baby, it's cold outside

Frozen, actually (as evidenced by the fountain in front of the LaSalle Hotel in downtown Bryan). Not unlike the rest of the country, we're in the throes of some bone-chilling cold here in The Great State. Don't get me wrong: Bryan-College Station residents are no strangers to freezing temps; but sub-freezing over a sustained period of time . . . no thanks.

Perhaps even worse, it's freakishly windy, making the wind-chill unbearable (how does anyone tolerate living in places where it's regularly like this?).

"Brent McRoberts, a research associate in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences, said his review of the record books indicated that the current weather will likely be the fourth most extreme cold spell in the past 40 years.

'We looked at one where they have lasted at least three days and did a comparison,' McRoberts said. 'This looks like it's the worst one since December of '89. It is pretty significant.'"

Anyway, during times like these, there's only one thing to do: Cook. I shall therefore muster the courage to head out to the grocery store.

Wrapping on my fave new scarf from Kayla and thinking warm thoughts . . . .

i ♥ my sparrow

I think I am going to have to have this Willow Oval Server with Glass Top. So many possibilities.


My Sparrow- stylish responsibility. That just says it all, doesn't it?

[ear]ring in a new year

I do not own a pair of chandelier earrings, but I really want some--so feminine and whimsical. A few super affordable possibilities from Chico's:

Tangle Chandelier Earrings

Senaya Chandelier Earrings

Jesminda Earrings

Cute, huh?

jars of goodness

I think these are simply beautiful. Just looking at them makes me happy. From ForStrangeWomen, on Etsy. You choose 12 jars for $58:

This is a 12 jar collection of new spice jars with a vintage, antiquated charm. These traditional bottles are manufactured in Spain from 100% recycled glass. They are a European 90 cc and they hold between 1-2 ounces of dry material and 2-3 ounces of liquid. Each has a cork top and canvas label that includes the common and botanical (latin) names for each herb and spice. This set is likely to transform your kitchen and make you feel like quite the craftress while cooking!