Homemaking Mondays: Tea and Candlelight

 

Hello!  
It's been snowing again and the skies are dim.

I was sitting in my chair knitting and thought a cup of tea would be nice. 

It was just a blend of tea that I put together.

Some chamomile, mint, red raspberry leaf, yarrow, rose-hip,

spruce tip, and calendula.

I just pulled my computer chair over and it was within easy reach.  
I'm knitting more socks....seems to be my favourite knitting project.

As of late the power has seemed to be flickering 

an astounding amount...and then also going out for periods of time.

One day it went out while we were having breakfast

so we lit the candles and finished our meal.

We then moved candles to the living room and sat around until it got lighter.

Then we headed out to shovel snow and when we came in 

the power had come back on.

I love having candles on hand so that they are accessible  

for any situation.

Do you have a candle stash?

I also stash matches....only makes sense.  

This week I was given a gift of a pretty terrarium pot.

I love how the top reminds me of a lamp globe.

I'm thinking of perhaps trying rosemary in it? 
It's one of those herbs that is harder to grow. 

I am going to wait just a bit longer so that 

it has a better chance with more sunshine.

Of course as I think of growing things....

I wanted to share this delightful pink geranium blossom.

The plant is quite dormant, but it's starting to come out again.

Love the cheerful colour!

One of those little details in life that can make you smile! 

All these little aspects of our homes are precious details that the Lord has 

given to us to make our homes

places that others want to spend time in. 

The details that make home and not just a house to stay in.

The Lord is so good and enables us

as homemakers to add these details to our lives.

Thinking of other details...

with the power outages I'm also thankful for 

the blanket collection we have.  

Do you collect blankets? 

Knitted/ crocheted/ sewn/ quilts?
Do you have a favourite?

Thanks so much for dropping by! 

Love and Prayers,

Jennifer