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Young House Love » Our First House » Snow Day

| By Sherry Petersik | March 2, 2009 | 35 Comments

Snow Day

After three years of living in Richmond with virtually no snow accumulation to speak of, Mother Nature has gone and redeemed herself in the amount of eight solid inches of white powdery fluff.

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It’s gorgeous- breathtaking even. You guys know how much we like white…

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In three years of homeownership we’ve seen our house coated in primer and renovation dust, but we’ve never seen it draped in a soft blanket of newly fallen snow. Bellissimo.

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And since anything over an inch of snow is basically a state of emergency here in the south, it’s safe to say that John may have the next few days off. Here’s hoping…

But just because it’s a snow day doesn’t mean we’re taking blog time off. We’ll be back in a bit with some decor-related stuff and even a giveaway so stay tuned.

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  1. Avatar for LindsayLindsay says

    March 2, 2009 at 9:59 am

    We got snow in Atlanta too! There’s still a hint of it in our yards this morning and a bit on my car, but other than that, it’s all gone. And no days off work… boo! Enjoy your snow!!!

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  2. Avatar for KristenKristen says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:04 am

    gotta love a snow day! That city will be paralyzed for days. I am a little further north near Fredericksburg. Think we have about 5 inches here.

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  3. Avatar for ethan@OneProjectCloser[email protected] says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:06 am

    We got a fair amount too (in MD). It’s been one of the better snow storms this winter. And so I’m taking a snow day.

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  4. Avatar for heather s.heather s. says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:13 am

    I don’t consider Richmond the south. :) We lived in Powder Springs, GA for years and remember schools being shut down for an inch of snow. We moved to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan when I was 12 and the schools there NEVER shut down…well, I take that back – they did once when all of the water pipes froze.

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  5. Avatar for MeredithMeredith says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:13 am

    Oh, what I would give for a few days off of work due to snow days!

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  6. Avatar for JennJenn says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:25 am

    We have 5-6 inches here in PA, which is not too bad normally, but the roads are very slippery. Unfortunately, my company never closes, so I’m here at work for the day!

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  7. Avatar for KarlaKarla says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:27 am

    Oh my goodness! It’s beautiful! Looks cold though – time to snuggle up with hot chocolate by the fire! :)

    And bonus that you get an extended weekend! Enjoy your time off!

    ~Karla @ It’s The Little Things…

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  8. Avatar for TamTam says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:34 am

    We dont get much in Texas of course but when we do I love to just look at the house covered. Its so beautiful. I take tons of pictures to.

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  9. Avatar for ClaireClaire says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:34 am

    I live about 30 minutes from yall and it’s utter chaos here… but beautiful none the less! :)

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  10. Avatar for darlenedarlene says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:36 am

    Thanks for sharing the pretty snow pics! We got snow flurries here in Arkansas on saturday but nothing stuck to the ground…bummer!

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  11. Avatar for sarahsarah says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:40 am

    I’d be more than happy to send you our share of snow anytime. We’re currently “enjoying” our fifth month of snow this winter… good times. ;)

    Oh, and I wanted to say thanks for your post a month or so ago about Target’s Home Design Event. My husband and I bought their mango wood dining table on clearance last week for $62! (It’s the spitting image of Crate and Barrel’s Basque dining table for $799!) SWOON!

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  12. Avatar for GràciaGràcia says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:49 am

    65 degrees outside (5pm here) and 74 in the house without even having had the heat on the last week. Call me lucky, but I wish I got to see some snow, even if it was just once a year!

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  13. Avatar for SamanthaSamantha says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:59 am

    It looks really pretty, but I’m glad the cold spell is beind us now, we a bathing in warm (ish) spring sunshine now.

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  14. Avatar for LynnLynn says

    March 2, 2009 at 11:01 am

    Hey there! It was so beautiful this morning. I live a hop skip and a jump from you in Mechanicsville. We have been up all morning playing in the snow! Thanks for posting the pics.

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  15. Avatar for MarcieMarcie says

    March 2, 2009 at 11:15 am

    I thought of you guys yesterday while I was in pottery barn and saw two cute white ceramic bunnies for $30.00 each. Also, the ZGallerie in my area is closing. :( Your white ceramic rhino is 40% off, along with everything else in the store! I wanted to get some things but it was such chaos in the store I really couldn’t think. I wish I had seen that sale when they still had most of their things in stock!

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  16. Avatar for Denise T.Denise T. says

    March 2, 2009 at 11:16 am

    Beautiful. Don’t you love the peaceful quiet of a snowy morning and a cup of rich hot chocolate! Yum. Happy snow day!

