i can feel it in my bones.

i'm freaking thrilled that it's about to be 2014. 

not that 2013 was a bad year or anything...

m & i moved into a new apartment we absolutely love.

we made new friends and reconnected with old ones.

we saw friends get engaged, married, have kids.

we went to 2 packer games, and met james jones.

we were lucky enough to travel, camp, and explore.

my parents both happily retired.

my sister ann welcomed a new baby girl into our family.

my sister louisa started her own business and sees more success every day.

overall: a good year.

but, there is something fantastic about a fresh new year. i'm not big on resolutions (other than being loyal to my one line book), but i love that people take this time to reevaluate the path they are on and put a good foot forward for the new year. you get to crack out a new calendar, a fresh planner, and start out with the ability to decide how YOU want YOUR year to be.

2014 is going to be a good one, i can just feel it in my bones.

are you making resolutions? or have something you're hoping for in 2014?

a packers super bowl win is at the top of my list.

xo, lp

**in addition, i'm a crazy person about numbers- i love even numbers. yup. i'm completely kooky about them to the point i like the volume in my car to always be at an even number. 

i can't wait for it to be an even year, and get to turn an even 26.  

full of cheer.

aaaaaaaand i'm back. 

after our tour-de-minnesota to see our families last week, we are fully settled back into snowy wisconsin. 

hope you all had a great and safe time with your loved ones!

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winter had fully hit minnesota when we got there. driving through the snow-covered valley to michael's aunt's house was completely gorgeous. a little scary...but gorgeous.

i was lucky enough to be gifted a pair of loren hope earrings for christmas. i posted this little shot on instagram which she happened to #regram - which was another christmas gift in itself :)

i don't know if i've ever shared this with all of you, but i am a total calendar hoarder. i love calendars and planners. type-a, much? i am in love with my 2014 gold embossed desk calendar from paper source in portland. so gorgeous!

sorry for all who witnessed my insta-rant yesterday about the chick who was complaining about thank-you notes. but seriously. in other news, how gorgeous are these mara-mi cards i bought to send out??

what was something lovely about your christmas?

don't forget to send out your thank you notes!

xo,lp

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baby it's cold outside

everyone- go enjoy yourselves. 

take time off.

recharge.

breathe.

be merry.

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love you, friends.

xo, lp