It is that time of year where the snow lay deep around our doorstep, but it’s not quite intimidating or daunting, where cabin fever isn’t a thing as of yet, the indoor time is still welcomed, and where my body craves the stews and hearty breads of winter rather than looking forward towards a green fresh something. The excitement of the upcoming season is so cherished around here. Each day of to do lists is as overwhelming as they are exciting. Think about it, on you list of things to do is decorate a gingerbread house, or plan a hot cocoa bar? String lights or set up crafts for solstice party? These are exactly the things I am made of.
And with the help of some of our most dear friends, we got a hold on our woodpile is under giant mound of ice and snow situation, chipped away our icy stairs and had a whole lot of laughs. Things are quite cozy and nice in this neck of the woods.
How about you? Anything welcoming on your to do list these days?
MamaRise 
A lovely view into your world. Have a blessed end to 2014 and a joyous 2015.
Such wonderful, cozy pictures!! Can’t wait to see what crafts you set up for your solstice party – do share?
Your cats brave the snow?! Is that normal? Looks beautiful there and your to do list sounds just right.
I love your blog. I just got home from work and have a bunch of dishes to wash, laundry, kittybox to change, pellet stove to load, and beds to make before company comes for dinner. And I said to myself sit….be quiet….and read Mariah’s thoughts before you do any of these things. Thank you for giving me a reason to stop and reflect. Your words are so well chosen and your pictures always make me some sort of happy!!!!