5 Ideas to beat the Winter Blues In Your Favorite Space
5 ideas to beat the winter blues in your favorite space
These cold temperatures finally feel like it’s winter time in most of the country, although it was almost 60 degrees yesterday in Northeast Georgia, and along with the frigid air comes a bit of the winter blues…..but it won’t after today, because I am sharing 5 ideas to beat the winter blues in your favorite space. It may be cold outside, but these 5 ideas will instantly warm your space.
5 Ideas to beat the Winter Blues In Your Favorite Space
Incorporate some natural elements
Add a few pine cones from the yard, or your neighbors yard, and put them in a pretty bowl. Nice branches would also work. They will instantly add some warmth and texture to your space. Cute dog optional.
Have some fun
Get some of your favorite board games and puzzles out of the cabinet and openly display them on a table. That way, fun is literally an arm’s length away. We play more board games in the winter months then we do the entire year. How about you…..got any favorites?
Fresh flowers
One look at these pretty tulips and you will totally forget that it is -15 degrees outside. Fresh flowers are a game changer and can instantly change the mood in the room. They also evoke a bit of spring for any of the cold weather haters in the space.
Change up the pillows and rugs
I tend to change out my pillows every season. For the winter months, I layered a navy colored rug on top of the jute rug in the room and added pillows in various shades and patterns of blue. I like the way the darker rug anchors the space better and works well with the brown sofa. I recently picked up some new pillows on clearance at Pier I. Even if you don’t change rugs out, consider changing up just a few pillows.
Blankets
The fastest way to cozy up a space….and to keep others warm, is by adding lots of throw blankets to your space. When we aren’t using the throws, I put them all in some big baskets along with pillows that I have under the console table. The faux fur blankets that I first told you about here, are still a family favorite when we are all cuddled up on the couch watching TV.
I sure hope these 5 ideas to beat the winter blues in your favorite space, will keep you and your space feeling warm this winter. I would also like to hear about what ideas you have to beat the winter blues.
Get ready to join a few of my blogging pals with more ideas on how to welcome winter in your home.
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family time on a chilly day
Thanks for sharing your tips, Laura:) I also really love the way you use tans & blues in your family room! The tulips are beautiful, and bring in a nice touch of Spring:) Something I’m sure we’ll all be looking forward to soon!
Great ideas, Laura! I’m especially loving the warmth of natural elements for winter. Love the mix of blues and browns/tans.
Beautiful, Laura! I love your house and all the things you do to make it pretty. I’ve been watching the changes over the last few months and it’s all just added to the gorgeousness. Hugs my friend!
Laura,
What great tips! I love the idea of board games. I have a few I can put out and some puzzles, too. 🙂
Happy day friend!
karianne
I love your pillows! All these ideas make me feel warm and cozy.
Brenda
You had me at the tulips, Laura. I am waiting for them to hit our market, haven’t seen any yet. I think tulips in the grocery store are the promise that Spring is coming. 🙂 Love all of your ideas. Thanks for joining us today. xxoo, Barb
Thank you for sharing those amazing ideas as a great way to welcome winter.
Your great ideas are endless! Always enjoy your blog.
Your home can chase away any blahs….winter or dreary days…as it is always filled with sunshine within your hearts!