I’ve been poorly all week. 🤒 But at least I’ve had excellent company. 🥰

Got into the studio this morning to find our lovely studio mates have put up some artwork while we were away. 💗

Glorious light in here this morning! Having a coffee while reviewing some new colours dyed yesterday.

Just got back from Waltham Abbey Wool Show. I have been missed. 🥰
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Admittedly it was pretty silly to go play the organ in an unheated church when it’s literally freezing, but then I wouldn’t have been treated to this view would I? ❄️😍

My view from the organ bench is normally pretty good, but right now it’s stunning. There are roughly 30 trees on display in the church. 🎄

Back in the real world after a whirlwind week at Halsway Manor with Anne Niepold and Andy Cutting and many, many more talented box players. 🎶

We’ve got Cédric Martin (accordion) and Samuel Godefroi (fiddle) coming all the way from France to Weedon Balfolk on the 5th January. 🥳 We will also have our regular musician’s session and a shared meal. Dancing is surely the best way to welcome the New Year!
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My melodeon (diatonic accordion) is arriving back from the tuner today, just in time to take it to Halsway Manor next week. Can’t wait, I keep going to play it before remembering I don’t have it!

The boat roof hasn’t looked this clean in months! My music room, whoops I mean the church, looks very pretty. The kitten is aggressively licking all the windows.
Oh, and kiddo’s teacher let him put his snowball in the freezer. ☃️

Having my first coffee of the day before heading into the studio to prepare for lots of guests.