Winter's Here

Autumn has now lost her bright colours,

bare boughs stand tall against the clear blue November skies.

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This time of year is spent inside the cottage where books, knitting and fires are so tempting.

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The quiet beauty of December awaits us, along with the joy and business of Christmas.

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This is becoming a family favourite.

Ruth Motts boiled fruit cake.

I really recommend her Recipe Book which you can find second hand on line.

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The twins have two new 1930's bow scarves.

I love this vintage pattern and it is quick & easy so I might be making a few more over the Winter months.

They chose the colours to match their Winter coats.

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Mary & Kitty concentrating.

They love doing crafts, here they are making a wind chime & trinket box.

There were some sticky fingers & many beads on the floor.

I love having them at the table with me while I bake.

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Last Sunday afternoon we took a walk over the village farm fields.

The sun was glorious.

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Beautiful sunlight through the trees that line the farm lane.

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The young wheat seedlings have been planted.

The fields look beautiful with a glow of fresh green.

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Getting Sunday tea ready.

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It's lovely what you find antiquing.

Mary has a new puzzle that is full of snow!!

She has been having lots of help from the family & is nearly finished.

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Rocks Cakes.

This is a old recipe that we have used since we were married.

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Put 8 ozs of self raising flour & 3 ozs of white sugar into a bowl.

Then rub in 3 ozs of butter.

To this add 3 ozs of currants or raisins & mixed spice if you wish.

Mix to a very stiff dough with one beaten egg & a drop of milk.

Place heaps of the mixture on to a grease baking tray & bake for 20 minutes at 425of.

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Serve spread with butter & a cup of tea.

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I finally finished the 1930's cardigan I was knitting.

It did take a while especially as I had to redo the sleeves.

I would like to make a bright felt 1940's flower brooch to go on it, I have some lovely patterns to do these.

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Things are starting to look a little Christmasy.

There is always a lot to wrap.

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The twins advent calender's for this December.

I have had these since Easter and was so pleased to find the Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady calendar.

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Thank you dear readers for all your kind comments.

I just love this time of year with all the excitement & joy it brings.

Keep warm

Fondly Michelle

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