Today marks one month since the day Rex came into our lives; within only a day I couldn't imagine NOT having him in our lives. He is an incredible gift to our family and has been a source of unmitigated joy and happiness. Every morning I wake up … [Continue reading]
Sudden Season Shift
This is the time of year when my friends in milder climates are talking about crunchy leaves, and the beauty and splendor of fall, and meanwhile, we are in full-on winter! The Weather hit November 1, which felt very appropriate for … [Continue reading]
Halloween and Teens
Happy Halloween, everyone! Whatever your plans today, I hope they at least contain some Fun Sized chocolates. Because I am a Very Fancy Lady, I have a big bowlful of full-sized chocolate bars, and because I get weirdly paranoid about Halloween, I … [Continue reading]
Nicole’s Favourite Things: The It’s Fall, Y’all Edition
We have had the most beautiful October with the longest stretch of sunny and warm weather; it's been the kind of weather that evokes that Anne Shirley quote - I'm glad I live in a world where there are Octobers - which, believe me, is not a normal … [Continue reading]
Flattering
I find it interesting that there will be concepts that I take at face value for my whole life, and then I hear another point of view, which changes that concept forever for me. These are all things that I have taken for granted as meaning one thing - … [Continue reading]
A Week of Fall Outfits
Thank you all for your very sweet comments and well-wishes about Rex! He is a pure joy and has settled into our household so nicely. I do not know how I got so lucky, but I did, and I am so very grateful. As I am sure all of you know by now, I … [Continue reading]
Big News, Literally
As many of you already know, a huge - literally - thing to be thankful for arrived on, appropriately enough, Thanksgiving Monday. Meet Rex! This is a good reminder for me to never say never. I never thought I would ever have another dog. I … [Continue reading]