I wish you could smell this hyacinth in my hallway, the scent is stunning. There’s an old Persian proverb (or Chinese, depending who you ask):
If you have two loaves, sell one and buy a hyacinth, for it will feed your soul.
As well as the normal festivities (I’m looking forward to Panettone with strong coffee tomorrow morning, then lunch with my sister who is a fine cook!) I want to have a reflective time over the next few days, so I won’t be online much.
I wish you all a very blessed and joyful Christmas.
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Barbara 12.24.08 at 3:29 pm
I am already panettone-d out for this year! I tried baking my own once, but decided it was easier to buy one. It is a delight with strong coffee and with minimal attention to table manners! BTW, I haven’t got my creche with tiny kung fu warriors up yet. When I do, I will post a photo, I promise.
Have a wonderful Christmas and an even better New Year!
Kate I 12.24.08 at 6:13 pm
Tess I just wanted to let you know that yesterday I recieved the absolutely delightful book that you sent!! You were absolutlely right…I just love it! Thank you so very much for thinking of me and going to all the trouble of mailing it overseas.
Enjoy the panettone and your day with your sister tomorrow…Merry, merry, Christmas!
(and I LOVE the sent of Hyacynth. How lovely to be greeted by the scent when you walk through your door.)
lucy 12.24.08 at 6:13 pm
wishing you peace, joy, and rest over the coming days.
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(i am dreaming of cafe latte in paris right now
towanda 12.26.08 at 4:24 am
Happy Christmas, TEss!
Tess 12.26.08 at 2:20 pm
Thank you all so much (Kate I’m glad you like the book), and I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas day.
lucy 12.26.08 at 5:40 pm
o.k. nosy me wants to know what kate’s book is?!??!?!?! xoxoxo
yolanda 12.26.08 at 7:06 pm
Tess,
Have a wonderful time with your family and come back refreshed and ready for the new year.
Tess 12.27.08 at 4:41 pm
@Lucy – you know what they say about curiosity and the cat, don’t you? Nonetheless how can I resist – Kate mentioned in a post a while back how as a child she used to love books with flaps and pockets you could open. I had exactly such a book ready for recycling so off it went to Kate!
@Yolanda – thanks, I’m already feeling much refreshed.
Sacred Suzie 12.27.08 at 6:09 pm
Oh the bliss of hyacinths, wonderful! They remind me of spring, they were the first flower to show up at our home in BC. Filled me with such joy.
I’m so glad you like my new site, thank you so much! It feels like the right direction for me.
I hope that you are filled with energy to completely your decluttering journey swiftly and as painlessly as possible.
Jan Richardson 12.28.08 at 11:00 pm
Merry Christmas, Tess! Thanks so much for all the words and images you’ve offered at both of your blogs this year. I hope you’re finding good rest and respite in these in-between days. Many blessings to you and yours, and a wondrous new year!