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Hello February

February 01, 2025

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I am not a winter girl.

I'm cold in August, so clearly this weather is not my favorite.

The harbor is icy, the wind cuts right through me and there isn't a whole lot to do - comfortably - outside.

February Sunset at the beach

So as you've probably already guessed...February? Not a fan. 

Which is ironic since there are a lot of wonderful things to celebrate this month, including birthdays, Valentine's Day and my wedding anniversary.

Yup. The girl who hates winter, was married 31 years ago, on the day after a blizzard dumped 24 inches of snow on my town.

Exquisitely Unremarkable Winter Wedding girl in a dress

Figures.

I guess the only thing I do like about February is that there only 28 days and it's a great month for inside activities. And boy oh boy, have I been busy.

Last month I scrubbed every inch of this cottage. That felt great. I love starting the year with a clean slate.

20 Household Cleaning Hacks Text over collage of cleaning photos

Then I got crafty. 
Plus, I started working on this delicious new jigsaw puzzle while sitting in front of the fire. It's an old hobby that I've recently picked up again and it's been quite relaxing.

I've also been shopping from the comfort of my couch.

Have you heard about Amazon Haul?

It's my newest obsession...although I have to admit to being more of a looker than a shopper so far.

Black silicone kitchen tongs

It's only available on mobile at the moment, but everything is under $20. Most things are way under...

There are definitely some interesting finds and I've added a few of my favorites here.

Speaking of favorites, we've been obsessed with Rummikub lately.

Have you played this game? It's an oldie, but brand new to us.

Playing Rummikub Game on a table with a coffee cup

And we can't get enough of it. We've been squeezing in games before breakfast and after dinner. So fun! How did I never know about it?

Since it's way too cold to be outside in the evenings, we've been binging some older tv shows. My daughter has us watching...or I should say re-watching...Desperate Housewives. I haven't seen it in years. 

We also just finished Suits. As a former fashion major and costume designer, I couldn't take my eyes off the dresses. Gorgeous.

And I'm super excited for February on Turner Classic Movies. It's Oscar month over there and they are featuring so many classic flicks. If you are an old movie lover, I say check out their movie list for the month.

Watching All About Eve on computer
A great scene...

Even if you don't subscribe to the channel, it's a fabulous way to find movies to add to your watch list. I, for one, will be tuning in tonight to catch All About Eve with Bette Davis.

A timeless classic with so many iconic lines.

A few more of my must sees are Random Harvest, Brief Encounter, Casablanca, Now Voyager, Mildred Pierce, The Best Years Of Our Lives and It Happened One Night among so many others.

They just don't write them like this anymore.

And there's enough of them to keep me tucked in and entertained until spring.

Of course, as I watch these movies, I will, most likely, be crafting. I have so many thrift items to overhaul and I promised myself I would make the time to work with what I have before I buy new.

That's always a challenge for me, but right now Mother Nature seems to be happy to help.

Keeping me indoors and out of those shops.

Well, at least for the next 27 days.

😉

What are you plans for February? Oh and if you have any old movie suggestions, please share!

Stay Warm, Friends!

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  1. Happy February!
    You were a beautiful bride. I can't believe you had such a terrible blizzard the day before your wedding. I imagine there were some guests who couldn't make it. My parents were married on March 3 and had a blizzard on the day of the wedding. They had a small group that was able to be there.
    Hooray for a clean house. I've been doing the same and it feels so good.
    I love Rumikub!
    I've never heard of Amazon Haul. Sounds dangerous - but I better check it out. :)
    Hang in there - the days are getting longer and as you said, Feb is a short month. Good for staying in, crafting and watching movies.

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  2. WOW~. You were a gorgeous bride which explains why you are so beautiful today! Crazy about the blizzard before your wedding.
    I am not a winter girl either-love summer and fall the best.
    I love Rumikub and used to play a lot of it with the grandkids. Now they are all busy with 'real lives' so we don't play games much anymore.
    I have never heard of Amazon Haul but I will check it out (darn you)! lol.
    Have a wonderful February. Mine includes- Dr. appts for the hubby, spaying for Coco Chanel, a ladies luncheon, the super bowl game, Valentine's day deliveries and cleaning out the craft closet to get ready to list stuff on Etsy. Wish me luck--I need a lot of it! xo Diana

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  3. Old movies...yes!! I'm a huge fan and I don't have that movie channel, but I printed out that list you linked to and I can find most of them elsewhere online. Thanks so much! Cheers!

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  4. Happy February and Happy Anniversary! You know I'm counting the days until Spring. I've started a list of crafty things I want to get done. We'll see how that goes. Amazon Haul? I guess I will have to check it out. Thanks for the tip, Kim!

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  5. Happy Groundhog Day Kim! I'm a February bride also. My anniversary is the 14th, number 44! We got engaged the year before on February 14th after dating for 3 months. There was snow on the ground on our wedding day too - in Greensboro, North Carolina.
    Oh, and get this...I don't always wear my wedding rings. We don't get expensive gifts either. Cards are our gifts and I have 43 years of them. However, unlike you, I happen to love winter.
    Kim, I love your blog. Great job!

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  6. Happy February from one winter bride to another! Snowed the day of our wedding, so cold the locks on the cars froze and they were late picking me up...but still an amazing day. Just found your blog and agree...they don't make movies like that anymore. The ones you mentioned are favorites...love Ronald Colman and Greer Garson in Random Harvest! Two favorites of mine that you did not mention - Enchanted Cottage with Robert Young, To Be or Not To Be...with Jack Benny and Carole Lombard...and Goodbye Mr. Chips , another Greer Garson. We have a TIVO and check the listings to record movies...my husband knows he can never erase Random Harvest !!! I don't mind February...love sitting in front of the fire...reading, watching movies...baking and cooking. Will be ready for Spring when it comes !

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  7. I am not a winter gal either but we do love a good game of Rummikub. This winter we've been playing a lot of triominos. My mother in law bought the game and it's a whole lot of fun.

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  8. I hate winter and I know you do to. I am surprised you were married in the winter and not summer. You looked so beautiful like a snow princess in your wedding gown. My mom was also married in February. I am not liking all of this snow and cold weather we are having this winter. I can't wait for spring. I have never played rummikub but it sounds like fun. It's the perfect time for crafting and watching movies. Stay warm and cozy this month Kim. :)

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