thank You!

[Lindy]

Your posts and photos truly brighten up my day. Thanks for that. :)

[Debbie Price]

Hello! Love the post today...looks very wintery with the frost on everything....my daughter was very happy that you had another pic of Baby Bump...she loves your blog and adores the crochet and the pics of you and the kids, but she always asks if the Baby Bump has another pic! You'd think she knows you! Have a wonderful evening...
Hugs across the pond..
Deb P

[fleur]

It's always nice to come and visit you!