Winter footsteps in Surrey

Mr. H asked me what I did today.

I recounted my day simply.

I spent a few hours at the hair salon

and an equal amount of time 

driving in a snow storm.

I felt frustrated...

I wanted to do so much more.

As I was looking over my photos tonight, 

I retraced my footsteps and

 remembered a few other things...

I had a glance at the beautiful Christmas

displays at a local flower shop

and had a wander around our backyard to see

what the evening snow brought us.

I noticed Mr. H's footsteps in the snow 

from his morning walk to the train station,

spied the holly that I will be cutting 

when the snow melts  

and made a note to empty my pots.

I passed this yummy bakery on the way to the hair salon...

and while waiting for my daughter at the end of the day

I had a wander around her school..

I always admire this window and it's many window panes.

This little garden reminds me of Alice in Wonderland.

Perfect shapes...

When I returned home, daughter #1,

Miss Christine, was putting the finishing touches

on her first Beef Bourguignon...Julia style.

I always take it as a good sign when a recipe 

is well marked. It was delicious.

and lastly, tonight,

I managed to put up the Christmas lights

on our two trees. One in the living room 

 and the other in the family room.

Yes...I ended up with two.

A Nordmann Fir (R) 

and old faithful, our artificial tree (L).

Tomorrow, 

we add the decorations.

When all was done, 

I treated myself.

I decided to write to you 

and then have a little of this..

Yum Yum!

PS... 

I am still plugging away

at cashmerejeans...

and having fun.

If you followed

Jackie Kennedy Onassis

in her later years,

you may enjoy this post.

here

images~me