bravery is hot.

just some food for thought on this incredibly hot day in boston...

(excuse me, while i go put my head in the freezer.)

(photo credit: ivan amezcua)

maybe it will never stop raining and we'll have to start traveling by canoe...

the past few days in boston have been oh-so-dreary and wet. all i want to do is nap, read or sip hot coffee in a cute cafe.

but these gray days also remind me to slow down a little. there is something so amazing about stepping outside into the pouring rain and taking a really deep breath. the air feels so clean and available. have you ever done this? it's really energizing and a great way to experience that rain smell.

i also love the idea that the sidewalks are getting a good rinse. call me crazy, but everything just feels cleaner after a huge rain shower, right? :)

a rainy day in boston.

just a few pictures from this very wet day. :)

winter wonderland

wow. the wonderfully talented ida never ceases to amaze me. these photographs are absolutely magical, and as soon as they appear in her etsy shop i'm going to snatch them up!

some days i am just blown away by the talent in the blogosphere. today is one of those days. thank you, ida.
(photo credits: ida nielsen)

this morning...

it has been snowing in boston! it's been so very cozy. aside: if you want to read a beautiful little description of what it's like to wake up to snow, go here.

anyway, for some reason, i was so drawn to this desk today. maybe it's because i think my snow hat, and my snow boots would be a perfect little addition to this room. and of course, a big mug of coffee. and a sleeping dog. and oh... a space heater for my little toes.

isn't it so calming?

where do you wish you were today?

(photo credit: living etc. via tea for joy)