Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Night Sky

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It’s frigid out there. Even though the winds are not as intense, I can hear the constant ringing of the wind chimes as I write this. We will see a warming trend starting tomorrow, with rain in the forecast mid-week. And the snow will disappear.

But last night was clear and I was stationed at the kitchen door taking photos of the beautiful sunset and the moon. I’d open the door, grab a quick shot, and then quickly close it. I’m pretty pleased with the results.

The crescent moon and the sunset.

Mysterious and wondrous night sky.

Today’s Queen:

Pretty little Olivia.

Have a great weekend.

Stay safe.

Happy Saturday.

Snow and Glitter

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On Wednesday, snow fell overnight and throughout the day. We always love the first snow, but boy, is it frigid here! I took this photo as soon as it became light. We had a wind advisory (the result of a clipper passing through) and once the winds kicked in, it was relentless. You know I don’t like heavy winds. We sit in a valley and the mountain range is quite close to us; the end result is rather like living in a wind tunnel.

After the sun came out. I think we got about 2 – 3 inches of wet snow. The high will only reach 30 today, so the snow will stick around for another day at least.

I’m already over it.

It’s still windy this morning and the sound of the wind chimes is driving me crazy.

But it’s pretty out there.

More in my Queen series:

Queen Holly.

Queen Pru.

Of all the girls, Pru seems to have the most changeable face. Depending on the angle, she can look very different from photo to photo. I spent quite a bit of time this morning trying to get the best angle for her photo. This was the last one taken and I like it the best.

Pru was customized by one of my favorite customizers, Dragonfly Blythe. Sadly, she is no longer customizing. In fact, Nina, my other Dragonfly Blythe, was one of the last dolls she customized. Now, her work is finite, therefore more desirable. I’m lucky I have two of her girls.

We’re staying home today. It’s really cold and windy. Bitter, actually.

Stay safe.

Happy Friday.

 

 

Cold and Gray

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Late afternoon light on the cottage.

The lights are up on the porch railings. It looks so pretty and sparkly out there!

We’re watching old movies every night and, boy, that’s a comfort! We love doing that anyway, but right now, it’s a necessity. Don is writing some new songs and playing his guitar. I’m doing some chores outside, thought it’s awfully cold out there right now, so I do a little bit each day. But it’s pretty bleak looking with frigid temperatures and gray skies. Sigh.

I assume we’ll go looking for our tree at the end of this week or the beginning of next week. We don’t go on the weekends because all the weekenders tend to mob our local nursery.

Can you tell I don’t have a lot to share at the moment? It feels like we’re deep into winter and yet it hasn’t even officially started yet! This does not bode well, does it?

Another day, another crown:

Yesterday was Ella’s day to be Queen.

I’m back to reading John Sandford and I’m not even trying to read his books in order because there are so many of them! There are several of his books on the shelf in my library, so I’ve started with them. Then, once I read them, I’ll start reserving his books through the library system. Louise Penny sits to my right, waiting to be read, but I think that will be on tap in January or February, right when I need the escape.

Stay safe.

Happy Wednesday.

 

 

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