Snowed in Activities

So, when the winter weather strikes in full force and you really can't bear it, what do you do to not go stir crazy? Here are 10 ways I revel in being a homebody on those blustery days...

#1: Cozy up and read a book....

#2 Tackle an organization project.... I decided to go through my sweaters, here is a before and after...

#3 Find a good Netflix series to binge.... I am currently watching the new season of Ozark...

#4 Play with the pups....

#5 Zoom call an out-of-town friend....

#6 Work from home.... there are always emails to be answering and editing to do now as well since I am vlogging...

#7 Do some at home spa treatments, like a manicure or a face mask....

#8 Get some exercise, I prefer yoga....

#9 Soak in a warm bath with a Lush Bath Balm.... my absolute favorite is the Avobath....

#10 When all else fails, climb back into bed and take a nap....

What do you do when the weather keeps you in or you just don't feel like getting out? Comment below and let me know...

Please subscribe to receive notices of new posts and watch the video of my winter homebody week here: https://youtu.be/PtAZmssXZ5Y

Office Revamp

Like everyone else these days, I find myself spending a lot more time in my home office. I use the smallest of my bedrooms as my home office and it was beginning to feel a little drab and uninspiring. Just as with other areas of my home, sometimes it is the smallest of changes that can actually make the biggest difference. I began simply by reorganizing my storage in my desk drawers.... not something you really see but definitely something that made a huge difference in the clutter that was on top of the desk. 

The largest impact I made though was on the small wall area between the entry door and closet door. The only thing that was hanging here before was a bulletin board, nothing very pleasing as my zoom meetings backdrop.... I did not take a before picture but honestly there was nothing to see. 

Some of the items I used, I already had but had not found a home for yet. The two hooks with dog phrases to the right were a gift I got last Christmas. The plaid framed dog photo was found at Hobby Lobby after last Christmas in their sale items. The small friendship quote box also had been a gift. Some items also were antiques I had tucked away as well such as the brass horns and the horse bits and harness pieces. 

A visit to Hobby Lobby for more pieces added in the shelves, the clock, the 3 hook plaque, and the table. I then also added in the personal touches with photos from the KY Derby as well as frame tickets. I definitely am happy with the outcome and have a much more personalized video call backdrop.