Our bedding has evolved through the years. We enjoyed flannel sheets for the holidays a few years ago, but they became worn more quickly than expected. After getting married, we received some Serena & Lily bedding and have loved it. This winter, I replaced the light blue pillow covers and shams with white and neutral…
Winter Bedding + Garnet Hill Sale
A Cozy & Quiet Snow Day
Snow days in January feel so special. Having a surprise day to stay at home and just be, after returning to work from the holidays, is a lovely gift. We had been anticipating the snow day all week, and it was announced on Thursday afternoon that school would be out on Friday. I awoke Friday…
My January Decorations This Year + Encouragement for Winter
Each January, after putting the tree and colorful Christmas decorations away, I leave out white and green decorations for winter. In recent years, I have begun embracing and even enjoying winter. Leaving string lights hanging and snowy winter decorations has fostered this still-recent fondness for the slow season. The living room feels like a cozy…
Happy New Year: My Word for 2025
Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday. My winter break this year is a bit later, and I have until the 6th before going back to work. I am finding it pleasant to have a slow start to January. On New Year’s Day, I spent the morning reflecting on the previous year…
3 Wonderful Books to Cozy Up and Read
I hope you are enjoying this cozy time between Christmas and New Year’s. I always love continuing to celebrate the holiday, taking good walks, and spending time simply reading. I have the perfect book to read right now: Sipsworth. Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy Sipsworth is the most charming, lovely book. It’s about Helen Cartwright,…
Have a Cozy Holiday + Pretty Festive Details
A very merry holiday to you! Christmas is coming, and for the first time ever, I’m traveling for the holiday to be with my husband H’s family. Feeling a little wistful, I snapped some photos of our home in the morning’s pre-Christmas sunlight. This year, I wrapped gifts with a bit of this wrapping paper…
