Köln, Deutschland

Right before Christmas, immediately after moving in, and waaaaay before I had come even close to getting our new house in order, I decided that Hubby & I needed some me time.  So, we took ourselves in my tiny European car, and made the two hour trip to Cologne, Germany.  After staying overnight in the best room ever, wandering around numerous Christmas markets, and generally enjoying the time I got to spend with the love of my life, I decided that Cologne is probably my most favorite city ever.  Apologies in advance if you've seen some of these, and for the fact that they're out of order...

 Hohenzollern Bridge, Köln.  Also known as the Love Locks Bridge, on which the locks can be seen covering the entire length of the railing.

 One of 11 Christmas Markets in the city.

Just Pictures

1)  Monday is usually reserved for Weekend in Pictures, or it at least it was before I took my unexpected break.  However, I've missed at least a month [maybe more] of such posts, so I'm just going to throw up photos that I've taken over the last few weeks and hope that you haven't seen them before.
2)  Notice something new?  BF got a facelift!  The before is look courtesy of LWLH and her new designing hobby, and is still a design that I love.  But I felt as though I've changed so much in the past year, along with the mission of this blog, and therefore it deserved a little something new.  Talia Christine has helped me with a new, clean, pretty design that I think represents how much I've grown up since moving to Germany.  What do you think?!

I've been a tiny bit crafty lately.  Made some of these mug cozies for a few girlfriends!

 Found some great sushi while in Cologne.  Helped satisfy a craving!

 Yet more snow in this part of the world, but at least it beautifies otherwise not so pretty gates such as this.

 Cologne Christmas Market

 Front of our new house

 With an entry in the back.  I can't wait to show you all more!

 Really can't resist showing off my amazing bathroom.  Look at that tub!! I love it.

There is so much to catch up on, tons of new things to share with you guys, and a lot more changes happening this year.  Hooray for 2013!  Hope you guys are ready for photo, info, and blogging overload :)

I'm sure...

that you've all given up hope of ever seeing another blog post from Be Freckled.  Alas, you may be correct...just kidding.  We're still waiting on internet to be installed in our new home! but I have put aside certain times and days this week where I will be visiting a local coffee shop in order to write and post new stuff for you to read!  If you're still interested, that is.
I unfortunately don't have much time today to start on the new year's posts, but come Friday, I will be back up and running.  And with a surprise look to show off!  Expect great things, my dears.  I've been collaborating with one of my favorite people to update the face of BF, and really can't wait to show it [and her talents] off to all of you lovely people.  There are still one or two things to fix, so you must wait 'til Friday's Letters comes out!
Until I can resume my weekly writing trends, I'll leave you with a tiny glimpse into the world I've been living recently.  Merry [belated] Christmas and a very happy New Year to all of you!