Love Actually...

...A few things I actually do LOVE:

1- Colonial Williamsburg; it is one of my favorite places ever. I am not a world traveler (yet!), but I know that out of all the cities in the world CW will always hold a special place in my heart.

It is beautiful and quaint, and it is never hard to imagine myself sitting outside reading, writing, or crocheting with all the lovely colonials!

2- Grey; something about the color grey just encourages me to snuggle up and take a nap.

Some of my favorite sweaters are this color and if I am ever in doubt (whether picking out cloths or choosing yarn) light cozy grey is always my go to.

3- That being said, I adore bright pastel-ly colors in a room. They liven up a mood, create space, and make me feel happy.

4-Thrifting; I frequent Goodwill more than is truly healthy and the antique shop in my home town is to die for.

I adore vintage, pretty much vintage everything. 

Why buy it new when you can buy it old?

5- Coffee; as a college student it is a need, but for me that rich aroma and bracing taste is just as calming and relaxing as it is energizing

6- Haiti; if you have never been I will not push you to go. Visiting a third world country isn't for everyone, however if you ever do go I can guarantee you it will be a life changing experience.

As an anthropologist in the making the cultural codes were fascinating and in contrast with my own, 

but as a human being the people were bright and friendly and full of life despite the hardships you could see all around them.

7- Crocheting

Cheers,

Cristyn

Friends, Photography, and Reenactments

Time to bombard you with pictures!

Not a whole lot has gotten done on the crafting front this weekend as I decided that a day in Colonial Williamsburg was in order. This is by far the best way to start off a semester (even if the weather was rather chilly!) Thus I spent most of my day in CW with my hall-mates Sam and Steven. We did a tour of the governors palace and went in as many buildings as possible in order to stay out of the frozen January wind.

I also went to the Sinfonicron at William and Mary Saturday night as one of my friends just happened to be first violin! If you have never been to a sinfonicron performance GO. It was well worth the five dollars and three hours. The play was indeed very loooooong. However, it was "Sullivan and Gilbert" so it was hilarious! I attended the play with A, Wonderboy (my absolute best friend) and Mrs J (A's roommate and our resident history buff), and as far as college nights out goes, it was really tame though definitely my scene and more fun than a crazy party anyway.

Stone angel pot in the governor's garden

Powder kegs in the armory

By far one of my favorites! It's one of the many benches you can find throughout the gardens.

A house keepers desk

A child's doll in the governors palace. I just found this to be the cutest thing. 

Perfect inspiration!

Original colonial drums in the armory!

Me in the ballroom. I was so ready to waltz! Too bad Sam and Steven would not have cooperated with this plan : /

Jar love!

Bridge behind the carpenters

Amazing place! The bindery, sooo many BOOKS!

Place setting for a ball.

Beautiful stairs!

Lovely quaint bed in the stables. 

Unfortunately, whoever lived there probably found it more smelly than charming.

Charming winding staircase

WIGS! Need I say more? I am so glad that this is no longer a thing!

And to end the day right, Sinfonicron! (That's Wonderboy in some ever attractive Crocs, no worries I soon fixed the situation)

Cheers,

Cristyn