Bits of February

Sunday walks when the sun came out and the weather warmed up a bit: exploring an empty cottage, a wooded trail, and colorful houses make me happy.

Lots of treats in February (not unlike January...or every other month). My dad had written to me that "Mom was partying with her Shanghai friends for Lunar New Year," so it was quite logical when a package showed up a few days later with Chinese candies. I also went to Krispy Kreme for the first time in years...was like reuniting with a long lost love.

Spent a lot of time inside in February as the weather was mostly crap. Packed up orders, wore my heart blouse, made some hedgies, and noticed interesting shadows in afternoon light.

Various pics from out and about: had some serious porch envy at this house, a pretty church in Old Town, an enormous chandelier that was very sparkly at an antique shop, and our new dining table and chairs (which I will do a proper blog post on soon).

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Bits of January

Cupcakes and I discovered light leaks on IG (apologizing in advance); Peter; pizza pizza!; and waiting for dinner on a random weeknight.

Finally put up this snug mobile I've had for years; shadows on a sunny morning; an owl made with one of my old sweaters from the amazingly-talented Beth; and crazy light outside our windows on a cold afternoon.

Received a surprise package in the mail; footprints in the melting snow; spent an afternoon in a cozy bookstore; and a pretty fountain at the museum.

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Bits of December

Here are some phone pics from December...places and things that I never managed to blog about here.

I discovered a Swiss bakery and had the best hot chocolate ever, wrapped many many presents for my nieces and nephews and made lots of cards.

Gazed at pretty lights around town and browsed in local shops for Christmas things.

Happened upon pretty red berries and a gorgeous sunset, ate delicious gelato and cupcakes stuffed and drizzled with gooey sugary goodness.

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Hope everyone enjoys this first weekend of 2013. I'm not sure what we'll be up to, but I'll try to remember to take pics! xo, Mary