Yes. It’s February. And while I did get to enjoy 2 whole hours of sunlight yesterday morning (trust me, we don’t get a lot of sunshine in Michigan during the winter), the best thing about February . . . is that it’s Not January. So it’s a little better — but not a lot better.
February . . . is still winter.
February . . . is still a slog.
And no matter that this has been an extremely mild winter (except for those two sub-zero and very snowy weeks last month), “dependable spring” . . . is still a long way off here.
So it’s time for some February pick-me-ups to help us get through this (short, but not as short as usual) month.
Yesterday, I got out my (very meager) collection of Valentine decorations (a few hearts and some candles), and put them up where they can add some cheer. I’m not a huge fan of Valentine’s Day, but I do like little hearts — and reds and pinks always add a nice bit of zing to otherwise dreary winter days.
I also got out my red eyeglasses (they’re just cheaters) and my red earrings — all ready for some February accessorizing.
It’s not much, but these little pops of red and pink can go a long way when you need a quick mid-winter pick-me-up!
Have a lovely weekend, everyone!
And . . . send some juju my way won’t you? I, um . . . (you’re not going to believe this) need to get to the dentist today. One of my crowns popped off last night! (I did find it, though, so there is that.)
OH NO! I’m so sorry about the crown situation and I hope it’s easily fixed without any discomfort at all! I wore a red sweater yesterday to add some color to my day since everything here is dreary and gray every dang day. I’m also taking myself to my favorite garden store and that’s bound to make things feel brighter!
Today is yet another gray and rainy day here, so thank you for your Valentine and red doodads. I just saw some lego flowers on instagram and I may be forced to buy them!
P.S. Good luck at the dentist. I hope you’re fixed up with a bit of glue!
There were chrysanthemums at Target…cut flowers…and I couldn’t resist getting a couple bunches. Just a bit of color added to our grey world. So much fog lately. I wish there had been tulips but no such luck at this time of year. Best of luck at the dentist!
Good luck at the dentist! I’m a fan of Valentine’s hearts, too.
Oh No! I’ve had that crown situation…and I hope yours is resolved as easily and pain-free as mine was. I like your hearts – sparkly and pretty.
If ever a month needed Red and Pink it’s February. So sorry about the crown. Good luck at the dentist!
Good luck at the dentist. Hopefully it is just a little bit of cement and you are happily on your way.
I think changing out the decor month-to-month really help cheer up the grey days. I don’t have much Valentine stuff either, but I changed up the bookshelves a bit and put out the little bit I do have. It made me smile.
It was 50˚ here yesterday! Today, 33˚. Oh, well, it was nice while it lasted.
Ugh, I hope by now you’re all done at the dentist! The sun just came out here, and I hope you’re seeing it a bit more as well. We have similarly gloomy winters, and really I think that’s what gets to me more than the cold. I don’t tend to lend too much credence to a groundhog making a prediction, but I saw daffodil buds in the neighborhood today, and I’m hoping Mother Nature knows better!
Did you make the little hearts (the embroidered ones?) in the header? Now I want to make those. Hope the dentist went ok.
I hope you’re back to chomping away normally and treating yourself to something delicious. Have a nice weekend Kym and Tom!
Ugh to the dentist. We have had an unusually warm week so now I am finding it hard to believe that winter isn’t over. I will be sorely disappointed I believe
Love the beaded hearts, did you make them? Our weather has been up and down, one week warm and then cold and rainy. Hope your dentist visit went well.
I have been treating my feet to those cheery pink socks! And!! My February stitching is all about the reds and pinks!
Oh rats. I hope the dental work goes smoothly. I got out my few Valentine decorations also. I think February is the longest month of the year.
Well darn it, Kym – I missed this in time to wish you well for the dentist. Hope it was a quick(ish) visit and you got to enjoy the weekend. love all the RED you’re showing this month!