2 days until winter!
It's "I like Thursdays" and time to fill the internet with some much needed positive things. What do you like today?
It snowed Saturday night into Sunday. I don't mind these storms as much anymore. I found something I really like:
They are called Yaxtrax and you adhere them to your shoes or boots for traction in ice and snow. AND THEY WORK!
As a senior, I'm always concerned about a fall impeding my freedom. Couple that with the fact that my dog will not go to the bathroom without walking for a while--it could be trecherous. I'm still careful with the Yaxtrax on my boot but I have to tell you, I've never slipped with them on.
I like my humidifier. We haven't had one in a while and it's really helping. When I was a kid, I remember my grandmother putting pans of water on her radiators to keep moisture in the air. But her radiators were 2-3 times the depth of mine. I'm really noticing a big difference since I began using mine.
Lana's prompt this week is: "Do you like red and green? does it lift your spirits? what shades do you like best?
I do love red and green at the holidays. I especially like the vintage red and green from the 50s and early 60s.
After the holidays, I still have to admit I love red. I wasn't quilting with it often because it bothered my eyes (it doesn't anymore). I would have to say the one color I don't like is orange (sorry autumn people).
I'm hoping to do a red and pink quilt in the new year. Anyway, that is all I have for this week!
Have a safe and happy weekend!
6 comments:
My winter boots have these traction thingies on them permanently and they work great. Like you, I can't risk a fall and icy spots are everywhere here in winter time. I love that old timey kind of red and green too. They look like the traditional colours of Christmas to me. I think they were what I would have grown up with. Anyway, Merry Christmas from me, Michele.
I love the vintage images you posted. So charming! I am with you about orange. Yuck!
I'm glad your found the traction you need for your walks I just wish we would get a good storm here - I keep hoping. I love red and green whether it's in nature, in antique quilts, in Christmas quilts, or in decor. I like orange but I'm not too fond of that antique gold color in fabrics, it just muddles everything. Happy Holidays
I've heard those YaxTrax are handy for winter walking. I don't have a dog to walk, but still like to get out and walk even in winter - I should check them out. I like red and pink together, too - would you add another color?
Michele - I have used Traxx on my boots ever since moving to Montana, and they are a life-saver! We might need to invest in a humidifier - I have been feeling really dried out lately despite drinking lots of water! Merry Christmas to you and yours! (Joining you from I Like Thursday)
Yaktrax are great. You do have to be careful on slate or tiled surfaces - the traxx are slippery on that, oddly enough.
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