With the nights drawing in fast we're now in the dark by 4pm! I love putting the lights on early as it adds to the Christmas cheer, but I also love the fading light, the blue hues as our shortest day creeps closer.
{Processed with my own Textures}
This photo was taken on December 5, 2011 using a Canon EOS 7D.
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lizzy pe. (6 months ago)
Simply gorgeous!!!
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Lovely :-)...Loving those vases
Put the tree up this weekend ;) ...Just lots of shopping to do now....(that and having frustrating conversations with the hospital about operation dates lol)
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This beautiful:)
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This one is stunning; love the color and tone.
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Now this is how it is done! x
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this is so soft and lovely. beautiful texture.
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