winter blues

by bkeltner

Life is such beautiful madness. I have somehow, by a divine miracle and the grace of a dear friend’s scheduling power, received a day of rest and relaxation and finally found time to devote to blogging.

On the first day of the new year I found a journal that I had never even cracked open and began writing in it every night before bed. That has since slowly diminished to nothing more than pretty book that moves from place to place, the pages still bare. Writing is something that I truly love to do, both for myself as an outlet, a way to capture moments and keep them easily accessible, and as a way to share thoughts with others. I would like to resume writing, and find a way to incorporate it into my every day routine so as to never neglect it again. Fellow writers, any suggestions or thoughts?

Not only is today Super Bowl Sunday but it was also a big day for a little groundhog. Who, sadly, saw his shadow and cursed us all with another six weeks of winter. I don’t know about y’all but I am sick of cold hands, cloudy skies, and having to cover the beautiful legs God so mercifully blessed me with. So, in my wallowing, despair, and longing for sunshine and short shorts I present you with a collection of some essentials for the remainder of the cold, dreary days, as well as a few items that are purely feel good pieces to help you out of your winter blues rut. Enjoy beauties.

The Essentials

items, clockwise: a big cozy sweater, a perfect fit for the ‘blues’ we’re all feeling – Chinti and Parker New Love Sweater sold here / a pillow to lean on, a conversation starter, and the perfect way to evaluate your friend’s movie knowledge – No Wire Hangers Needlepoint Throw Pillow by Jonathan Adler found here / bring some life to your coffee table in the form of intriguing glass terrariums – West Elm Faceted Terrariums sold here / while you’re stuck in the house, embrace your inner child and put those fancy (read: over-priced) Prismacolor pencils to good use with this fun and stylish coloring book – My Even More Wonderful World of Fashion by Chronicle Books found here

The Secondary (although completely justifiable)

items, from left, clockwise: who doesn’t love a good flat? not just any flat, a birthday flat. made just for you, you special princess. (available in a variety of signs and animals, including the cutest little cats) – Charlotte Olympia Birthday Flat in Aries sold here / if you haven’t yet heard about the liberty united project then you should definitely click the link. after you read and are amazed, purchase one of these beautifully minimalist bullet cuffs (or rings, or necklaces) – Skinny Bullet Cuff by Liberty United found here / despite my doubts, spring will inevitably roll around and the sun will shine once again. store your sunnies in this luxe little box. organization at its most elegant. – Camilla Vera Glasses Box sold here / not only will the sun shine, but the flowers will bloom. skip in a field of daisies and pick a few along the way; store them in this artfully crafted vase, impress your friends. – Vanishing Vase by MoMa Store found here

Until next time.

-B