My decorations for Christmas 2012

 Before we close the door here

 to depart for the beach house..

a few last images of our Noel decorations .
Simple, hand made and me.

Since lichen branches and moss was the theme for all of my recent end of the year events,

here, here and here

 it was inevitable that the idea would spill over into our home. With compliments of a lot of windy days and fallen oak branches in the streets of Stellenbosch, I had no difficulty finding them. It was a matter of taking a walk around the neighbourhood.

She carried  a Cape fynbos wreath  tied to her arm...

 pretty home made biscuits from the Christmas market

 tree cups with wooden saucers

 on contentment:

" The greatest tranquility is when we desire nothing."

I can honestly say that I desire nothing worldly.

 My desires are good health, peace 

and having my loved ones close..

I know it is yours too

Colette x

PS: for local South Africans, if you like me love nostalgia...
I found these old fashioned Christmas cards large 5 &  small  8 per pack in both Afrikaans and English at a local supermarket (the one that had yellow carry bags and now white and blue...CHE....RS)
it reminded me of the cards we used to receive by post  when I was a child....
Dd added glitter...