a little Gypsy CaMp MaGiC...with thrifted, ViNtAgE, Christmas lights

It has long been my good intention to tell you about

 and show you pictures of our *GyPsY CaMp* 

and how it all began.

It was born of a dream and that 

dream is living still and slowly moving forward!

But the telling of that will be another time.

I do get ahead of myself but at least these

are night time shots so not too much of a spoiler..

I love LiGhTs!

Actually, our entire family is drawn to their

way of bringing a bit of sPaRkLe and a feeling

of "let's celebrate" to the most

COMMON of  days.

So, whenever we can, 

we string 'em up and plug 'em in.

Even if it's only to roast marshmallows

or to sit and 

enjoy some solitude from life's lovely, 

but sometimes loud, daily clatter...

(which for me is MUCH needed at times)

or to have a little family, jam session.

We have lights up all year 'round.

Inside and out.

And these old lights were picked up at a

thrift store for a couple of dollars 

per string. We bought several strands and my husband, 

very patiently, switched out the bulbs until we

had a couple of good strings! He's so helpful

with so many things. We are 

blessed to share so many "likes".  

 An inviting fire ready to enjoy.. 

OH OH! 

And then there are the dazzling beauties hanging

in the trees and shining forth their brilliance

that I might find my way! 

Glorious.

I do love my times by the fireside and

we've always been blessed to live in a place

where we could have a fire ring. 

One of life's simple pleasures.

  coloring the Juniper tree with shades of green and blue

and red and yellow..

Magical  Luminescence..

 Enjoying the crackling and dancing

of the flames in a few moments of peaceful resting.

And I'm so grateful.

Isn't it good to dis-engage sometimes? 

from phones..computers, radios and the tv?

And, yes, even from people..

To let your senses just rest and to hear your heart.

Some of my most profound thoughts and

revelations have come to me during these times of

refection and total quiet.

Just a thought, Dear ones..

A good fire slowly dying.. 

It's time to gather my thoughts and

 bid goodnight to this magical place.

I hope that you enjoyed your visit to our 

GyPsY CaMp and that you have a magical place of 

your own where you rest, sing, dream and gather

with all sorts of loved ones..

If you do, I'd love to hear about it! 

Thank you so much for stopping in.

May your week be blessed beyond measure.

Tamara xo