It’s a cold and rainy day here in Northern Italy. We had a very much anticipated snowstorm last night that had lots of local school kids crossing their fingers in their sleep for a day off school. Unfortunately the snow turned to rain and the school buses left at their usual time. There were quite a few disappointed kids heading to school this morning.
After months of mild and sunny days I have to get used to these lower temperatures and the need to wear scarves and winter coats. In general I’m not a huge fan of the cold but I do love these chilly days where I get to hole up in my house with the fireplace on and putter around keeping myself busy sewing, baking and crafting. I know the novelty will wear off pretty quickly so indulge me while I wax on about my love for these wintery days.
Today I wanted to tell you all about a great way that you can keep positive, creative, warm and busy through whatever kind of winter you’re experiencing.
A few months ago some very talented artists, designers, bloggers, mothers and overall amazing ladies put together an incredible e-book called Handmade Winter with over 50 winter-inspired crafts, activities, recipes, entertaining ideas and more. They’ve included everything from how to brew the perfect cup of tea to a maxi-skirt sewing tutorial to instructions on how to make yourself a leather and chain chevron necklace. One of my favourite things about this book is the variation it offers. There is something for everyone (husbands and kids included).
This book will help us all get through these long cold wintery months (especially thanks to the Warm Masala Chai recipe found on page 25/26!).
Handmade Winter costs $15 (US) and is easily purchased and downloaded on-line.
Jillian In Italy 
