Saturday, 2 December 2017

Winter afternoon/evening.



The woodburner is belting out heat, and it's very slightly snowing. We've just settled down to a mince pie and cup of Lapsang, and Fred is sitting on my lap; purring away.

Bok is lying uncomfortably somewhere underneath (or wrapped around) Lady M, and we are watching a fascinating programme about the English Channel on TV.  Cosiness doesn't get much cosier.


This (above) was the scene outside, an hour or two later. No-one had told us it would snow.

So, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! It is -1 C this morning. Things can only get worse before they get better.



41 comments:

Susan Heather said...

It looks beautiful - just like the Christmas season should look.

Cro Magnon said...

Three weeks too early.

Sue said...

Snow! How wonderful, I wish we were there. You look very cosy.

Cro Magnon said...

The cottage comes alive in Winter (unlike moi). With the woodburner pumping out heat, and a couple of friendly furry animals around, it becomes a classic cosy home.

Yael said...

23c here,will be 25 at noon,i always want to be some where else, i want snow.

local alien said...

So cosy. How can you not like winter?

Or does the rot set in once the mince pies are finished?

Cro Magnon said...

You wouldn't if you were here Yael; it's freezing, and I have to take the dog out any minute!

Cro Magnon said...

I just don't like being cold. I was born in July; I blame that!

Gwil W said...

Keep your wits about you. Yesterday a tornado in San Remo. Came out of nowhere.

New World said...

It is milder here this morning, all damp and drizzly, frost all gone. Nice to see Fred on your lap. A wet cat has just jumped up on me.

Cro Magnon said...

Nice and sunny here now, with a temp of 0 C. I think it'll stay like that all day!

Cro Magnon said...

He's not the friendliest of Cats, but he does sit on my lap in the evenings, and curls up beside me at night. He's learning.

John Going Gently said...

We have the village Christmas fair today....it's damp here.....not very Christmassy

Cro Magnon said...

We have a Christmas Fair on the 23rd, which I think is a bit late. Plenty of Foie Gras, fat Ducks, Truffles, etc.

Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe said...

I love cozy but I hate snow. Still mild here, light jacket weather, but I hear that some of that white stuff may come our way next week.

Cro Magnon said...

I don't like snow either, but yesterday's wasn't too bad. It's all gone now.

Tom Stephenson said...

That's it. You might as well enjoy it.

Jo in Auckland said...

My daughter is a July baby.. but over here that is the rainy windy month... I wonder .. is your area of France and our area of NZ on a level playing field...sort of!

Jo in Auckland, NZ

Cro Magnon said...

I'm hoping that'll be the last of it for a while.

Jane Karwat said...

That is a nice way to start December. A warm fire, pets on your lap and snow falling outside.

coffeeontheporchwithme said...

We have only had one bout of snow so far and at the moment, there is none! For Dec. 2nd in Ontario, I consider that a welcome miracle. Your scene, however, is very cosy, complete with cat on lap. Do you generally have snow that acculumates and lasts? -Jenn

panoelounda said...

The lovely snowy photo would make a wonderful Christmas card!

Gabrielle Howard Gengler said...

Oh Cro, your home looks cozy! I’m hopeful we will get some snow ❄️ in Missouri in December. Christmas time would make it festive and the grandson’s enjoy sledding!

Cro Magnon said...

Personally I'd prefer sunshine and a dip in the pool, but I'm getting used to it.

Cro Magnon said...

We haven't had much snow in recent years, but occasionally we have a good 6 inches or so.

Cro Magnon said...

I really don't know, Jo. We probably have a similar climate.

Cro Magnon said...

I was sent outdoors for exactly that purpose!

Cro Magnon said...

There's nothing like a good blazing fire, and a cup of tea, when it's cold outside. Cosy is the right word!

Hillybean said...

You take such beautiful photos, what camera do you use?

Cro Magnon said...

I have a rubbish camera. It's a €70 Fujifilm AX280. I do my best!

Maria said...

That looks so beautiful and cosy, very hygge, a word I have learnt here on your blog. I think I'm using it ck

Maria said...

Sorry, published and I was not finished writing yet.
...I think I'm using the word hygge correctly here?
Greetings Maria x

Vintage Maison said...

Brr, it WAS cold this morning: 10 degs in the kitchen before the fire was lit. You had the snow we had a couple of hours earlier!

angryparsnip said...

Everything about this post makes me so happy.
So was the mince good. I know Lady M makes it.

cheers, parsnip

The Weaver of Grass said...

after an inch of snow and bitter cold yesterday Cro, it is a pleasant, mild day here today so you never can tell.

Helsie said...

All sounds perfect to me !

Cro Magnon said...

I would love to claim that you learned the word from here, but although I have seen it used, I have never used it myself. In fact I'm not really sure what it means.

Cro Magnon said...

Freezing again this morning. I've just turned on all the electric and oil heaters, and am warming myself with hot coffee. Brrrrr; I don't like it.

Cro Magnon said...

The Mince Pies are excellent. Such a pleasure at this time of year. It keeps Lady M busy, as they go so quickly.

Cro Magnon said...

-4 C this morning. I just let the Cat out, and he came back in again almost at once.

Cro Magnon said...

It is all very nice, but it does involve a lot of log cutting etc. I look forward to the afternoons and evenings when I can relax.

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