We got a smidgeon of snow last night. Just enough to mess with Don’s midnight drive home from work. What a bizarre winter this is! No snow until last night, if you don’t count the freak 10 inches we got in October, when it wasn’t officially winter yet.
I’m happy not having to contend with shoveling and salt and all the mess that happens with a snowfall, but snow, if you’re going to come, at least cover the ground, okay? This just looks messy.
My head is spinning (just a little) from the font thing. Most of you said you liked the new font just fine, but that you also liked the old font. A few of you took the time to write me and say that my old font (Century Gothic) was more me and suited my blog. Most of you, I’d say 98%, said you had no trouble reading the old font.
What the heck should I do? I’m going to leave the new font on the blog for a while. I like it, so I’m going to give it some time, just like a fine wine, to age and mature. I loved the old font, though. Who knows? It may appear again.
I thought I’d mention a couple of products that I’m liking very much these days:
This line is carried at Target. When I was working in Wisconsin last summer and a trip to Target and Trader Joe’s was the most exciting part of the week, I tried a little sample of this. I love the texture of the cream and the scent is heavenly. I bought a big old tube of it around Christmas time just for me. Wouldn’t you know it? That darned Don is using it, too. Apparently, he’s decided to say Yes to Carrots. I wonder if it’s possible to hide it from him?
One of my Christmas presents from the aforementioned Don was this candle from Barnes & Noble. This is part of a series of library candles by Paddywax. It’s made from soy, rather than paraffin, which makes it more eco-friendly. This one has a quote from Oscar Wilde:
“Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.”
Oh, that Oscar. Besides writing my favorite play ever, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” he was one witty guy, always coming up with a quote that makes me chuckle.
These candles are a bit pricey at $20. But both of us love the scent (which usually isn’t the case in this household) and I like to burn it in the den which sits right on top of a dirt-floor crawl space that can be a bit musty smelling at times. Besides, you can reuse the deep purple glass candle holder. Love it.
I redesigned my sister’s blog yesterday. She will be the first to admit she is seriously tech-challenged. It needed some updating. She may be seriously tech-challenged but she is a seriously talented knitter, weaver and crocheter!
For everyone who might be checking in to read a Defending the Small House post, Brenda and I are going to run this series once a month on the first Tuesday of the month. It’s a challenge to keep coming up with ideas and this change will eliminate the pressure of having to coming up with a fresh post every week. Yes, we’re brilliant, but we’re not that brilliant.
Have a great day!
Font fine, either way. :)
We got more snow. It’s fluffy and covers well. I’m thankful the shoveling (and sweeping) is so easy. Thought we might get a wetter mess.
Funny thing about husbands – they get into stuff one thought would hold no interest for them. :D
Always enjoy your posts. Once a month for Defending the Small House works. This font is a bit rounded on the edges, softer I guess.
I like the font, whichever this one is 10 am mountain time. (ha) I find it quite easy to read and pretty. It makes me think I need to make mine bigger. Just a little snow is nice. Then it can’t turn browm and stick around forever!
Snow looking messy. :p Well that’s the only kind of snow we ever get down here, and only once every decade or so. Lol!
Kristin
With the house being closed up in winter (figure in a bathroom without a window, a kaboodle of cats, messy dog, messy husband), it always smells kinda stale and musty. I’m constantly burning candles, simmering potpourri, or having the wax warmer and oil warmer on. Some days I overwhelm myself and get a headache from too much scent! Oh, did I forget to mention incense burning, well, that too!
Hi Claudia,
I like your new font its very readable and easy on the eyes.
I liked your “Old Font” too and think its fun to change this up. I am working on a new look for my blog a new header is on top of my list.
Keep warm and have a sweet day, Elizabeth
THE FONT YOU HAVE NOW IS NICE AND EASY TO READ……SNOW……WE DID NOT HAVE SNOW….BUT I HEARD THAT NJ WILL GET 15 INCHES THIS WHOLE WINTER.
WE WILL SEE….HARD TO BELIEVE……
SOY CANDLES ARE NICE….LEAVE NO BLACK SOOT AROUND….BUT ARE EXPENSIVE……..RIZZI
Claudia, I’ve missed you, but I have been so busy with work. All work and no play makes me a very dull girl.
And, you have been up to all good things. I love the new desk, and I’m very excited about your etsy shop. I can hardly wait for your grand opening.
My husband likes my lotion, too. Those guys. What can we do but love them?
same messy snow here, rain now.. freezing tonight, so they say. New font is my fav (sorry) and I love that candle! Will have to look for it.
Lovely goodies! We are warm here again so no snow for us. Maybe it will make it’s way down here at some point!
Hugs, Lisa
I will have to check out that lotion. I have really dry skin but also sensitive and am always looking for something new I will like. Thanks for the tip.
I love the look of my blog, you are a genius as well as a fantastic sister.
XO,
Mere
You did a great job with Meredith’s blog…it looks terrific!!
Whatever font you have on 1/17/12 at 6.56pm east coast time, looks just fine to me…very clear and easy to read.
We use Yes to Carrots chap stick. CC is seriously addicted to chap stick so I try to get her the good stuff.
Do what you love.
Besides which, when I read your blog through Google Reader it comes across in Times New Roman. I have to click through to get to the prettiness. (Which I do when I comment!)
No snow here … yippee! How you two get all the blogging done, and may I say, done so well … always amazes me! I’ll have to pop over and see your sister’s blog.
No snow here … yippee! How you two get all the blogging done, and may I say, done so well … always amazes me! I’ll have to pop over and see your sister’s blog.
You make me chuckle! Love the Oscar Wilde quote. Had to laugh when you mentioned Don getting into your lotion. My husband Dave has gotten into a couple of nice lotions I bought and he took over one of my favorite hard covered Daily Meditation books that I like to read. He destroyed the cover so I had to buy a new book. Maybe he’ll let me drive his muscle car next year (not).
I agree the snow looks messy with the leaves showing. We’re getting crazy weather here in Michigan too.
~Sandy
We only had a dusting here too, not very pretty, and then the torrential rains washed it away. Very decidedly unwinter like.
Here a font, there a font, everywhere a font font. I know, I’m nuts. Old McDonald just flew into my head. I just want you to know that as I read this font, I am calmed. Because I can sit back in my darned chair and can read it so easily that I slow down and savor the words. (How’s that for thinking fast?) Oh, I’ll love you either font, dammit.
Brenda