Bringing the beautiful tree baby home.

Cheers to today's rest and relaxation.

Gravy from a wine decanter? Please!

From our family to yours, Happy non-traditional Thanksgiving!

When you take hydration very seriously.

Working from home means co-worker cuddles.

Voilà! Windows, plants protected (felines fended).

Sunburst Shutters made our beautiful custom shutters, and we DIY'd the shelves and the planters. 

We are some happy Hopkins.

Basking in the post-holiday togetherness glow.

When Friendsgiving's all about finger foods.

Clearly, DIY is a team sport.

Holiday party vibes are sneaking in!

When your project gets slightly delayed.

The project continues...slowly but surely...

DIY Part II...Please stay tuned!

A little DIY up in here.

To be continued...

Distinguished...Well-respected...Disparaged by the president.

...Followed by a standing ovation.

'Tis the season to be flocked.

The best seat in the house.

Baby it's cold outside (but our cats are nobody's fool).

Today I'm proudly sporting my cardigan.

World Kindness Day - Cardigans to honor Mr. Rogers

They're predicting one of "Those Winters."

Ack.

Happy birthday, Grandma Connie! (Celebrate accordingly!!)

RIP, (instant favorite) blue dog baby.

What cats think about to-do lists.

Note: Bed was still warm when the photo was taken.

Envying your animals' morning (part two).

When you envy your animals' mornings.

The Christmas vibes are sneaking in!

Welcome home, David! Welcome, rice cooker!

Watching and waiting. He's homeward bound!

What a weekend for fall walking!

Appears to always sprout up overnight.

(Old man ear hair, that is)

Hello November, nice to see you!

View out my office window in downtown Springfield, Mass.