sheets?

For Christmas, C's mom bought us new comforters for our bed. I can't believe it took us so long to replace our old blankets. We were so cold for so long!


Inspired by this photo of Laure's bed, I bought us clean white covers and some throw pillows. Now we need new sheets. We've had Ikea sheets in the past and they're rather scratchy. I like the sheets below but am not sure about the quality. Anyone familiar with bedding from these companies?

pottery barn

west elm

target

winter projects, small and big

backyard in transition, again

small projects for the winter:
+ finish E's night-lamp

+ build bookshelf for E's room

+ build two frames and hang pictures in E's room

+ close back area ceiling hole/attic access (it's been open for 4+ years, blowing down col)

+ fix C's grandmother's lamp

+ hem curtains

+ buy new sheets!

big project for this weekend:

+ backyard revamp version #1028 (to create a more child-friendly play area) which includes:

+ leveling out dirt area and removing excess dirt

+ digging large holes for planting

+ creating "natural barrier" along retaining wall with large rosemary plants

+ moving vegetable boxes**

Any winter gardeners out there? What edibles can we still plant?

**the vegetable garden was woefully neglected during the summer and fall. we're scaling back from  the 2 small and 1 large box system we had going and trying to plant more realistically and efficiently. any tips?

Spring in Winter

we've been having the most beautiful weather.views from the top of our hill, overlooking the city.

we emptied out one compost bin this weekend and re-stacked the second. look at those worms! there were BALLS of worms. pure gold, i tell you.

moss beach

what a wonderful way to say hello to a new year.