Saturday, 17 December 2011

A New Zealand Christmas

When I was young I always knew when Christmas was arriving because of the beautiful pohutakawa tree (the New Zealand Christmas Tree) a native of New Zealand that would come into bloom their spicky red flowers heralding the way for Santa. Nearly 50 years later (OMG that makes me sound so ...old) I still think of them every year and the twangs of homesickness stir when I think of family. Maybe because the last couple of months have been a bit rough health wise I feel it a bit more. I have decided to push 2011 away and move on to 2012. I haven't made a bear in 2 months which isn't a bad thing because I was a little burned out and now am dying to get back into it I'm working on a new pattern and will be having a few weeks off through Christmas and January yeah some time to endulge my muse. In the meantime I would like to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and hope that 2012 is everything you want it to be.

Much love Raewyn

4 comments:

Joolz said...

Oh no you have just made me homesick too! I love those trees!!
I'll be back there in late January,
but it's not the same as having Xmas there!

Look forward to seeing your new creations! Have a lovely Xmas.

susana said...

they are rich and lively, what a nice place to go. best wishes in the coming new year and see your work soon.

duendes said...

Felices fiestas y un Ano Nuevo lleno de bendiciones!!!
con mucho amor ,Duendes.

Duendes said...

Hello my dear ,
I hope you have spend great holidays!!!
and that all your dreams be fulfilled with the arrival of the new year.many blessings, health and love your way...big hugs.

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