Hermit

February 8, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Wearing:
Dress/Tights: Target, Wrap: Vintage, Shoes: Steve Madden: Bracelets: Vintage
Do you know what’s sad? Between last Monday and today, I’ve left the house only once (plus dog walks!). The snow has us totally packed in still: the car has been rendered useless until some of this stuff melts. Running errands? A thing of the past. Who needs groceries? Pffft. 
We walked a gazillion orders for the shop to the post office tonight, after I almost got the car (that has 4 wheel drive) stuck in the snow. So to work and home it will be for me until some of the snow melts. But, seeing as it’s supposed to be like, -12 tomorrow….don’t think it’s gonna happen any time soon. But, no matter what, I still heart winter!
One day, I’ll have a blog with content not influenced by the weather. 

Filed Under: 30 for 30, life, snow, winter

Scenes from a Snow Day!

February 3, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
 
 Can’t see it, but scouts honor I’m wearing 30×30 items: my fox print sweater dress with leggings and snow boots. With waist high snow, a dress wasn’t exactly an option.
Here’s what the last 24 hours have looked like:

50-60 mile an hour winds, and snow coming down at 3-4 inches an hour. Could barely see across the street! I learned another new meteorological term: snowicane (hurricane conditions + snow = snowicane). Thanks, Weather Channel!
  Around midnight, we had to take the dog for one last bathroom outing. Mark had to dig a path so we could make it out!  Also….it should be noted: my boyfriend’s first picture on the blog is in his pajamas.

About a foot of snow, untouched. The neighborhood was so serene and quiet….except for the thunder, lighting and high speed winds. 

Next morning: Atlas was not very interested in going out! Despite shoveling a foot of snow just before bed, there was double the amount when we woke up.

My little pupsicle! 

Cars totally covered….and snow was still coming down.

Digging our way out….

We’re obviously not going anywhere anytime soon.

King of the snow mountain! 

Finally remembering how much he loves snow! 

 
After many hours shoveling, we settled in the backyard with a fire and hot beverages, enjoying the rest of our snow day! (But there was no other option – almost everything was closed…including the grocery stores!)

Filed Under: 30 for 30, atlas, chicago, life, love, snow

White Out

February 2, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

Wearing 
Top: H&M, Skirt/Belt/Stole/Ring: Vintage, Tights: Target, Boots: TJMaxx
Yes, you are seeing things correctly – I’m wearing the same skirt as the day before. Judge away….I would if I were you! It’s not like me to wear the same thing two days in a row, but as I was getting dressed this morning, it was all I wanted to wear! So, why not?
These were taken just as the snow was starting to get serious. Mark got sent home early (yay!) so we went out for lunch, and he snapped these for me before we headed inside to hunker down for the next 24-48 hours. The blizzard has been going strong for hours now. Have you heard of thundersnow before? I hadn’t! Thunder, lightning, wind like I have rarely seen….and snow. SNOWMUCHSNOW. The gusts are so strong our building has literally been swaying and shaking. It’s been a crazy experience – and the news just told us “the worst is yet to come”! I’ll have lots of snow pics and maybe a video tomorrow.
The great snowstorm of 2011 is upon us! Hooray!

Filed Under: 30 for 30, chicago, life, love, snow, vintage clothing

Snowpocalypse!

February 1, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
 
Wearing
Top: H&M, Skirt/Belt: Vintage Thrifted, Necklace: F21, Bracelets: Vintage, Wedges: Vintage via MoVintage 
SNOWPOCALYPSE! It’s COMING!!!!!!! Chicago gets its fair share of snow, but the Midwest is expecting an unusual amount, something akin to the 1967 snowstorm, which looked like this: 
Lake Shore Drive, 1967
During that storm, my grandmother had to drag my uncle (who was a toddler) to the emergency room on a sled when he fell and sliced his head open. Let’s hope for no emergencies like that, because we don’t have a sled! I took today and Wednesday off to stay home and enjoy (yes – ENJOY! I love snow!) the storm from the comfort of my living room with the pooch.
Stay warm, friends!

Filed Under: 30 for 30, chicago, family, grandma, grandparents, snow, vintage clothing

Atlas in the Snow

January 13, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Confession: I’m a little banged up from yesterday’s mishap in the snow. A little bruising and shooting pains in my arm…lame! So, in lieu of an outfit post tonight, I present a video of little Atlas in action.

Disclaimer: There is very brief dog urination. Just sayin’. And you get to hear my “dog mom” voice.

Untitled from Archives on Vimeo.

Thank you SO much to everyone who filled out the survey on Monday – it was a big help! Great feedback and some sweet comments! :D You guys are the best!!! In fact, I’m thinking of celebrating with a little thank you giveaway soon….
Filed Under: atlas, snow, video, winter
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