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So, what's up? I haven't been around much have I? Well, I am here. And not here. I am actually very much present in Real Life more than in Cyber Life for the moment. And I like it that way. My list of things I need to do is so dreadfully looooong. But the list of what I WANT to do is what gets priority this time of the year:
- Finish some small crochet projects I have lying around
- Start on a new stripy blanket that I have in mind
- Lay puzzles and listen to Christmas music
- Bake ginger cookies and saffron buns with my kids
- Wrap Christmas gifts without stress
- Christmas decorate my home
- Walk around in Christmas PJ and warm slippers looking lazy
- Drink Swedish Glögg (spiced hot red wine) and eat chocolates
- Light candles
- Watch the Swedish Advents Calendar
- Watch Christmas movies
- Let someone else take care of all the cleaning and laundry
- Eat delicious dinners
- Do crafts with the kids
- Go for chilly walks and have a hot chocolate after - because I deserve it
- Just chill out with my loved ones and go slow, absorbing every minute of the Christmas countdown.
- Sit still and just be
So that is what I am trying my best to do. It is not easy, I have to admit, to just chill out and enjoy but I think I have done very well so far this year compared with previous hectic and totally stressful Christmas countdowns. So how are you doing? Are you chilling out or are your heart skipping at high speed and you find yourself rushing from one thing to another not getting anything done?
Breathe! Sit down. Grab a cookie and a coffee. Listen to Michael Buble's Christmas CD and get carried away by his smooth voice. You don't have his CD? Get out there and buy it.
Dear cyber friends. I love having you here. Welcome to all my new followers. You are truly amazing and wonderful and I am so flattered to have you come to visit my world. Happy Christmas countdown everyone. See you around.
Kärlek
Annette
This evening, after two blankets, I'll start my first shawl!
ReplyDeleteIsabella
Oh, I'm finishing also my avventura calendar with your hearts granny!
ReplyDeleteIsabella
Sounds like heaven Annette! Have you some spare time to help me with some house renovations?
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śliczna;)
ReplyDeleteLovely post! I do not have listed, I'm afraid that would be even longer. But when I make one, I want to put one thing on my list: making a Nordic Shawl!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful dear Annette, especially the colours fascinated me. Thank you, with my love, nia http://acupofteawithnia.wordpress.com/
ReplyDeleteSo enjoy your blogs! Wishing you and yours a peaceful Christmas.Off to order a Michael Buble Christmas CD now .From a well wisher in Scotland.x
ReplyDeleteThe shawl is lovely Annette, and it's obviously been good therapy! Your approach to this christmas is great, with some special ideas, take care, Heather x
ReplyDeletelovely colours! i´ve just started mine! i´ll let you know, when i am finished!
ReplyDeletetake your time & enjoy life... it´s going sooo fast!
bye pami
Hi Annette! You make amazing color combo's... i don't know what the secret is ;) ... but when i look to your foto's i always notice this! I always love this patterns and the beautiful edges!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day. It's freezing in Holland right now.. also in Switzerland? Then you can use the Nordic Shawl to stay warm in these cold days...!
Miriam
www.tbezigebijtje.blogspot.com
Your shawl is looking absolutely beautiful , Annette .... I would have to go with the third option and keep it for myself :) The colours look so lovely together.....just right for the festive season .
ReplyDeleteHave fun working your way through your list.
Best wishes from the Charente,
Carole.
Hey Annette,
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful list! Special the point with the laundry is really nice! >. < Thanks for this post. :-)
See you,
Alice
Mal keine Grannys sieht toll aus auch die Farben passen gut zusammen .
ReplyDeleteSchöne Weihnachten Karo
Oh the best kind of list what you want to do and not what you have to do...hurrah for you....bestest festive wishes to you and yours
ReplyDeleteDaisy J x
What a lovely post. Firstly, I love the colours of your Nordic shawl, and secondly, I felt my shoulders relax as I read your Christmas countdown and then I reached for a chocolate! With best wishes to you and yours for the Festive Season.
ReplyDeleteI loved this post. I feel totally like this and I need that CD:)
ReplyDeleteThat shawl was also beautiful! Think I have to buy the pattern :) And make sure you do the things you WANT to do, I totally agree with your priorities.
ReplyDeleteJeg ønsker deg en fredelig og harmonisk julefeiring med masse tid til å være sammen med dine kjære!
Klem fra Jette
EU AMAR A COMBINAÇÃO DE CORES,PARABÉNS.BEIJO.VALÉRIA.(BRASIL).
ReplyDeleteI love colours on the new shawl - I would keep it!
