Snow Day Activities: Fun Ideas for Families and Kids

After three years in Richmond with hardly any measurable snowfall, Mother Nature finally delivered: about eight inches of fresh, powdery snow.

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It’s stunning—truly breathtaking. We’ve always loved the look of snow, and this blanket of white is everything we hoped for.

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In three years of owning our home we’ve dealt with primer splatters and renovation dust, but we’d never seen it wrapped in a soft, fresh snowfall like this. Bellissimo.

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Around here, more than an inch of snow often feels like a local emergency, so it’s likely John will enjoy a few unexpected days off. Fingers crossed.

But a snow day doesn’t mean the blog goes quiet. We’ll be back soon with new decorating ideas and a giveaway, so stay tuned for more updates.