While a lot of snow can be a major pain in the behind, it can also be totally awesome!  (Apologies… the 80’s girl in me can’t help but sneak out from time to time!)  Winter activities can be a whole lot of fun.  Between snowball fights and building a snowman, to carving a path down a fresh snowfall on the mountain and the good ol’ hockey game… maybe it’s the Canadian girl in me, but I do love the winter sports!

This first one is my eldest daughter playing with my youngest about eight years ago… they had a grand time in the snow that day!  It sure warmed my heart on that cold, but sunny, day.

I know many of you may have heard the heartbreaking news that yesterday our sweet Ru of Studio Basic Designs lost her husband suddenly, and is now facing her future without the man she loves by her side. If you are like us, you’re wondering how you might help, so I wanted to make sure you know that an incredible fundraising collab will be released on Tuesday, January 25th with all proceeds going to Ru and her son Brian. It is our hopes that this fundraiser shows her how much she is loved, and financially supports her for even a short time to give her the tiniest bit of time to grieve. If you want to join us in this effort, please watch your inbox on Tuesday for those details…