suggestions

1. Icicles Starting To Melt Cashmere Silk Yarn

2. Icy Dream Print

3. Cold As Ice Necklace

4. Icicles Earrings

5. Blue Icicles Print

6. Clear Quartz Icicle Necklace

letters

Dear New Haircut,
After months of thinking about you, you're finally a reality. I was scared at first to take the leap, but I'm glad I finally did!

Dear Scarf,
You've been sitting on my knitting needles for week. I've neglected you. I've been too busy to pick you up. I need to finish you soon because my neck has been cold all winter long. I promise I will get to you as soon as I can.

Dear Cold Wind,
Please see above. I'm not prepared for you. Please come back at a later date. Thank you.

Happy Birthday Dad

Happy Birthday Dad!

Love you!

Capital City Diner

 Months ago, Metro 20, our go-to diner for a good, quick breakfast abruptly "closed for renovations." We spent months wondering how long they would be closed, then a few weeks ago, new signage was put up. Metro 20 was dead, reemerging as Capital City Diner, with a gaudy cartoony logo. So obviously we had to go check it out.

 We really liked the way they had changed the interior. It seems a lot more spacious than the Metro was, and instead of the kitschy 50's color scheme of turquoise and hot pink that the Metro had it now has the vibe of a swanky 60's lounge. Wood paneling and mod light fixtures. The booths are new, and more lux than the Metro booths. They did a really good job with the new decor.

They have also renovated the menu. We only looked at the breakfast options, but there are several new items that the Metro lacked.

 The Metro definitely had them beat when it comes to good coffee. Our Capital City cups were filled with weak watery coffee. And while we're on the topic of weak, they are over staffed as many newly opened restaurants are, but the service is not great. It might just be that they are trying to get into the groove of a new place, but the service was definitely slower. Our waitress was also not as friendly and attentive as the ladies who used to work for the Metro.

 M ordered the Country Breakfast: eggs over easy, home fries, a biscuit, and sausage gravy. I had a bite of the biscuit and gravy, and it was pretty tasty.

I had my go to: two eggs overeasy, home fries, bacon, and rye toast. The food was very good, made with high quality ingredients. They serve applewood bacon that is delicious. The home fries were too bland, they could use some seasoning or onions or something.

We'll probably be back once the curiosity factor dies down. The place was packed and very busy. We think that once they settle into a flow of normal clientele that their service issues might get better. We are looking forward to lots of delicious breakfasts, but we will always miss our Metro 20.

january giveaway

This month we have TWO giveaways! 

The first is brought to you by one of our sponsors: Kam of Campfire Chic

Kam's shop is filled with adorable notebooks, embroidered and cross stitched items, and really cute embroidery and cross stitch patterns. And she is kind enough to giveaway a cross stitch pattern to one lucky reader!

And as an extra special bonus, Kam is going to give Windshield Diaries readers a discount on any item in her shop! Just enter the code CAMP10 for 10% off your order!

The second giveaway is brought to you by the awesome Stephanie of Femmena Mala! Stephanie is one of my favorite new bloggers, and a total sweetheart. If you haven't checked out her blog, you should definitely make a point to stop by soon!

It's a beautiful vintage GAP dress, size Small (5/6).

Here's how to enter:

1. To qualify, you must be a follower of Windshield Diaries, leave a comment telling us what you love about Campfire Chic and Femmena Mala

For extra entries:

1. Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment telling us you did so.

This giveaway will be open until Saturday, January 15, 11:59pm Eastern Time.

Winner will be announced Sunday, January 16!

Good luck!

This week...

...celebrated my nephew's first birthday with all of his closest friends & family.
...had Sunday dinner with M's family
...fell victim to the iPhone alarm failures and as a result showed up for work an hour late on Monday.
...started my second round if the Beachbody Insanity 60 day workout...20lbs down, 20 to go!
...spent the evening with M's family
...tried to catch up on 2010 leftover projects
...waited for the snow to fall
...didn't have enough time to get everything done
...cut my hair SHORT!
...drinks with M and my favs