We've had warm, breezy weather her the past few days after weeks of cold and rain, and some have called it spring, but I'm not holding my breath; we've had blizzards and ice storms at the end of March before.

Here's some insta-inspiration for you this Monday! Aren't Alex's stitched florals amazing?! I love her color choices, as well. So lovely. You can see more of her work on her Instagram @floralsandflossembroidery And you can find her pieces on Etsy here.

Using worsted weight yarn and the crochet star stitch, Stella is a squishy, chunky cropped sweater that's cozy and warm. You can find the pattern in the tales of butterflies shop here, or over on Ravelry here.

A few things that stood out this January: 1. We had a few icy days this month. Not as bad as some in years past, but there was enough on the roads that school was cancelled for several days, and my