Put A Smile on Your Face #23

photo: PAUL

Photo: I'm enjoying my sixth snow day in two weeks (#longliveJuno2015). I'm starting to get used to it (and the 7ft drift covering up the front door). Three day weeks and long weekends are always welcome. I sleep in late, read a good book or magazine, buried deep in my white polar bear blanket.

Article: I have never converted myself over to the dark side... the world of Uggs. That said, I won't won't convert myself to Crocs either, even if Leandra, from Man Repeller, says that those "shoes" are comfortable. To weed the garden, maybe, but good old plastic clogs work just as well, and without the holes. Why wear Crocs, except to lose all respect from others?

Photo: Je suis en train d'apprécier ma sixième journée de neige en deux semaines (#viveJuno2015). Je commence à m'y habituer. Des semaines de trois jours et de longs week-ends sont toujours les bienvenus. Je fais la grasse matinée en lisant un bon livre ou magazine sous ma couverture blanche ours polaire.

Article: Je ne me suis jamais convertie aux Uggs. Je ne me convertirai pas non plus aux Crocs, même si Leandra, de Man Repeller, dit que ces laideurs sont confortables. Pour faire du jardinage, peut-être, mais de bons sabots en caoutchouc peuvent aussi bien faire l'affaire, les trous en moins. Pourquoi donc oser les Crocs, au risque de perdre tout son respect?

~Emma

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Goodbye (snow)

Alright everyone, let's get a little celebration going because this is the last post I am doing with snow in it (amen). So here goes my last winter post!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy :) 

Goodbye by Glenn Morrison (love this song)

SPRING SPRING SPRING GOODBYE SNOW SPRING SPRING SPRING HELLO FLOWERS AND SUNSHINE AND DRESSES! 

Jeans: Levis

Boots: L.L.Bean 

Button up: Gap

Sweater: Ralph Lauren

Vest: Nordstrom (don't know which brand...)

Sunglasses: Tommy Hilfiger

Do I dare mention how long this winter was? All New Englanders will agree with me that it was painful. I never thought February could seem longer. I guess the shortest months move the slowest. But now it's April!!! 

Semi Fun Fact: every spring my neighbors lawn becomes covered in crocuses (small purple flowers, always the first to bloom around here) and it looks like a purple carpet you just want to lie down in and sleep like a princess surrounded by purple velvet. 

It honestly feels like a blessing to have all this snow disappear. I have waited long long weeks for the sun to peak out from behind the gray clouds. Now don't get me wrong, I love winter...that is for the first month, then it gets cold. Like many people I have seasonal depression which means during the winter (or when I get a lack of sunlight for a long period of time) I get unhappy and stressed. Stress leads to frustration, sleepless nights, and bad skin (ugh). The way I attempt to solve this problem is a special lamp called a "Happy Light." It's seriously a light that makes jokes to make you laugh and like tickles you so you become happy. No just kidding - actually a "Happy Lamp" lets off light rays similar to the sun giving your body the illusion that it is outside under the sun. I am not fully sure how it works from a biological sense but I know it works fairly well. The only thing is it is a commitment - 1 to 2 hours in front of it a day, and I'm not so good at that. Anyway I guess the other side to all of that is that when spring finally comes I am extra happy. It can be only 50 degrees out and I seriously will go tan. No joke. The other day it was 53 degrees with no wind and a clear sky and I lay on my porch in shorts and a sports bra reading for 2 hours....it was amazing. Thank god you're here spring I missed you. 

drive safely my darlings

~Miki

Frozen

Hello my little snowmen, 

So somewhere it is warm and the sun is shining and people are in bikinis, but not me, nope, sadly. I'm freezing my butt off up here in New England. There's snow on snow on snow plus some ice. So why not do a frozen post? Gosh all I want to do is let go of this snow. 

Let it go* 

The one insanely beautiful thing about winter is the view. It's always stunning no matter where I look. The sun illuminates the snow in a way that can never be described. The ice reflects your boots when you walk and makes the moonwalk that much easier. The frozen leaves and snow pilled on the fur trees is beautiful. Icicles are fun to hit, and snowballs easy to throw. Sledding couldn't be better and skiing has taken my heart. I do love winter, if only there was a way to have snow but still be warm...

