Tag Archives: Winter

Welcome to Alberta

Posted on December 7, 2013 by The Inspired Nester

Brrrr…..yes, thoughts have turned to fireplaces, warm sweaters, cosy socks, and a heating pad on the bed turned up full blast an hour before bedtime. Hibernating? Yes, that’s what I’ve been doing the past few days….who wants to go out … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Journeys | Tagged Alberta, cold, Life, Lifestyle, Outdoors, Snow, Windchill, Winter | 4 Comments

Imagine that!

Posted on November 19, 2013 by The Inspired Nester

As a child growing up I lived for the moment I could immerse myself in a good book. I would gobble up page after page laughing aloud or crying with heartbreak….depending on where the author was taking me. Reading is … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, travel | Tagged entertainment, Imagination, Life, Reading, Relax, Winter | Leave a comment

Favourite Recipe: Lemon Cake made with Love ♥

Posted on March 9, 2013 by The Inspired Nester

I am a lover of lemons. The colour makes me happy, they smell fresh and energizing, and they taste wonderful….when the zing they provide is mixed in with other goodness. We had the opportunity to travel to the Amalfi Coast … Continue reading →

Posted in Bucket List, Recipe, travel, Vacation | Tagged Alberta, Amalfi Coast, Barefoot Contessa, Bucket List, Cake, Dessert, Home, Ina Garten, Italy, Lemon, Lemoncello, Positano, Sorrento, Winter | Leave a comment

Inviting, warm, cosy…….the Fireplace

Posted on February 24, 2013 by The Inspired Nester

Those three words describe how I feel when I see flames dancing in a fireplace. The smell of wood and the crackle sound as it burns…..Ahhhhh! What’s not to love? A fireplace invites you to curl up on the couch … Continue reading →

Posted in Decor, HomeStyle, Life Style | Tagged Alberta, ambiance, Bathroom, Bedroom, Bliss, design, fire, Fireplace, Home, Kitchen, Relax, Winter | Leave a comment

Dining Alfresco

Posted on January 29, 2013 by The Inspired Nester

al·fres·co /alˈfreskō/ Adverb In the open air. Synonyms outdoors – in the open air – outside – out-of-doors As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I live in Northern Alberta, Canada. With winter being our longest season once it’s over it’s…………… … Continue reading →

Posted in Life Journeys, travel, World | Tagged Alberta, Dining Alfresco, Food, Greece, Home, Life, Mykonos, Outdoors, Peanut Butter, Picnic, Relax, restaurants, San Francisco, Views, Winter, Wish | 1 Comment

My Morning Tradition

Posted on January 22, 2013 by The Inspired Nester

Inner peace (or peace of mind) refers to a state of being mentally and spiritually at peace, with enough knowledge and understanding to keep oneself strong in the face of discord or stress. Being “at peace” is considered by many … Continue reading →