Je me répète, mais ta plume est tellement atmosphérique, j'aime trop ! Moi j'ai envie de renouveau, mais sans me mettre trop de pression. Je veux passer une fin d'année en douceur ! En ce moment, j'aime bien faire de l'aquarelle et j'ai commencé le journaling, ce qui m'inspire beaucoup pour ma newsletter 😊 En tout cas, c'est toujours un plaisir de lire tes mots, merci de les partager ici avec nous ❤️
Merci ma belle, ça me touche tellement. Je crois que ce sont mes articles préférés à écrire, j’adore marquer les saisons et leurs petits rituels. J’aime trop que tu te sois mise à l’aquarelle et au journaling, ce sont des pratiques si douces. Je te souhaite une fin d’année toute en douceur, sans pression ✨
I really like this kind of article and I must confess I'm always so happy when I see there is a new one from you on my "suscription box". Reading your words is so calming.
As for winter, I used to hate this season but as I grow older I came to liking it (kind of) as it's a time for slowing things down, staying in and having little rituals, the cosiness... I still find the lack of light to be a problem but I try to take the best of this season (lighting some candles, reading in the morning as it's still dark outside, going for a hike and enjoying the glooming athmosphere, drinking way too much tea...)
I can't wait to read your thoughts about the books on your TBD, especially The Years! I really want to read Szabó in 2026 so I will be curious to read your words on it too :)
Anyway, I wrote way too much, but I must say I'm really thankful for your words, as always. I wish you a wonderful winter
Thank you so, so much for this, it really means a lot. I always look forward to your book reviews. I inevitably end up adding one or two titles from your lists to my own pile.
I completely relate to what you say about winter. It’s funny how getting older changes our relationship with the season, how the slowness and small rituals start to feel comforting rather than restrictive. And honestly, I don’t think there’s such a thing as drinking too much tea in winter.
I’ve been meaning to read them both for a long time, so I’m really looking forward to finally getting to them and sharing my thoughts. Wishing you a gentle, cosy winter too, and thank you again for such kind words ❤️
Lovely article Amandine. I particularly like your In and Out list. Some of those items are in my lists too for wintertime. And you are in for a real literary treat with Stoner and The Years. Two of my favourite books of all time. Happy Christmas 🎄
Thank you so much, Lucy! I'm really excited to read both Stoner and The Years, as I've only ever heard the highest praise for them. Winter feels like the perfect season to finally dive in. Wishing you a very lovely and restful holiday too ✨
Love love looove this post! You captured my feelings about the year ending/the season in general so perfectly. Here's to a slow and cozy winter and taking what we need from it <333
Winter in India where I stay is usually very short and noisy. I love slowing down too, so I’m planning a 10 day escape vacation to the mountains in order to savour winter. Candles, hot chocolates, winter cozy playlists, murder mysteries and cozy fantasies are also on my Dec to do list ☺️
I'm already looking forward to the deep, quiet winter that comes after Christmas. I really need to curb my doomscrolling habit and can't wait to reset and focus on my books again.
I totally get you, it’s the same for me. It’s amusing how we’re looking forward to the days after Christmas. I’ve been feeling really inspired to read lately too, so I’m excited for things to slow down and for winter days to feel a bit more intentional 😌
I love this! I'm looking forward for many of the same things. Winter has always been my favorite season, and for the past years I've learned to take the time to be slow and quiet, just like it asks. It feels so good to start a new year like that.
I love that for you. It really is such a grounding way to move through winter, especially when the holidays can feel overwhelming. Starting the new year from a place of slowness and quiet feels like setting the tone in the kindest possible way.
Je me répète, mais ta plume est tellement atmosphérique, j'aime trop ! Moi j'ai envie de renouveau, mais sans me mettre trop de pression. Je veux passer une fin d'année en douceur ! En ce moment, j'aime bien faire de l'aquarelle et j'ai commencé le journaling, ce qui m'inspire beaucoup pour ma newsletter 😊 En tout cas, c'est toujours un plaisir de lire tes mots, merci de les partager ici avec nous ❤️
Merci ma belle, ça me touche tellement. Je crois que ce sont mes articles préférés à écrire, j’adore marquer les saisons et leurs petits rituels. J’aime trop que tu te sois mise à l’aquarelle et au journaling, ce sont des pratiques si douces. Je te souhaite une fin d’année toute en douceur, sans pression ✨
I really like this kind of article and I must confess I'm always so happy when I see there is a new one from you on my "suscription box". Reading your words is so calming.
As for winter, I used to hate this season but as I grow older I came to liking it (kind of) as it's a time for slowing things down, staying in and having little rituals, the cosiness... I still find the lack of light to be a problem but I try to take the best of this season (lighting some candles, reading in the morning as it's still dark outside, going for a hike and enjoying the glooming athmosphere, drinking way too much tea...)
I can't wait to read your thoughts about the books on your TBD, especially The Years! I really want to read Szabó in 2026 so I will be curious to read your words on it too :)
Anyway, I wrote way too much, but I must say I'm really thankful for your words, as always. I wish you a wonderful winter
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Thank you so, so much for this, it really means a lot. I always look forward to your book reviews. I inevitably end up adding one or two titles from your lists to my own pile.
I completely relate to what you say about winter. It’s funny how getting older changes our relationship with the season, how the slowness and small rituals start to feel comforting rather than restrictive. And honestly, I don’t think there’s such a thing as drinking too much tea in winter.
I’ve been meaning to read them both for a long time, so I’m really looking forward to finally getting to them and sharing my thoughts. Wishing you a gentle, cosy winter too, and thank you again for such kind words ❤️
Lovely article Amandine. I particularly like your In and Out list. Some of those items are in my lists too for wintertime. And you are in for a real literary treat with Stoner and The Years. Two of my favourite books of all time. Happy Christmas 🎄
Thank you so much, Lucy! I'm really excited to read both Stoner and The Years, as I've only ever heard the highest praise for them. Winter feels like the perfect season to finally dive in. Wishing you a very lovely and restful holiday too ✨
Love love looove this post! You captured my feelings about the year ending/the season in general so perfectly. Here's to a slow and cozy winter and taking what we need from it <333
Thank you so much, Hannah. That means a lot. Here’s to letting winter unfold slowly and taking exactly what we need from it, no more, no less ❤️
Winter in India where I stay is usually very short and noisy. I love slowing down too, so I’m planning a 10 day escape vacation to the mountains in order to savour winter. Candles, hot chocolates, winter cozy playlists, murder mysteries and cozy fantasies are also on my Dec to do list ☺️
Your winter escape sounds so dreamy. I hope you have the best time 😌
I'm already looking forward to the deep, quiet winter that comes after Christmas. I really need to curb my doomscrolling habit and can't wait to reset and focus on my books again.
I totally get you, it’s the same for me. It’s amusing how we’re looking forward to the days after Christmas. I’ve been feeling really inspired to read lately too, so I’m excited for things to slow down and for winter days to feel a bit more intentional 😌
I love this! I'm looking forward for many of the same things. Winter has always been my favorite season, and for the past years I've learned to take the time to be slow and quiet, just like it asks. It feels so good to start a new year like that.
I love that for you. It really is such a grounding way to move through winter, especially when the holidays can feel overwhelming. Starting the new year from a place of slowness and quiet feels like setting the tone in the kindest possible way.