Day 340
Dark and naked. Naked and dark.
So seems my house and yard right now as I’ve taken down my Christmas decorations and lights. The house feels empty and already I am missing the lights and sparkle! I miss the lights reflecting off the ornaments and silver. Everything seemed to shimmer … even faintly.
One must know I am part crow. Crows like shiny things and are said to steal items (I guess from people on picnics or on their patios) and stash them away in their nests.
Crow or not … I’ve always been a sparkle-princess.
I got my first pair of glasses when I was 7. The frames I picked out were “Sugar Plum Fairy Pink” … soft mauvy-pink with small sparkles in the frame material. They were FABULOUS!
Fast forward to the 90’s and every item of clothing I have on in every single picture was adorned with rhinestones or beading or studs or glitter. I am appalled that I went out of the house in those outfits. I am appalled I put those outfits on and even stayed in the house. Horrors. My clothing made Cyndi Lauper look like a nun.
Anyway … here I am thinking the yard looks bare (and dark and naked) without my 6 reindeer tending the lawn and my white lights swagged along the fence. Funny how little strands of white lights added so much ambiance and light to that small yard. The front door is so bare now without the garland, lights and ornaments. It really looks naked!
And the house … emptysville. I liked the shimmer and sparkle of the ornaments and the soft lighting. I plugged my lamp in tonight where my little tree had been and was practically blinded! I think I’d gotten used to reading by twinkle light! This 75 watt bulb is going to take some getting used to!
In any case … whenever I can add some shimmer or sparkle to my home (and life) I will. It just makes things prettier and I like that. If someone were to ask me my favorite color I’d have to say glitter! It’s just the kind of gal I am!
So, with Valentine’s Day a mere 5 weeks away I don’t think next week would be too early to start putting out my Valentine’s Day decorations … hearts and lace and red and pink candles. I’m sure I can find some shimmering something in my decoration box.
I might just try my hand at making some Valentines this year, too … and lucky me … because along with the construction paper and lace and doilies … there’s GLITTER!