'tis the season ... or is it ...

is it just me or does the whole christmas season start way too early?

before the thanksgiving turkey carcass has hit the simmering water, the christmas trees are up and the houses are lit like an airport runway ...

so needless to say, i am feeling a bit behind in all the christmas preparations ...

but i'm okay with that ...

i think i might just have to go with the minimalist style this year ...

in the meantime, i had a friend say once that she enjoyed sitting with a cup of tea and having a knobby knees read and i've been thinking that i've been quite tardy in the writing department ... so i decided to put the decorations away for later (there's always later) and catch up with you here ...

have i lost you all yet ...perhaps it's not too late and i can win you back ...

stay tuned ... for more blogs ... rejoice fellow tea drinkers ... we shall spend more time together now that craft fairs are behind us ...

corsages are adorning jean jackets and purses throughout the northwest as we speak ...

the scarves are down to a scant few ...

and there can be nary a hand in the northwest not sporting a pair of gauntlets ...

'cause i know the heartfelt shelves are bare ...

but you know me, the knitting needles won't be idle for long ...

so in the meantime, put the kettle on and let's spend some time together ...

christmas is still 19 days away ...