One and half weeks...

Time before Christmas went fast.

It was Winter Solstice before I really realized it.

Maybe the weather had something to do with it:

no snow, no frost.

But dark, so much darkness.

Christmas Market and light in the night

Yesterday we visited on Christmas Market in Kerava.

Usually there are several around, 

but maybe the most has been earlier this year and I haven't noticed them.

This market was part of Magical Winterland,

that included a lot of different shows, specially for children.

Hubby has been hacking Ikea

When we moved into this house 15 years ago,

the lamps in bathroom was these:

Actually these lamps was also in hallway, vestibule and back in area,

where is f.e water heater.

Lamps might be practical,but. 

They are ugly.

Christmastime starts

It is 1st Advent,

I am not ready.

Lately weeks have been filled with little things,

which seems to take a lot of time.

And I find myself using Instagram more than writing a diary,

Decorating cottage porch

Now, when trees have drop leaves,

from the road there is open sight to cottage porch.

So, when I come home from work,

it is the first thing I will see.

I want it be nice during this darkest time of the year.

So I use to decor it for Christmas time.

Table centerpieces in test

In a hope,

that kittens will "get used to" decor on the table,

and will leave them alone,

I also put something up on the table.

Blue, white,silver.

Looking for kitten safe Christmas decor...

I have been surfing in Pinterest during last weeks.

Looking for decor ideas,

that wouldn't be destroyed by kittens right away.

I have found tons of lovely pastries.