Soon the bells will start

"Time flies, when you have fun,"- is a popular saying. And so it does, when one works or studies. Just recently we were taking off the ornaments from the Christmas-tree, - and ops! - here is a spring already with its light-green grass and pale-rosy flowers, followed by the summer with its seashells and starfishes, and then... then you find yourself planning a "harvest casserole" with aubergines and bell peppers as a next meal,- and realize, that autumn is here. 
By the way,- regarding taking down the Christmas decorations. When we have finally taken down the last ones (as we thought 😏 ),- that is somewhere in May,- the next day it started snowing again,- probably, as a protest against our shameless action. It was both strange and beautiful! And no, - the "last ornaments" were actually not really the last ones,- later we have found a little golden bell in the hall - and decided to let it stay there awaiting for "tis the season" to come. As we have heard from the jolly old lady from the tiny souvenir shop, this behavior is far away from abnormal. 
Anyway, now, when nights are getting dark and cold, we have the right to start preparing ourselves for "the most wonderful time of the year". And it is both pleasant&sensible, because looking at bright pictures of Christmas clothes and tableware helps us to avoid not only seasonal autumn depression, but also "Christmas stress", which is striking people in the middle of the December. What is the point in waiting till the last moment with buying Christmas gifts and decorations and staying in long queues? It is much easier to spend some spare time in September, October and November, searching for the good presents online or in stores. And you can be sure, that the shops are already prepared for that! 
Here are just few Christmas-friendly items, which we have found recently online. So,- brew the fresh organic tea, pour it in your favorite mug, sit in the bed under the fluffy comforter (that one, which is a quilt), with a soft comforter (another one, which is warm scarf) around your neck,- and let's enjoy the preparations for "the season to be jolly"! 

Villeroy&Boch Christmas Toys 2017 Gobelin pillow

Villeroy&Boch Christmas Toys 2017 Gobelin gift bag

Villeroy&Boch Christmas Toys 2017 Rocker

Villeroy&Boch Christmas Toys 2017 Christmas train with children

By the way,- if you would like to start gradually watching Christmas movies, we strongly recommend you to find on Youtube "Petticoat Junction - Canonball Christmas",- 25 minutes of this sweet 50-s comedy is a good start! Aaaah, what a lovely dresses they had in those days! Well one could find something a bit similar even now...

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