all in or nothing

This month I am in the midst of a challenge! Inspired by my friend and fellow blogger, Gillian, I have taken on the task of photo-documenting my outfit each day in February. For most bloggers out there this is a normal everyday occurrence but for me it honestly feels a bit strangely self indulgent and time consuming. Gillian's reason for doing the challenge was to force herself to utilize her wardrobe and stay creative even when feeling cold & lazy during the dregs of winter. Those are reasons I can get behind! And since starting this I have also noticed my dressing room is way more tidy and organized. Bonus! I plan on posting my entire challenge here on Come Spy With Me at some point by the end of this month. For now I will give you my first five days. If you would like to follow the both of us on this fashion journey you can do that here, at ALL IN. I am also working on a simultaneous photography challenge to this month that you can peek at on my other blog, The Peregrine Papers. Wish me luck!

winter dinner soiree

What better way to spend a January evening than with best friends on the eve of a snowstorm enjoying fine wine and a pot-luck meal. Last night Tracy hosted us at her recently redecorated home thanks in large part to the closing of our boutique, grasshopper. She has quite the gallery installed in her dining room! And it is completed with a winter indoor jungle now that her terrace is closed for the season. We started our meal by enjoying Tracy's totally addictive white wine & cheddar fondue while toasting, catching up and waiting for the roasting stuffed chicken to finish in the oven. Once the bird was carved and plated our meal of endive & blue cheese salad, homemade stuffing and wild rice with mushrooms was ready to eat. Fresh cannoli from Termini Bros. completed this lovely get together.

cold comfort

The cold winter temperatures have come early to our neck of the woods. In the eternal search for looking more cute and cozy rather than bundled up in layers of black down filled nylon & wool I have compiled a winter inspiration post. Stay warm my friends!