So, as I move forward while running my little business and living life in rural France, last year is already becoming a distant memory - and good riddance! No, I'm only joking of course, well at least for the most part anyway. However, we can always do better so 2016 is going to be my year, it really is! I have all my resolutions firmly in mind and a new one-year plan, which really isn't as ominous as it sounds............
As 2015's Christmas decorations are soon to come down, here are a few pics.
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Above: I believe a Christmas atmosphere, or any type of atmosphere for that matter, can be successfully and easily created with lighting.....Below: a somewhat cooler festive photo, this time showing some of my tureens (available on my Etsy shop) and a beautiful 1930s soda siphon which I'll be keeping.
Unlike this time last January I am prepared and have plenty of stock, so shopping is not an issue for the time being. Below is a large French copper planter I've just listed on my Etsy shop - and what a beauty it is!
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| A large and beautiful copper planter available from my Etsy shop |
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| The lion handles are a great feature on this super French copper planter. |
Then there's this wonderful old majolica plate featuring..........I think it's Joan of Arc but I'll have to check. It even comes with a very old plate hanger, which although not recommended as they can cause damage to old plates such as this, has been left on as it was original to this particular piece.
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| You can see the age on this piece and the hanger is rather rustic-looking! |
As for the January weather in my part of the world, the last couple of days have been rainy, windy and dull which is a shame as it was unusually mild and pleasant right up until Christmas. Today's miserable climate means that staying indoors and feeling bored is par for the course! Despite having many things I could be doing, this type of weather generally throws a damp duvet over my normally creative mood.
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| It's a cat's life! |
Even my cat Harvey is out for the count, although I suspect he's enjoying his in-time far more than yours truly.
Right then, I think that now is the perfect time to wish anyone reading this post a Happy and Healthy 2016; I'll also give you a glimpse of the summer days I look forward to once again experiencing (and sharing on this blog)...........
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| Life on a Lily pad must be divine........... |
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| A romantic sunset........... |
Until next time..................
