I love that Montana has 4 distinct seasons…well, some might say there are only 2…summer and winter, haha. And yes, that certainly was true last year when winter stretched a whole 6 months from November to May! So how do I do it? Survive 6 months of winter, I mean? In a cabin (ok…log home) on a mountain-top at 6,100 feet? Well, first of all, there is the issue of plowing 2 miles of private road, so we don’t consider our Snowcat Bombardier a luxury item or sport vehicle (as in snowcatting), but rather, a necessity for which we always keep plenty of extra diesel fuel as well as hydraulic fluid on hand. Then of course, there is the mile of snow fence that keeps some of the drifting snow at bay and the snowsticks whose reflective tape leads us home at night during a whiteout. Our “littlest barn” is always fully-stocked with a long winter’s worth of firewood. And the propane tanks are filled and refilled when we’re down to 30% or 20 or 10%… But beyond the necessities that allow us to get up and down the mountain and keep our house warm and toasty, are these “favorite” things (some of which are on my wish list) that make me happy, that I enjoy, that make my life just a little bit easier and more comfortable in the wintertime and I thought I’d share them with you here in no particular order…
1. This Silver Lake Parka from Gorsuch is on my wish list…(a girl can dream, right?). 2. My new iPhone4 (a birthday gift). 3. A warm cozy bed with faux fur throw (no, this is not my bed but I wouldn’t mind if it was). 4. My fabulous new ring from Free People (a Christmas gift). 5. Soaking at Chico Hot Springs. 6. Snowy Fawn bouquet by Olive & Cocoa. 7. Pedicures at Sage Spa in Bozeman. 8. International wedding photographer, Jasmine Star’s EXPOSED magazine (a Christmas gift). 9. Creme de la Mer (an occasional luxury). 10. Bull elk in snowstorm. 11. Homemade Navajo Lamb Stew (with Indian fry bread). 12. Playing board games in front of a roaring fire. 13. Cardigan from Anthropologie (a Christmas present in 2009). 14. My Ugg Adirondack Boots (for outside) 15. Our Finlandia Sauna (I really should use it more!) 16. A skinny latte, double shot. 17. The classic 1954 musical “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.” 18. Wine and cheese. 19. Pothos chandelier earrings from Anthropologie (no longer available, darn it!) 20. Watching our twins race the Slalom and Giant Slalom from Bridger & Big Sky to Discovery and Whitefish! 21. Paperwhites 22. Lollia’s “Imagine” eau de Parfum (available at HeyDay in Bozeman). 23. Jeep Wrangler 2012 Unlimited Sahara (this car would look good on me!) 24. Pj bottoms from Anthropologie. 25. Christmas cards…both sending and receiving them (this is ours from 2010). 26. Spirutein High Protein Shakes (to get back in shape after the holidays). 27. “Best of the Bunch” Cardigan from Anthropologie (a Christmas gift in 2010). 28. Our backyard view. 29. The shell boxes Larissa and I made (they remind me of the beach). 30. ”The Brooklyn” Ona Camera Bag (on my wish list). 31. Niederegger Marzipan Bars (only during the holidays). 32. Fatwood from Plow & Hearth. 33. Sleepy Hollow Pencil Cup by Anthropologie. 34. Carharrt jacket (available at Murdoch’s in Bozeman). 35. Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream (available at Target, CVS, Walmart). 36. Aviator Headphones by Skullcandy (a Christmas gift ~ for the twins iPods…LOVE the peace & quiet). 37. Dinner by candlelight. 38. The non-traditional Christmas Tree in my studio. 39. My mink scarf 40. Deerskin insulated gloves from Murdoch’s in Bozeman. 41. Tyre Grip (for traction on ice without chains). 42. Our trusty log cart by Plow & Hearth. 43. Sunday morning frittatas whipped up in our fabulous frittata pans by William Sonoma. 44. Our treadmill. (Gotta keep movin’…). 45. Ugg Sundance Boots (for at home). 46. Jingle bells and sleigh rides. 47. Necture Bathing Gel by Lady Primrose.
by Susann
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