11/15/11


It's always a bit of adjustment getting used to the dark after Daylight Savings. I miss those warm, bright summer evenings more than ever.

However, my friend Kari recently made an excellent obersvation about the cooler weather. She said, "In summer, you feel obligated to spend all your time outside. In winter, it's totally okay to just stay inside."

Absolutely true. Bring on the fires, scrabble games, moccasin slippers, and HBC blankets to snuggle in!

*Did anyone notice the "?" tile? ...it's from our engagement! :)
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31 comments:

  1. lauren@spicedplateNovember 15, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I did notice the ? tile and was like "woah, is that a new addition to scrabble that I didn't know about?" what a perfect keepsake. I love winter nights and scrabble...sometimes my husband and I will drink a little wine, play a little scrabble, and watch the snow fall -- it is a perfect excuse to stay inside and be okay with that.

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  2. samantha ramageNovember 15, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    i saw that question mark and was like what the? i love your cozy snaps :) they make winter look quite bearable.

    xo
    sami

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  3. JoceeNovember 15, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    the dog. that is absolutely adorable. great photos :))
    -jocee <3

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  4. linaNovember 15, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    while i was scrolling down looking at these photos, i kept thinking "coziness" which is one of the many things i love about fall to winter : )

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  5. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    ooh nice mockys!

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  6. sarahannnoelNovember 15, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    This is my favorite thing about the winter! Living in Colorado, every day (especially in the summer) is nice, mild, and sunny. When I first moved here (and sometimes still), I felt all this pressure to be outside and active all the time.

    But it's dark by the time my husband gets home, so we snuggle up to warm comfort food, blankets, and our favorite TV show at the moment as soon as the baby is in bed. And we love to play Scrabble after that too!

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  7. wishful nalsNovember 15, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    gorgeous, gorgeous photographs! really stunning. xo

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  8. jorjiapeachNovember 15, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    i NEED moccasins!!

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  9. janisNovember 15, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    @jorjiapeach: I thought the same thing all last winter, and finally buckled down and bought some this fall. They're amazing! Well worth the money. I wear them everyday (all day) around the house!

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  10. MorleeNovember 15, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Scrabble looks amazing right now! I haven't played in way too long. I know what you mean about feeling obligated to go outside.

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  11. kateNovember 15, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    that blanket! i've had my eye on one like that forever!

    and i like your friends comment. it is okay to stay inside. i'm going to remind myself that.

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  12. paddle to shoreNovember 15, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    That dog!
    and those Moccasin Slippers!

    Looks so cozy!

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  13. GabyNovember 15, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    I'm so jealous of your hbc blanket! I've been coveting one of my very own for years :)

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  14. OrianaNovember 15, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    love the photos; i agree, it looks very cozy!

    this-real-heart.blogspot.com

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  15. nancyNovember 15, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    these photos feel like home :) they're wonderful. I can't wait to get home and play some board games now!

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  16. the best part of my day...November 15, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Here, here to cozy nights in and not feeling guilty about it!

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  17. AlisonNovember 16, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    These are beautiful images. And I agree with your friend, winter is cuddling with a book time.

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  18. Mandy KosterNovember 16, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    That's so true!

    These photo's carry out this idea perfectly, beautifully done!

    X Mandy

    http://mandykoster.blogspot.com/

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  19. AnonymousNovember 16, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    So true...
    I like summer and loOoOve winter.

    And I love these great photos!

    And about the "?" - I've also thought that this is probably some special addition that I don't know about. :)

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  20. MariaNovember 16, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    I'm a bit of a house kitten so now I have every excuse to stay indoors. Bring on the cold weather!

    Maria xx
    www.cheekypinktulip.blogspot.com

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  21. jennyNovember 16, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    I love that about fall and winter. Even in LA it's like it's ok to hibernate a little.

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  22. rachaelannepNovember 16, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    my heart is always aflutter at the sight of anything HBC. maybe it's because i've been going to the downtown winnipeg store since i was a child, then ended up working there for a few years as a young adult? looks like a cozy night!

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  23. RachaelNovember 16, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    In that last picture, those pants look so comfortable!!

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  24. AbbeyNovember 16, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    It's so odd coming home from school, and having it be almost pitch dark one hour later. I'm really quite excited for winter, though.

    Love the '?' scrabble tile from the engagement. It must be such a sweet memory every time you play.

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  25. janisNovember 17, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    @rachael: yes! leggings + thick socks = dream combo!

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  26. AlexNovember 17, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Nice living with style blog...

    Find it on Mr and Mrs Globe Trot.

    Can I ask you how you get this extra small space between your photos.

    Thank;)

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  27. bethNovember 17, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    that's so true... no guilt for staying warm and cozy inside :) this looks like a lovely evening

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  28. alexNovember 17, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Thanks for the help;)

    Petit bonjour de Montréal;)

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  29. KNovember 18, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    So in love with your blog!!!!!!!!!
    You must live in Wolseley! (The houses give it away) The neighboorhood is my favourite haunt.
    What beautiful people you are!

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  30. Caitlin AlexanderNovember 21, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    What a sweet, sweet proposal. Oh, my word. It's precious. You have such a beautiful blog, and a way with words and that camera of yours. Have a wonderful week!

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  31. AshleyJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    We have matching blankets! :)

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thanks so much for writing! i love hearing from you!

xo

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