Winter you guys. Winter. Let’s do this. I’m trying to win at
it. I think I am. It’s such an extreme attitude, but winter is extreme. It has a
very limited palette (which I LOVE). Summer can be so slutty with it’s color
choice (but give me 6 months and I’ll be ooo-ing and aww-ing over it). I’m a fair-weather
weather fan. Right now I'm loving the whites, greys, blacks, browns, blues in the
sky, and slivers of pink/sherbert at sun up and down. If forced to select two
colors to look at for the rest of my life I would choose peach-y/coral and cream. I am a girl like that I
guess and I definitely have the most love for winter hues. Even this winter,
being so wintry and challenging. I've made some key purchases/received some
holiday gifts that have really helped me out.
First up, this scarf.
THIS ONE. It is a bit ridiculous in
size, yes, but, I’m game for some over sized neck wear. A statement scarf
that doesn't let the bitter chill through. It does shed quite a bit but I’m
already of the crazy cat lady vibe so, meh, I don’t care. I’m contemplating a camel wool coat for next winter so it won’t be as noticeable.
This braided bundle of sweet grass. I haven’t wanted to burn
it yet. Too pretty! I pick it up every night when I plop
down on the couch and give it a good wiff. It instantly takes me
home and makes me
feel cozy and happy. I find
myself being particularly drawn to aromatics this season. Maybe because we can’t
open our windows for a fresh breeze? We usually have some cedar incense going
during the day and I have these candle altars at my office desk and in
our living room with scents of
basil and
anise. What is it about looking at
fire that makes you feel warmer? It helps. It helps.
These boots. Shearling lined. The best winter boots
available on the planet in my assessment. Bold claim I know. Still made in Maine and going strong
since 1912. Watch the factory
videos for some heart warming stuff.
These slippers. Warm clouds on your feet. LL Bean again.
They just understand winter. They get it.
This purchase which is currently saving me but I’m not
too thrilled about is
Aveeno’s mild eczema therapy lotion. F***ing eczema lotion you
guys. Ugh. So that is my one complaint. This climate will dry the skin off of your
body like a lizard and you will buy anything that promises to mitigate the damage. It’s not
fun for anyone. Do you guys have a favorite? I'm wondering if an oil would be better?
Bourbon. Neat. That is all. Or punch it up with a splash of Aperol and a flamed orange twist. I made one the other night when it hit zero degrees because I deserved it because it hit zero degrees. See how this works? But the trick here is no ice. No more ice. Can't do the ice.
I swear by
silk long underwear. Not bulky. SO soft and comfy. The silk on your skin makes you feel kind of sexy under your jeans. Which is nice cuz I'm wearing 5 sweaters and some big ass boots.
Cool Puzzles. I am SO into them now. Over the holiday
vacation I became obsessed with a 3-D puzzle of New York. It still bothers me
that we had to leave before it was done.
Porch fridge/freezer. Chill that beer or wine outside in a matter of minutes in sub zero temps. Science excites!
we're road tripping and i'm pretty excited about it. i've never done this northern to southern route before. i'm curious to see all the changes. the land, the weather and the accents. my driving outfit has layers since we'll be going from cold to warm weather. sunscreen is a must in an all day car situation so are boss lady boots.
the first day we're in austin is my birthday. i plan to hit franklin bbq at 9am. first things first on your birthday and this year i'm feeling like brisket. i plan to chill out in a park and read a book or leisurely stroll the rest of the afternoon. susan and ben made some secretive birthday dinner reservations. so i'll go change into birthday evening wear (tipping my hat to TX with a long skirt and boots) nothing says festive like a metallic skirt. skip the birthday candles and wear your flash.
susan and i plan to do some bumming around on south congress and walking around the neighborhoods. this is all about comfy and laid back bumming. let's hit this place. that place. margarita? yes, please. that place over there. margarita again. you feel me. i'm feeling the desire to wear a spring palette these days but i'm not ready to surrender all of the black just yet. a dark lipstick also says, "hey guys, it's still march. let's not let all this sun go to our heads."
jon is the reason we're all headed down to SXSW. he's leading a panel discussion about glitch art/new media. i'll attend his panel and there is an after party thing he's performing at. i'm assuming the panel discussion might get a little academic-y so i'm thinking: blazer.
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