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  17. Avatar for EmilyEmily says

    March 2, 2009 at 11:36 am

    How fun. We’ve had a very dry winter – I love it since we are normally bombarded with snow, but the skiers are complaining!

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  18. Avatar for LoriLori says

    March 2, 2009 at 12:33 pm

    Woo hoo! Richmond has shut down! My kids are ecstatic – they haven’t had a full snow day in years, and now maybe more than one? Enjoy!

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  19. Avatar for jbhatjbhat says

    March 2, 2009 at 12:39 pm

    Ugh, it snowed last week in Seattle too. Snow is so pretty,and I love your pictures, but I just hate hate hate being out and about in it. It makes me worry for people’s safety out on the roads, because this city is just not equipped to handle it.

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  20. Avatar for JanJan's camera says

    March 2, 2009 at 1:15 pm

    12 inches of snow in Massachusetts. Will it ever end?

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  21. Avatar for momomaticmomomatic says

    March 2, 2009 at 2:02 pm

    Er, have fun! We lived in PA for 5 years and thats *all* the snow I ever need!

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  22. Avatar for SomerSomer says

    March 2, 2009 at 2:02 pm

    Its even beautiful down here in Charlotte! I work on the 18th floor of a building downtown and looking out is beautiful right now

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  23. Avatar for CindyCindy says

    March 2, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    Such is the story of my life. I wish I could say we only had 8″ of snow! In fact, last week, after we all thought winter was just about over, it dumped and dumped. Great picture though – it looks really pictureque where you are!!

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  24. Avatar for PriscillaPriscilla says

    March 2, 2009 at 2:22 pm

    do you need a shovel? we have plenty of those here in mn. =)

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  25. Avatar for LayersofmeaningLayersofmeaning says

    March 2, 2009 at 2:25 pm

    it loooks so beautiful!
    here in GA schools are closed! They have clases were canceled yesterday at 3pm! & we didn’t even get any snow!!!

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  26. Avatar for Denise T.Denise T. says

    March 2, 2009 at 2:34 pm

    I bet if anyone can make a “white on white” snowman look fabulous, it’s John and Sherry!

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  27. Avatar for Sam & JacciSam & Jacci says

    March 2, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    8 inches! Wow – my kiddos would have a blast in that :) We live in Ohio, and I don’t think we’ve had that much at one time all winter long. It really is lovely. White is always stunning – can’t go wrong taking a cue from truly “Divine” design ;)

    And *thank you* for the gravatar help! It’s nifty to see everyone’s pic by their comments. It helps me remember people who comment often, too :)

    Jacci

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  28. Avatar for Julia @ Hooked on HousesJulia @ Hooked on Houses says

    March 2, 2009 at 3:34 pm

    I love a snowy day like that–as long as I don’t have anywhere to go and can just stay cozy by the fire and enjoy it. Be sure to have some hot chocolate before the snow melts! :-)

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  29. Avatar for KristinKristin says

    March 2, 2009 at 4:19 pm

    I noticed you guys took down your trellis, that’s so responsible of you guys. We’re enjoying the snow here too.

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  30. Avatar for JillJill says

    March 2, 2009 at 6:23 pm

    Hope your snow day was great! By me, near Lake Michigan (Milwaukee) it got bombarded with more than 14 inches and I am in a southwest suburb 15 miles away and nothing!! Lake effect snow usually sends chills down my spine.

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  31. Avatar for BarbaraBarbara says

    March 2, 2009 at 8:49 pm

    I think the folks here in DC were trying to impress Barack Obama. There was only a 2 hour delay DC public schools. Shucks! I was itching for a reason to stay home but I had no excuse.

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  32. Avatar for LaurenLauren says

    March 2, 2009 at 10:25 pm

    Looks lovely! Frame a photo of it to remember on hot summer days. :)

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  33. Avatar for ElizabethElizabeth says

    March 3, 2009 at 7:47 am

    Stunning pictures- is that the garage way out in the back?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      March 3, 2009 at 8:35 am

      Hey Elizabeth,

      That’s actually a cute little red shed way in the back of our yard (our property extends even further behind the shed but it’s all woods from then on out). We love how charming and private it looks back there (which is why we often photograph that area). We do have a double garage which actually comes in handy a lot more than the shed, but it’s nowhere near as cute. Although we do have a plan for sprucing up our garage for spring. Stay tuned…

      xo,
      Sherry

  34. Avatar for LaurenLauren says

    March 3, 2009 at 3:19 pm

    I loved my day off yesterday due to snow. It’s so nice to see Richmond finally get more than just a few flurries. My house had 10 inches….so we were a little buried, but it was so beautiful!

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