Snowfall Silence


Winter arrived this week and this winter lover is quite happy!  I watched the snowfall from the inside of my warm and cozy home.  I went out with the big camera and Frodo, but we both gave up in fifteen minutes because....well...we were cold!

Funny how last year was bitterly cold and that 20 degrees would've felt warm.  This year, I'm not acclimated to the deep chill. My body was spoiled with spring like temps for too long.  Barely an inch of snow fell when the storm blew through but that's okay.  It's beautiful and it's snow!  I'm wearing wool sweaters, wool cowls or scarves or shawls.  I sift through mitts and pick a pair - this has been heavenly.


The quiet days of January continue, I love that after holiday lull.  We are back to the two of us.  Simple meals are planned, the Christmas cookies are almost (almost!) gone and with each sweet treat disappearing we are welcoming in fresh fruits and vegetable.  Yum.  I am enjoying the quiet and silence that January offers.

Are you on instagram?  There will be a free course of Liberated Lines if you're interested.  Alisha and Robin have fun poetry prompts that stretch creativity and the polishing of the written word.  I enjoy participating and following along how other creative souls interpret the prompts.


Also, my friend Michelle is offering a course that starts in February.  28 Moments is a month long photography and writing course filled with introspective prompts and reflections.  I have made many friends through her class offerings, Michelle is personable and creative and puts a lot of thought into her work. Check it out!


Comments

  1. ericaJanuary 15, 2016 at 9:10 AM

    your little Narnia is beautiful Karen...enjoy!!! Thanks for the links to creativity...

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  2. mamasmercantileJanuary 15, 2016 at 10:05 AM

    It is looking beautiful. We too have had a sprinkling of snow but it was short lived. The temperatures have however dropped drastically, the spring like days quickly replaced. I will look at the links always nice to look at something different. Take care.

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  3. sustainablemumJanuary 15, 2016 at 11:08 AM

    We have had snow too. It's great isn't it, winter took its time but it is here now. I am enjoying it with you.

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  4. WildflowerWoolJanuary 15, 2016 at 11:31 AM

    Winter has arrived her too!

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  5. StefanieJanuary 15, 2016 at 12:01 PM

    Oh wow, what a change with this snow on the ground.

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  6. apicturebookmindJanuary 15, 2016 at 12:02 PM

    Beautiful! Enjoy your snow!

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  7. kathy bJanuary 15, 2016 at 12:12 PM

    I love the silence of snowfall in my hometown

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  8. GraceJanuary 15, 2016 at 12:40 PM

    Karen, I am so jealous! We barely got any snow this week, just a mere dusting. How I long for it! I am so glad you are doing BOTH Liberated Lines and 29 Moments! I will see you there! : ) xx

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  9. Pom PomJanuary 15, 2016 at 12:42 PM

    Hi Karen! We're cold, too. I must knit some mitts!
    Scarves are fun and necessary!
    Pretty photos! Have a good weekend, weekend girl!

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  10. spriteJanuary 15, 2016 at 12:51 PM

    Rudi is working four days a week at Liberty Mountain, so he is very appreciative of Pennsylvania snow.

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  11. JaneJanuary 15, 2016 at 2:05 PM

    Lovely photos Karen...making me long for snow. The temps have dropped here and there are clear cold blue skies...so glad the rain has stopped! I too cannot wait for 28 moments. Have a great weekend xx

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  12. Kim January 15, 2016 at 3:36 PM

    I am so happy winter finally arrived for you. Enjoy it Karen, and happy weekend.

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  13. Amy at love made my homeJanuary 15, 2016 at 4:49 PM

    It looks beautiful, but yes, very cold too! xx

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  14. Judy S.January 15, 2016 at 6:29 PM

    Happy Winter! It's just cold and rainy here, perfect knitting weather. Have a great weekend!

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  15. AnkeJanuary 15, 2016 at 6:43 PM

    I'm glad to hear you finally got the snow you've been hoping for. :-) We're expecting cold weather this weekend and maybe some flurries. Truth be told, I can take them or leave them. I love how beautiful it looks when it snows, but in our area it just shuts "life as we know it" down. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  16. Tiny Toadstool CottageJanuary 15, 2016 at 11:08 PM

    Your snow makes me feel cooler just looking at it! While we are sweating away in the heat - not good knitting weather!

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  17. debby emadianJanuary 16, 2016 at 3:26 AM

    Belated, Happy New Year! I've just been catching up with all your lovely posts. I love this cardigan awesome colour and that the body of the cardigan is shaped. Gorgeous. Love all your hat making both the fairilse and the cable one...awesome shape. I'm just about to download the pattern.
    Enjoy your lovely snowy weather. We have some forecast for Sunday...cant wait!
    debx

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  18. AlinaJanuary 16, 2016 at 10:40 AM

    Such beautiful and peaceful photos! Have a great weekend!

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  19. YanicJanuary 16, 2016 at 8:58 PM

    Oh yay for all that beautiful white snow! Hope much more falls soon dear Karen! xoxo Sending you wintery thoughts.

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  20. Andrea @ This Knitted LifeJanuary 16, 2016 at 11:48 PM

    So glad you finally got your winter snow and cold. I know you love that stuff. As for me? I will be here complaining about the Wet and Cold...daydreaming of a better (warmer, sunnier, substantially more tropical) life in Hawaii, with my knitting of course. xoxox

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  21. AndiJanuary 17, 2016 at 12:22 PM

    Your Winter is beautiful. I can only imagine the joy you felt being able to chose some lovely knits from your collection. :)

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  22. Mama Gone GreenJanuary 17, 2016 at 3:11 PM

    it looks lovely!

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