My log fire

It's fair to say that winter isn't my favourite time of year and once the clocks go back I just want to hibernate but failing that chocolate (lots of it), casseroles with dumplings (lots of them), and red wine (not too much of it) tend to lift my spirits somewhat.

But best of all I love my log fire. It's not just the sitting in front of it that I love but I also enjoy setting it all up and lighting it which I find rather therapeutic. I just love the smell of the logs burning and the memories it evokes of childhood weekends spent at my grandparents and watching grandad light the fire and then warming myself up after a bath in front of it.

For some reason I find watching a real fire so relaxing and calming. Am I the only one do you think?