Greetings from Greeley CO, where we have been spending a white Christmas with DD and her fiance, G. The prospective in-laws invited us down to Denver for Christmas Day with their family, so late in the morning, after breakfasting on christmas pudding with sauce so that little grandson #2 wouldn’t miss out while spending the rest of the day with his dad, we set off in light snow which got heavier as we headed further south. It was great to meet members of their family and their offsprings, and what with plenty of bonhomie, good food and fun company the day passed quickly, snowing the whole time. As the snow continued into the night, we were easily persuaded to stay over and head home the next day – which was fine and clear. Now, thursday, it’s snowing again, but may clear in time for tomorrow’s departure east to visit the other family.

Traditionally in north america, many houses are decorated with Christmas-themed collections of objects, dishes, tableware and linen that come out of storage for the month or so. G’s parents’ place was no exception, several lovely collections of Old Nick and Santa figures, tree decorations, and those little electified traditional houses and buildings from yesteryear set up in dioramas, all collected over many years, one advantage of living in the one place for a long time. This towel caught my eye each time I visited the bathroom – and although of course it is machine embroidered, I just loved it, and decided this should be my textile note for the season – and wish all readers the best for the coming year.