Toasty Twosome

Good morning, lovelies! Hope you're having a great week so far.

It's been brutally cold here in NY the past few days. So cold that I don't even like to leave my bed, nevermind the apartment! But since I really have no choice in the matter, I've been relying on my toasty staples to keep me warm while braving the elements, layers upon layers of knitwear and a hot cup of coffee in hand.

How are you all staying toasty these days?

xoxo

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Oh Hello, Winter!

Good morning, lovelies! How's this week treating you? Are you still on a holiday high like me or has reality set back in?

The reality check that I received this week had nothing to do with work. It has to do with the weather. After a really mild fall and early winter, old man winter has finally decided to pay us a visit here in NYC.

Burrr it's bundle up time for sure! I hardly want to leave my apartment these days! Since that's not an option I'm relying on plenty of layers and hot liquids instead.

Stay toasty, sweets!

xoxo

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Winter Blues

Good morning, sweets! How was the first day back to reality for many of you? And for those of you lucky enough to be enjoying a few more days off, good for you! Enjoy!

Mine dose of reality was fine. I actually enjoyed being back at my recently purged office. I spent a few days last week tossing out everything in sight and it's helping the new "lighter" me feel refreshed and revived and ready to take on anything that comes my way.

One thing that I was surprised to hear while I was out and about yesterday was people talking about the winter blues. Seems kinda early in the season for that, doesn't it? I mean the holidays have only just passed. I thought that the 3rd Monday in January is supposed to be the "bluest" day of the year for us in the northern hemisphere....

Luckily I can say that I'm not of that mindset these days. I'm feeling light and bright and happy. And besides, who says that blue has to be a bad thing, right? :)

Hope you're all feeling cheery these days!

xoxo

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Welcoming Winter

Good morning, loves! And happy first day of winter for those of you in the Northern Hemisphere!

The weather is actually fairly warm here in NYC. I'm not complaining, I'll take it while I can. But there is a pretty big part of me that's wishing for a white Christmas. I feel like it used to happen all the time when I was little but lately it's a rarity. The forecast isn't calling for it so I guess I'll just have to have one in my dreams.

The winter is usually a pretty long and bleak one around here but I'm focusing on all the good things to look forward to. That first snow fall, cozy days indoors, and time to refresh and renew oneself. Oh and of course the holidays is a given. :)

What do you look forward to this time of year?

Enjoy the day, loves!

xoxo

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Load on the Layers

Good morning, loves! Hope your week is off to a wonderful start. Mine is going well. But boy is it cold out here!

We've been spoiled by a fairly mild late fall but now reality has hit and the temperatures have taken a real nose dive. Which normally would be all fine and good. I actually like it to be on the cooler side during the holiday season.

Only problem is that I desperately need a new winter coat. So far I've been getting by with capes, fur vests and collars, gloves and boots but that's not doing the trick anymore. This girl needs a winter coat and I need it like yesterday!

I desperately looked for a coat last night with no success. So I'm back at it tonight with another round of coat shopping. Wish me luck! Based on last night I think I'm going to need it!

Have a lovely day, sweets and stay warm and comfy!

xoxo

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The Winter Blues

Happy Tuesday, lovelies. How are you all doing this week? For us here in the Northern Hemisphere it feels like winter will never end. And that kinda tends to make people a little blue. Everyone I speak to has admitted to having a bit of the winter blues this year. And I've heard it more than usual.

I admit I'm one of them. I mean it's not horrible...I'll get over it. It's just that time of year. And not to help matters, as I've said before, I've been staying indoors a lot. I mean nothing's better than not having anything to do on the weekend. Problem is I often start to get a little down on myself for being so lazy and for doing absolutely nothing but sit on the couch, watch tv and eat.

But I'm changing my attitude from here on in. I'm thinking it's really time to start indulging in that little luxury. I mean how often is it that you really get the time to do it? Warmer days will be here before I know it....it is February already...and my calender will fill up rather quickly. So for now I'm going to enjoy the idleness while I can.

Hope you all have a wonderful day! xoxo

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Wonderful Winter Weekend

Happy Friday, lovelies. This is what I felt like when I looked out the window this morning. Can you guess why?....

Yes it's snowing again here in NYC. What else is new these days? I feel like I live in Canada which would be cool. It's actually something I've always wanted to do but the problem is, I'm not living in Canada. I'm here in the States.

Anyway, I'm remaining upbeat today because it is the weekend afterall. Who cares about snow? I can always go out and play and have a snowball fight, right? That should make for a fun weekend :)

So what are you all doing this weekend? Hope you have a fabulous one! xoxo

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Welcoming Winter

Happy first day of winter! I know the winter can be long and hard but I think there are definitely some things to look forward to this season.

Freshly fallen snow can be oh so pretty and don't you just love all of the cold weather accesories. I know that I can't get enough of snuggly scarves and collars and mittens and gloves.

You won't hear any complaints here. At least until the third week of January. Isn't that when it all gets really old and dreams of warmer places starting taking over?

Have wonderful day, lovelies! xoxo

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Baby, It's Cold Outside

Happy Wednesday, darlings! What a week it's been. Sorry if I didn't stop by your place yesterday. I've been busy with all of the Christmas preparations...shopping in the absolute freezing cold, decorating the house, trying to decide what else I need to buy and what on earth I will serve my company next week for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. And on top of it all, I've yet to even write out cards or wrap a single present.

How are you all doing with the holiday preparations? Am I the only one with a lot left to do?

Hope you're all having a wonderful week and for those of you experiencing the cold, I hope you're staying warm!

xoxo

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Warm & Toasty

Days like these I just want to #1 - layer on all of the warm & cozy layers and/or #2 - just stay indoors! Unfortunately neither of those choices are possible right now because I have to go to work. I mean I did just miss a week of work and also I still, unbelievably, have yet to take out my winter clothes! I know it's hard to believe but I didn't want to put away my summer clothes to have to take them out for vacation. So here I am, already a week into December with no warm clothes. Good thing I have my winter coat, hat, scarves & gloves.

For those of you experience the frigid weather, I hope you're staying nice and warm. And for all of you lucky enough to be in warmer climates please send some warmth our way :) xoxo

Images: 1 & 3 Alexey Kolpakov via Fashion Copious, 2 All edited by The Alternative Wife