Hello lovely friends,
What a difference a day makes, just two days ago it was 65F and sunny. This morning... although it's early, there is a winter chill in the air. At 19F I bundled up to walk the puppy and am now enjoying a double espresso latte while dreaming of snow.
From Thanksgiving to New Years, and all the holiday's in between... are you ready for the holiday season to begin? I'm diving in, head first.
Yesterday I attended a Julmaknad (Swedish Christmas Market) with a good friend. We shopped, enjoyed a mug of glog with traditional food, and Christmas songs with the presentation of St Lucia. Odd for this event to happen before Thanksgiving but a lovely way to begin the season.
Speaking of Thanksgiving, we bought a small turkey over the weekend. We will make a few favorite dishes before going to a 'Friendsgiving' celebration, which will be good fun. Turkey Trot in the morning, mimosa's, a lazy day followed by a meal with friends.
Right after Thanksgiving, we are hosting Christmas socials... two weekends in a row. With no overlap in guests I'm going to use the same theme: Winter Chalet.
Dinner Party for Forty
Flannel & Wine - a gals night in while the World Traveler is... traveling. :)
This means we get to decorate the house and listen to Christmas music starting this week. Soon after these events our son will be home!
Books:
I have discovered so many books that I can't wait to read, and hope to close out the year with a few strong book selections.
Late December I will post my top ten list for the year. In the meantime, join me over on Goodreads to see what I'm reading or find your next book.
Do you have any book recommendations? I'm looking for a good book to sink into while I wait for Secrets of Worry Dolls publication day (Dec 1).
Safe travels and Happy Thanksgiving.
~ with love and gratitude, Mari
