Well, the Blurb books were a massive hit - they teared-up as they read the dedication page, and i teared-up watching them, so all in all, a great success! Less great was the flu-y cold I've had all week, so most of Christmas was spent wrapped in blankets while shivering and aching on my mother's sofa. As lovely as it always is to go back home, I am so happy to now be back in Bath. I LOVE my flat, I love having all my books around me, and oh thank the gods, i love my bed so much. I don't think I ever realised just how much of a homebody i am until yesterday afternoon as i danced and twirled - okay, it was more of a shuffle - around my flat, unpacking, lighting incense and generally cosying into my lovely nest. Four months on and Bath is now my home. *Cue a big contented sigh* Going to spend the next few days recuperating, making my e-course website and watching a lot of DVDs. Did you have a good Christmas?
Home Sweet Home... I'm glad that your family loved your blurb books - well, of course they would! They are gifts straight from your heart.
And it's nice to hear that you love your new home. Bath sounds like a beautiful, artsy city. Have you discovered a favourite cafe there yet?
Yes, I've had a very good Christmas. Lots of guests which meant several trips into New York to see the holiday sights. Now I'm thoroughly enjoying my home alone time. Ahhhh!
I hope you feel better soon, Susannah. And Happy New Year!
Posted by: susanna | Dec 30, 2008 at 03:24 PM
i love to be home too...having been traveling more in the last year i realize an even deeper appreciation for being home...especially my own bed!
your blurb books are an amazing idea...what a beautiful gift...one to treasure for a lifetime...
happy new year :)
Posted by: joanne | Dec 30, 2008 at 05:09 PM
Most of our Christmas plans were canceled due to inclement weather...and it was okay. We had a lovely dinner with friends. Some of the presents still haven't arrived--UPS is way behind schedule.
There is nothing like being with one's mama when sick...and nothing like being in one's own bed. Quite the dilemma, huh?
Hope you are back in the hale and hardy group soon.
Posted by: Wanda | Dec 30, 2008 at 06:05 PM
Yep, fluey too, but I'm all psyched up for 2009. And coffee somewhere fun soon?
Posted by: Jo | Dec 30, 2008 at 06:07 PM
i had a fabulously social and loving cider and eggnogged up christmas, tee hee
am now back at work (procrastinating as usual) and not quite ready for the routine of my life ;-)
hope you feel like your fabulous self soon, xo
Posted by: darlene | Dec 30, 2008 at 06:13 PM
fresh ginger, lemon, honey and hot rhum .... wishing you well ...
Posted by: i see beauty | Dec 30, 2008 at 06:43 PM
Your Blurb book is beautiful, such a wonderful present. I thought about doing that too, but I tend to photograph places and things instead of people, and I didn't know how meaningful that would be to my family.
Our Christmas was very quiet (snowed in) but alot of fun, complete with stuffed llamas and a Christmas breakfast feast.
I hope you are feeling better, and get over your cold soon.
My husband and I are planning a trip to England sometime in the next year or two, so I've been reading about Bath, and it sounds so lovely. I have a feeling that when we finally get over there, I will never want to leave...
Posted by: Amy | Dec 30, 2008 at 08:43 PM
so glad the books were so loved!
and how wonderful that you've created a home that brings forth dancing on your return! i love that.
so excited for your e~course susannah...i definitely want to take it!
Posted by: vivienne | Dec 30, 2008 at 11:01 PM
I had two weeks of the flu; not pleasant. Hope you're feeling much better. Being home in one's own bed is always the best place to recuperate, isn't it? I'm not surprised your beautiful photography books were a hit with your family. Such a treasured gift, they'll always keep and remember. Happy New Year, Susannah! xo
Posted by: Paris Parfait | Dec 31, 2008 at 12:07 AM
Susannah*
this post filled me with joy...
xo,
gem
Posted by: gem | Dec 31, 2008 at 01:17 AM