Monday, December 20, 2010

i heart winter

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it's true that winter weather can be a downer--with all those grey skies, cold winds, and icy streets & walks. but with just a little shift in perspective & a dose of child-like energy, these chilly months can really be fun. a fresh and fluffy blanket of snow definitely helps, but even when the snow is crunchy and boot trodden, there is a certain magic to winter.

there's just something about wool sweaters, wood fires, and hot cocoa that I'd miss in a sunny clime.

snuggle up and stay warm!


































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Saturday, December 11, 2010

christmas is here!



and what better way to kick off the season than with the much anticipated annual cookie exchange?





















it was quite an impressive turn out, with all the expected seasonal flavors--and more butter, sugar, and chocolate than anyone could hope for. 





and the winner? these gorgeous little shortbread numbers--as delicious as they are lovely (recipe after the jump)




many thanks to our gracious and gorgeous host. we can't wait for next year!


click here for cookie recipes after the jump

the other obsession

need I say more?

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

birthday things & fairy wings

three simple ingredients for the perfect birthday party: a couple pairs of wings, face paint, glitter.































































oh, and a glammed up clown doesn't hurt.


















happy birthday, little one. we loved sharing it with you.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

see how they grow: two months, SP

nothing trumps the cuteness of baby toes, though fresh baby smiles come close.






add to the mix the sweet smiles of some loving sisters & you have cuteness for days.
 

Friday, November 26, 2010

never too late for pumpkins

it's not even december 1, and already the pace of the season threatens to override my intentions to stay on top of the details.

though the harvest holidays are officially gone, these beautiful babes deserve to be mentioned. and the pumpkins, too.  they're just too wonderful a backdrop to abandon after Thanksgiving.










































































































































hope your holiday was warm, lovely, and delicious. may your christmas season be all this and more.

xoxo

Monday, November 8, 2010

Thursday, November 4, 2010

the red cup

it's ridiculous. I know.

I should be too embarassed to admit that it makes me so excied. there is something about drinking my overpriced coffee from a brightly colored paper cup that gets me in the mood for santa claus, snow days, and stuffed turkey.

logical people are annoyed at how early the holidays start these days, but I'm hopelessly sentimental. it's barely november, and the carols play loudly on my stereo.


























I dive head first into this shameless marketing ploy. it's nothing but exploitation but I don't care. it's a new sort of nostalgia--as processed as it gets--and I drink it right up.

merry christmas, everybody.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

sunday afternoon in the park

we're taking advantage of these late summer days.
 
the last glimpses of warmth before the cold sets in. the opportunity to enjoy crisp air, colorful leaves, and warm sunshine, unencumbered by down coats, winter hats, mittens.











sisters have a unique way of being in together and experiencing one another.  this is the energy we hope for. these are the moments we cherish.

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welcome little one: 10.06.2010


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there's nothing better than babies and dogs.

        or dogs who love babies.
              or babies who love dogs.
























































 any way you cut it, it's some of the best stuff in life.


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Sunday, October 31, 2010

trick or treat

hope your halloween is safe and frightfully fun!

save some candy for me.





















































































































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