Hello my dears! Are you feeling wintry where you live? We are not (yet) but I know it’s coming. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, I never had to deal with winter weather, but now that I live in New England I figure I better learn to love this season.
Nina Holst for Stylizimo
The Scandinavian countries really know how to do winter right, so I am planning on stealing a few tips from them. : ) Maximizing light is key, especially in winter. Pair white floors and walls with strands of fairy lights and lots of candles to make the most of this look.
Nina Holst for Stylizimo
Bringing in plants and potted flowers is another wonderful thing to do this time of year. Amaryllis and paperwhite bulbs can be planted in simple mason jars and other found containers to add visual interest to sideboards and tabletops.
Photographer Kaisa Rautaheimo + Stylist Jonna Kivilahti via Tine K Home
Using a live Christmas tree in a basket is lovely, don’t you think? Small floral arrangements can get an extended life by cutting the stems short and placing flowers in tiny glass cups, tea tins, or perfume bottles and clustered on a tray.
Photographer Patrik Hagborg for Skona hem via Lovenordic Design Blog
And of course if you have a wood stove or fireplace, simply stacking wood can make a statement. Just looking at a neat woodpile makes me crave a cozy evening at home!
Living Agency (found via Brunch at Saks)
I also think that attending plenty of relaxed, easy events can help make the season feel festive – impromptu dinners with friends, and craft fairs and community holiday festivals are all fun ways to get in the spirit of things. What about you? Any ideas to share – I am all ears! xo Laura
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I love the mixture of white, black, and natural materials in your blog today. Lovely! A fun holiday activity for me is to take my grandkids to see the Christmas displays in front of local houses. We have our favorites and go almost every night right after it gets dark.
It´s a nice mix of natural materials and normal colour. Great idea, I like it.