Sweater: Emma's closet (I steal clothes from her...)

Violet Vest: L.L.Bean

Brown Vest: Nordstrom 

Jeans: Levi's 

Boots: L.L.Bean 

Don't freeze, 

xoxo Miki 

Snowplows and Sun

Urban Outfitters infinity scarf, Land's End sweater, H&M cords, Madden Girl chelsea booties

Taking pictures outside was such a good idea for the lighting, but I should have worn sunglasses because the snow was so bright (I am looking down in every single picture except for the first)! This look will keep you warm. Pair a colorful cable knit sweater with jeans or corduroys. If you wear a bright coat, I'd suggest to drop the scarf. However if your outfit looks a little dull, or  dark adding  colorful bracelets or a chunky scarf will lighten your look.

Prendre les photos dehors était une très bonne idée pour avoir de la belle lumière, mais j'aurais dû porter des lunettes de soleil parce que la neige était tellement éblouissante (je regarde parterre dans toutes les photos sauf une)! Ce look vous tiendras chaud. Mettez un pull à torsades colorés avec un jean ou un pantalon en velours côtelé. Si vous choisissez de porter un manteau de couleur, je vous conseille de laisser tomber l'écharpe de couleur. Par contre, si vous trouvez que votre ensemble manque de couleur ou est un peu sombre, mettez des bracelets bariolés ou une grosse écharpe.

~Emma

Baby It's Cold Outside

I love snow but to a certain point. When it gets brown and slushy, I start longing for summer. When the snow gets so high my rain boots are filled with snowflakes, I start longing for summer. When I can't feel my hands because they're red and almost num, I start longing for summer. When I feel like I gained 10 pounds from wearing chunky sweaters and puffer jackets, I start longing for summer. But when I'm busy catching snowflakes on my tongue and throwing snowballs, I want winter to last forever.

J'adore la neige, mais quand même, il y a des limites. Quand la neige dégèle et qu'elle devient toute sale, je commence à avoir hâte que l'été arrive rapidement. Quand il y a tant de neige au point où mes bottes sont remplies de flocons, je commence à avoir hâte que l'été arrive rapidement. Quand je ne sens plus mes mains parce qu'elles sont rouges et froides, je commence à avoir hâte que l'été arrive rapidement. Quand j'ai l'impression d'avoir pris 10 kilos avec toutes les doudounes et les gros pulls que je porte, je commence à avoir hâte que l'été arrive rapidement. Mais quand je suis en train d'attraper des flocons de neige sur ma langue et quand je lance des boules de neige, je veux que l'hiver dure toute une éternité.

Coat- Delia's

Jeans- Forever 21

Boots- Dirty Laundry

Sweater- made by grandmother

Hat- made by grandmother

Cup- Marimekko 

~Emma

Winter Day In

Nemo has hit! If you live on the North Shore and looked out your window today you would know what I'm talking about. For those of you living without a blizzard today I hope your having a great time. But for you North Shore folks let me introduce you to the blizzard named Nemo! Check out some of the news about it here :)

Anyway I'm sitting all cozy inside and I thought I'd give a few great ways to spend your snow days!

Wear: Big Sweaters! Leggings or sweatpants! Thick Socks! 

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Eat: Hot Coco (duh), Tea, Biscuits with Butter, Soup  (click on the foods for awesome recipes that I personally love) 

And What on Earth are You Supposed to do When You're Trapped in Your House by Snow?

Here are just a few ideas: 

• Eat snow with maple syrup (its so good!) just make sure the snow is clean...
• Call your nearby friends and have a huge snowball fight and go sledding! 
• Spray paint snow with food coloring 
• Stay inside and read a book
• Start a project like any project that interests you
• Write a song 
• Make a collage 
• Make some valentines <3 
• Redo your room
• Paint anything (have an empty wall in your basement? make a mural) 
• Sleep 
• Eat 
• Youtube 
• Go on Tumblr and look through all the photos! 

Happy Snow Day My Fellow North Easteners 

~Miki