a little time away

no no i was not abducted by design obsessed aliens... though that doesn't sound so bad actually. I have been away visiting with friends and getting in lots of great skiing up at lake tahoe. We had a great week - the snow was spectacular and the company wonderful.

we have been ringing in the new year this way for the last few years and i cant think of a place i would rather be - growing up in new england i love snow and ice and all things winter and this place fills the craving for me each and every time.

powder days for 4 days straight. its the best gift i could get.

isnt the view gorgeous?!!

simple sundays- after the storm

wreaths o' plenty

i have been thinking about simple ways to decorate for the holidays - i found some serious inspiration on the website of colonial williamsburg -i love that most of these wreaths are simple, chic and uses everyday materials in their creation -

loving the use of a simple scollop shell and the frosty blue of the juniper berries - lovely for a costal cottage -perhaps the ones with fruit would even be snacks for squirrels and birds after the holiday!

when the weather outside is frightful -

woodland direct

aubin & wills

even though i no longer live in new england - i still think fondly of nights spend curled up in front of the fire place. here are a few stylish way to get your fuel from the outside, in!! these last two are from northline express

enjoy.