Happy New Year. The pace since Christmas has been pleasantly slow. I don’t make resolutions, they’re too easy to break, but one of my intentions for 2026 is to slow down and enjoy the little moments a bit more. I’ve certainly made a strong start.
New Year’s Eve we popped into town during the day, just for a wander around and a breath of fresh air. It was chilly, but thankfully dry, so a warm dress and boots was the order of the day. Something else I’m intending to do on 2026 is rediscover the joy of my wardrobe by trying to wear more of it rather than relying on the same few outfits.
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| Little miss took my outfit shot |
In town we had tea at one of our usual haunts before wandering. Earlier in the week I’d dropped two large bags of donations at a charity shop, and I think it brought me good charity shop karma because I found two tops and a fab pair of silver kitten heels.
We don’t go out on New Years Eve. So we watched films and I sipped sloe gin with tonic until we saw the New Year in. New Year’s Day I put up the door pelmet in my bedroom, that I had finished crocheting over the holidays.
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| Watching movies |
I had been making these granny squares without an idea of what to do with them, then I saw some pelmet ideas on Pinterest and decided to make one to top my door curtain. I’m so pleased with how it turned out.
It’s been quite a crafty break for me, I’ve been planning, painting with watercolours, baking and doing cross stitch too.
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| Trying a spot of watercolour |
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| Baked a cake |
Yesterday the snow arrived, and it really did arrive here on the coast. We made a snow man, and Thelma was so excited on her dog walk although she seems to be less impressed that there’s snow in the garden. It’s the second snow we’ve had in a few months, I think we’re in for a harsh winter.
Today is my last day before returning to work, and I’m going to enjoy a slow and restful Sunday to prepare myself.
