holiday homestead

We’ve sent off our annual greeting cards, and this one above by Marty really captures the feel of holiday around the ole homestead. It’s an artful combo of our barn door

and the view from the rear of the barn. Yes, that’s Marty stacking wood.

The holiday season always gets so compressed. I have to remind myself of the blessings that come with  it. Like snow!

And amazing light

And shopping in Portland

And thanks to a recipe in my favorite Christmas book by Tomie de Paola, I enjoy baking some cheer.

I do like words and baking!

We may be the last ones to trim our tree, but it is DONE. With love.

And today the proof for my recent book jacket for Nicole d’Entremont’s new novel arrived! Bravo to Ascensius Press!

Warm wishes to you for cozy gatherings wherever your homestead may be.