A quick roundup for a busy day ----------

 

No snow here as had been forecast earlier, boohoo! Slow falling, soaking, 

dreary rain today, all day, then some cold, dry weather all next week and

 for Christmas.

A beautiful loaf and big surprise from a dear friend this week. 

Last evening with cheese it was delicious with a good bowl of

 homemade pumpkin soup (the last of the season as I've used all

 my cooking pumpkins). Note the jar of 'Pumpkin Spread'

from Trader Joe's - this was gifted with the bread and it is so

 good.....slightly spiced and good with both sweet or savory nibbles.

Fiona is glad for her snug scarf.

Above, the re-potted yet again amaryllis bulbs - now several years old - in 

November.

Below - today - two at least have sprung a bud under the watchful eye

 of Diana the Huntress!  Perhaps some blooms will surprise after the holidays

during the bleak days of January.

The Christmas Cactus purchased last week is opening its sweet buds

 already and looks wonderful. I tucked it into my vintage ice bucket 

which makes it spectacular on the dining room table.

Off soon to do some needed grocery shopping.

Cashmere sweater and warm booties weather at last, with a rain jacket

 to throw over today, perhaps even a snug hat/beanie and a scarf.