Sally Russick of The Studio Sublime is definitely one for challenges and put out a call for people to participate in her Inspired by Winter challenge. The goal is to keep you motivated so your creativity keeps flowing. I know exactly how hard that can be, especially when depression winter blues hit. And those winter blues hit me hard, and it didn't take much to bring tears to my eyes. What inspiration does winter invoke for me? Lots of things like--wool, cold, pine trees, fire places, blankets, hot chocolate, large warm sweaters, snow days, colorful scarfs and shawls, boots, leather, snow, slush, salt covered cars, winter dawns, slippery walkways, icy power lines, blowing snow, little bursts of sunlight, warm cozy socks, gray, foggy, hazy skies, spots of red among the trees, candle light in windows, the UP and Alaskan winters. Remembering Alaska: The most vivid memory--Layers of clothing from thermal underwear, wool socks, ...