#1 The wind whispers through windowpanes, casting dancing shadows on the walls within. Rain softly taps on the roof and windows, muffling the sounds of the world. Great Coffee aroma, helping spirits as I head out for my commute.
#2 The front door groans open, releasing a cloud of frosty air that quickly melts into the warmth. Golden light spills from the living room, beckoning you in. A fire crackles in the hearth, I grab the candle remote casting flickering shadows on worn armchairs and a well-loved rug.
#3 Ina Garten, my favorite home chef. For years, my children would ask what I was making; 'A recipe I have from Ina,' I'd reply. Then came the question, 'Why does Ina, your friend with all the great recipes, never visit?' I couldn't break the news to them at that point, not until several years later. Telling them she wasn't my friend was like telling them there wasn't a Santa Claus.
#4 Curled up on your favorite chair with a well-worn blanket tucked around your shoulders.
#5 The scent of cinnamon and cloves hangs heavy in the air, mingling with the sweet aroma of a simmering teapot on the stove.
