I can feel Winter coming on.

It is a sure sign that Winter is almost here...

There is a certain hum in the air...

the hum of the sewing machine in the sewing room that has laid dormant since last Winter.

The first creation.

Made with a certain young lad in mind.  It has a variety of textures and includes braid from his Great Grandma Gwen's sewing box.  The back is black and white spots coz all bubbies love to look at contrasting black and white. It has big eyes to stare into and it even rattles. 

Hunkering down

This last week has been still, sunny and warm

but the Autumn equinox has come and gone,

the clocks have been turned back and the nights are drawing  in.



The leaves are turning and falling

The Cook has been beavering away laying down food in the freezer.

The rug has been rolled out in the lounge

and the couch moved in front of the fire. 

 The animals are vying for the best spot and Mickey appears to be going to extremes to claim the best real estate.

The smell of citrus peel drying on the top of the fire smells divine.

 I wish I remembered which blog I saw this on... but once dried it is added to the fire as a fire starter.  Now that is a very nice recycling idea.

Bring on the Winter....

we're ready!