“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.”
― Edith Sitwell
This quote chimes well with my idea of a perfect January – quiet days, spent gently and slowly. Of course life often has other ideas and usually throws up unexpected things to get in the way of peace and relaxation, but there have been some calm and relaxing moments in my January so far…
- peaceful moments watching the skies at sunrise whilst sipping the first cup of tea of the day, January has the best sunrises,
- calm moments spent reading and planning for the year ahead, I’m finding these books really helpful – ‘Do Pause’ and ‘Do Breathe’ books from the Do Book Company
- some weekend morning gentle-paced knitting, accompanied by tea and toast and warm blankets and Volume 3 of Shetland Wool Adventures which is a lovely read,
- and lots of quiet walks in the countryside, which is currently resting quietly under a wintry sparkle of frost.
I hope the new year so far has been kind to you and that you’re finding comfort and calm in some of your favourite things this month too, J x
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Such lovely cosy images Julie … wishing you and yours a happy and healthy 2022!
V x
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Such beautiful photographs. I loved my knitting adventure in Shetland. Enjoy lovely quiet time by the fire.
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Gorgeous winter photos, you really have the magic touch with photography. Shetland Wool Adventures looks brilliant, what a great idea – a knitting and hiking holiday, perfection. CJ xx
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Thank you for always sharing such lovely images and thoughtful words. I really enjoy looking at all of your makes and am in awe of your skills. Thank you 😊
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That first cup of tea of the day really is the best one!
Wishing you times of peace this year
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Thank you, Julie. Love reading your posts. I love watching the sunrise too and they have been particularly wonderful this January. Enjoy the quiet. I wish you a peaceful 2022.
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Amazing photos again Julie!!!!!
Peace and tranquility!! xxx
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I agree that January has some of the best sunrises! I love the winter sky in general 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
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Wishing you all things happy and healthy for 2022. xx
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My wish for you this year, Julie, is continued faith and hope, sparked by all the wonders of nature and confirmed in the love of family and friends.
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Thank you! Your pictures and post always make me take a deep breath and enjoy the moment. Happy 2022 to you and your family.
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Thank you Julie for showing us the beauties of January! Your post helps me coping with this difficult month. Wishing you a peaceful 2022!
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Thank you for a beautiful post.
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Thank you for the beautiful pictures Julie. Sounds like you are in a good space enjoying winter and finding comfort in knitting and reading.
It’s always a joy to read your blog. Thank you Julie for your wonderful patterns. I so enjoy making them.
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Beautiful photos, as always. I’m trying to embrace winter this year and relax into that slow, peaceful rhythm. Knitting fits in perfectly.
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Beautiful! I especially appreciate the Edith Sitwell quote and the spiderweb.
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Julie, I have left a message about using your Little Cotton Rabbits pattern for toys for Syria. I would be so grateful if you could give me an answer. Pat
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