Hello hello and happy Friday! The weather is awful here today. There is a thick blanket of greyish cloud and a fine drizzle just hanging in the air. Most unpleasant. It is the perfect day to get cosy indoors. I have been really busy this week and haven't spent much time with Andrew. I am looking forward to him getting home from work tonight so that we can cuddle up together and have a relaxing night at home.
I think my mum has taught me well when it comes to having a cosy home and making the small things special. One of my favourite memories of my childhood is coming home from school on a cold and murky afternoon to a snug house and cup of tea. We never had the overhead lights on at home, our rooms were always lit by cosy little lamps on tables and dressers any time it was a little bit grey outside. We had a lovely gas fire which would be switched on ready for us getting home and there was a little marble surround where I'd rest my tea and a couple of Golden Crunch Cream biscuits. How I loved sitting in front of that fire with my sister, dunking biscuits and watching Jackanory whilst mum cooked tea. I know it's just a really small thing but it had a big impact on me and I never took it for granted. I love to try to give Andrew that same sense of wellbeing when he gets home after a grotty day at work.
So, tonight I am going to light the candles and lanterns, get a fire going and make something comforting for dinner. We have lots of episodes of Broadchurch to catch up on and I quite fancy a boozy drink in front of the TV.
We are off out for the day tomorrow so I'm hoping the weather improves. It was lovely here last weekend and we made the most of it by heading out to the pub in the village next to us. We are quite lucky to be surrounded by lots of nice country pubs, many of them bistro-style with good food and the modern country decor which I love. I'd spent the morning baking (with Lizzie following me around the kitchen like a shadow) plain vanilla fairy cakes with pastel icing and sugar flowers. It felt like spring was on its way then. What happened?!
Have a lovely weekend and keep cosy.
Nicki
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