With winter officially sidelined - even if the weather continues to weave a different pattern - pops of color are sprouting in the D.C. area almost as if to ensure a fresh season is on its way. Visiting Savannah this past weekend offered a sweet nod to spring with the historic district dressed in fluffy azaleas bursting in vibrant displays of pinks and soft corals at the foot of old oak trees dripping in green-gray moss and the sunshine playfully warming the light breezes. A hint of...

With snow, ice and bitter cold coating a vast portion of the country, spring is a coveted topic online this week. Instead of rushing into the next season, what if we lean into the diverse experiences only winter can magically deliver as we step into the month of February... The crispy crunch of snow underfoot piercing the stillness A crackling fire built for toasting marshmallows Fiery streaks of red from cardinals darting through bare branches The thick layers of wool sweaters and wrapped...

Embracing a fresh calendar quietly merges with settling into a deep winter pattern here in the mid-Atlantic region where gray skies occasionally sprinkle light snowflakes and soft pinks and oranges gently greet the frosty landscape in the mornings and set the horizon ablaze in the evenings. With the holidays wrapped up, January is the month for redefining intentions, establishing plans and reorganizing life. A clean slate to reset. What will fill your blank pages? Cheers to a new year of...