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Winter is…

15 Dec

December 15, 2011 · 10 comments

Hearing the high winds and snow as it dusts the windows like so

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and opening the door in the morning and finding that it will only open halfway

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and stepping outside in your favorite around-the-house sweater and slippers to capture the aftermath

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Gazing at holiday lights at night and the fluffy snow that complement them

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Pulling out the cookie press and sprinkles to bake edible delights

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Decorating the banister and hanging the stockings (This year we have real garland!)

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Not feeling obligated to leave the house because you couldn’t get out even if you tried

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Custom knit hats and drippy noses

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Footie PJs and festive accessories

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Perfectly imperfect holiday family photos

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Eyeing special ornaments day in and day out

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Exchanging gifts with family

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Holiday bokeh

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And more of this

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which will serve as a comforting reminder to slow down, enjoy the warmth of home, and give thanks.

Here’s to hoping Mother Nature decides to share a little Winter with us soon!

This post is part of Hallmark’s Life Is A Special Occasion campaign. Hallmark is compensating me for my participation in this campaign that aligns SO well with my life. Read my full disclosure policy here and catch up on any posts (this is my final post!) you may have missed here. Oh and click this link right here to subscribe to Hallmark’s sentiments! Please and thanks! :)

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Christmas Traditions I Remember

December 1, 2011 · Life & Quirks · 11 comments

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As I head out to visit family this week for a celebration, I think about past Christmases we had together… when I was a little girl. I remember Christmas dinners at my grandmother’s house and my mother’s house. House full of people. Local family and family from out of town. One of my uncle’s would tease me and say, “Uh oh! Uh oh! Here come trouble!” I would get so riled up at him! Another one of my uncles would ask me my where my red glaces (saying glasses in a silly way) were. My mom’s family has a slue ...

1 Dec

Creating Thanksgiving Memories

November 15, 2011 · Life & Quirks · 4 comments

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Thanksgiving is… next. week. Where has the time gone? This week, I shopped for Thanksgiving dinner without even giving the actual date much thought. Usually, I cook our meal and freeze it before visiting family for the holiday. I enjoy cooking up a meal and it’s always great to have backup because leftover plates don’t last very long. We like to eat until we can’t eat no more. No limits. No remorse. This year, we plan on spending the earlier part of Thanksgiving Day at my mother’s house where a few family members will stop by. Then, we will spend ...

15 Nov

His Gratitude

November 1, 2011 · Life & Quirks · 11 comments

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As we pack Halloween away, and transition to Thanksgiving and Christmas, it’s time to welcome a season of giving and gratitude. We have so much in our home that we are packing up to give away to people who need those things more than we do. And we plan on purchasing items to donate locally. Although Jayden isn’t aware of how good he actually has it, were are trying to gradually introduce him to helping others. Last year, when we donated to Toys for Tots, he didn’t quite get that but this year, he will be able to understand a ...

1 Nov

Autumness

October 15, 2011 · Chicagoland · leave a comment

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Sophistishe’s gone “October”. Refresh if you don’t see the subtle changes in the header, background, and bio box in the sidebar :). I added a few details throughout for Halloween and a pink ribbon background to show my support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It feels good to have time to actually do those things. It’s been years since I’ve styled my blog according to season. It’s what makes this blog mine, so I will be doing little fun things like these more often. I’m taking control. One of my favorite things to do during Autumn is aiming my camera ...

15 Oct

Autumn is…

October 1, 2011 · Life & Quirks · 20 comments

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Watching tree leaves fade into beautiful shades of yellow, orange, red, and brown Drinking warm beverages infused with pumpkin and spice Looking out the window and seeing this Frolicking in the leaves Eating comfort foods like Baked Potato Soup and Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Enjoying the crisp, fresh air Decking the house out in Harvest and Halloween decor Carving pumpkins The smell of oven roasted pumpkin seeds Dressing up for Halloween Community Trick or Treating Thanksgiving with Family Welcoming warmth, gratitude, and a season of new beginnings. Related Post Winter is… This post is part of Hallmark’s Life Is A Special Occasion campaign. ...

1 Oct

Three Inspiring Jamaican Female Artists

September 16, 2011 · Life & Quirks · 4 comments

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I returned home from Jamaica last Tuesday and I am still reflecting over the fabulous time that I had; the adventure, the laughs, the tears, the inspiration that ensued. I will spare the full nitty gritty and break it all down into a series of post-reflections, but today I want to highlight the lovely female artists I’ve had the pleasure of meeting in the rolling hills. These women inspire me to take my creative works to another level, tap into new genres of creative works even, be free, and also step up my sustainable efforts. These ladies are super talented ...

16 Sep