In Maine, we are now in deep winter, a cold, snowy, brilliant time of year. Some people, especially those who are affected by the lack of light, get the blues in February or go stir crazy or a combination of the two. I am happy to report that winter doesn’t get me down. No, for me, that comes with March, just around the corner, and a category of its own in Maine.
While I love the hustle and bustle of the holidays, I am grateful for the calm of winter, a time to write, read, and perhaps do a bit of organizing, although I never get too far with this. I find February restful—unless, of course, there is a big storm—and hunkering down at night is soothing rather than dreary.
Here was the temperature this morning, before I went out to take pictures. Cold but not brutal, the way it has been in the Midwest.
Our driveway is no longer glare ice, and although care is still needed, walking to the car or the mailbox is much less treacherous than it has been.
I always like to see our cozy, little home tucked in the snow.
Out back, the patio is completely covered with snow. No patio nights for a while, no glimpses of flowers as there are with some of my blogging friends.
Then there is the forest, mysterious any time of year.
Hard to resist a season where there are so many blue shadows in the yard and in the woods.
You’ve portrayed the beauty of winter very well, Laurie. I do love those blue shadows early in the morning when the sun is low.
Thanks, Eliza. Those blue shadows can’t be beat.
Wonderful winter impressions, Laurie. The blue shadows brings a lovely calmness. Lucky you to live in Maine! -11°C sounds great. I’m visiting the family in Norway next week and I hope for a change in temperatures until then. It was -30° two days ago.
Very cold! Just looked up the latitude of Norway, and it’s considerably farther north than Maine. No wonder it’s so much colder.
A good picture of winter in New England! Your driveway, snug house, and path into the forest bring back strong memories of our years in mid-coast Maine and the New Hampshire Lakes. Thank you!
You’re most welcome. And thank you!
Red house, red car, green trees and white all around. No wonder you don’t mind snuggling in during the cold months of winter.
That’s us too, here near Woodstock NY this week, with a good foot of the snow still and lots more shovelled into piles on the street. I haven’t left the house in maybe seven days, but it’s okay. The beauty of it during the day makes all the difference for me–
Indeed it does.
Beautiful images of Winter’s peace dear Laurie and your home looks so cosy among the snows and greenery 🙂💖 xxx
Thanks, Xenia!
Your house looks so welcoming.
Many thanks!
Stay warm in your beautiful and cozy winter wonderland!🙂
Thanks so much!
I like seeing your house tucked in and cozy too. Lovely photos Laurie.
Thanks, June!
Ah, enjoy your cozy February. We’ll have to find some way to make March more enjoyable for you guys. Maybe something like an Advent Calendar, with treats for every miserable day. : )
I love your idea!
LOL
Your home looks as snug as a bug in a rug in its snowy surroundings. The photo of your back patio and the woods makes me think of Robert Frost but when you stop by the snowy woods you are home. Lucky you! ❤
Your home looks warm & inviting and very pretty against the backdrop of snow & the forest. Like you I enjoy a bit of restful time in winter, however our winters are very mild compared with yours.keep warm! ❄️⛅️
Many thanks! Will do.
Lovely scenes from your Maine winter, thank you.
Thanks, Susan!
I feel pretty much the same about February . . . and the dreaded March. You’d think I’d learn, at my advanced age, that March is still winter, in a big way, but I always hope for signs of spring, and am always disappointed.
Yes, yes!
I will savor this cold month of February, I’ll hope that March decides which camp it wants to be in, winter or spring. Make up her mind! March is too ‘on the fence’ for my liking as well!
Oh, March! Right around the corner. But I guess if we are going to have April, then we must have March.
Beautiful portrayal, Laurie – Nevertheless I must confess that I am pleased it is not on my doorstep 🙂
Thanks, Derrick. ‘Tis normal to us. Clif and I were both born in Maine, and this is what we expect from winter. 😉
Yes, indeed
Those cold, blue shadows on winter snow are beautiful.
Thanks, Lavinia!
If only our winters looked so scenic I might grow to like them. 🙂
I agree with you about winter. Theses pictures are sure have a sweet charm-love your home !
Many thanks!
So beautiful!