[a wintry dinner: homemade tomato soup, crostini, and salad]

[my drink of choice from starbucks: tazo 'calm' tea]

[my favorite new arm candy: Skull Bracelet in Silver and Fuchsia Pink, c/o LeiVanKash [$150, available here]

[a soft and luxe gift: 'Born 2 Love Comfy Calypso Coral Pants,' c/o Peace Love World - $108, available here]

[the designer's signature (along with some hidden inspirational messages)]

[herbal teas and spices at a street vendor's display]

The weather forecast is still looking brutal. On top of the freezing temperatures and gusty winds we've been dealing with for days is a light snowfall prediction for later tonight. I'm choosing to look on the bright side of things by focusing on what gives me warm and fuzzy thoughts: herbal teas, hearty soups (I'm thinking it's going to be this recipe for dinner tonight), and curling up in front of the television during the worst of a storm. It's like the people at Peace Love World read my mind when they sent me their super soft Calypso pants earlier this week (seriously, they're so comfy it's unreal). Not only do they keep me warm, I'm in love with the fabric and the uplifting sentiment scrawled throughout the pair's design. I can't wait to wear them while staying in–just add a blanket and I'm all set.

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