QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: It’s Friday (Date night here at my house) and I want to get my house ready for the weekend. My boyfriend will pick me up for a special early dinner tonight – He has the day off and we want to sit in a sunny window overlooking the lake, day …
QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Do any mid-week laundry Need to eat up leftovers from Monday and Tuesday? Have you carved out a little bit of time for yourself tonight if possible? Some quiet time with a book or magazine, extra time in a hot bath, time to do something creative like write or sketch? …
It’s getting a little darker and a little chillier here in Seattle, and I’m changing the foods I cook, the drinks I drink, and the way I spend my time, to match this new autumn season. (Think: less outdoor dinner parties, far less hiking, and more cozying up with a book by the fireplace). I’m …
Daylight Saving Time ended this weekend. Were you able to get all your clocks set properly? Including the one in your car? My computers, tablets and phones all updated themselves, but I had to change the clocks on my oven, microwave, and bedside analog clock myself. Now’s also the time to replace your smoke detector …
Harvest pumpkin salt and pepper shakers, at Pier 1.com Happy first day of November! Hope you had a fun Halloween last night! Sadly, I didn’t get any trick-or-treaters this year, but I enjoyed a quiet evening at home with my boyfriend (who cooked dinner for us!) my fireplace, and a viewing of “Practical Magic.” …
I’ve been snowed in for several days now, and I’m beginning to get a bit of cabin fever. I’m lucky my power and gas are still on, and I stocked up very well on firewood, food and pet food, toilet paper, liquor, medicine and diversions long before the storm hit. A bit discouraged by day …
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 …