Browsing Tag

winter

  • cedar birds.

    found in a box of old things. wintry inspiration for a tiny space. and other things: * these blossoms already have me itchy for spring breezes. * winter scenes caught on film. * a seriously…

    January 6, 2012 5 Comments
  • happy new year.

    we’ll be ringing in the new year with a sweet winter garland because decorations are not just for christmas only. also: a concert for peace. fireworks. bread baking. letter writing. happiest new year to…

    December 30, 2011 10 Comments
  • egg nog.

    i know. for some people there’s nothing less appetizing. but for me, egg nog is pure delight. it’s memories of childhood christmases in a frosty glass. yes. woolly tights, velvety dresses, scratchy headbands, and…

    December 21, 2011 6 Comments
  • wintergreen.

    1. fallen black birch branches. 2. a jar. 3. boiling water. 4. honey. 5. wintergreen in a cup. good for what ails you and tasty, too.…

    December 12, 2011 7 Comments
  • scrappy.

    left-over boxwood branches tucked between lavender and driftwood: makings for a wee wintry garland.…

    November 29, 2011 9 Comments
  • boxwood and cedar.

    trips to my parents’ house almost always mean foraging. i take walks to the beach to collect sea shells, tuck a pair of scissors into my pocket to gather cedar clippings, and yank down…

    November 28, 2011 18 Comments
  • photos from a speeding car.

    i know that photos of snow might seem a little bit passé, but the new york state thruway was showcasing plenty of the wintry white stuff yesterday, and i don’t mind saying it’s still…

    March 8, 2011 16 Comments
  • when given no option.

    when the weather simply refuses to stop doling out wintry tests of endurance, it’s time to answer back with a plan to enjoy the last few weeks of winter delights. remember how exciting wooly…

    February 21, 2011 17 Comments