Hello dear readers! And happy new year! I hope everyone had a relaxing and refreshing holiday - it was definitely nice to unplug for a few weeks and spend time with family. This year promises to be one full of exciting changes, big and small, personal and professional, and hopefully I can share some of them with you soon. But first tell me - what do you hope 2015 brings?

The Happy Mail Project may be a few years old, but it makes me happy.

New Year's snow covering the Grand Canyon.

The Momofuku Milk Bar cookbook was already on my wish list, but after seeing this cake it's moved straight to the top.

MTV and the U.S. teen birth rate.

DIY painted canvas clutch.

A little bit of spring with this pressed flower iPhone case.

The Oatmeal test drives Google's self-driving car.

I love this paint chip wall - simple and beautiful.

This yellow pleated skirt feels like a lovely way to brighten up January.

Plastic-eating mushrooms could save the world!

What does one size look like in 10 different brands of jeans?

A fascinating look at kids, The Holocaust, and "inappropriate" play.

A totally unique way of preserving history.

I'm loving the idea of a tiny house ... not sure how it would work with kids, but there's something so appealing about trimming away all the excess stuff.

And in case you missed it this week on Snippet & Ink:

Sweet California ranch wedding in yellow and white.

Beaulieu Gardens gets a bold makeover in this fun wedding.

What to pack for your honeymoon, with printable checklists.

Texas ranch wedding with charming flowers and an Airstream.

Words to Love By are back, here and here.

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