Joy in the Little Things

[Dahlia]

Living with them is such a blessing.
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I especially like the pic of the cat snuggled in the blanket!

 

[Phaedra]

I especially like the pic of the cat snuggled in the blanket!

This cat is 'Nikko (Sunlight in Japanese)', however, during winter months, she usually acts like the sun in the gloomy weather.... she really loves to hide in the blankets, while her brother 'Gekko (Moonlight in Japanese)' prefers to search for anything interesting or delicious. Different kids, different temperaments ~

 

[Phaedra]

Fully ripen persimmons, heaven!

After molting, quails start laying again.

Our own Christmas cookie premix - tea, coffee, cacao, berries - all nature ingredients

 

[Phaedra]

This year's Christmas snack basket for couriers is done, and it will be replenished until the last day of December.

 

[Branching Out]

What a lovely gesture, to prepare such a festive treat basket for couriers to acknowledge their efforts. I might have to make one too. Between our house and the neighbours the couriers are here daily-- sometimes twice a day.

 

[Phaedra]

Said goodbye to 85 books, all about business management, marketing/sales, start-ups, team building, blablabla - all packed and sold. Such a joy and relief to farewell a part of me. The bookshelf is happy, too.

 

[baymule]

You are so thoughtful and kind. I’m sure the couriers appreciate your kindness.

 

[Phaedra]

This year's Christmas Deco is done!

I decided to use LED candles for the Advent plate - it's much safer as most of the deco items are wooden ones. The real candles only sit on the dining table.

Christmas tree, the garland on the fireplace, and the last bouquet from our own garden

Silkflowers at the front door

The first Christmas tree I bought in the famous Christmas market in Nürnberg in 2015 (but I won't go there again, mountains of tourists...). I just quickly rinsed them to remove the dust and they are shining like new.

 

[SPedigrees]

This year's Christmas Deco is done!

I decided to use LED candles for the Advent plate - it's much safer as most of the deco items are wooden ones. The real candles only sit on the dining table.
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Christmas tree, the garland on the fireplace, and the last bouquet from our own garden
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Silkflowers at the front door
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The first Christmas tree I bought in the famous Christmas market in Nürnberg in 2015 (but I won't go there again, mountains of tourists...). I just quickly rinsed them to remove the dust and they are shining like new.
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I've switched over to LED candles too. They are definitely safer. Your holiday decorations are lovely, and I love your little blown glass Christmas tree and all its tiny ornaments. It was worth it to battle hordes of tourists to capture that treasure!

 

[Phaedra]

The new winter shelter for the quail house