Chaletmomma

when i think of Easter decor - of course there are bunnies - i picked this cutie up last year. i do like to have a bowl of chocolates handy.

for me though i've always loved eggs - these are hanging from the top of my highboy dresser and i've had them both quite a long time.

Eggs have traditionally symbolized new life, fertility and rebirth and are inextricably linked to Easter.

these made of paper mache are charming.

my absolute favorites are these delightful metal eggs based on Faberge designs.

The House of Fabergé founded in 1842 in St. Petersburg, Imperial Russia. The firm is famous for designing sumptuous jewel-encrusted Fabergé eggs for the Tsars of Russia; along with other elaborately jeweled creations.

an image of the master Carl Faberge sorting gems.

images from the 1996 Faberge Exhibit i attended at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

i purchased this book after viewing the exhibit.

some other touches from around the chalet.

current mantel decor.

these blue speckled wooden eggs were Rita's - i love the juxtaposition of them in this modern bowl.

this egg was a gift filled with chocolates from my sister.

the sideboard festooned with decor of the season.

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i'm wishing so very much for spring. this image of my cherry blossom is from April 2017.

hoping your world is warm and lovely.

Happy Passover!

Happy Easter!

til next time.

happy new year everyone!!!

at this time of year it's only natural to stock - think about what made us happy in 2017 and what plans do we have for the new year. so here goes...

i accomplished my biggest personal goal - getting this site up! woo hoo! thanks so very much to my amazing designer Kelly Christine of Kiki & Co.

there are some things about 2017 i look back on and think oh crap. i totally lost my way with my exercise routine! Liam and i were walking to and from school - i was achieving a high heart rate walk 5 times a week. i felt great but, once the rain and cold set in - and the need to get to the market or Target and get on my ToDOList - the walking stopped. ugh! i need to finally stop talking about getting in shape and just freakin' do it! just to be clear friends - my getting in shape is to fit into my clothing better not give up things i love like my daily dose of Prosecco.

i owe to myself and my boys - to take better care of myself.

i'm bummed i only read 6 actual books this year - you all know what a total #bookjunkie i am- so boo on me! gosh i read 18 in 2016 - i must set the technology aside and read more.

but, speaking of technology

i've mentioned it before but, if you still haven't checked Hoopla out you should. i listened to 8 books this year- mostly while walking - sometimes while cleaning the chalet. if i hadn't flaked on walking there would have been more - i even watched a few videos.

i was blessed to reconnect with my bff. i hope 2018 we'll give us a chance for more time together. thank god for facetime!

friendships are what sustain us in this life.

a colossal transformation in 2017 was the porch. my hubby redid it! can you believe the after ?!? turning what was outdoor space into interior space is a HUMONGOUS change for the chalet. cantilevered space over outdoor or garage space is never a good idea but, the craftsmen weren't thinking about that in 1924 when the chalet was built as a vacation home. now the bedrooms are warmer and quieter and we gained living space which is invaluable! this is something i can never ever thank Steven for enough.

thank you B xo

goals for 2018.

some are chalet updates...swapping french doors for windows in Liam's bedroom. i really want to tackle the basement. the walkout level has all the clutter because we don't have a single thing in our attic. i led the charge a year and a 1/2 ago and carved out a small play area with a tv and toy cubbies - you can see here - but, we need finished space and another bath. we'll see how far we get on this project this year.

since i'm writing these down and putting them out into the universe i pray i will stick to them.

using my calendar everyday - to better use my time.
map out chaletmomma brand production: daily, weekly and monthly.
to plan meals and make less trips to the market.
use my crockpot more.
read more books - hopefully while sitting on the porch.
exercise.
clear out clutter quickly.
take items to the consignment shops regularly.

iron clothing weekly.
travel.
play more games.
go on more adventures with my boys.
to always have cheese, humus and yummy crackers in the chalet and ready for friends - anytime they can pop over!
drink more Prosecco!