It's snowing!

I told you it was cold!


I have mixed feelings about the snow...

I am usually quite fond of the first snowfall, however, I prefer that it happen at Christmas rather than Thanksgiving. Surprisingly enough, as a lifelong New Englander, I am not a big fan of the snow (or the cold for that matter). And even though I do enjoy the first snowfall of the season, I'm usually also hoping that it is the last!

Note: Image courtesy of flickr. I would have taken my own picture if the window in my office wasn't so filthy (and if the glass wasn't also broken). And unfortunately, my view of the parking lot really isn't very attractive.

Feels like winter

It's getting chilly here in South County. And when I say chilly, I mean downright chilly! 36° right now. Brrrrrr!

T and I went to Newport for lunch this afternoon and as we were walking I was wishing that I had worn more than my LL Bean down vest. Let me tell you, sleeves are key when it is 36°. I could have used a hat and some mittens! Unfortunately, my favorite red J Crew mittens mysteriously made their way into the dryer recently (still not sure whether that is T's doing or mine) and being made of wool, they are now too small for even G or H to wear.

I've spent a good month perusing my J Crew catalogs and their website just hoping that I could replace my beloved mittens. No such luck. The good news is, I think I may have found something better! Just bought these babies over at Etsy and am in love!



I think I might have to buy another pair!

There's no place like home!

So I decided to postpone the last leg of my trip until after Turkey (or perhaps Tofurkey, this year - more about that later) Day. I am exhausted from all the travel and I was missing T, G, H and R big time. It's always nice to get back home and see those you love and let me tell you, NOTHING beats sleeping in your own bed. Nothing!

S and P - thanks for the hospitality in Cali! It was good to see you and you know I'll be back soon!

Must do while in southern California...

* have dinner at La Creperie in Belmont Shore - most likely a yummy Parisian crepe and a glass of Ca'Bolani pinot grigio

* head over to the South Coast Plaza and check out Paper Source (finally!)

* while at South Coast Plaza, avoid all the places where I might spend money that I don't have

* have lunch (followed by manis and pedis) with my aunt & uncle at the Seaside Grill

* have a "mini" for dessert

* grab a breakfast burrito at Nick's in Seal Beach

* take Tucker for a walk at the Dog Beach in Huntington (and miss my own furry friend while we're there)

Leaving on a jet plane

I'm off on my whirlwind tour...

Between now and Thanksgiving, I'm headed to:
* Seal Beach, California
* Indianapolis, Indiana
* Mystic, Connecticut
* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Some work, some pleasure... lots of flying and driving! Looking forward to seeing friends and family in between all of the madness!

Swap time!

Just signed up for a couple of swaps (thanks for the heads up Marta!)

If you hurry, you can still sign up for this one:

And you've still got another 11 days to sign up for this one.

Now I've just got to channel my inner Martha Stewart and start creating! Happy swapping!