Winter hike

Well technically it's winter, but it doesn't look like it around here. We decided to take advantage of the semi-mild temperatures to go for a little hike in the Rattray Marsh Conservation Area in Mississauga. There were lots of birds and even little hints of green here and there. It was nice to get out for some fresh air after being stuck in the house for a few days (totally voluntarily... I tend to get really lazy around the holidays!). 

I hope you're having a nice break!

cozy [clothing edition]

Yesterday I wrote about making your home cozy, but equally important is making your clothing cozy. Here are my cozy clothing options via Pinterest:

Source: etsy.com via Terri on Pinterest

Source: ae.com via Natalie on Pinterest

Source: jcrew.com via Katherine on Pinterest

Source: jcrew.com via Christine on Pinterest

Source: gap.com via Veronica on Pinterest

Gotta make the boy cozy! So cute!

Source: carlynnvictoria.tumblr.com via Lexy on Pinterest

Source: zara.com via Gayan on Pinterest

Source: crushculdesac.tumblr.com via Renee on Pinterest

cozy [home edition]

This afternoon during nap time, I was over at Susan's blog where she was writing about nesting and getting cozified for the winter. I am not a winter person by any stretch of the imagination, so I too will be looking to make our place as cozy as possible. I did a little search for cozy on Pinterest and found some rooms I'd love to find myself in this season:

Source: emmas.blogg.se via Miriam on Pinterest

Source: sweethomestyle.tumblr.com via Jada on Pinterest

Source: decor8blog.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

Source: imgfave.com via Beth Ann on Pinterest

Yes I know this is outside but it's so cozy looking!

Source: traditionalhome.com via Aline on Pinterest

Source: seenandsaid.blogspot.com via Miquette on Pinterest

Source: imgfave.com via Molly on Pinterest

Ok this pic makes me want to keep my front porch in use for the winter -- so cozy to be outside with ho-cho & blankets when it's snowing!

friday finds {cozy cowls}

Happy Friday! One thing I love about the winter weather is wearing cozy things around my neck. I love scarves and I just love all of the cowls out and about this year. Here are my Friday finds:

the winter run cowl in LINEN by thehouseofhemp


the accidental cowl in SLATE from thehouseofhemp


Orion Moebius Cowl/Barley by lizziemac7


I want to put all of these on at the same time, sit by the fire and sip hot cocoa. Ok three of these around my neck might be much...

This weekend I'm locking myself in my sewing room to get some stuff done and then on Sunday I'll be heading down to the City of Craft event on Queen Street.

Have a great one!

hello?

Sheesh. Time has certainly flown by in the past month. I haven't really been doing much besides the regular (working, eating, drinking tea). I wouldn't say I'm in a funk 'cause that's not it. I wouldn't say I'm sick of the snow (even though I'm tired of pulling over to let others by on our streets because there's only enough room for one car to pass, and I feel like I'm in permanent 4x4 on the roads... oh and don't get me started on parking... I can't wait until spring...). I guess I can't really put my finger on it. But I haven't been doing much sewing that's for sure. I tried to do a custom order for placemats a few weeks ago and I almost threw my machine out the window. I just chose the wrong fabric for the project. It wasn't working so I didn't finish it. I'm taking it as a learning experience that I can't work with shiny fabric. That's it. Just cotton my friends.

This week I'm working on a diaper bag for a friend of a friend and I'm pretty excited about it. If it works out as well as I think it will, then I might make more for the shop. Also I have a fun little contest coming up in about a month that I can't wait to share with you. Stay tuned.

After that I'll be concentrating on the new house. We get the keys tomorrow and I can't wait!

Take care my pals and talks to you soon!
~lealou

winter morning

this is what I woke up to this morning -- so beautiful! although I long for the white sands (do they have these in toronto?) instead of the white snow, these mornings can't be beat.