A quiet little Christmas.

We brought in from outside and decorated our little live Redwood for its last indoor Christmas, we’ll plant for sure in the new year. Such a little tree, with friends’ knitted Christmasy things sent to me and a few collected old mercury glass ones made the little tree so festive. And Juno’s snuck into the new chair by the fire, and the day was very quiet just the three of us. Happy Christmas!

cafe knitting

jenjoycedesign© Christmas-at-Oakville-grocery

I’m feeling the magic of the holiday tickle softly,  like a snowflake flurrying down and landing on my nose.  The contemplative spirit of Winter Solstice coming soon is always a cheerful time for me.

jenjoycedesign© Oakville-grocery

After sending off the last of the Christmas packages in the tiny post office in the back, I spent a pleasant half hour at my favorite social spot, while the sky darkened and the rain began to fall. In my opinion this place really does have the best brew in the valley . . .

jenjoycedesign© knitting&coffee-at-Oakville-grocery

In the warmth of a bustling cafe, watching through the window the door opening and closing and opening again while I knit several rounds of lace.  Then without so much as a blink I’ll be heading up the mountain homeward in low gear up the Oakville Grade.

jenjoycedesign© knitting&coffee-at-Oakville-grocery2

jenjoycedesign© knitting&coffee-at-Oakville-grocery4

 I am just knitting through a flurry of last minute gifts . . .

what are you up to?