ReplyDeleteI took a blogging break for a while and found my creativity (and efficiency!) came back ten fold over the time away. That really taught me a lesson so from now on it's less cyber time! I have truly been enjoying the holiday season and I hope your wishlist gets completely checked off - I may sue some of your ideas! Have a wonderful holiday season with your precious ones!
Jenn @ JennsCraftyWorld
Love your Nordic Shawls!!! Love them!!!
ReplyDeletexo Kris
Good for you trying to be in the moment. I love your list, especially the part of someone else doing the cleaning and laundry. Love your latest shawl, keep it for yourself!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
Hi Annette,
ReplyDeleteAs a new reader of your blog, I have been checking every day to see if you posted something new. What a treat it is this frosty morning to find a new post. The shawl is gorgeous! Love the colors. And, reading your list made me aware that mine is somewhat similar, though our house is decorated for Christmas already. Cards and packages have been mailed, some shopping a baking awaits. I, too, look forward to time to sit with a knitting project, with candles lit and Christmas music playing softly.
Enjoy the Advent and peace,
Linda
Your shawl is beautiful! I love the colors you're using. I think taking a break is a great idea and I may have a short one soon, over the holidays.
ReplyDeleteYour colours are wonderful and so restful to look at during this hectic time of year. I am still chasing my tail, but taking moments to rest, such as when waiting in queues! Have a great week xx
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful shawl. I don't think I could bring myself to give it away if it was mine! X
ReplyDeleteMmmmh loving the colours of your shawl.
ReplyDeleteSally xxx
I'm a new reader, and I must say that your shawls are just beautiful! I would have to keep this one. This is such a happy, pleasant place to visit. :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Advent Season to you!
Blessings,
Anne♥
Oh yes, you can't beat a bit of Buble, it's true! Your list sounds wonderful and I hope you get to do as much on it as possible. I think there should definitely be relaxation for us at Christmas whenever possible. It's such a busy time that we deserve any break we can get!
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Jag älskar julen och det viktigaste med den tycker jag är att njuta! Att prioriterar rätt är ju verkligen inte lätt. Min sy och virkasvacka har börjat avta, har börjat virka igen och jag har sytt en julstrumpa i ett litet hemlisbyte i en facebook-grupp, det börjar bli roligt igen, har inte så mycket beställningar och det är så skönt att få göra det jag vill. Hoppas ni får en härlig jul! Kramar från norrland...
ReplyDeleteHappy to see that I'm not the only one with such a long to do list ;-)
ReplyDeleteHi Annette - I love the colours in your shawl. I have alot of grey DK that I didn't know what to make with and now I can see how to make it look pretty with the contrasting colours you have used. I think my Christmas list would look like yours. We are in the middle of moving house and the sitting quiet and being still is definitely something I need. xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely Annette so many of the things on your to do list are on mine also! Love the colours of your blanket - it is sumply stunning. Hope all your dreams come true this Christmas Annette, all my love as always
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Beautiful shawl!!! My list of things I want to do/make is getting longer also....!
ReplyDeleteReally love your blog, keep up the good work, but also enjoy life!!!
Groetjes van Ellebel
Great colors. Love this one even more than the other!
ReplyDeleteI love the colours of this shawl, its lovely. I am only feeling a little manic because I have an order to finish, but other than that things are fairly organised here. Enjoy your prep it sound lovely xoxo
ReplyDeleteYour Nordic shawl looks beautiful Annette. I will keep it in mind for when I am looking for a new project!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy real life!
Happy Sunday!
madelief x
Hi. I'm a new reader also..your blog is fab! I love your fabrics and crochet..lovely place to visit.
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Hej Annette! Tack för härlig inspiration i din fantastiska blogg! På jullovet tänker jag ta tag i alla mina garner som bara ligger och skrotar. Vill så gärna virka en sjal lik denna! Hoppas att jag har garn som funkar!
ReplyDeleteTill att börja med har jag virkat hjärtan enligt din beskrivning! Blev lita annorlunda med mitt grova garn, men jag gillar dem också. Jag länkade i min blogg till din beskrivning och blogg om någon annan vill virka. Hälsningar Annica www.lillaanka.blogspot.com
Annette, I just ADORE this shawl......I mean......TOTALLY LOVE IT! I loved it in your natural colourway, but the grey is, just sublime. This is DEFINITELY on my list in the New Year of things to make (i'm sure that you know JUST how much I love a shawl! ha ha!).
ReplyDeleteI loved your list too. Being with your family more and on here less at Christmas is definitely the right way to go. I do hope that you have the most SUPER Christmas and New Year, and I cannot wait to see what 2014 will be like in your world here in blogland!
Take care my friend
Vanessa xxx