Another snowstorm is headed to Seattle, a couple of days from now. The current temperature in my suburbs is 15 degrees – I’m afraid to leave the house and drive on dangerously icy roads, so I’m working at home today. If the weather warms tomorrow, I’ll head out to the store to stock up on…
I’m home again for a second snow day in a row. It’s beautiful outside – crisp and sunny, but a bit cold (20 degrees) for a long walk. I’m indoors working, doing chores, getting ready for the next storm, and dreaming of spring. Today during my breaks between work, vacuuming and laundry, I’m indulging in…
Seattle has a rare snow day today, after a winter storm last night. I’m grateful I work at home and don’t have to venture out into the dangerous driving conditions and what surely will turn into icy roads later tonight! Most of the schools in the area are closed, and I expect to hear happy…
Happy St. Brigid’s Day! LOVELY HOLIDAYS, FESTIVALS AND FUN for Winter 2019: Imbolc – February 1 and 2 Candlemas – February 2 Chinese New Year – February 5 Super Bowl Sunday – February 3 Valentine’s Day – February 14 President’s Day – February 18 Mardi Gras – March 5 Easter – April 21 Which holidays…
It’s finally autumn here in Seattle. It makes me so happy to drive home past this row of gorgeous colorful trees. I tried to take as many photos as possible this week before an inevitable windstorm comes to blow the leaves away. Today I’m preparing my home for the autumn weekend ahead. It’s going to…
I like to keep baskets of colorful flowers on my front porch to welcome guests On Fridays, my boyfriend comes over to take me out to dinner and spend the weekend with me. He’s a bit of a “neat freak,” so to make him more comfortable during his visit, I spend extra time and energy…
Yesterday it was warm enough to go out in my yard, move yard furniture around, spend time composting dead plants that didn’t make it through the winter, and hose off my deck and patios. It wasn’t quite warm enough to eat dinner outside, sadly. But I got enough sunshine on my skin (stealing time away…
Autumn Harvest Wreath, on Amazon QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: It’s a new week. Let’s look over our calendars (whether paper or digital) and peek at our week ahead. Any doctor, dentist, vet, salon or spa appointments coming up? Have you written in and planned for quality family time, time to socialize with friends (online…
Our charming rental beach house in Plymouth, Massachusetts QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Look over the week and weekend ahead on your calendar, noting appointments and events. Make socialization plans for the week. Create dinner and lunch sack menu plans for the week if you haven’t already. Does your pet bedding need laundering? My dogs…
A pretty but slightly messy and goofy looking pot of flowers I got to brighten my front door and steps. While they’re still available, I’m making sure to be conscious of and listen to the sounds of summer that I love. I love to hear the sound of a nearby neighbor’s lawn mower (as long…