bright is right

I think everyone in cold South Africa could do with some bright decor right about now.

Images: Casa de Valentina

fashionably frosty

It's so cold in my hometown (I'm visiting for a week) today that it's actually difficult to think. All my mind sees is flashes of a toasty fireplace, nourishing soup, and a still steaming chocolate pudding. When it's this freezing, all thoughts of looking fashionable disappear. I just wear as many layers as possible and don't care if I look 5 kilos heavier. My red nose probably also doesn't help.

This little Inuit family manages to look quite stylish in their cold weather ware. Pity about the fur.

Image: Edward S. Curtis

winter hibernation

It never gets very cold in Durban, which actually makes me a little sad. I am used to my hometown where the temperature usually goes below freezing at night. I do love curling up in bed with a book, big slab of chocolate, and electric blanket.

This looks like a great home to hibernate in during a long, cold winter...

Images: Skona Hem via My Scandinavian Retreat