Style Scouting: Vol. 277

Happy February 1st. After living in South Carolina for the last 10 years, I finally got my wish.

My wish for a snow day! We got a snowstorm – a real honest-to-goodness snowstorm of 3-6 inches of fluffy snow falling.

That is a nice layering of snow anywhere, but especially here in the southeast. Most SC natives rarely have seen this much snow, but for Ed and I who grew up in the northeast it wasn’t huge, but the snow sure looks pretty framing the lake.

The snow is sure to stick around and most likely will get icy since the temps are going to keep going down over the next few days.

No one has snow shovels around here so I expect nothing will be shoveled as homeowner don’t normally need them and the local towns don’t have snow plows. We no longer have our snow shovels. We gave them and our snowblower to the family that bought our house in suburban Philadelphia.

Since it is the weekend and we have no place to go, we will be enjoying the winter wonderland outside, especially with the clear view from our new sliding glass doors. YAY! for the snow day I have been wishing for. :-).

I hope if it is snowy and frigid where you are that you are staying warm and toasty.

Decorating

See that cute lineup of Valentine Houses in the photo above? If you like them, run -don’t walk to your nearby Aldi, yes Aldi! (open in same tab)

“Petite pockets” are the designer solution to styling the awkward nooks in your home. (open in same tab)

This site is great for getting similar color matches from different paint brands. (open in same tab)

Doable Design trends that we will be seeing this year. (open in same tab).

I like the effective uses of color in this Watch Hill coastal retreat that add character. Most new coastal homes always seem to look the same – white, light wood and light blue or green accents. (open in same tab)

DIY

What a clever way to make a flower napkin fold. (open in same tab)

How to make an easy paper heart chain for Valentine’s Day. (open in same tab)

How you can turn a shower curtain into a pretty window shade. (open in same tab)

A good reason why you should be doing more artsy things. (open in same tab)

Food

A tasty and different way to serve hot dogs. (open in same tab)

Instead of having chicken soup when you are feeling under the weather, have you tried Italian Penicillin Soup? (open in same tab)

I have been enjoying finding fun ways to create food for Valentine’s Day. This one can be a meal. (open in same tab) And this one a heart shaped snack in minutes. (open in same tab)

Foods to eat for a goodnight’s sleep. (open in same tab)

Fashion & Beauty

Do less… it’s good for you. (open in same tab)

If you are my age… low effort style tips for women over 65. (open in same tab)

Fun & Interesting

The science behind a gut feeling. (open in same tab)

When you know, you know. Falling in love – true stories that will make you smile. (open in same tab)

Hacks every Kindle owner should know. (open in same tab)

Something to Think About

The wellness industry is finally admitting that they got the last decade wrong. (open in same tab)

Don’t just think it… do it!” (open in same tab)

“If you don’t know the guy on the other side of the world, love him anyway because he’s just like you. He has the same dreams, the same hopes and fears. It’s one world, pal. We’re all neighbors.” – Frank Sinatra

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