My living room windows face north, one wall of three floor to ceiling windows.
Early morning light is flat without a fire burning on the hearth, whereas
in the evenings when we settle in for a few hours of television, some very
interesting, some just mindless escapism in these pandemic months/years,
a blazing hearth brings warmth and light and we can lower the heating system.
The wood pile is getting low but we will have enough to see us through
another month. Some evenings this week have been too warm to light
the fire, but over the weekend it will be cool again.
The dust from burning wood in an open fire - I won't even go there - but
Spring cleaning is on the to do list!
Note the really nice square Asian cachepot from AT HOME - in shades
of blue and grey. It came home with me and will soon be holding a new
plant of some description.
Between those odds and ends I'm supposedly addressing at home this week,
I popped out to meet a dear friend for lunch and a news catch up. On the
way home I decided to stop by AT HOME to replenish some candles I'm
really enjoying. I like the larger 3-wick version and as there were only three
left on the shelf in River Birch & Fern, I bought them all. This fragrance
is very subtle, and is a favorite. The green smoked glass and wooden
lids make them appear quite posh, however they are a bargain
at just $12.99 each.
I've found that three wicks burn much better when it comes to even melting
of a candle, less wax 'tunneling' and perhaps lasting longer overall.
I always trim the wicks before lighting again, important for a
clean-burning candle.
Yesterday I cut my first daffodils of this year for the kitchen window.
They started appearing in the back garden this week and filled
my heart with hope and joy.
Hoping everyone reading this in the UK remained safe during the huge
storm Eunice. Apparently it did some serious damage in some areas.
Now on it's way across the north to The Netherlands, Belgium,
Germany etc. so I hope my friends there are not endangered.
Stay safe and warm. Enjoy your weekend .
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