Wednesday 21 December 2011

woman, reclining

Inkstand
France c1600
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London

I have been so good
I have worked my way down The List
tree
wreath
mistletoe
candles
fairy lights
decorations
cake
mince pies
presents
so I allowed myself an evening off
to look at pounce pots and inkstands.

And now, mentally refreshed,
I shall go and finish my cards.

Yes...I do know it is 21st December
late late cards is a Family Tradition
and I'm holding my nerve.
Posted by alice c at 00:01

9 comments:

  1. RWDecember 21, 2011

    me too.
    late cards.
    but, it is good.
    I feel relatively calm and organized.
    grateful for my days off.

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  2. LynnDecember 21, 2011

    My new tradition is New Year Cards. I am hoping that I can catch everyone looking reasonably attractive on Christmas Eve or Day and snap a decent family photo for inclusion in said cards. It's a beautiful dream anyway.

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  3. dragonflyDecember 21, 2011

    I'm in awe of your nerves.
    Mine are in shreds because I have to be at Waitrose by 8am and am dreading it...

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  4. Susan TDecember 21, 2011

    I have posted my postie ones, but still have to distribute the village cards. They sit in a pile on the dresser and haunt me. I admire your strength of character.

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  5. ginnyDecember 21, 2011

    i often send 'new year' cards as i never get it together for chrisrmas either. (haven't even started this year)
    wishing you all a lovely festive time
    woth love
    Ginny x

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  6. dottycookieDecember 21, 2011

    Over here, it's "woman, collapsing"

    Actually, it's so under control I am wondering what huge thing I have forgotten ...

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  7. UnknownDecember 21, 2011

    I'm with Val... something obvious must have been overlooked.

    but what?

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  8. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011

    I have bought and wrapped a present and I have written a card. I am SO good. That is all, no more to be done.

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  9. rachelDecember 21, 2011

    21st December is Brass-Neck Time for me - that is, if I haven't sent a card by now, I don't bother. And pray that the non-recipients don't notice....

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