“The bracken shone like frosted silver” |

We came so close. So close to having snow in Tampa last week. The temps dipped all the way into the 20s, the coldest I can ever remember being in Florida. But then we didn’t get any snow. Northern Florida got a light dusting, and so did Orlando. But all Tampa got was rain and ice pellets. Sigh. (Did you know that there’s a Wikipedia page for Florida snow events? I found this quite amusing.)

Those of you in the North who take outfit photos outside everyday in winter seriously deserve a medal. I took these pictures as fast as I could, then hurried back inside to my warm, heated house. I definitely loved the cold weather, but in a way I’m kind of glad that it’s starting to warm up again. There’s only so many days in the 30s that a Florida girl can take.

I love how this cold snap has given me the opportunity to break out so many of my handknits. I’m so proud of this scarf, because I spun the yarn on my drop spindle. It’s super cozy and warm, and it’s long enough to wrap around my neck several times. The way I tied it here is something I’ve been trying ever since I saw this video. I think it’s my new favorite way to tie scarves.

I’m also getting to wear my tweedy beret, which is special to me because I completed it on the first day of my trip to NYC, and wore it everyday while I was there.

Coat: Colebrook (garage sale)
Cardigan: DKNY (via Revolve)
Flannel shirt: Faded Glory (garage sale)
Long sleeve tee: Issac Mizrahi for Target
Jeans: Express
Boots: Dansko Risa (Ebay)
Scarf: spun and knit by me
Beret: Knit by me
Purse: Morelle city bag

Quote: The Velveteen Rabbit, by Margery Williams

0 thoughts on ““The bracken shone like frosted silver””

I am a big fan of that beret!

I actually feel sorrier for my photographer than I do for myself. He is so kind to put up with my photo shoots in the wintry cold.

Berets look so good on you! I always need some sort of brim.

So cute! I love your take on a more monochrome palette.

And that beret is AMAZING. Isn’t it a good feeling to wear a handknit?

Hee – I took photos in the snow a couple times last year but I did not want to deal with it at all this year. If it’s under 40, you get the inside of my house.

I just came across your blog and I have to say it’s cool and inspiring! Love the beret And I can’t believe you almost had snow in florida, crazy! (we’re still waiting for all the snow we had here to melt…ugh!)