This is the kind of post that makes me want to light a candle, put the kettle on, and pretend “Betwixtmas” is a legitimate unit of time.
I love how specific your eye is — the through-line of folk + winter ritual + craft (down to the bobbin lace and the Tsarouchia slippers) makes the whole edit feel curated rather than collected. And yes to the idea that the best kind of seasonal “reset” is less churchy, more fire-and-wine-and-textiles.
Also: your taste in stays is wildly dangerous for my future budget. Dusty pink manor in Sweden, theatrical alpine hotel, Luberon olive estate with swimming lakes… you’re basically building a year of moodboards I want to live inside.
And I’m with you on house shoes being a serious quality-of-life decision. If you find the pair that’s warm enough for a freezing house but chic enough to answer the door in, please report back — that’s vital research.
Happy new year, Emma. This was a gorgeous send-off. 💛Kelly
Such an amazing newsletter x
This is the kind of post that makes me want to light a candle, put the kettle on, and pretend “Betwixtmas” is a legitimate unit of time.
I love how specific your eye is — the through-line of folk + winter ritual + craft (down to the bobbin lace and the Tsarouchia slippers) makes the whole edit feel curated rather than collected. And yes to the idea that the best kind of seasonal “reset” is less churchy, more fire-and-wine-and-textiles.
Also: your taste in stays is wildly dangerous for my future budget. Dusty pink manor in Sweden, theatrical alpine hotel, Luberon olive estate with swimming lakes… you’re basically building a year of moodboards I want to live inside.
And I’m with you on house shoes being a serious quality-of-life decision. If you find the pair that’s warm enough for a freezing house but chic enough to answer the door in, please report back — that’s vital research.
Happy new year, Emma. This was a gorgeous send-off. 💛Kelly
Thank you so much Kelly! What a lovely comment to begin my first 'real' day of the new year. Happy new year! xx
Celebrating a big birthday next summer and suddenly I'm dreaming of La Cavalerie. This edit was perfect!
Thank you! I imagine La Cavalerie would be perfect for a big birthday celebration!
Just realised that Crafted is a 20 min drive from me and I’d never heard of it - thank you!
Let me know what it’s like if you visit!
I love everything in this post.
❤️
That Kit dress is to die for! I'd take even just a peasant blouse in that style. Oh to dream!
Isn’t it?! It’s a piece of art