In the past, I have found January to be a difficult and gloomy month; all the joy and bright lights from the holidays are gone, and left is a long stretch of dark winter days. In recent years I have come to realize that it doesn’t have to be this way. Why does all the…
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Livening Up Our Home with Fresh Winter Greenery
Natural elements can breathe so much life into a home. I recently picked up a bundle of greenery from the grocery and arranged it on our mantel. The bunch included western red cedar, Douglas fir, eastern white pine, and slash pine branches. I played with placing the different pieces through the artificial garland above the…
Self-Care for Feeling Good on Cold Winter Days
February can be a dreary time of year. Often, many of us start to tire of short, cold winter days and dream of spring. However, I’m in favor of making the most of every time of year. There’s value in slowing down and being content where we are. Here are some ideas for finding enjoyment…
How to Make a Bookshelf Wintery for January
I recently got this bookshelf for our new home! I love decorating for each season and plan on styling this bookshelf to reflect seasons and holidays throughout the year. For January, I’ve made it snowy and white. Here’s what I included! Wintery books I think it’s fun to highlight books that fit the season. For…
My Go-to Winter Outfit (Plus, a Few Notable Brands)
I am a creature of habit and of comfort. For that reason, I prefer to keep my wardrobe simple, and day-to-day, I dress in mostly versatile basics. My favorite combination for the colder seasons goes like this: dress, leggings, boots, and a scarf. To me, this combination is easy and suitable for almost any occasion…
5 Ways to Be Creative This Winter
Ah, winter – the best time for staying indoors and having some quiet time. One of my favorite ways to make the most of this cold season is to exercise my creativity. I’ve been especially encouraged to do so as recently, I listened to an episode of NPR’s Life Kit podcast that recommends starting a…
