Sometimes I forget to live awestruck. Most recently, this happened in the early weeks of 2017. I'm not sure exactly how it happens because if I knew the trigger maybe I could prevent the process. But most of the time I just find myself looking at life void of wonder. Boiling down my days to a … [Read more...]
8 Ideas for Living Cozy this Winter!
This week it's been FREEZING here in Georgia! All I can think of is snuggling in and getting cozy- With that in mind, I found 8 ideas for Living Cozy this winter~ Stone Gable Cozy Sweater Wreath / Cupcakes and Kale Warm Hot Chocolate Smoothie / Doing Splendid DIY Cozy Polar Bear Towel / Whistle … [Read more...]
Winter Decorating
I did a bit of winter decorating last week. I know not everyone wants to decorate for every season and I understand. I really do. I'm simplifying and freeing myself of clutter just like you are... But after taking down Christmas The Husband walked into the den and in a most unenthusiastic tone … [Read more...]
This winter has changed my perspective…
We woke this morning to a light dusting of snow. In winter's past this would have been a big deal. Winters when warmer temperatures were the norm. But this winter has been hard. I walked outside hours before sun-up, in my flannel pj's and slippers, cradling steamy coffee, and breathed deep the … [Read more...]
Hiding in Winter
I went on a walk with Ollie, one of my pups, on a drizzly winter morning. It didn't take long before he stopped to sniff around a clump of tall bushes that had months before been stripped of their leaves. While he was occupied I turned, and right there, sitting among the naked branches was a … [Read more...]
Let’s Make Borax Snowflakes!
Have you ever made Borax Snowflakes? They are so much fun and if you have kids, they'll love helping out with them! As you know, I'm a Southern girl who longs for snow so... I made some! It's a good old Martha Stewart craft but as I started looking online, it's actually as much a Science … [Read more...]
The Top 10 Things I Learned About Below Freezing Temps
You may or may not know that the deep South has been in a deep freeze for weeks. This "Southern girl who longs for snow" has learned a few things about frigid temps... 10~ I love the way frozen snow sounds when you walk on it. A very tight concise "crunch". (Snow never gets a chance to freeze here, … [Read more...]
The Beauty of Personal Dormancy…Managing Me.
"...the beauty of personal dormancy." Gail MacDonald I could get lost in that phrase...the beauty of personal dormancy. Personal dormancy speaks to me on many levels for one thing, it sums up why I'm so enamored with the season of Winter. I have, I know, an unrealistic view of Winter. I … [Read more...]
Winter around the house
I confess...when I take down my Christmas fun I add a couple of things for celebrating Winter! You know me, any excuse to celebrate. Any excuse to decorate! I put up an icy wreath on my front door. You know how I love frozen precipitation! And, I found this sparkly “Joy” sign for 75% off at … [Read more...]
~The years I spent picnicking on a railroad bridge~
This morning I've been thinking about seasons. Autumn is my favorite season, but just around the corner, comes Winter. I know it may seem a bit crazy, but I don't live in dread of Winters any more. Not the seasonal Winters or the Spiritual ones... It wasn't always this way with me. There was a time … [Read more...]