Snow days are a mixed bag. Some folks hate them, but we’re always overjoyed to see the snow come down. To my husband and me, snow days mean putting a fire in the fireplace, curling up on the couch with blankets and hot cocoa and reading books and listening to music, usually with a cat or two in the lap. We’re hoping for this weekend weather to bring in a couple inches for us to go skiing on later, but neither of us will complain about a chance to put a little Jack Johnson on, sit back, and think cozy thoughts.

this week’s updates ~ i talked about:

• My recent addiction to French Country Decor
• A remembrance of my courageous late uncle
• Tasty Moroccan-style barbecue turkey burgers
• Pinning responsibly on Pinterest
• Giving my wedding dress back to Brides Across America

what’s on my iPad ~ i’m reading:

• The cruise crisis with Carnival and jotting down project ideas for how to deal with it
• This tutorial on how to force bulbs so we can have some color in winter
• A story compilation edited by George R. R. Martin on warrior legends
• A classic Agatha Christie crime/mystery book that I haven’t read yet {I’m a major fan}
• About how to make rose potpourri so I can save the scent of the flowers my husband gave me for Valentine’s Day ♥
• Wanting the trench coats Alison posted for her fashionable Friday update, but thinking the Caribbean selections Kate posted are better fits for my soon-to-be-in-Hawaii self

Hope everyone’s having a lovely weekend!

KCS