Okay everyone... It has been a very long time since I blogged at all... and I don't have any promises about how exciting this post will be...

The most exciting thing for me right now is the finishing of my "reading nook" in my house. We have a long room off the kitchen that is mostly filled with a long rectangular dining table, but the end wall area has turned into easily my favorite part of the house. It is where Rob and I are right now, drinking big mugs of hot chocolate, flipping through magazines and enjoying each other's company. It is exactly how this part of the house inspires and invites that kind of behavior that is the reason I love it so much. I will paint a picture for all of you, since I don't have an actual picture at the moment:
There are two large bookcases filled with books. On one side of the bookshelf is a small green endtable with a blue vase lamp. Above it is hung a rectangular mirror with a black frame. Next to the green table is a cream colored loveseat with rectangular pillows and a soft brown blanket above which there is a series of photographs of me and my love. On the other side of the bookshelf is a big overstuffed leather chair with an ottoman, also equipped with a very soft (this time, white) blanket and two floor lamps to provide light for reading. Above the chair is a big clock with roman numeral numbers. Below all this is a red rug.

It really is perfect to me. I can't believe that I put it all together myself. I didn't know I could create my perfect retreat. It is cozy and inviting. I know I will be spending lots of time here during the wonderful cold months of the year.

Life is really good.