Snow way!

 Living on the coast, with all the salt in the air, ordinarily when we do get snow, it doesn’t last very long. I fully expected that when I logged on for my first day back at work on Monday, the snow that had appeared over the weekend would be well on its way to melting. It wasn’t, and throughout Monday afternoon more fell.

My garden blanketed in snow

It was really quite beautiful. The silence while out walking Thelma because cars weren’t going up our street. Little Miss being able to play snowball fights with kids in the street and the general feel of nowhere to go and nothing to do other than stay warm. I didn’t venture any further than my local Lidl for 2 days, on foot and my trusty hiking boots have been the only shoe I’ve dared wear. 

Tuesday came, and luckily for little miss, who has grown quite attached to her pyjamas, school couldn’t open. By Wednesday it was turning to treacherous ice. School remained closed, but I did have to crack the car out of its ice block to take it to the garage. I suspected a slow puncture but ended up needing two new tyres! It seemed to be a busy day for deliveries though, and amongst them was my white company candle I’d ordered from the sale. It smells amazing. That cheered me up.

Despite barely leaving the house I’ve still been making the effort to wear more than jeans, and this snuggly Michael Kors jumper I bought a few months back, paired with my old faithful TOAST cord skirt and my trusty Berghaus hiking boots (which are about 10 years old or more now) made a very cosy outfit to venture out in.

Boots - Berghaus, skirt - TOAST, jumper - Michael Kors 

Jumpers and cardigans have been a constant necessity this week with the temperature struggling to get above zero for much of it. By Thursday, school was able to reopen and some semblance of a routine could start again. 

Saturday it was still bitter, but we decided we’d take a trip over the Helmsley. I donned a lovely new dress that Mum had bought for herself but found too long (at 6ft tall this is a problem I never have), and gave to me. While boots were still very much in order, I could finally get out of the chunky hiking ones.

There were still signs of the snow all along the way, and alas our trip to Helmsley wasn’t to be. Half way along one of my engine warning lights came on, so I decided it was wiser to turn back than carry on. Another car issue this week! 

We went into town instead, which actually turned out to be a really good decision. Little miss managed to persuade me to get her a new toy in the Claire’s accessories sale, and then we had an early dinner/late lunch in a local restaurant called Lezzett.

I opted for their lunchtime bowl with chicken and it was divine. Definitely something I would have again. 

Wet and cold York

Sunday morning I caught a train down to York to meet up with chap. The weather was terrible, but after warming up with hot chocolate we set off to the gallery to see the Aesthetica art prize exhibition. Filled with a variety of works and installations in all types of media, it was really interesting.

York art gallery

The chap immersed in one of the installations 

Climate change seemed to be a common theme amongst many of the works, as well as belonging. One of our particular favourites was a massive light installation which you could walk through called submergence. I’ve linked a YouTube video of it below.

Lots of layers needed

It was incredibly relaxing. We walked back into town, where I managed to bag myself a gorgeous pair of leather boots for a steal in the Monsoon sale. Then it was off to grab some dinner at the pub, before I caught my train home. Despite the weather we had a lovely Sunday.