The two little animals above have been gifted to friends, the cards are all sent, the tree is up, the presents for the children are wrapped and the larder is full – I'm at last prepared for and looking forward to a few gentle-paced, family-based days. We have a quiet and simple Christmas here, centred around sharing time together, eating and relaxing. There's nothing I'm hoping for in the way of physical presents, but if my Christmas day includes some of the following then it will be a good one…
- A crisp, frosty dawn with mother-of pearl coloured clouds high above the rising sun and the song of a robin heralding daybreak from the top of the plum tree as I give the hens their breakfast,
- A cup of good coffee to warm my fingers after coming in from the cold,
- Toby and Amy having a long lie in, so I can sit with my soulmate and spend a little time alone together,
- Christmas carols on the stereo so I can sing along as I peel potatoes and prep for lunch,
- Hoping that my roast potatoes get crispy and the turkey stays juicy and flavourful, so that I can show my family what they mean to me with a gift of good food,
- An afternoon family film on the tv so we can all curl up together and feel nostalgic,
- An evening cosying by the fire with a glass or two of something warming,
- A bright moon floating in a clear sky studded with stars, so I can send up grateful thanks for a day well lived before heading off to a warm bed.
I'm signing off now but will see you in the new year, I hope your holidays bring you what you are hoping for and a little peace and pleasure and time with those you love most,
J xxx
little cotton rabbits 
Oh Julie, I think I want to live with you! It sounds perfect. Have a wonderful time with your family and thanks again for my beautiful gift. Merry Christmas! xx
Wishing you a peaceful happy Christmas with all of your wishes coming true!
With loads of love xxx
I hope that all you wish for comes true. For me what you want is the ideal Christmas Day after attending Midnight Mass. My thoughts and prayers are with all those who cannot enjoy these simple pleasures at this difficult time.
Well that sounds like the perfect Christmas Day Julie and I hope all your wishes come true!
Happy Christmas lovely to you and yours.
V x
I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas. Thank you for the joy that you have bought to this corner of the internet all year. Lots of love Jane x
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you, too!
Peace
Your perfect day sounds wonderful. I hope your day is all that your heart desires. I hope a New Year filled with joy and laughter. Thank you for giving so much in the beautiful patterns we all love so much. You are a truly gifted woman.
Wishing you and your family a lovely Christmas. Thank you for all of your designs and beautiful blog – such a joy!
I hope your Christmas Wishes come true. ^^
Wishing you a Happy Christmas and many blessings ing the New Year. Thank you for sharing your world and your creations with us, what a generous gift!
Wishing you and your family a peaceful and happy Christmas with best wishes for 2022. Xx
Your wishes aremy wishes. Enjoy a family day…I hope it is lovely.
I love the little deer with antlers.
Wishing you and your family a very Happy Christmas and a happy 2022. Thank you so much for your wonderful patterns which are a joy to make and gift.
That sounds like the best Christmas ever. I’m wishing it for you, and hope you, and your family, have a most wonderful Christmas. Stay safe.
You and your family have a wonderful Christmas Julie. It’s Christmas eve here in New Zealand very hot. Would love to have a traditional snowy Christmas. Take care love and hugs from Katherine in Nelson NZ. 🎁🌲💕
Thank you for the wonderful and beautiful animals you create all year. I look forward to your posts. Have a wonderful family Christmas! See you in the new year. Angie Telford, N>S> Canada
angietelford@gmail.com.
Have a really special day Julie with your family. And a Happy New Year.
May all your Christmas wishes come true!
Happy New Year to you and your family
That sounds lovely. I hope you get it. Best wishes for both Christmas and the New Year
Wishing you a beautiful Christmas with your family. I hope everything you wish for comes true. Thanks for your friendship and for my lovely gift.
What lucky friends to receive such adorable gifts! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, beautiful photos and knitting talent – your blog brings so much joy to so many Julie. Hoping that all your Christmas wishes come true and you have a wonderful day with your family.
Julie, it is such a pleasure to read the beautiful poetic justice you give to what life gives us daily and on special occasions.
Thank you for the joy your rabbits give to so many. As a knitter I delight in finishing a rabbit and stitching it with love for friends and family.
Wishing you the happiest Christmas and the best for a very happy and healthy new year.
What a lovely post. I am wishing you all the loveliest of Christmases. CJ xx
God bless! Thank you for the joy your photos, musings, and patterns give us.
Yes to every word! May your day be blessed and your memory be sweet 🎉🎄😘
Lots of best wishes xxx it is always a pleasure to read your blogs. Have a blessed Christmas with all your loved ones xx
Thank you for your beautiful patterns and blog posts throughout the year, your little animals have been a respite from all the bad things and you have helped many. Happy Christmas from my family to yours x
Wow! What lovely wishes. Thanks you for all the super patterns but most of all, thank you for your wonderful blogs. I find them so uplifting and inspiring. The photos, the struggles, the joys – all of it makes me feel part of a wider family. Lots of love to you and yours. Kate.
Sounds like an idyllic Christmas – may all your wishes come true!
How beautiful. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a blessed year ahead. ♥️
Merry Christmas Julie. Hope it’s wonderful day that delivers it all . 🎄💐
The Perfect Christmas Day! I hope it lived up to expectations and that you and your family had a wonderful day! XO
Merry Christmas!!!!
A lovely post! I hope all your Christmas dreams were realized. And a Happy New Year!
I think you’ve already got the idea of Christmas Julie… it’s right there in your overflowing gratitude for the small gifts ❤️ Merry Christmas
Julie: Merry Christmas!!! and I wish that 2022 brings you joy and every thing you wish for!!!
It’s been awhile since I’ve taken a peek into your world. I wish I had seen this the day you posted. Your words and sentiments brought tears to my eyes; it all resonates so much. Hoping you had a lovely holiday with your family, with many moments full of quiet tenderness. ❤️
I hope your Christmas was perfect and you could tick off some of the things on your list. Happy New Year xxx
I must have missed this post when I was staying away from the e -world and was focussing on the real world 😂. I hope you had the gentle holidays you wished for and may 2022 bring even more! Enjoy & cheers! 🇨🇦 🌬❄️☃️🎶😅🧣🥰
As always, Lori from Vallentyne
That is lovely. I hope it was just as you envisioned. Happy New Year to you and your dear family.