The quote on our kitchen chalkboard right now:

"The world is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper." -W.B. Yeats

The view of the lake from our porch.

My morning commute. Walking to work, hands in pockets, trying to stay warm. 

Going back to work tomorrow after a big break for winter holidays. 

Spent most of the day mending. Had a huge bag of clothes that needed repairing. Learned two different ways to hem pants! Took longer than I thought it would (everything always does)- but now it's like I went shopping for new clothes because I had forgotten about some of the items that were waiting for my attention.

Lots of beautiful snow outside. Grateful for cozy time inside with Cassius.

Happy 2014! Spent the day with Niall- went to Karyn's on Green for the first time. Amazing vegan fancy restaurant, courtesy of gift certificate from Niall's brother and sister-in-law. 

Had creme brulee! And "crab" benedict! 

Played a little in the snow- lots of snowfall the past couple of days. Lake Michigan: so gorgeous and frozen. Made hummus with black eyed peas. Watched movie at home- intense, incredible Incendies. So sad, so beautiful, so full. 

Good way to start the year.