January in Tinnock

January has been a gentle, quiet month in Tinnock.
Although the weather has been exceptionally mild, it's short, grey days make January a difficult month.

Just when the grey becomes too much, though, the Hellebores and Snowdrops pop up to remind you of the joys of the year to come.

 

In our garden, the leeks and a few hardy herbs are still growing, and we are picking as needed. As much as we are restless to be outdoors, there is little to do besides tidying up and planning for the upcoming spring.

Hazel the cat, seems to be spending her days curled into a ball in front of the cooker, only venturing out for some food and the occasional hunt. Woods is his usual happy self, pottering around behind us.

The Best of January

Roaring fires, crocheted blankets, snowdrops in jars, birds hopping through the hedges, pots of tea, curling up with books, bulbs peeking through the ground, fresh bread from the oven, candles on the windowsills, occasional winter sunshine, gentle mists, and knitted socks.

All my love,
Kirsten