Travel :: Lucerne, Switzerland

I started this blog in October of 2012 as a way to document my experience of traveling solo through Europe.  Since then it has grown into so much more than I could have ever imagined.  Blogging and the little communities I have developed truly bring me so much joy and creative inspiration, all thanks to you lovely people :) I have received a lot of feedback asking for more travel posts and recently realized that most likely the majority of you have not seen my pictures from my big trip {as at that time, it was pretty much just my friends & family reading...thanks guys!}  So, today I wanted to share with you a glimpse into the fairy-tale town of Lucerne, Switzerland.

Travel :: Russia

Happy Monday friends!  I hope you all had a fantastic weekend.  I finally found time to read {"The Fault in Our Stars" and "The Interestings"}, went to the Indianapolis Winter Beer Fest, and may or may not have watched the Puppy Bowl instead of the Superbowl...don't judge :)

Perhaps it's because the Sochi Winter Olympics start this week, but today I have been daydreaming of a snow-covered trip to Russia.  I'd love to see Red Square, the beautiful Catherine's Palace, St. Basil's Cathedral, the ballet at Mikhailovsky Theater, wander through snow covered forests, and visit a tea house {or two}.  Don't these images make you feel like you could just close your eyes and step back in Tolstoy's 19th century Russia?  So beautiful...

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My Life :: Snow Day

I hope you are all having a fantastic start to your weekend!  I am still just in awe of how. much. snow. we have gotten this year in Indianapolis.  Seriously, the Midwest is never hit with blizzards like these.  I absolutely love the snow, but will admit the negative 45 degree wind-chills are completely debilitating {our poor Yoda literally just falls over when he tries to walk outside, the snow feeling like daggers on his little paws}.  Thankfully I got a new camera and lens for Christmas {thanks Mom & Dad!} which has given me the incentive to bundle up and head outside for some peaceful walks in the snow.  Enjoy from the comfort of your warm blanket!