"Presents"

Do you feel that? Shift , shake and shutter, that time of year once again!

Relieved my recent mound of packages safely reached the various corners of the planet, 

I am quietly planning my next " special magical event"

Reeling from the generous, inspiring and gifted virtual friends, as well as my talented family, 

I still am breathless with awe.

We were gifted with a doll pattern from Rhissanna's blog , gratefully I gave it a go!

I now process a huge appreciation and admiration for ALL who skillfully craft Art Dolls!  

After our recent snow dump, I was surprised at the snailbox with a kind and thoughtful 

gift from Gothic Flamigo.  This Aussie Hottie, sent me this from a Canadian artist in B.C.

Canada!  How clever ! I love shopping on Etsy so this new find is on my long list of wonderful

artists shops. ( The Poppy Tree)

Freezing temps remind me to take stock of my treasured reading collection.  Some may 

have already gathered I am a SLOW ....reader! Yes reader, 

I have enough voices in my head, not fond of Audio books!

" Blooming Howls" by Magaly ( all links to those mentioned are to your right)

is my newest addition.  I still need to read " Conversation with Oliver" by Ben Marsten

and finish " Living with the Dead" by Annie Wall.   I still have my dreamy Anne Rice, 

" The Vampire Lestat" on the go, savouring every word!  Reading is huge luxury,

and sure to clear out life's crap!

Hooky ( from my new job) on a snow bound day with two of my puddleducks 

resulted in a quick trip to Micheals!!! and pure creative fun!  Yes! the North Pole finally 

has the dream store! that's why Nana needed a job!

When my girl isn't chasing kilts, boring my Puddleduck, eager for Santa's float,

 she is making Spectalcles Crane a special Birthday Wish!

More Cake! then I dig out the Yuletide treasures I have been trekking with me for decades!

My wonderful little sister has sent me a NEW treasure, music box!  Reminds me 

of her as a child although she says it reminded her of the Shirley Temple movies I loved!  Awe! 

You All are determined to keep that old piece of coal beating.........................

( art by the fantastic Trish Romance) 

Scatter Joy, the smallest amount makes a difference, really!  Bee Safe! xo