I hope you have a restful, peaceful and happy Christmas day, whatever it means for you at your place. 

We had our long-held family tradition of a cooked breakfast on the beach this morning and we've dropped in jars of treats to dear friends. The wrapping paper is out and at the ready, and the super special delicious salad stuff is in the fridge, ready to accompany the seafood. 

The white wine is on ice and we are gathered. 

One precious sister in residence, one on her way tomorrow. And precious brother and family almost in the air from Maine. 

May your gatherings be joyful and your tables abundant. 

Merry Christmas, lovely folk.

xxx