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January 23, 2012 Cors

snow day, again

Last friday we got another big helping of snow. Lots of snow. Tons of snow! Work let us out early and we went straight home and got Cors ready for some fun. He loves snow! I love seeing him hope around like a bunny in it. Joel made a little video of the frolic:

January 14, 2012 warmth

snow days

Thursday morning the snow came and it has been snowing off and on ever since. We have a nice thick blanket of the stuff and Cors and I keep making little excursions to jump around in the thick banks the wind pushes together. Cors loves the snow! I love any excuse for getting cozy inside [...]

December 6, 2011 Bokeh

music monday: belated

Once upon a time, I spent an entire afternoon creating the perfect Christmas Winter Playlist for this week’s Music Monday. I then got too distracted by hanging lights and garlands that I completely forgot to post it! This year I wanted a mix of Christmas favorites and music that I connect with winter. It’s a [...]

January 2, 2010 inspirations for the new year

inspirations for the new year

I have a little confession to make, I absolutely LOVE organizing!  And this time of year makes me want to empty every drawer, rearrange my wardrobe by color, and buy things like magazine holders and cute storage boxes. I know, it can’t be healthy, but I love it! Since we’re in Portland, which is a super [...]

December 20, 2009 snowflakes and gingerbread

snowflakes and gingerbread

Today we’re leaving snowy Illinois to spend Christmas on the west coast with Joel’s family. It’s going to be lovely and sunny so here’s one last look at some wintery Christmastime magic: (photo credit) (photo credit) (photo credit) (photo credit) Is it snowing where you are?

December 7, 2009 pretty mittens

pretty mittens

Anabela wrote a lovely post about her adorable new mittens. They are darling! I’ve had a little idea floating around in my sketchbook forever about using a duet of yarns to play up the natural heart shape that the stockinette stitch makes.  I love seeing it in action!  Now to get a few minutes to try [...]

December 3, 2009 snowflakes

snowflakes

We had our first snowflakes of the season last night and though they didn’t last long, they were beautiful!  And now I just can’t get enough snowflakes! Frosty Banner by Martha Stewart, Ginger Bread Cookie by clada74, and gorgeous photo by littlebrownpen. Are you dreaming of a white Christmas?