how I hug (hygge)

A chill wind is cutting through clothing outside today and despite the woodburner glowing warmly - I am cold. Bone Cold. If I put any more clothes on I shall not be able to bend.....

I know that being more active would certainly help however I have a few sit down/computer/book keeping tasks to tackle as well as a drawing challenge which I need to start. I am trying to get back in to sketching having stopped suddenly in October 2019. Yes, I can be that specific. Talk about going cold turkey.

Despite the sun, our house is quite dark, the angle it was built all those years ago (it is about 170ish years old) did not factor in the modern need and understanding for the requirement of natural light.

I resort to candles and lights to fill the dark corners with light and warmth, I love the flickering light against the walls.

On a whim (well sort of a whim - an idea has been rattling around my head for a while) I bought a mirror ball. In the optimistic hope that small shards of light could be captured from the sun and light up the room and it did for a brief time when for about 20 minutes the sun shone obliquely across the village and into our window. The lounge was filled with sparkles and twinkles and made my heart sing. Just need to find it the perfect sun basking spot🌞

So, that and the thought of the hyacinth bulbs filling the room with their glorious scent make me rather happy.

Post script : what do you do to bring a little light in to your life?