Our family's trip to our cabin in the Northwoods earlier this month really left me feeling inspired to re-create some cabin coziness in our own living room at home. After taking down all the Christmas decorations, the house just felt so bare, like it needed something else to warm up the space. I started thinking about how our cabin trips in … [Read more...]
Cold Hands, Warm Hearts
Happy New Year friends! I had a nice little blogging break in the 2 weeks between Christmas and New Year's, spent enjoying lots of family time. I sort of relish the days when the kids are home on break and our schedule has slowed waaaaay down, and I have time to just savor life and all its simple moments. While the kids were busy playing with … [Read more...]
Escape to the Northwoods
Excuse me while I let out a long, slightly exaggerated sigh... (it might be silent on your end, but it's oh so loud over here!) You see, I've just returned from the best week of the summer, our family's annual vacation up north to our cabin in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. And just looking at these pictures makes my heart sad to be home already. … [Read more...]
Cabin Fever
I know the phrase "cabin fever" often refers to someone who has been confined to a small space - aka a cabin - for an extended period of time to the point where they can no longer take it and need to get out. But in my case, "cabin fever" refers to the need to retreat into that small confined space - aka a cabin - which is why our family decided to … [Read more...]