The last of the snow pics...(I hope)

I really really hope these are the last of the snow pics. I mean, seriously, people. This madness has to end! Today was our last "snow day" and we got to go OUTSIDE! Like, in the world where there are people! It was total over stimulation. But it was fun. I got the buffalo chicken burger I'd been dreaming about and we had some beers.

Check it out - our hazardous icicle deck. BBQ, anyone?

Stalactite or stalagmites?

This ice chunk broke free from it's giant mother icicle and is now threatening someone's electricity. Oh, DC. Good times!

*Happy Face* Actually the sun was shining and it was above 30 degrees which was downright tropical. Not bad.

I think these people don't have plans until Spring.

Snowbergs at Eastern Market.

I see pavement!

Where's Keene?

Dirty snow. The best kind of snow!

A cute red VW. Sigh. I couldn't resist!

I hope nothing is on fire any time soon.

They're predicting more snow Monday but I (wishfully) think it'll simply just blow over. Countdown to Spring is officially on.

Snowverit, sigh

Omg, remember shorts? And not wearing socks? Or two pairs of pants at once? Or having the windows open with a nice gentle warm breeze? And cold beers on warm days on decks? And bar-b-ques? And saltwater air? And green grass? And when our deck looked like this?

You can not see that lantern right now. It's buried. And it's being threatened by the 2' icicles hanging off the roof of the deck. Lawd I am so over this. By the end of May I will be poolside, mai tai in hand, with mah ladies, in Vegas...*zen*thinking positive*

And after that I will be back in the PNW!!! (and right when I'd fallen for you again, DC, you go and have the most snowfall ever in one winter. Nice.)

Peanut Butter Blizzard Time!

I tried to document the blizzard going down outside right now...this is the best I could do.
This snow is ridiculous. At least we both get to be at home and don't have to go outside in it. But dayum. Have you ever seen your city filled with "snow bergs"? That's what you get when there's no where to put all the snow. Also: I never knew how much dog pee I was walking over on a daily basis until it appeared everywhere, glowing and neon against the white snow. Delightful.


(mulled wine that Keene made Friday, which now feels like years ago!)

I am so grateful we made it to soviet Safeway yesterday morning before they sold out of stuff. Why didn't we get more wine though!??! I don't know what we were thinking. Today is going to be an on-demand movie kind of day. No complaints here! But it's a little scary outside. *Think calm, non-electricity-losing thoughts for us!*

Snowed-in Activities n' Stuff

What to do when you're snowed-in? Um...BAKE, people! The last time I made this bread I remember it being really easy and turning out awesome. Yep, still awesome. Even when I had to sub regular onions, smoked paprika and mexican cheese for the ingredients the recipe called for.

The hardest part was remembering to NOT drink one of our beers (this time it was Goose Island Nut Brown - pretty dang good!) and save it for the recipe. Of course I had to make it a party and drink a mimosa while I put it all together. *Fun* :)

Snopocalypse: A Reflection

Yes, snow can be fun. I like anything that brings total strangers together: check out this video of the Dupont Snowball fight from a 9th floor window.

People who have to get to work through blizzard aftermath, are tough.
Thank you to all the Metro workers today, who had to get to their jobs somehow. The majority of everyone actually should NOT be trying to get to work today, but I get that there will always be certain people who have to do their jobs, and those people deserve a beer right now.

These crazy michelin-man boots that I bought in November have proved to be my best investment of the year:

Initially I felt a little bad forking over for northface, but dayum, they have already paid for themselves. This is supposed to be the snowiest winter DC has ever had. Thank you, boots.

Not sure if you heard, but DC got some snow...

Snomageddon (or snogasm, snovechkin, snohedidnt, snowmaGetItOn, snowF**kYourself, "the white death", and GroceryStore thunderdome) went down this weekend just as they'd predicted starting Friday evening.

The Re-Cap:








Stacked up on the windowsill.


Well, well, well, look who is covered in snow? Phantom tree!

Our front "snow garden".

Ice clingin' to our window screen.

This one is for Wendi: "Could I BE wearin' any more clothes"?!?!

On Saturday we bundled up A LOT and walked down to the foot of the Capitol. It was really pretty but I didn't have my good camera with me. Bummer! Just picture 2 feet of snow, lots of dogs and kids and people and snow plows. Thankfully our faithful corner store still had wine and beer and DARK CHOCOLATE. Delightful!

It's important for you guys to know that there is still this much snow on the ground right now and I came to work (uphill both ways) - I get a gold goddamned star. Now I've lived in DC during one of it's top 5 snowstorms EVER, in addition to being in Seattle last Summer during it's hottest day, EVER. 2 gold stars?

