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After the Storm

IMG_0951_2 IMG_0960_2Here in the Mid-Atlantic, we have just finished with what is hopefully our final snowstorm of the season, as the weather is about to go into upper 50’s and low 60’s later in the week.

Can you imagine {soon} going outside without scarves, gloves or heavy coats to protect you from the biting cold? Here are few and hopefully the last pictures of winter 2015!!!

IMG_0957 IMG_0974_2I took a few photos during Winter Storm Thor on Thursday during the course of the day, and no matter how old I become, there is something refreshing about seeing a fresh coat of snow throughout the neighborhood with icicles clinging to trees and shrubs, and deer running through the woods.

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{Malcolm the Cat coping with cabin-fever by sitting with his stuffed bear and friend for life}

We are forced to stay in and off the streets, as the ice freezes the roads. Cabin fever may set in, but you hope that in shoveling the driveway to the street lends a felling of mobility especially, once Department of Transportation plows the main streets.

IMG_1002{Once the storm blew out it was great to walk and see the full moon rising in the east}

Stay warm,
K

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Stylish Sites

IMG_0429Recently, I was amazed by the huge amount of information that I read on a regular basis. During any given week I come across a lot of articles or books, which are compiled into list or placed into piles according to interest to be reviewed over the weekend.

This means I have a few exciting sites to share with you, which I know you will enjoy.

  1. Lets start with Beverly Feldman and her gorgeous shoes, watch this fabulous video to get your fill of What’s Cooking in the Kitchen?
  2. The SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah, GA is featuring the glamorous designs of Oscar De La Renta: His Legendary World of Style in the first posthumous tribute to the world-renowned fashion icon from Feb. 5- May 3, 2015
  3. If you are interested in traveling in an RV this is the article for you. Read Chic TRAILS and check out one of the five best luxury trailers in which to travel the world.
  4. I always enjoy trying a new vegetable or fruit when visiting my dearest friend Quy. She always has a treat to share, which broadens my taste buds to new levels. This week she shared her recipe for steamed Kabocha squash that we can take to work as our mid-day treat.
    1. Clean the Kabocha squash and then slice into moon shaped pieces. Take the seeds out and place in a steamer for 12-15 minutes. When a fork can pierce the squash it is done. Place in a zip-lock bag for a mid-day snack. Here is another recipe to try from Food52 when time allows, Dashi Braised Kabocha!!
  5. Read this “Girl in the Band” memoir by Kim Gordon: By the Book who is a fan of Joan Didion and was chosen by Céline for their new ad campaign.
  6. And, lastly you have to watch this beautiful video from Earth Sky: Dolphin Stampede and Whales I cannot get enough of how adorable these creatures are when in the water, check out dolphins stampeding off Dana Point, California and three whales migrating near San Clemente.

Keep reading!
K