Winter is a whole other kind of beautiful. Each year I’m able to appreciate more and more about this dormant season, which is not bereft of lovely at all. It’s just quieter, not so showy. The season plies me with the invitation to slow down, to settle, to linger. And when sunshine is not drenching every surface I have to stand still and look—look closely. And I’m seeing just as much to appreciate in the brittle leaf, the hot pink sunsets, the silver light in the woods…the ladybugs.
Your January short list, with love.
1. Night walks at the Berkeley marina
2. Perfecting the old fashioned cocktail at home
3. Toasting corn tortillas right over the gas flame and eating pork tacos in my kitchen, standing up
4. Smashed avocado on toast for breakfast (with just a little lemon and salt & pepper), thanks to Tuesday Things at How Sweet It Is
5. Tissue paper flowers for Amanda’s baby shower
6. Ladybug hike at Redwood Regional Park, inspired by this photo from schoolbusvintage
7. The “naughty” cream-filled donut from Doughnut Dolly
8. My friend Adrienne, making life at work a little sweeter
9. The pizza crust and the banana pudding with salted caramel at Forge
10. The leaves, the light, the wind
One year ago: Blueberry-apple pie, garlicky kale spaghetti with cheesy broiled tomatoes, and a bit of respite
Love this post! The colors of winter are so overlooked as are all the other small beauties of this season.
Thank you! I agree. I’m also looking forward to some spring walks with you and the little one. Not too long now…