waxing nostalgic

I am missing those languid summer days already. I am also missing the puppy phase (though I love my big boy) There is nothing sweeter than a golden retriever puppy, am I right? I've been enjoying these shorter November days, by lighting a fire in the fireplace, and reading way more than I do in the midst of wedding season! The snow is falling here today in Connecticut. Bode ran outside and was actually trying to catch snowflakes in his mouth...so cute. What fills your days/evenings in the colder-shorter days? I am thinking about taking up knitting again just so I can make this blanket I found on Pinterest. It would make a great baby or wedding gift.

On a more personal note, sometimes it is hard to strike a balance between professional and personal (the sweet in-between) on my blog.  There is still so much devastation due to Sandy which ways heavily on so many of us here in the Northeast. As this new storm approaches us, I worry about the many people who are still without heat, water, and the basics. There are ways we can help, here is a good place to start.  Also Connecticut food bank is a great foundation if you want to see your donations stay local.

Happy first day of snow! I hope to post some snow images soon, but right now I am working on making wedding albums.

goodbye autumn

So the beginning of November is upon us, which means suddenly we are scrambling around preparing for all the holidays, right? After hurricane Sandy, I lost power for 48 hours (which is nothing compared to what other friends and family are enduring at the moment). It was really frightening listening to the wind howling in the pitch dark (it sometimes sounded like a truck driving right into my house).  Lot's of limbs falling on the roof, which caused minor damage. I am considering myself very lucky!  I really appreciate the most basic things right now (like water). I read actual books by flashlight and with out all the noise of the internet and iphone and TV, spent time just thinking about all the things I am grateful for. I hope those of you in the tri-state area can get back to some sense of normalcy soon! Finally being able to watch all the news is heartbreaking. Some of the stories that have come out of this hurricane are truly heroic. This was a real tear-jerker. Also all the wonderful birth stories! And to make things better after watching all these sad stories on the news, I saw this picture of a rainbow over the city. Growing up in NYC I will always consider myself a New Yorker. Strong people there. Sending all my best to my city!

Don't forget if you still need your holiday card pictures, I can help with that! Just send me a message . And most importantly don't forget to appreciate the tiny things! Have a lovely weekend all  -Kate

PS-these pictures were taken pre Sandy. Right now the roads and yards are still littered with trees! If you want to help you can donate to the RED CROSS RELIEF FUND. So many families have lost everything!