Haute Spot x
I have a sentimental weakness for the twinkling lights of Christmas – come tomorrow night, ours will be packed away for another year, marking the end of what has been a really rather lovely Christmas break…if self-indulgence is an art, there’s been just the right mix of celebrations and duvet days: The school routine and early mornings kick-off tomorrow and are going to be a seismic shock to the system..but now, excesses be damned, at least there’s something back in the tank to start the juggling again..and the harsh reality of New Year resolutions can wait another week: I like this feeling of cosy hibernation..
But if I had money to burn in this post-Christmas-spending-month-of-bill-contemplation, this fire-pit would be the object of my desires: Created by hand by the Artist Melissa Crisp and inspired by the north woods of Minnesota where the artist’s mother grew up it’s a living, breathing, visual delight..
Imagine the leaping shadows holding the cold of a winter frost at bay – that wonderful mix of being out in the elements, but warm…But until such times as the Lottery turns in my favour (as The Husband pointed out: would help if a bought a ticket), I shall just dream: There’re enough memories to keep flames burning…and simple candlelight and open fires aren’t a bad replacement..particularly if the candles are Jo Malone..sigh…and so once more into the darkness of winter we go..
Laters, Kate x
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What a beautiful fire-pit! It would be magical to stare at from the tepee erected in the wilderness…XXX
Sigh..wouldn’t it just..I’m even happy to pretend the wilderness! xxx
Looks so cosy – great idea! x
One to add to the wish list.. xxx
We took our tree and decorations down yesterday… back to reality…
I always think this is now the darkest part of the year..roll on spring.. xxx
Perfectly said! Back to school was not as painful as I anticipated and the kids seem glad to see their friends after the long break. This year I did something I always wanted to do and bought an artificial tree,so I plan on leaving it up a few more days. Happy New Year!
I was really tempted by an artificial tree this year..but I will confess a trepidation in leaving anything up after twelfth night! xxx
That’s why I go for the extended version and never take mine down before beginning of February! xxx
And twelfth night?? I’m really suspicious about the bad luck! xxx
I had no idea, just googled it! Not being superstitious helps hehe xxx
The key is fairy lights…I live with them all year…and candlelight….probably why I can’t see properly anymore.!! I spotted some Paperchase tree decorations in your photos that I also have. They lurk around in house plants etc all year as I love to look at them and kitsch is not just for Xmas…….xxx
Oh yes! Fairylights! Hehe..couldn’t resist those kitsch little numbers from Paperchase..so much for only buying Mexican decorations this Christmas.. xxx
That’s a creative/nice looking fire pit! I know. That’s how I feel. If, after Christmas, I had extra money…oohhh the spree I’d go on. Dreams are important though. I hope you had a great Christmas!
Jessica
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Sometimes I think dreams are better than the real thing.. xxx