A splash of colour

Hello everyone!
I hope you're having a wonderful weekend

On my walk back from having my hair done on Friday, I couldn't resist buying these pretty peonies.
They are only around for such a short time so did not want to miss out.
Every girl needs to treat herself now and again and I am sure you would agree with me.

Another thing I enjoy is relaxing with candle light, makes the room so cozy and romantic

Makes waking up early a pleasure, when you can look out the window  to see a beautiful sunrise 

Today the peonies have opened up and I think they look like a frilly petticoat.
Happiness is about loving what you have and been grateful for it.
Enjoy the rest of your day
hugs
Carolyn x

Dinner by candlelight

I hope your week is going well

I love rainy days and we had one on Saturday.
My husband always cooks dinner on Saturday evening and he was just starting preparing our meal when all of a sudden the power went off.
Lucky it was still twilight outside, we rushed around getting all the candles lit so were could see our way around. Thank goodness for a gas oven and we were still able to sit down and enjoy a wonderful cooked meal.
So the power outage, turned what would have been just another Saturday evening into a romantic and special time, we talked, and was fun watching the firelight twinkling around the room. The power came back on an hour later.

I was excited yesterday, when I went to the mailbox and there was a package waiting for me, so lovely that it wasn't the usual bills. 
 
 Sarah, writes a wonderful blog  Down by the sea    she had a giveaway and I was the lucky winner. Her photos are stunning of Dorset, where she lives and it is always a delight to go and visit her. She has the cutest dog Daisy too - so go over and say hello and see her amazing part of the world

'Peaches for Monsieur Le Cure', was the lovely book she gave me  by the author Joanne Harris .
{who was also the bestselling author of Chocolat}
I am very much looking forward to reading this, the Daily mails comment ~ typically mouthwatering.  Many thanks again, Sarah

Don't you love the red and white VW combi!

Sarah also gave me a copy of Coast magazine which is lovely and I have been enjoying reading it .
The postcard shows all the wonderful old houses of Dorset with thatched roofs and  pretty gardens - reminded me of one Christmas, when I was a little girl and was given a box of chocolates with a charming house like these - remember how beautiful the pictures on the box of chocolates used to be. I wonder why they don't do this now?
Enjoy the rest of the week, dear friends and thanks for visiting.
hugs
Carolyn

Warmth of candlelight

Sharing Christmas cheer by the warmth of candlelight ~ I love the warmth and glow.
There may be no light more cozy than that provided by candles and the scented varieties makes the home smell heavenly.


Did you know there are 22 days to go until Christmas day!
It seems to have come around so quickly and there is so much I have to do.
I am going to decorate the Christmas tree tomorrow, always a fun time getting out the ornaments that we have made and collected over the years.

To all my European friends who are celebrating Christmas night on the 5th, may this be a joyous time for you and your loved ones.
To all my dear friends, wishing you a beautiful weekend.

Hugs
Carolyn