Hello all and happy Advent, or happy December if you prefer. Sorry to leave you in suspense for so long, but I've had quite a lot to do! I'm happy to say that both I and all my worldly goods arrived safely in the Czech Republic and I've been trying to create a little bit of order. Unpacking can't happen all at once, sadly - the flooring probably won't be down in some of the rooms before Christmas - but at least in the main part of the house there is now somewhere to sit without looking at a pile of boxes! And after a week of freezing fog today is frosty and sunny and beautiful - here's the view from the back door this morning.
And I thought since I'm now in the Czech countryside, South Bohemia to be more precise, I would also share some of the fun I've been having with the new Distress colour Rustic Wilderness... just backgrounds in progress for now - little moments of creativity squeezed in between packing and loading and travelling and unloading and sorting...
I think you can probably see why I love it! I'm so happy to have this new green to add to the palette. Given my love of all things leafy, grassy and nature-themed, it's going to be a much-used colour. It's here in combination with Speckled Egg and some Peeled Paint thrown in too, and obviously some browns and whites, but the rich deep hue of Rustic Wilderness is really the star of the show.
I hope you're all doing okay and looking forward to a gentle run-up to what will probably be a very different kind of festive season this year. Stay safe, stay well and I'll see you again soon.
In the silence of a midwinter dusk, there is a sound so faint that for all you can tell it may be only the sound of the silence itself. You hold your breath to listen. You are aware of the beating of your heart. The extraordinary thing that is about to happen is matched only by the extraordinary moment just before it happens. Advent is the name of that moment.
Frederick Buechner
Thank you for letting us know you arrived safely (I sound like your Mother!!).
ReplyDeleteThe view is wonderful and makes me smile to think how it will change through the coming year.
Your tags make me want to purchase a few more DI, maybe branch (?) out a little colourwise.
Stay warm
X
Happy to hear things are going semi-smoothly at least...great backgrounds, I think the first 2 are my favs...loving the new color...
ReplyDeleteIt's good to know that you are able to relax more now! I can imagine that stack of boxes and not wanting to have to be reminded of the task of unpacking them!
ReplyDeleteYour tags really reflect the area around you - those speckly backgrounds are enchanting! Such beautiful use of those stamps and colours too!
Yes Christmas will be different, but we are becoming used to different for almost everything and we have next year to look forward to!
Take care, hugs, Chrisx
ps love the Advent quote!
So glad you are safely there and that you and Cestina are together. Fond memories of seeing that view just over a year ago, and still shell-shocked at all that has happened since.
ReplyDeleteHappiness in the new home.... looks like that will be fairly easy with such beautiful countryside all around! Isn’t that new green divine? I’m have a little play later today as I’m working on a December prompts list....
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It looks gorgeous at your new home. Glad to hear the move went well and you are starting to see the light of settling in. Your tags are magic today. It must be that you are now in the countryside and have lots of inspiration just outside your window. Your quote today is quite beautiful. I know that sound of silence so well. Take care, hope the flooring is in soon, and most of all, Happy December!!!!! Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteYay so glad to hear you and your belongings have arrived at your new home safely! Isn’t that new rustic wilderness fab! Bummer about the flooring but at least you can semi-relax and breathe easier being in the new place. Enjoy December and all it brings. Warm hugs.
ReplyDeleteGood to see you settling in. Now for All the unpacking. It will be like Christmas!!! Oh, that's right....it is!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely to hear you and your worldly goods arrived safe and sound in your new home - thanks so much for letting us know, as I and others have been thinking of you. That beautiful countryside will provide a wealth of inspiration for sure! Love your tags - clearly this new color is right up your street! Wishes for a wonderful holiday season.... I hope your little white lights are accessible, and your candles, which always look so cozy in your posts this time of year. xxx Lynn
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you've arrived safely, and it looks like a beautiful place that you've moved into. Your tags look fabulous, these new colours really are lovely and you've used them perfectly. Take care and have a very happy December, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteSo glad it arrived and you have new stamps too. LOVE these tags...glad you've been able to play.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you arrived safely and glad you have found some time to craft x. The new 'green' looks fabulous and so are your tag backgrounds x.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you made it to your new home safe and sound, the scenery looks amazing. Love seeing your tags with the new colours.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful that you have arrived safely. I love your latest tags. Many of them don't seem to need anything else. They are already quite beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you to know that you have well arrived (and your goods, also safely!) in the Czech Republic Alison!
ReplyDeleteWow, the landscape from your back door is wonderful!!!
thank you for sharing the news, and all this sets of fabulous tags <3
Im' jealous... I don't have yet this new colour of DI haha :) It looks really beautiful.
Take your time, we stay here :)
Hugs,
Coco xx
I hope you will be very happy in your new home, I do like the view from your back door. Hopefully you can take unpacking a little more leisurely.
ReplyDeleteI can see how much you enjoyed using the Rustic Wilderness on your tags, it is such a wonderful new green and your tags are beautiful. Keep safe and well. Anne xx
Glad to hear that you're safely arrived in your rustic wilderness Alison.
ReplyDeleteThose tags are beautiful. I can see why you love that new shade of green.
Enjoy your new home and surroundings, and stay safe,
Alison xx
I am so glad to hear you are safely there Alison!! The hardest part is done and the unpacking can be done a little at a time. Your view from the backyard looks amazing! I hope you will be happy there. Such beautiful tags!! I too love Rustic Wilderness and used it for the first time just the other day.
ReplyDeleteYour tags are so beautiful, Alison! I wish you the best for starting a new life! Big hugs xx
ReplyDeleteYour tags are so beautiful, I love your art, Alison.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new home and all the best for you ...
Hugs
Anke
South Bohemia looks lovely - I do hope you will be very happy there - no reason why you shouldn't. I followed your other link and saw the lovely photos there - looks magical.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Neet x
You'll be well settled now and hopefully unpacked.
ReplyDeleteThe view from your back door looks stunning and a beautiful place to live, no matter what time of the year and I hope you'll be very happy there.
The tags look stunning and no doubt there's lots of inspiration for you in your new surroundings.
Avril xx
Hi Alison, here’s wishing you a Merry Christmas and hope things are going well . Your home and the setting looks amazing I am sure you are going to be very happy there and the New Year will be a whole new chapter for you.. Take care sweets and lots of love, Shirley xx
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