Yesterday (between turns to the laundry room) I collected my electric candlesticks and window stars from my storage room down in the basement; and today I set them all up in their usual places - one candlestick on each of my window sills, and in the kitchen and in my study also a hanging star. It's a tradition here in Sweden to put up these window lights for the first Advent Weekend. Back in my childhood we only had one electric candlestick (in the living room) and one paper star (in the kitchen). In my first own home(s) I too had only one of each; but have added to the "collection" over the years... The orange paper star in my kitchen is still of the same simple type as the one mum always put up back in my childhood, though. (The one in my study is a paper star too, but white with golden details.)
It felt like it took "half the day" for me to get this sorted today (including cleaning window sills, moving things around, unpacking the candlesticks, sorting out cords and timers, and checking/changing some lightbulbs etc). But in the afternoon I also managed to fit in a walk (before dark) to get my "overseas" (out-of-Europe) postcards posted.
Outdoors it's been very novemberish this week - grey and "dark" even in the daytime, and quite a lot of rain too. None while I was out this afternoon, though. But it does feel like the right time to get some extra lights and candles up indoors now...
It is really stunning!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ginny :)
DeleteIt certainly is the right time to set up extra lights. Sunset here is now at about 4:30 pm, which is way too early for my liking but of course it is what it is, and as long as I get the chance to catch some daylight walks once or twice a week, I'm fine.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite of your candle holders is the red "bobbly" one.
I have yet to set up any Advent decoration but plan on getting started today after work and after completing my usual weekend cleaning.
Sunset an hour earlier here, Meike. I usually try to get out for a while either before or shortly after lunch, if not *too* wet...
DeleteHow lovely and festive it all looks - those big stars are fabulous! I have a candle holder like yours, with the little wreaths around the bottom of each candle, I think I bought it from Ikea in Karlstad, many, many years ago!
ReplyDeleteIt's sunset at around 5:45 pm. at the moment and it still takes me by surprise. I have to remember to bring the afternoon dog walk forwards a few minutes every few days!
Carol, the simple "bow" style of candle holder is still very common, I noted that my supermarket currently has those in either white, red or dark green - but also some other varieties. It may vary if candle holders are sold with wreaths or not; such wreaths can also be bought separately.
DeleteIt looks lovely and welcoming but I cannot see any reindeer grazing outside your window.
ReplyDeleteYP, I can sometimes see a hare or two grazing on the lawn below, but a reindeer would either be front page news or cause to have my mental health checked...
Deleteyou know how much I love the kitchen view this time of the year, but the bedroom window is awesome this year. I LOVE that photo and it makes me feel joy looking at it. It took me 2 hours to do the nook yesterday, and I only put out a small amount. I love it a lot, it makes me feel joy like yours does
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra, and I'm looking forward to seeing your nook again too! :)
DeleteYour first photograph is stunning. How clever people are to realise large art in murals. I like the tea shop, too. It looks very inviting. (I found my way here via Desert Canyon Stories)
ReplyDeleteJabblog, I think your comment somehow ended up on the wrong blog post, as it seems to refer to my next one (Weekend Reflections) - but thanks! :)
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