Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family.
Five Happy Things {Week 530}
Last week our new sofa arrived. We ordered it a few weeks ago so it was lovely to finally have it delivered. It’s a lovely dark blue colour. Unfortunately we haven’t been able to get rid of our old sofa so the living room is feeling very cramped.
On Friday evening we visited our local Christmas Market. There was carol singing and delicious hot chocolate and cinnamon doughnuts. It made us feel very Christmassy and we were able to pick up some last minute Christmas presents too.
We had a lovely weekend, watching Horrible Christmas at Alexandra Palace theatre. We used to live in that part of London so were able to catch up with some friends before Christmas. The show was very funny and was a great Christmas treat for everyone.
Last week I listened to my first audio book (I know, so late to the party!). The Wood at Midwinter is a captivating Christmas short story written and read by Susanna Clarke, internationally bestselling author of Piranesi and Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell.
Nineteen-year-old Merowdis Scott is an unusual girl. She can talk to animals and trees – and she is only ever happy when she is walking in the woods. One snowy afternoon, out with her dogs and Apple the pig, Merowdis encounters a blackbird and a fox. As darkness falls, a strange figure enters in their midst – and the path of her life is changed forever.
I loved listening to the audio book and this was a magical story, perfect for the time of year. I liked the experience of listening to a story, and found it was an enjoyable way to spend my commute to the office. I don’t think it will be my last audio book.
I enjoyed my Pretty Fabrics and Trims Advent Box, and stitched one of the small projects. I have to admit I’ve still not started the bigger embroidery project. It’s a beautiful pre-printed panel to fill with Christmas embroideries but it’s just too big and overwhelming to start. So I put it back in the box and am making the smaller pieces.
It sounds like you had a good week, I do love getting new furniture, hopefully your old one will go soon to give you more space. I have not yet listened to an audio book which I must do at some stage
oh you got a new sofa, that is awesome. We ordered ours last week and it should be delivered next week. Can’t wait!!!
Christmas markets are always so much fun! I have to go them with a firm limit on how much I can spend or I’ll buy them out!
The stitching advent box sounds cool. My GF is an artist, and that would be so much fun for her.
The Christmas Market sounds like fun. Who doesn’t love to do a little last minute shopping and enjoy cinnamon doughnuts.
Another happy week. It sounds lovely. I need to try and visit a Christmas market, hoping to at the beginning of next week once we are all off together.
This is actually a super wholesome practice that I think I might start doing myself! Cheers to a happy week 🙂
Sounds like you’ve had a great week. I didn’t make it to a Christmas market this year, time has just disappeared! x
I love that you listened to your first audiobook, I am a rookie audiobook listener myself but they are so nice! I will be sure to check out the book you listened to as well!
I love how you celebrate the little joys each week. Your reflections feel so genuine and uplifting. It’s a nice reminder to find happiness in simple, everyday moments.
I have also never actually listened to an audio book! I am glad you liked your Horrible History play – I really enjoyed it when I saw it with our kids.
I have never listened to an audio book but would really like to try it . Love the little sew project! I want to start crocheting in the new year