It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....... by happypat

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.......

No I haven't got my decorations up yet although I do admit it does look like it. I think it's the red cyclamen that's done it.
One of my angels has got lovely bunches in her hair!

Three good things:
1. All clear at the dentist.
2. The smell of the sea at Fleetwood.
3. 20% off everything at W.H.Smith when I went in to pick up some birthday cards so I got wrapping paper, tags, a couple of books & three Terry's chocolate oranges.
Sounds like a good day Pat ,- with your 3 good things ,and I do love a bargain !! A lovely homely scene -- with the warm gingerbread candle aflame !
November 13th, 2014  
I love scented candels but everyone in my house moans about them! Now my kids have left home I can burn them but my kittens are still a little too playful so maybe not such a good idea yet. Love the angel, very cute.
November 13th, 2014  
@beryl @debbie3108 thank you both......I love a candle on a winters night too but not everyone's cup of tea. When I bought this one in the Lakes I also bought my friend one but afterwards thought I bet she never lights it as she wasn't that keen.
November 13th, 2014  
Looks lovely and homely. I love cyclamens.
November 13th, 2014  
@newbank I had te search high & low for a red one Ruth...I find they suit my neglectful style of care!
November 13th, 2014  
@happypat I have to confess that's why I like them.....two kids and one hubby....plants don't get a look in when it comes to feeding!!
November 13th, 2014  
Sweet capture ... love the angel's dainty curly shoes!
November 13th, 2014  
A very cute angle and Chrismassy look. I do love her handbag!
November 13th, 2014  
Wonderful composition and capture. Really lovely.
November 13th, 2014  
Very cute composition!
November 13th, 2014  
Cheery shot - like the ginger! You often seem to be tempting me with specials - wonder if it's on tomorrow at W H Smith?!!
November 13th, 2014  
It's hard to believe it's time to even consider putting decorations out! I saw a tree up in a house yesterday and others were putting up their Xmas lights. Too soon for me. Cute ornament shot! I like the plant and its bowl in the background.
November 13th, 2014  
Just learning about controlling DOF and yours is just right for the background. Beautiful pot for the cyclamen!
November 13th, 2014  
@quietpurplehaze. On from 13th til 23rd November Hazel....20%off every time you shop in WHSmiths but it excludes newspapers. Magazines & books. On again in December too sometime.
November 13th, 2014  
@maggiemae I love this range of Emma Bridgewater pottery maggiemae.....we are going to the factory shop with friends next Saturday & I would like another piece if possible. Just seems something I am drawn to that particular design.
November 13th, 2014  
@maggiemae btw this is my new lens.....it does give rather nice DOF but early days yet! Thank you!
November 13th, 2014  
@kwind thank you Kim....this is just an every day shot of my kitchen dresser but it does look Christmassy with the red plant. I love the JOY range of pottery from Emma Bridgewater.
November 13th, 2014  
What a lovely angel... I bought a xmas tree yesterday, so it may feature one day..
November 13th, 2014  
You are all ready for Christmas!! Just add mince pies and Advent! New books? Anything good?
November 13th, 2014  
@judithg Beano & a Find Boris book Judith....presents! I am reading the companion book to The Pilgramage of Harold Fry. as seen from Queenies side.....it's gentle but good.
November 13th, 2014  
Gosh you are a step ahead with Christmas preparations. Lovely festive feel to this shot.
November 13th, 2014  
Love this gal's shoes!!
November 13th, 2014  
looks lovely pat , cyclamen's provide a great splash of colour
November 13th, 2014  
Such a cheery Christmassy shot
November 13th, 2014  
Lovely (early) Christmas scene.
November 14th, 2014  
Gingerbread candle. One of my favourites. I love scented candles they are a great joy on these damp dark evenings. Cyclamen thrive on one window sill in my house in spite of my neglect, It is in direct sunlight and there is a draught the two things the instructions tell you to avoid! Love your Christmassy scene Pat. Off to Cheltenham to the dentist this morning so will pop into W H Smiths. All this useful information form you and a great picture as well!
November 14th, 2014  
Lovely shot and what a lovely angel. Haven't even started thinking of Christmas yet. Very hot here at present and bushfires burning across NSW. Doesn't have that Christmas feel somehow.
November 14th, 2014  
PS, It is looking a bit like Christmas after all , just after I had written this I heard a Christmas beetle trying his best to get through our fly screen door.
November 14th, 2014  
@thistle ah thank you Joyce......hope you have no follow up appointments! We sound very alike!
November 14th, 2014  
@onewing crikey Babs. Christms beetle.....how fascinating, is it red?. Still warm here too & very dark & wet this morning....not Christmassy at all but no matter we will enjoy the Spring all the more! Do hope they manage to put the fires out. I have just seen a video of the bush fires in Australia....looked terrifying! My grandson is a volunteer fireman in NZ so his the NZ fire brigade posted the video.
November 14th, 2014  
@happypat No they are a golden colour http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_beetle
Not the brightest of insects either.
Massive fires in the Blue Mountains at the moment, they are the worst ones today. Being water bombed by helicopter at the moment.
November 14th, 2014  
@onewing yes they are very golden aren't they......quite handsome in the sun I would think! Fire is frightening....all those beautiful trees ablaze .....I can't imagine it being so hot! Keep safe!
November 14th, 2014  
Oh yes, it is that time of the year to begin thinking about the decorations
November 14th, 2014  
I'm looking forward to meeting up tomorrow. See you about 9.30 at the same place as last time.
November 14th, 2014  
@dh yes Delena all set....07779177754 if you need to get in touch! See you tomorrow.
November 14th, 2014  
super angel. I collect them too but don't have one like this she is lovely
November 14th, 2014  
What a lovely angel :)
November 16th, 2014  
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