Monthly Archives Dec 2011
Christmas ~ Play & Eat
December 31, 2011
I don't know about you, but I'm about ready to wrap up this trip down Christmas 2011 memory lane. Please bear with me as I share one more day of holiday photos and words. Come Monday the writing will be all about living with intention, getting organized, how hiking changed ...
Christmas ~ Creativity
December 29, 2011
One of my favorite things about this Christmas season was making and buying handmade gifts for my family. Having accepted that I can't do it all (and frankly, I don't want to either) I found great joy in supporting other artisans and crafters. I echo Heather's sentiments, "It feels like ...
Personality Part Two ~ Blogging Rocked My World
December 28, 2011
My Personality in Mothering & Homemaking If I recall correctly, it was a while ago now, I started my journey into knowing my children (and myself) better with a book on love languages. I'm not a naturally emphathetic or intuitive person so a book like this was very helpful for ...
Christmas ~ Ski & Sky
December 27, 2011
Christmas is a three day celebration for our family. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. Unless of course we spend Christmas with both sides of our families, which extends quite a few days. But that doesn't happen too often considering the distance between us - many, many miles. This ...
May Your Days Be Merry & Bright
December 24, 2011
~~~ And may all your Christmas' be white ~~~ Nana & Papa have arrived. The feasting has began. Computer network car racing games and chess are being played. While my family is skiing this morning (I'll go out this afternoon) I will finish sewing Brienne's Christmas present. During the day ...
Living in a "Doll" House
December 23, 2011
No, I don't mean we live in a small house. I've already talked all about that. And no, I not referring to these doll houses and miniature medieval castles. Those are currently still stored in the black trailer in our yard because there is "no room at the inn" (sorry, ...
Does This Mean We're Minimalists? ~ A Tour of Our Chalet
December 21, 2011
Living in a small home in a beautiful place - adventuring, learning, working, creating together - that's the goal.
Give Someone You Love (You!) The Gift of Health
December 19, 2011
I am so pleased to take some time today to mention a few wonderful resources to help you on your journey to health and wellness. Gifts to give yourself. I'm passionate about feeling great. I love the way my body feels after a day of hiking or a brisk afternoon ...
I DO Believe in Magic
December 18, 2011
I believe in the magic of making - secrets and hidden surprises (covering the drying rack with a blanket and building plastic bin walls for crafting privacy in our small living space). I believe in the magic of snow. Lots of snow! Snow to ski and snow to play. And ...
Our First Week on Skis - A Dream Come True
December 17, 2011
It has been our long term goal to ski together for winter outdoor activity. We are committed to one day a week and this is fairly easy for three seasons of the year but winter has been tough to figure out. We tried snowshoes when the kids were little. Snowshoes ...
Peace on Earth (Starts with Peace at Home)
December 16, 2011
Do you feel it? The slowing of days. Last year was a wonderful December. The year before that was pretty relaxed also, having determined early on that I would let go of perfection - in handmades, in decorating, in pulling "it all" off. But this year takes the cake. If ...
In Response to Joy
December 15, 2011
I struggled to publish that post on Sunday night. But after four days (now going on eight) of domestic contentment & joy (dare I say bliss? I try not to overuse that word) I just couldn't hold back the dam any longer. I seems almost manic, swinging as I did ...
Last Minute Gift Ideas ~ FIMBY Readers' Handmades
December 13, 2011
I finished my Christmas shopping this weekend at the Marché Public de Noël (let that roll around your tongue a bit). I was so pleased to find this seasonal treasure featuring crafty folks from around these parts. Knitters, potters, vintners, woodworkers, weavers, jewelry makers, chocolatiers, herbalists, photographers. Our kind of ...
The Girls' Gotta Journal (a Gadanke gift for you too!)
December 12, 2011
Brienne is our born writer. If she hadn't come along (how sad that would be) I wouldn't have known that such children actually existed. We've got a reader, an artist and now, a writer. The older two aren't quite so keen to put thoughts to paper but I'm learning to ...
My Season of Joy?
December 12, 2011
I am filled with so much gratitude - for everything. This move, our life, the chalet, my family, my work (as mother, writer, homeschooler, etc..), community, the glory of nature, the snow, this blog, skiing with our children, the coming new year, my new socks, this Christmas season. I think ...
Holiday Spice Soap ~ On Sale Now
December 10, 2011
I am so psyched about this! {And now I'm so bummed it's already gone and so many of you missed out!} For the first time ever I am offering my artisan, handmade soap for sale at FIMBY. Holiday Spice, available for a limited time only. Perfect to give as a ...
Let It Snow ~ All The Moments Continued...
December 9, 2011
Yesterday was just one of those days. A day filled to the brim with the life we've dreamed of living. After Wednesday I needed a day like this. I feel kind of silly sharing all the goodness with you - like I'm bragging or something, which I'm not. But I ...
December Blues ~ All The Moments
December 8, 2011
Yesterday was just one of those days. A day of difficult moments. At a time of year you don't want difficult (when do you want difficult moments?) because it's Christmas, and there's holiday music and pretty lights everywhere and candles burning, and shouldn't that make you feel happy? I was ...
Making Sweater Mittens and Other Birthday Treasures
December 6, 2011
Last Friday was my birthday and what a special day it was. I feel so blessed simply being loved. The eve before the "big day" I was banished to our bedroom (there isn't much secret space in our little chalet), while the kids stayed up extra late to set the ...
Toques (Knits By Nana) ~ What's Your Craft?
December 5, 2011
Toque - A winter hat. Pronounced tu·k. From Wikipedia (I know, the most trusted reference around): The fashion is said to have originated with the coureurs de bois, French and Métis fur traders, who kept their woollen nightcaps on for warmth during cold winter days. Such hats are known in ...
Knowing Me ~ Knowing You (Personality Part One)
December 2, 2011
So I started a journey of discovery. Discovering who my children were so I could better parent, relate to, teach, train and educate them. In the process of course I discovered more about who I was, learning how to be a better partner to my husband also.
This Season of Advent
December 1, 2011
It's that time of year, the dark days are truly upon us. It's no coincidence then that we celebrate light. Christmas tress, candles, solstice bonfires. I am a light seeker all times of year, especially when it comes to photography, but the month of December is all about the light. ...
