this tucked up in bed on the very first day of winter. Unlike the autumn we have just had – full of sunshine and warm days – today does feel very wintry indeed. The trees are lashing my bedroom window, it’s overcast and there is a chill in the air. This weather has taken me by surprise and I admit to being behind schedule in readying the house for the cold. I’ll spend the rest of the day packing away summer clothes and replacing them with coats, jumpers and scarves. Wool throws will be placed on the arms
