This darling little tea-themed tote and mug mat include a quote from the great C.S. Lewis, whose "Screwtape Letters" is one of my all-time favorite books.
Also included in the tote were two items perfect for post-Christmas reflecting, a darling new teacup pocket journal and a package of teas! (Frances couldn't have known this, but I talked myself down from buying that very journal in a gift shop recently. I feel guilty shopping for myself at Christmas, but I did remember that sweet journal and wished I had it. And now I do!)
But the message on the back of the tote is what I'm admiring most today, and I intend to do exactly this and little else. How do you relax after Christmas each year?
I'm taking a day of rest today, for sure! My children gave me an electric kettle for Christmas, and I'm about to try it out, brew a cup of "Downton Abbey Christmas Tea", and relax! Have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteSo glad I could help! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely friend Frances is. Glad you got the journal you wanted. Wishing you and yours a blessed 2017. Enjoy your gift. We relax this week by looking over our gifts,since it is always a rush to open them on Christmas. Our cousin sent us a three pack of flavored tea, Gingerbread Spice ,Holiday Spice and Candy Cane.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn and family
I agree ... for me, the week following Christmas is a great time to regroup, recoup, and think about goals for the coming year.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift! I can't say I'm experiencing 'down time' quite yet, but I'm thoroughly enjoying having Lori staying with us, and tomorrow daughter-in-law, Samantha, and granddaughter, Isabella, are coming for a sleepover while we watch chick-flicks together. Wishing you and Alex a Happy New Year! Hugs, Phyllis
ReplyDeleteLovely gift. Enjoy relaxing.
ReplyDeleteOh, what sweet tea-themed gifts Frances sent you! And I daresay that is a goldfinch on that memo book, haha. ♥ That was very kind and thoughtful of her to do such a nice thing. I do love the statement on back too - and that is precisely what I do after the craziness of the holidays.
ReplyDeleteToday I had lunch at one of my favorite ladies luncheon places (French themed, very good menu) with my two daughters and my grandbaby girl. Was a very pleasant day...amnd was nice to totally ignore all the things I need and should be doing to just have some fun and not worry......not enought of these kinds of days, is there?
Hugs. Happy New YEAR!