Rainy Day

What is it about a rainy day that is so lovely? It is so much more delicate than the aggressive beauty of sunshine. I love to watch it teeming down, drumming against my windowpanes and making its soft music on the pavement. I love rainy days... but only from my cozy perch at the window. 

(Photo 1, 5 via Google, 2, 4 via Flickr, 3 via Paper Tissue)

Red Rubber Reflections

I had to laugh when I visited my favourite blog, Cupcakes & Cashmere, today. Emily is undoubtedly my style guru. The girl is fearless and bold when it comes to fashion and whether or not I'd wear it myself, she always pulls off the most amazing looks. Therefore I felt utterly vindicated in my style choice when I saw this post today. I received the exact same red Hunter wellington boots for Christmas and have scarcely taken them off since I opened them (even though we have been rain free in Vancouver)! I love throwing on the cheerfully hued rubber boots with my jeans and grey coat and walking out the door!

They may not be the most chic of footwear but they certainly bring a smile to my face.

Now if only it would snow...

ps- I've been dying for these boots since seeing

another style goddess in them here...

remember this?

On Christmas morning, in my flannel pj's and new boots!

(Photo 1 and 3 via Cupcakes and Cashmere)

Quote of the Day

"Kindness is like snow- 

it beautifies everything it covers."

A Cold Winter's Night

If it were up to me I'd be here today. Instead, I will shortly be heading to work (which is festive and cheerful in its own way...kind of). Still, I wish I were heading to this beautiful outdoor skating rink (it would be a long trip, it's Somerset House in England), followed by spiced rum and egg nog, a fire and a night of Christmas movies. In this ideal world, later some gorgeous man and I would go for a walk while snow fell. 

I can't think of anything better. 

ps- I know it's technically not winter yet. Shhhhh....

Snowy Escape

I want to escape to wherever this is. With a stack of books, a supply of apple cider and gingerbread, cozy socks and Lulu I wouldn't have to emerge until after the holiday madness. Wherever this is, it looks like heaven. My new love affair with minimalism competes here only with my more enduring passion for snow. 

Perfection. 

Happy December!

Happy December! I'm looking forward to holiday cheer, late nights wrapping pretty gifts, stolen afternoons shopping with my girlfriends, festive cocktails, lights going up all over the city, old familiar songs, laughter and most of all, (with much hope) snow. My favourite month of the year is here and I'm determined to have a wonderful one! I hope you and your loved ones do too! Spread some holiday joy today! 

A Onesie For Adults

I'm dreaming of cozy, winter nights wrapped in oversized blankets while watching snow fall from a hazy sky. What could be cuter than being cozy in a onesie for adults? I adore these striped, one pieced  pyjamas from J.Crew. They remind me of the innocence of childhood while being more fun and whimsical than my normal flannel pj's. 

I can just picture wearing this cuteness on Christmas morning 

(for which I already see decorations popping up in all the stores~ eek!).