January, the month of new beginnings and cherished memories, beckons. Come, let winter weave her wondrous spell: cold, crisp, woolen muffler days, long dark evenings of savory suppers, lively conversations, or solitary joys. Outside the temperature drops as the snow falls softly. All of nature is at peace. We should be, too. Draw hearthside. This is the month to dream, to look forward to the year ahead and the journey within. – Sarah Ban Breathnach, Simple Abundance
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Beautiful fire! And such comforting reflections on January. Enjoy your cozy January day!
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Very nice. I love to sit before a fireplace and watch the flames. It seems to bring peace and comforting thoughts. Winter is a wonderful time to reflect on memories of the past and thoughts of what the future holds.
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I so agree with you – it is so peaceful! Sometimes I burn a pre-fab log and sometimes I clean it out and just use candles. I stay away from real wood because I can’t stop “playing” with it!
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Funny about you playing with the real wood. Candles sound nice.
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I wish I had a fireplace again. 🙂
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With your creative building skills you could add one – just sayin’!
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