down shifting

Ahhhh... the holidays are over. It was a wild rush to get here and I am glad to be on this side of the season. It is the quiet of deep winter that I crave and I am enjoying these slow days with my friends and family. Slow days making lists of book I want to read and music I want to hear and things I want to make. Space to dream up ideas for the future and space to be present. It seems so fitting on these dark days and long nights to keep close to the fire and eat nourishing simple foods. May your New Year be restorative and calm.

some glass & sparkle for winter.
hanging tea light holder.

it's happening...

sweet spot

This is my sweet spot. I love it here.

like it or not...

Summer to over. I am warming to the idea of fall coming, remembering the creativity it brings, the air of something new happening.

new chick

Had 6 chickens, 2 were taken by something, added 4 of these little puffs- so no we have 8! Hows thats for some homeschool math? And a reason to add some serious cuteness!

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Inside on another evening listening to soft summer rain I am catching up on some of my favorite blogs (which have pretty much completely taken the place of magazines at this point). I came across a Pear Tree mention in Daryl's Vermont Cottage.  Daryl has steadily been renovating her fabulous home in the most fun french cottage style. I just love that she isn't rushing the process and seems to be enjoying every step of it.  

Oh, and here is what the rain does on the lady's mantle: