Yuletide is Upon Us

With the upcoming holiday, I have been working on all the gifting based tasks, as of late. So there has been craft but of a festive nature. Created a crochet, knit, and woven gifts for my siblings. Working on the last one at this point, along with other such things. Recently was given some hints of other gifts ideas, which will be procured this week. My one sister will get hers in the mail post holiday, only so much money before hand.

I was able to attend my local Chriskindl Market two weekends ago, which is an outdoor Christmas market of the German tradition.  Would have spent more time there and obtained many more photos, although the weather was miserable this year. Damp and just downright unpleasant, although not very
cold.

I was able to procure some tastes for my parents, who have been indoors due to my mothers long-term illness.  Also for self obtained 32 ounces of Shetland wool in grey, black, brown and tan. Despite the noon rain, all the goals were obtained.

On a Tudorish note, my wait for some books to come in from Nottingham, England is over. From the most distinguished Tudor Tailor ladies, who I do consider as friends. Made an order since knowing the quantities will be limited with the giving season fast approaching. I was to be given money for part of a gift, so books it is! They arrived safe and sound on the 23rd as expected. I found that they have one last pre-made doll on their shop. It’s a little pricey but considering it as a late gift for the living room. Decorated tops of dvd cases keeps Jace from perching in a high spot.

With most of the gifting obtained and just needing wrapping. Update wrapping completed but Jace overstimulated from paper shiny of all kinds, tried to climb the doorframe between the living room and hallway. No damage but he did look possessed for a few split seconds.

The current goal is to set up a naked Christmas tree and see what the cats make of it. I did put one up last year and it seemed okay, I checked for a picture and the tree did survive last year. Although Jace is much bigger and now all full in his feline powers of naughty glee. So we shall see what happens. Update he did pester it once decorated and seems over simulated to play with it when lighted. The newest developments is using the tree skirt or presents as a spying ambush location. Please see my Instagram for picture details of his holiday mischief.

In celebration of thankfulness, I am grateful for my sewing closet. Features a shelf for books and small items along hooks to hang project bags: certain it’s meant to be a coat closet but it keeps the cats out of the current projects and keeps the clutter down to a minimum. I put my more at hand books here for ease instead of finding them in the basement. I was able to add some books to the basement bookshelf and get them out of the boxes. Eliminated one box. I will look for more books to add up stairs from the basement but am carefully choosing those.

So if I don’t get an opportunity for saying so later. Wishing all my readers new and old a very a Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays and a Healthy New Year.

Grateful,

THL Marrin O’Cadhla