If Dorothy Gale were a Vancouverite, would her ruby slippers look like this?

Earlier in the week it had appeared that Christmas had definitely arrived (according to Ben anyhow, to whom snow=Christmas). After I spent Tuesday afternoon frantically searching for new snow boots for Ben so he could enjoy the winter wonderland outside (helping Daddy shovel, making snowmen, and generally jumping around in the white stuff), we had a delivery of  warmer temps and what I’ve heard affectionately called “liquid sunshine” by optimistic {delusional?} Vancouver residents. The result? A mushy, slushy wet mess. Yuck!

This scene is what prompted me to leave a message for my husband saying “if you perhaps have time after work, would you mind picking me up some rainboots???”

And when he called awhile later asking which colour I wanted (black or red), I went with my inner Dorothy and said “RED” emphatically. ‘Cause while I love black, these boots are the most perfect ruby red, and what better way to face a rainy day than with this cheery color keeping me dry?

After time spent running errands today in my new “ruby slippers” I’m back at home, getting cosy and hunkering down with some great reads (and a yummy vanilla latte!)….will post my thoughts soon on the new design trends for 2010!