“In the end, it was the Sunday afternoons he couldn't cope with, and that terrible listlessness which starts to set in at about 2:55, when you know that you've had all the baths you can usefully have that day, that however hard you stare at any given paragraph in the papers you will never actually read it, or use the revolutionary new pruning technique it describes, and that as you stare at the clock the hands will move relentlessly on to four o'clock, and you will enter the long dark teatime of the soul.” - Douglas Adams
When the presents are unwrapped, and the breakfast is eaten, and the wrapping paper is burning merrily in the fireplace*, you may wonder what on earth you are supposed to do next. This is normal; don't panic! Christmas Afternoon is the absolute best time to curl up and get comfy with a good book.
*Illingworth's Gifts does not condone the burning of gift wrap, as it is probably horrible for the environment. That said, we recognize that you are very likely to do it anyway. Don't blame us, is what we're saying.
When the presents are unwrapped, and the breakfast is eaten, and the wrapping paper is burning merrily in the fireplace*, you may wonder what on earth you are supposed to do next. This is normal; don't panic! Christmas Afternoon is the absolute best time to curl up and get comfy with a good book.
*Illingworth's Gifts does not condone the burning of gift wrap, as it is probably horrible for the environment. That said, we recognize that you are very likely to do it anyway. Don't blame us, is what we're saying.
Stocking Stuffers
There are an unbelievable number of local writers in Newport. Take a look at what some of them have to say! Of course, in order to actually do that, you may need a pair of reading glasses. Get a bright color, so you can easily find them again.
There are an unbelievable number of local writers in Newport. Take a look at what some of them have to say! Of course, in order to actually do that, you may need a pair of reading glasses. Get a bright color, so you can easily find them again.
The Gift Exchange
Fact: You cannot completely immerse yourself in any book if your feet are cold. You will lose the narrative thread over and over again while you adjust blankets, heaters, and/or fireplaces to the optimum temperature. Thankfully, slippers are a thing. Buy them. Wear them. Maybe add a warm headwrap, to keep your ears from suffering the same discomfort. Then dive headlong into your book – you won't have to come up again for hours.
Fact: You cannot completely immerse yourself in any book if your feet are cold. You will lose the narrative thread over and over again while you adjust blankets, heaters, and/or fireplaces to the optimum temperature. Thankfully, slippers are a thing. Buy them. Wear them. Maybe add a warm headwrap, to keep your ears from suffering the same discomfort. Then dive headlong into your book – you won't have to come up again for hours.
The Whole Package
Soft cotton pajamas will come in handy year-round... and they're cute and comfy enough to spend the whole day in. Add an adorable striped dog who will never, ever judge your life decisions, and go promptly back to bed. Ahhhh.
Soft cotton pajamas will come in handy year-round... and they're cute and comfy enough to spend the whole day in. Add an adorable striped dog who will never, ever judge your life decisions, and go promptly back to bed. Ahhhh.
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