Hellos & Goodbyes…

Hello Spring & Goodbye Winter!

Here are a few of the things I’ll miss about those cold, winter months…

{Snowfall}

…I love how a fresh snowfall blankets everything in quiet.

{Long Baths}

…there is something about a bubble bath to warm you up & calm you down.

{Cozy Up}

…cocoa, blankets, fireplace, pjs, card games…I love to cozy up in winter!

…What will you miss about winter, anything??

And here are a few of the things I’m looking forward to this spring…

{Rain}

…the sound of soft raindrops or a rumble of thunder.

{Bike Rides}

…time to break out the old two-wheeler and feel the wind on your face.

{Lilacs}

…my all time favorite scent, only wish the blooms would last longer.

…What are your favorite things about spring?

Hope you have a lovely spring day!

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Literature Snippet…

“There is nothing I would not do

for those who are really my friends.

I have no notion of loving people by halves,

it is not my nature.”

—Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey

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Tuesday Inspiration…

Let us hold this Tuesday between our palms and say “I will love you, again!”

…Hope you have a fantastic day!

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Spring Quiet…

Sorry for the lack of posts this week…but I’ve been relishing in the beautiful Spring weather! 

I’ll leave you with this poem as we head into the weekend:

Spring Quiet

By Christina Rossetti

Gone were but the Winter,
      Come were but the Spring,
I would go to a covert
      Where the birds sing;

Where in the whitethorn
      Singeth a thrush,
And a robin sings
      In the holly-bush.

Full of fresh scents
      Are the budding boughs
Arching high over
      A cool green house;

Full of sweet scents,
      And whispering air
Which sayeth softly:
      ‘‘We spread no snare;

‘‘Here dwell in safety,
      Here dwell alone,
With a clear stream
      And a mossy stone.

‘‘Here the sun shineth
      Most shadily;
Here is heard an echo
      Of the far sea,
      Though far off it be.’’

…Have a lovely weekend!

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Literature Snippet…

“And then he gives me a smile

that just seems so genuinely sweet

with just the right touch of shyness

that unexpected warmth rushes through me.”

—Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games

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Menu of Gold…

Are you ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow?

Here is a little menu in case you want to whip up some Irish goodies!

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{Meal}

Irish Mash via What Katie Ate

{Dessert}

Black & Tan Cakes w/Irish Cream Glaze via Pass the Sushi

{Drink}

Pot of Gold Cocktail via The Glitter Guide

Hope you all have a happy & safe weekend!!

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Friday Five…

“Small events and choices determine the direction of our lives just as small helms determine the directions of great ships.”
― M. Russell Ballard

Here are some of the small events making me happy this week…

{Unbelievable March Weather}

{Purple Nails & African Violets}

{Patio + Good Book = Joy}

{Homemade Iced Tea}

{St. Patrick’s Day Anticipation}

…What made you happy this week?

Have a lovely weekend & a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!

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Dreams of Green…

“To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.”

~Jane Austen

This is the time of year when I start to crave verdure…I miss green grass, leaves on trees and flowers dotting the earth.  We’re getting closer…it’s only a matter of time till Minnesota is green once again!

For now I’ll have to suffice by admiring the above images and dressing in green for St. Patrick’s Day!

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Literature Snippet…

“You never know what worse luck

your bad luck has

saved you from.”

—Cormac McCarthy, No Country for Old Men

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Tuesday Inspiration…

Thinking about “luck” this Tuesday morning…

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