In keeping with this generous season when the days are short and the nights are long, I received three sets of lovely gifts from friends near and far.
From my blogging friend Judy of New England Garden and Thread, I received this lovely but oh-so-apt ornament. Even for a homebody like me, 2020 has been a bit much.
From my friend Betsy, whom I met through my blog, came this wonderful collection of Santa gifts. After I grouped them together for this picture, I put them on the shelves in the living room with my other Santas.
And my friend Claire, who lives nearby, brought me this chapbook of pieces compiled from a class she taught on memoir writing. I know several of the people who wrote for this book, and I really enjoyed reading their memories and reflections. I know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but what a gorgeous cover.
Many, many thanks to Judy, Betsy, and Claire!
To read about other bloggers’ small pleasures, join All Things Bright and Beautiful for a look at Christmas trees and Thistles and Kiwis for beautiful flowers and mouthwatering food.
Notes From the Hinterland 
What dear friends you have! Blessings to be counted in a difficult time.
They certainly are!
Lucky you, your friends turned up trumps.
They certainly did!
Wow! Those are all lovely gifts!
They certainly are!
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!” 🙂
That it is!
Such kind friends and lovely presents Laurie! 🧡
Yes, yes! Very grateful.
You know, the older I get, the more I realize that we can’t have too many friends. Friendships are where it’s at.
It surely is!
Those are lovely gifts, Laurie! Wishing you and everyone a peaceful and pleasant holiday season. 🙂
They certainly are! And a peaceful holiday to you and yours.
The chap book of memories sounds like a good read for a snowy day. Thanks for the mention!
My pleasure!
Glad you liked it. Did you notice I used red thread to outline the house? I couldn’t help it. 🙂 Stay well, take care, and enjoy the holidays.
I surely did. Perfect! Again, thanks so much.
Cheers to your friends for showing their generosity with you. The first one is a timely and never to be forgotten gift. Enjoy your weekend.
You bet! Many thanks.
Such lovely gifts. They all seem to bring warm feelings.
And even lovelier because they were unexpected.
Absolutely!
What wonderfully personalised gifts – and now you have another Santa for your collection!
Yes, yes!
Beautiful gifts from thoughtful friends. A perfect way to begin a holiday!
Absolutely!
What delightful surprises!
Sure were!
Lovely to get gifts from bloggers who have become friends, that is what I like most about blogging, you make friends all over the world!
It really is wonderful!
Wonderfully thoughtful gifts.
They surely are!
Lovely gifts!
Friends make these strange rimes easier to bear and I have really appreciated mine this year. Your presents are lovely and I am so glad you are feeling loved.
It really is wonderful!
Lovely gifts and perfect ornament for the year!
They surely are!
I like the ornament idea. Maybe I can think up a few like that. One year I hung meaningful sayings all around town. By stealth.
Fantastic idea!
How lucky you are! I like the cover too.
Lovely gifts. That ornament is perfect and the memoir collection must be fascinating (I love memoirs).
Yes, yes!