New year's eve

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As the year draws to a close,  I am thankful for the many, many changes and experiences this past year, but excited about the possibilitie...

ingredients

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May your Christmas be relaxed, restful and slow, full of people who love you anyways,  via { indexed } the anticipation of makin...

Be merry!

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Merry merry Christmas, dear friends! I loved this reminder from Seth Godin below. May you be full of bliss and love, as you celebrate mer...

conscience

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‎"A good conscience is a continual Christmas." - Benjamin Franklin photo via { pinterest } or, if you prefer Mark Twain&#...

Santa congress

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Oh, America and Christmas commercialism, you are so transparent.... photos via   pinterest { here } and { here }

winter haiku

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Snuggled up with friends, the heart of northern winter. Savory vestige. Inspiration in a photograph: the delicious dinner of comfor...

invincible summer

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As gray and cold as winter gets, it is a nice reminder... "Au milieu de l'hiver, j'ai découvert en moi un invincible été.&quo...

hot tub latte

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Hope you can enjoy the same feeling at some point today, despite the fact that it is Monday! via { pinterest }

wreath cards

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I love the simplicity and natural materials of these cards. via { frolic! }

thoughts still count

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This is the most clever approach to admitting that, yes, your products are over-priced. { partners and spade } via { hither and thither ...

cozy and comfort

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The weekend signals the beginning of my break, and the last Saturday of Advent before Christmas. May your's be as cozy, comforting, sl...

live in the stars

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If I ever have children, I will collect stars. And maybe a funny moustache or 2. via { french blossom }

pronunciation woes

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My heart goes out to anyone who has ever tried to learn English! If you can pronounce correctly every word in this poem, you will be spe...

open heart

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in this season of giving and generosity, I am left often wondering what it takes for us to open up? what does it take for us to recognize ...

quiet anticipation

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Without getting into the religious implications,  this is what I feel Advent is about, the quiet anticipation for a festival of light, lov...

music nerd joke

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  via {fb:  kmfa classical 89. 5 }

gifts and memory

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I enjoyed this poem several reasons, not the least of which was the date.  I think that may have been the day  when Mom and Dad stoppe...

phantom cocktails

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I find water in motion so fascinating, these liquid explosions do not disappoint! Happy Friday! Phantom Cocktails from Ty Migota on V...

when words don't fit

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Oh, the romance of a poet! I have been wondering about what makes stories interesting,  what exactly inspires people to create something o...

in trouble

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Get yourself in trouble. If you get yourself in trouble, you don’t have the answers. And if you don’t have the answers, your solution wi...

freshly squeezed

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I ran across these in the midst of my study marathon, and I could not stop laughing. I had to leave the library.   via { the new yorker }

window decorations

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I am decorating my apartment for a holiday dinner tomorrow, and would love to find these little balls somewhere! photo via { daily cand...

metallic shimmer

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Gorgeous holiday scarves perfect for your favorite little black dress at your holiday parties. via { scarf shop }

grains of rice

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I love the possibilities of interpretation in this project, especially where so much is focused on giving and materials, a complete juxtap...

handel karaoke style

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What a sweet rendition of such an over-played, musically misunderstood chorus! from Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat 5th Grade in Quinhagak, Alas...

love of advent

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I am so inordinately excited about the holidays this year, thanks to spending the first advent in Germany. The month of December will be ...