Happy Weekend!!!

Image by Mac Scott

Happy Weekend Everyone!!!

Mid January...
The holiday decorations have been packed into boxes and carefully placed into the attic for another year.
The ground becomes frozen, cold and uncomfortable to the foot.
The landscape becomes brown, bare and void of color.
We catch up on sleep from the exhaustion of a month of merriment.
Full of hope and energy, we try to honor our New Year's resolutions.
 We begin again.

There is an eerie silence to it..
Contemplative..
Introspective...
Perhaps a bit of Melancholy?

I disappeared this week from my beloved blog...
I needed to get my chickens in a row...
Get a head start on some wonderfully fun and creative projects that will keep me busy through the Spring..

But I am here..
Ready to begin again....

The Tall One received a rather fabulous gift this year..
a GoPro...
Meant for his adventures with the Monster via bike, boat or 
foot...
It was only fitting that it's first use was of his boys in the first snow of a brand NEW year..

It's not perfect or fabulously edited..
It's real...
So for the Monster's school blog..
I put together a little something...
Something that may bring a little joy to your day...
Something that may make you feel young again...
Something that may make you realize how wonderfully free we all are..

Griffin's First snow from lucinda wesson on Vimeo.
Film: The Tall One
Music: Lovely Day by Bill Withers

A long winter's nap....

Image by Carl Bengtsson for Selvedge Magazine

Brrr....

Baby it's cold outside!!!

It's looking like Hercules is heading right in our direction...

Apparently, he is chock full of snow and icy winds.

Time to stock up on fire wood, batteries and  snacks!

I wish I could say that I was decked from head to toe in glitter this holiday season but sadly this year, it was my house that got the star treatment..

Luckily for me, I have been comfy, cozy and fully enjoying warm hearted Christmas gifts that were bestowed upon me.

Looks like I have been prepared for Hercules all along...

1.

A gift from my Parents..

(Someone must have been reading my gift guides!!)

My favorite candle of ALL time...in scent and in design....

She now comes in gold(even better!!)

A yummy tropical scent that is perfect when watching Hawaii Life .

Capri Blue Candle in a Jar(Volcano)at Anthropologie

2.

A gift to Myself...

They may not be sexy but when living in an old, drafty house..

Every bit of warmth counts!!

Who knew that Target would make THE best flannel jammies  EVER!!

Scoop them up before they are ALL gone..I did!!

Gillian & O'Malley Women's Flannel Sleep Set at Target

3.

A gift for my Toes..

Having Raynaud's Disease it a real drag..

But these AMAZINGLY soft socks make my toes happy!

All-Pro Women's 3 Pack MaxSpun Ankle Athletic Socks at Target

4.

A gift from Auntie Egg..

Auntie Egg always knows the right remedies..

Need to sleep or relax...

This tea has it ALL!!

Celestial Seasons Herb Teas in Sleepytime

5.

A gift from my Boys..

My boys know me ALL too well..

To keep this furnace warm during the winter months..

I flip flop between tea and coffee on a daily basis..

Perfect size, hefty and with the letter L on it..

Hands OFF!!

Monogram Mug at Anthropologie

6.

A gift to our Family..

BEST gift of 2013.

A clown, a heart of gold, full of love, pure naughtiness and THE best snuggler/foot warmer EVER..

Mr. G was THE perfect gift for a family that desperately needed healing..

We will be forever grateful.

Mr. G was adopted at The Simon Foundation

 

Snowflakes

One year ago today, the town of Newtown, The state of Connecticut and parents from all around the world watched with disbelief, shock and disgust as we lost 26 of our own in a senseless tragedy.

When I woke up this morning with an overwhelming list of things to do and rather aggravated at my snow covered car, it only took reading a Facebook post from my dear friend, Miss Amy Graver of Elements Design, to simply put things in perspective.

"Today's snow keeping us home bound and allowing us spend unhurried, precious time with our children makes me think it is a gift from 26 angels. It could be their soft frozen beautiful tears falling from the sky reminding us to take the time, slow down, create memories and be together on this sad anniversary proving to me that love and hope exist and that they are not gone. Their magic is all around us if we just remember and focus on the light and love and never the hate and darkness. I'm rejoicing in their message and promising to work hard on turning my sorrow to joy and taking advantage of this day with my family. Heading off Facebook now. Cookie making, board games, hot cocoa and snowman building await. Peace, light and love all.

x o x o"

Today in the State of Connecticut we were granted a special gift..

Enjoy, Hold your babies tight and

dance amongst the snowflakes..

Happy Weekend!!!

Image via Valia Lind Photography

Happy Weekend Everyone!!

I have MY snowsuit ready...do YOU?

We have another round of snow coming our way this weekend because apparently in Connecticut, it snows every 3 days....

What this means is...

huddling by the fire, playing games and making homemade treats!

 Why not snow??!!

Mother Nature has her work cut out for her..

Not only is it the last weekend of February

BUT

we only have 26 more days till SPRING!!

Bring it on Lady!!

Speaking of treats...

 I am loving these Martha Stewart Cheesecakes...

 BUT

before Martha knew anything about baking...

My Mom had the cheesecake down pat..

Honestly..

I think my brother still gets weak in the knees and salivates like a pup when the word cheesecake is mentioned..

I was lucky enough to have her make some for The Winter Wedding Shoot I designed a few years ago...

 Image by Anna Sawin Photography

Styling: Chocolate Creative Design

Even better..

She gave us the recipe...

But

shhhh..it's a secret...

It is the perfect weekend to get snowed in as I certainly have plenty on my plate...

There is..

a new golden delicious blog to design...

a delicate ocean inspired photographer to rebrand...

an Island Farm wedding invitation to create...

and

I just got word today...

a locally famous Goose to look delicious enough to eat...

Be Safe, Make some Cheesecakes and Have Great Weekend!!

Happy Weekend!!!

Image by Darko Eterovic

Happy Weekend Everyone!!

Whew!
Just when we were granted a couple balmy spring-like days..
someone turned down the thermostat...
But that's ok..
It's February!!
and that means we are just 48 more days closer to
SPRING!!

I am still busy working away day and night on some lovely ladies new re-branding...

In fact..
I have officially become a new lover of Frenchies..
even that naughty George over at Lil Hoot has won my heart...

Stay Safe, Make Some Hot Chocolate and have a Great Weekend!!

Let your imagination grow..Snow..Pillows...Blankets..

Image by Tim Macpherson


Once again they are predicting snow in New England. Plows are anxiously awaiting the first flake, while homeowners pull out their shovels in angst.
For some, snow isn't even an option...sooo..why not use your imagination..it's amazing what can happen.. 
I LOVE this image by Tim Macpherson...it resonates in me so many wonderful memories as a child. My parents had the perfect spiral staircase which was covered in plush carpeting. As much as wall to wall carpeting creeps me out now, as a kid...it's a dream come true. Blankets, sleeping bags, giant bean bags, boxes and pillows would whoosh my brother and I down our own indoor luge. Years before helmets, we strangely never cracked a skull. The only damage..laughing till our bellys ached.


So who needs snow...just open your mind and let your imagination grow...