Blogmas Day XXIV: The Darling Days of December.

December is one of my favourite months.

There is such joy and calm in these days few days of the year.

This December has been a good one.

Full of things I love and adore.

Cold nights.

Candlelight.

Books.

Blogging.

Cake.

Christmas in the air.

I couldn't be happier or more grateful.

Here are some snippets of my December clicked randomly on my 'big' camera. I miss getting my Canon camera out to take pictures of my days and adventures. I am hoping to use it more in 2022.

A typical night in our world.

Candle lit.

And something to watch on the laptop. I think this was my sister watching Grey's Anatomy.

Glow.

A little Christmas book haul, because of course I bought some books for cheer and good vibes.

Book haul coming super duper soon.

I am so excited to read this mammoth book soon.

Rings and lights.

These rings from both from Quirksmith.

A happy and cozy corner of home.

Candle. Art. Flowers.

Books and December in the early days.

I have read a few books from this pile this month.

Happy Christmas Eve my loves.

I hope you are happy and joyful and comfy and cozy wherever you are.

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