What Motivates You?

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Winter Blues have got me down but not completely! I'm cooking up new goals and am motivated since Spring is on the horizon. The days can only get longer and warmer from here on out, People!

A Few of My Big Motivators:
*Family
*Friends
*Money
*Results
*Connections/Collaboration
*Beauty/Nature
*Fear (working on making this not true)
*Freedom (working on making this more true)
*Quiet time, a bit o' solitude now and then
*Artists of all kinds
*Music (preferably with a booty shaking beat)
*A good THEME (ok, doesn't even have to be a good one, I'll pretty much go with it)

Now: with imminent snow apparently on the way in oh...about 4 hours, my plan is to stay home and stay warm! I'm actually really looking forward to being cooped up...I have so many projects! Snow Weekend Agenda: sleep, craft, clean, snuggle, catch up, call some peeps, tivo, pretend to watch the superbowl but really read blogs on my laptop.

I wanna know: what are your big motivators, and what are your weekend plans?

Hot Manse: Shannon-Kavanaugh House

GAH! One of The Painted Ladies houses from the intro of that one show, is on the market for $4 million. This puppy is LAH-hoaded with architectural details. I would buy it for just the chandeliers alone. HOT! {check out the entire slideshow for more pics on CasaSugar}

Interior Home images I die for - Part I

You guys, I really want to adopt this whole Scandinavian aesthetic thing. Basically you paint everything white, and add pops of color, amiright? Looks so clean and cute. Probs impossible to keep up though.

Found these pics of Annika Borg's home via CasaSugar - more photos on Skona Hem, if you can read Swedish, or Google translate it!

Love the rainbow chandelier, pink rug and that soft lavender wall color. The cohab would put up with lavender walls & pink carpet....right?

How come when I put flowers in my windowsill it doesn't look nearly this charming?

Things I'd Like to Make....Part 1,000

They're predicting **Y2Snowpocolypse** in DC this weekend, and I'm thinking it'll be the perfect time to try some of the awesome-looking comfort foods/craft ideas I've been saving...

Check out this lusciousness:
Cinnamon Swirl Bread made by Katy Elliott - YUM.

A Breakfast Braid by Elizabeth's Edible - I am a huge fan of anything *savory + breakfast*.

A beautiful Leek & Goat Cheese Galette by the Arugula Files - foreals people: I have to make.


Itchin' to craft sumpin': {all via CRAFTzine}
Now that I've invested in a heart paper punch, I'm thinking of a million ways to use it!

For sure I've got more of Gram's Publisher's Clearing House jewelry lying around - love these clip-on earrings-turned fabulous necklace from Doe-C-Doe.

You guys know I really like dioramas. Toilet Tube Still Life, anyone? :)

Wednesday.

Reason #1 Bajillion that I love my parents: they care that I vote, enough to hold my hand and send me a pre-stamped envelope. I sent in my ballot this morning, Mom! :)

Also: Farewell, dear Butterstick, I hope you enjoyed your celebration cake. Have fun gettin' busy in China! {more from Smithsonian's flickr}

Art of the Day

You guys know I dig a charming illustration. Lotta Nieminen. {via SSC}

I bet this deli is good. Photo by Javier Molina. {via SSC}

Another cute one by Katie Kirk. {via SSC}

"The Most Relevant Design Work of the Decade" - good AND bad. {via Drawn!} (I particularly liked the commentary on how successful the Obama campaign logo was because of it's versatility)

GPS Painting with the Runkeeper Training App - "draw while you jog". I want to write my name! {via Drawn!}

This again

Also when I finally came back to life on Saturday and peeked outside, this had happened:

I know it's pretty but it's also treacherous and responsible for the dent on my laptop so I am not a fan.

When Life Gives You Venison, Pt. II, and weekend re-cap

I call this, "A trip to Deutchland" - ! It's not 100% German, but we did have the kraut, and the cabbage, and the venison dogs, so it's pretty close.

How was y'allz weekend? From the comments on Friday it sounded like you guys had some awesome times lined up. Me, I'm still detoxing from all the pita pizzas I made (what's wrong with me!?!?) and my liquor "tastings" (as I'm calling it). Yeah, stayed out till 2am Friday which is DEFINITELY on my Murtaugh List. I had to sleep twelve hours, watch many episodes of Teen Mom and stay in my snuggie all day in order to recover.

Now it's Monday, a fresh start, and I haven't lost any points...yet. And we're off!