Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Early mornings

It is a quiet, frosty morning here, and the day is not quite waking up yet. One by one the candles are being lit... Soft light of lamps thrust shadows away and the softly illuminated house bestows a sense of peace and joyful calmness...
Preparing the table for breakfast is always such a joy on those special mornings...
I love it—winter’s early mornings. I love the silence that pervades the house, the game of lights and shadows on walls and furniture, the smell of wood burning stoves in the crisp air, and if you’d dare open a window or stand still outside for a minute or two and really smell hard, you would smell the very subtle scent of snow. It is magical... the garden glows with golden starlight as daybreak progresses, and I go back inside my cozy house carrying with me enough memories to last days after days...

18 comments:

  1. Always lovely visiting your blog!
    So beautiful!

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  2. Good Evening Cielo Sweetie...
    Oh another beautiful share of love and imagination, if we only but let our minds rest and wander for a minute. They take us to so many magical places. I always love to come and travel with you.

    The tea pots of silver are beautiful, and I see that you have a tea cup turned over for me as well. The sparkle of the little tea candles and the fresh rose draws us to the table to sit awhile and talk. We can dream of magical unicorns, and fairies and watch as the birds in the garden dance their morning rituals for us.

    Oh how delightful. I love the ruffled table covering, and the company was superb. Thank you again sweet friend, for allowing me to join you this special time of morning. Always a treasure.

    Many hugs and SO much love, Sherry

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  3. Wow, Cielo. I want to wake-up in your house one morning! What a special time. I am a morning person, too. Your breakfast looks so inviting. What a lovely post. It has made my night! :D

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  4. Dearest Cielo,

    This is truly a Cielo! Your Cielo in the wee morning hours... so peaceful in your kitchen.

    Enjoy your day!

    Mariette's Back to Basics

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  5. It does look magical Cielo and beautiful too. I would love to get lost in the woods and stumble upon your home, Char

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  6. You make everything sound so magical and peaceful.

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  7. your house always looks so romantic and lovely Cielo...
    thanks for sharing!

    BG

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  8. Oh such a great morning, I am sure your guest always wants to stay at yours because of that great morning.... love your table very very much. such an energy at the start of day will give you a happiest day... very lovely
    I would love if you come and enjoy the fragrance of sweet potpourri heart at
    http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
    Love
    Farah

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  9. This post has truly brought forth the memory of such sweet but cold winter mornings~

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  10. What a beautiful morning. And I really would love to have a breakfast at a table like yours.
    I love long breakfasts by the fire in a morning gown, wool slippers and a throw...It´s a perfect start of a perfect day.
    hugs elsamarianne

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  11. Good Morning Dear Cielo- Your breakfast and morning table looks beautiful. And your home feels warm and welcoming. I would love to sit and have a cup of coffee at your table. Hugs-Diana

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  12. Hi Cielo,
    Your photo's are always so enjoyable to see..how sweet of you to set such a beautiful breakfast table just because!..
    I so very seldom set a pretty breakfast table, my husband would wonder what was wrong LOL...
    Maybe I'll just surprise him ;)
    Have a sweet day and hugs, Elizabeth

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  13. Where did you find that great tablecloth!?! Love your home and the spirit you have to look at life so gratefully and with such beauty. That is a gift! Shelia

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  14. Hi Cielo,
    It looks so cozy at your house no matter what time of day!

    Carolyn

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  15. HERMANITA QUE HERMOSAS FOTOGRAFIAS DE TU CASITA POR LA MANANA QUISIERA ESTAR SENTADA ALLI CONTIGO TOMANDONOS UN CAFECITO ALGUN DIA PODRA SER ME GUSTA COMO ARREGLASTE LA MEZA,,,CARINOS Y BENDICIONES

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