Did you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving?
I adore Thanksgiving.
Then....I am ready to take a long nap and wake up to find myself transported to January 2nd, refreshed and preparing for springtime.
I am not a winter-loving girl.
I am always shocked into winter reality when
Overnight....
the season changes....
from this ~
to this ~
Literally overnight.
But, I do admit, once all the decorating chores are done, I have learned to enjoy the season a little more than I did a few years ago.
Truly, I am not a scrooge.
I just NEED sunshine and longer days and a springtime garden.
I do find ways to keep busy when I can't work outside.
Of course, I love to spend the evenings in my studio...
planning and creating ~
Working on a nursery rhyme illustration for an art challenge.
I sometimes find my way into the kitchen.
Making and baking.
Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apple pie ~
The holidays allow me the chance to use my beloved china and depression glass collection.
Peeking into the china cabinet, remembering and planning holiday table settings.
A vintage Noritake tea set passed down to me by my mom ~
Vintage green goblets and pink depression glass ~
Fun and crafty projects help to keep my mind off of the short, winter days.
Dyeing bottle brush trees in vibrant Christmas colors ~
Honestly, it is probably good that the short and slow days of winter are engulfing me.
If it were gardening season, I would be so frustrated because I am down and out with a bad knee....hobbling and bobbling.
I would not be able to do heavy duty gardening work.
I would not be able to do heavy duty gardening work.
My knee is swollen and crazy sore ~
Like a big goose egg right in the middle of my kneecap.
I slammed it hard on our metal doggy gate on Halloween night.
Ouch!
Maybe I need this quiet time indoors to help in the healing process.
So, as I ponder the new year and re-introduce myself to the inside of my home...
the lights are twinkling ~
I have plans in the studio and even a cookie baking day.
I have plenty to keep me busy.
Including a holiday sale in my Art Shop.
If you fancy giving art for holiday gifts, now is a great time to purchase.
I am offering 40% off my entire Etsy shop with coupon code SilverBells40.
Simply use the code at checkout to automatically receive your discount.
I hope you are all enjoying the season and not falling into the chaos that sometimes attaches itself to the holidays.
Until Next Time:
Kim
Gerushia's New World
