I've decided to join in on my friend Darlene's December Views again this year. This first bit of December brought a mixture of colour, Christmas decorating, warmth and soothing teas to nurse a lingering cold...

candlelight brings warmth to our evening meals

a vintage find at a favourite consignment shop

I'd been waiting a looong time to savour my first of the season's clementines

a trip to Michaels on a grey day yielded colourful ribbons

lemon ginger tea in a favourite mug has been my comfort these past few weeks

a moment of afternoon sunlight and a well placed garland of faux greenery = camera play