The weather has recently been cold with rain, hail and snow. Most unusual for us.
I started feeding the birds from my window. Although it is hard to take a photo I managed to snap this one.
There are several who come. Most are blue tits but others arrive as well.
My doll collection is still growing. I found Mulan on Ebay. Description said she was dirty and ok for "spare parts!" Well I just couldn't allow that! I put in an offer for half of the small amount they were asking and it was accepted within minutes. I wondered just how dirty and poor condition she was!
She arrived yesterday. Actually the only thing wrong was her matted hair!
A wash and combing session soon fixed that. Boo lent her a clean dress until I have time to make her something especially for her!
Here she is:
Isn't she beautiful now? I think she is really happy to have arrived here!
Well New Year's Eve. Let's hope the coming year will be better for all. It has been a tough year this year.
It actually snowed here! Not very much. First time in many years that I remember snow for New Year. Didn't last long.
I am not doing all my usual cooking; just DH, DD and me here. A peaceful evening by the fire.
I didn't buy anything special, just what was already in the larder. Of course the usual lentils were obligatory! Lol! I did a slowcooker full of them for today and tomorrow.
Wishing you all a peaceful and serene end of 2016 and a very happy 2017!
Happy Holidays to all, whatever you celebrate.
Here in the village there was the traditional Christmas fire burning all night between the 24th and 25th. There will be another one at New Year as well.
A mixture of old pagan rites brought into the Christian celebrations.
DH helped bring the wood etc with other village folk.
There was also a nativity scene set up in the piazza and a "Living Presepe" with villagers acting out the nativity story after a procession.
The traditional big meal based on fish. (Lots of cooking!) On the 25th another big meal with meat this time. Some people even do it today the 26th! Personally I never have. Just too much food and drink.
New year will soon be here as well and then Epiphany with the "Befana" who brings gifts:...and yes, there is yet more food!
My idea of a holiday is just to rest and knit instead! Lazy!
Did you have a nice holiday? How did you celebrate?
