Thursday, March 25

Rain, Rain...

I'm not one to sing the "Rain, Rain, Go Away" song.  I kind of love the rain.  Rainy days are the best for reading books, listening to music, sipping tea, taking naps, watching movies, crocheting, and computering.  Honestly, one of my favorite things to do on a rainy day is just sit in the car and watch the rain.  I love feeling like I'm in a bubble or a pod with drip-drops falling all around me.  It's so peaceful.


How do you spend your rainy days?
xo Katie


28 comments:

  1. CalMarch 25, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    This is probably one of my favorite posts! I live in sunny SoCal, so the rain doesn't like to visit often, but when it does...all of those things you said...I like to do. Tea, books, movies, cuddle...sit in my window seat or in my car & just watch the rain hit the flower petals...it's so relaxing & magical! Great post Katie!

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  2. JennyMarch 25, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    I love doing those things too, especially watching old movies! Its rainy here in Seattle today too, so I'm spending it making new items for my etsy shop!:)
    www.kjennynelson.etsy.com

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  3. KelleyMarch 25, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    I spend my raining days in bed reading, like you mentioned. Then the next day when it's sunny again, I feel super refreshed.

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  4. HeatherMarch 25, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    I always make sure I'm in the car for rainy days too.
    My favorite soundtrack is Sting + Rain

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  5. Louie Louie BebeMarch 25, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    I have two toddlers (4 and nearly 6) who worship the rain. Literally. They do that by taking off all of their clothes and run around like two puppies, laughing.
    So naturally, although I would love to spend rainy days curled up on the sofa, reading or knitting, what I a c t u a l l y
    do, on rainy days, is run after the above mentioned worshipers with rain coats and wellingtons and do a lot of begging, oooh-ing, ahh-ing, (these are words. I swear.) getting soaking wet and anxious.
    fun, fun, fun.
    Before I became the anxious, soaked mom that I am, I used to spend rainy days working- sewing, knitting. I used to think rain is inspiring.
    ha.

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  6. enmiMarch 25, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    Lovely images! :)
    I usually spend my rainy days playing Animal Crossing on my DS or just lie in bed all day sketching. Rainy days usually make me happy.

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  7. laynemarieMarch 25, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    Everything you said! I've *always* loved the rain.

    When I was a wee one, I changed the words to the "Rain, Rain, Go Away" song. I wish I could remember, but it was something like "rain, rain, please stay, and come back everyday!"

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  8. BellaBreeMarch 25, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    in the warm rain I send the kids outsie - if its cold rain I love to bake and read or knit and sew...we are slowly giving up our lovely summer for you guys over the otherside of the world, so plenty of books will be read soon

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  9. UnknownMarch 25, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    those are all awesome. i love catching up on blogs and i love to strap on those rain boots and go puddle hopping haha. I live in NorCal so its been quite springy here and warm

    CMonster
    www.bythemonsterandme.com

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  10. ...on the brink of something beautifulMarch 25, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    rainy days are the BEST sleeping days. i like to spend mine cuddled up on the sofa with tons of blankets reading or watching movies!!
    -kel

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  11. Lori PMarch 25, 2010 at 2:43 PM

    I LOVE the pictures, although the second lady looks like she's had it. lol What do I do? If I"m lucky, I don't have to drive anywhere and I get to lock up in my studio and create pretty things, then cook a delicious meal and enjoy my glass of wine while watching the rain. Yep - pretty perfect.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 25, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    Building forts out of blankets with my son :)

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  13. KaraMarch 25, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    I am NOT a fan of the rain. It's been (unseasonably) raining like crazy in Arizona. We all make jokes about how if we wanted this, we'd all move to Seattle. Sad, but true!

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  14. Becky FarleyMarch 25, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    I love rainy days when I can sleep in!
    ps if you lived in FL you'd sing that song more often ;)

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  15. kirstyMarch 25, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    i LOVE the rain :) it started here as i left work so i walked home very slow to experience every last drop, i just think it's so refreshing?! and the smell of all the trees + plants afterwards is dreamy! ok i better stop there before i come across as a weirdo -rain freak!

    lovely pictures my dear ♥

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  16. skunkboyMarch 25, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    Yes! I forgot about baking! When it's cold and rainy I love to bake! I will admit, after we've had a couple weeks of rain I start singing a different song. Like, will the sun EVER come out?! :))

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  17. UnknownMarch 25, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    My rainy days usually consist of waiting outside for a bus that never comes, jumping over flooded gutters. Eating lunch at my desk because I don't want to go back out there, waiting for a crowded bus with wet people to take me home, trying not to slip because there is standing room only.

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  18. Monster GirlMarch 25, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    Thank you for the piggies photo! SO CUTE!

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  19. AliMarch 25, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    oh my gosh the pigslets in the rain picture is too cute!! :)

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  20. BuenoBuenoMarch 25, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    i love a rainy day. i love looking out the window when its pouring! and i love an excuse to wear my rainboots!
    hope your having a great productive week!
    xo
    brando

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  21. SophieMarch 26, 2010 at 1:11 AM

    I love the rain...I spend it much like yourself, so cozy and peaceful hearing the rain while you're curled up with a good book! Or I like to watch dvds of my fav show...

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  22. el reino encantado de CasiopeaMarch 26, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    Well at this time i think i´m the only person all over the world who don´t like rainy days :S
    That´s why when it rains I prefer to stay at home sewing, reading... and wishing for the sun!!!

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  23. AJMarch 26, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    I looove rainy days! I usually go for walks during them ^_^ (Which is why my old neighbors called me "Rain Girl" haha)

    I wanted you to know that I've passed on the Beautiful Blogger Award to you :) http://ajthepurple.blogspot.com/2010/03/beautiful-bloggers.html

    Thanks for being a beautiful blogger!

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  24. LaneMarch 26, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    It's been raining on and off all week and I love it :)

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  25. Michelle ClementMarch 26, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    Ah! Those piglets make me super-happy! he he. :) It rains a lot here in Vancouver, and there's nothing better than cuddling up on the couch with a new movie, hubby, and a big ol bowl of popcorn, I think. :) Not (*every time* it rains though...) lol.

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  27. CherayMarch 28, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    It's been pouring all morning! I LOVE the rain!
    It mades me want to either stay snuggled up in bed (which I did until I realized the windows were leaking! Eeep!) or run around outside in gumboots with a hot cup of coffee! :)
    Cheray x

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  28. UnknownApril 2, 2010 at 1:49 AM

    Love your blog and this post! I live in Portland and sometimes it seems like the rain never stops here! But I do still love watching the rain. Especially when it's extra stormy!

    Your rainy inspiration reminds me of some vintage wallpaper I bought recently: http://www.flickr.com/photos/campsmartypants/4348482633/in/set-72157623408730492/

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