Showing posts with label dreaming of spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dreaming of spring. Show all posts

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Spread Some Cheer

     The SUN!  It appeared this morning after about 30 hours of driving snow and wind.  I awoke to a peaceful snowcovered world, which meant...it was time to start digging out.  I spent about an hour shoveling the driveway, uncovering the mail box, and wiping down my car.  This is one of those tasks I usually delegate to my husband, but he was "stuck" in Georgia due to flight cancellations (I know I feel really bad for him-insert sarcasm here, please).
    I think the whole eastern seaboard could use a little pick-me-up.  So here are some spring-inspired items to get us all in cheerful mood.

Nate Berkus vintage inspired floral sheets from HSN.com:


Liberty of London will launch it's new line for Target in March--you know I will find a spot for that chair!


And now, my shameless plug for http://www.hydrangearow.etsy.com/ .  Add some cheer with these vintage snack trays..

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Waiting on Spring

This feels like the longest part of the year to a New Englander.  The novelty of the cold and snow has long since worn off, yet the hopes of warmer temperatures are still months away.  This is about the time of year where my husband and I have our annual promise to each other that we are going to move away from New England to someplace with better weather...but where? 
The Carolinas always come to mind even though neither one of us has ever spent any real time there.  It's on the list.  Maybe Florida?  How about California?  Then I think, why stop there.  The Almafi Coast sounds nice... maybe a Greek Island...I do love the food.
We do this for 2 -3 months just until the daffodils begin to sprout their blooms and the grass turns green. It's right about this time that New England comes back to life and we remember why it is a vacation destination.  It's tough to give up access to beautiful coastlines, soaring mountains, history, culture, and the greatest sports teams in the world.  I guess I'll always be a New Englander.  Hey, if the Pilgrims could brave the winter without adequate food and shelter, I certainly can.  Italy sure does sound nice, though..

Ahhh...The Almafi coast (fodors.com)




Good old Cape Cod (tripadvisor.com).....