... My favourite season of all, although this year it has a slightly bitter taste.
My gran's passing has made us all very sad and old wounds and scars are visible again. I guess that's what happens in many families.
We had Eugenia buried with Adolfus in the family cemetery eight days after she passed away... In November around here, the dead have to queue to enter the cemetery...
Did I ever tell you how sadness made me angry? I don't cry out of sadness, I just loathe the whole world. I am irate and very difficult to live with. It makes me revolted, the unfairness of things just becomes completly unbearable, and I become bitter and unfair myself. I'm a nightmare for my loved ones, actually... but I'm working on it. It doesn't seem to work very well but time helps. That's what they say.
I know this pic may seem out of place and all, but in a sense, that's guy's anger and courage is really cracking me up, even if I feel sorry for the police force, just doing their job.
More than ever, I feel the need to see beautiful things. To see the beauty of life again. And to share it with you. I did not take these pics, they're from a French daily news web mag.
These are snowflakes on a car windscreen. Have you seen anything more beautiful, both fragile and delicately structured?
Snowed in landscapes make me dream... as long as I'm safely tuck at home with a warm tea or chocolate... ;)
At home, it definitely feels Xmassy, because I have a wonderful family who make it all worthwhile...
Are you ready for D day? Well, like Santa, I still need to
get my elves on that... (Lizzie Kate):
And
a helping hand (Val' Stuff) would be welcome:
It would help if we were not snowed in (Val's Stuff again, a freebie I cannot trace back, sorry...):
But it doesn't matter, I have my stitching to keep me busy . Plus the hyperactive dog and kitties and kids, and loving husband and food and auntie's move before Xmas, and the friends' children who will arrive tomorrow for a couple of nights' sleep in, and the Xmas dinner to plan and consequently, this:
will not be finished by D day... This is
Xmas ABC, a chartpack with threads (Crescent Colours) by Lizzie Kate.
Have a great holiday time, enjoy the season, tell and show your loved ones how much they count, and seize the day.
Lots of Xmas hugs your way, my dear friends,
Lili Bear.
13 comments:
Oooh, that 2nd Val's Stuff snowman is CUTE!!! All of your stitching is fab! It's a good thing we have our stitching to give us comfort and joy, isn't it?!!
If you ever figure out the snowman link - please let me now - I collect snowman ornaments !!!!
Great work !!!
Merry Christmas, Dear Lili. I am so sorry you are suffering so. It is so difficult but rejoice in knowing she is no longer suffering and she is now happy and free.
I pray your Christmas is full of joy. We have so little time with our children so enjoy them, relish in it. blessings to you and your loved ones, Dianntha
I agree Lili, it can be a very tough time of year but luckily you remember those loved ones around you who are there for you :o)
GREAT finishes! So perfect for this time of year :o)
Hope you have a wonderful holiday season.
Hugs,
Cathey
Wonderful pictures of a beautiful winter Lili. Such peace and quiet nature gives us.
You have finished some adorable winter projects. This is such a fun season to stitch for.
Wishing you and your loved ones both peace and joy in your hearts during the Christmas season.
hugs, Margaret
Lili, I love your finishes they are all so adorable. I think my favorite is the LK Santa. I too wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful, prosperous Happy New Year! {{{{hugs}}}}
J'aime beaucoup toutes les photos que tu as choisi :-)
Tes broderies sont supers mignonnes aussi!
1000 bisoussssssssssss
Lili, I hope that you and your family had a wonderful Christmas and have a safe and prosperous new year!
Love all the Christmas stitching.
beautiful stitching, I like the Lizzie Kate christmas abc's - so pretty!
Lori
I'm sorry to hear of your grans passing and hope with time you'll be able to remember all the good times and memories you made with her.
I stumbled on your blog quite accidentally but have fallen in love with all your stitcheries. I quilt and embroider alot but have not cross stitched in years but I'll have you know you sent me to the internet to order some of these patterns so I may be back in a week or two if I can't remember how to get started.
You are blessed with a beautiful talent.
Dear Lilli, when you finish my keep calm chart, please let me have a photo!
Thanks so much my dear! Have a lovely day...
Argante
The primitive hare
I've just discovered your blog, and simply love it !!!
I really like stitching the Lizzie Kate designs they're really pretty !!
I love this charming set of Christmas cross stitch patterns!
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