no winter lasts forever

this is my backyard.

well, not "mine," i suppose. just until mid-june. regardless, i've still got a bit of a city-mouse-in-the-country thing going on, and i'm in total awe of my surroundings; i don't get as much time to enjoy them as i'd like, but i get one blessed day off a week, and i spent my late afternoon yesterday wandering around my neighborhood with my camera and a gin and tonic.

and, not to welcome the comparison, but i thought i'd include an outfit photo, for old time's sake. my day-to-day garb has taken a decidedly utilitarian turn, what with the doing-nothing-but-working and all; still, i try to have as much fun with it as i can.

sweater: thrifted
shorts: j crew
shoes: anthropologie

hoping the "ireland" sweater goes a way to excusing my extreme paleness.

thank you all so much for your kind words and well wishes! i hope spring has sprung where you are, too, and you're getting to enjoy it.

xo audrey