Fighting the Winter Doldrums

Dear YOU + ME*,

It's time to pack up our holiday decorations, but I get a feeling of dread just thinking about it. Without a tree bedecked with sparkling ornaments and twinkly masses of lights hanging everywhere, it will be so cold and dark and winter-y. Any suggestions for keeping our home warm and bright without looking like we're unable to let go of Christmas?

Thanks!
M.

Dear M.,

You sound like a girl after our own hearts--life is much too short for dreary winters. Luckily, you have plenty of festive decor options that say winter, not Christmas. Here are three of our favorites:

Twinkle
Use your twinkle lights in unexpected ways for a glow that doesn't say holiday. 

Clockwise from top left: via Apartment Therapy, Pinterest, Apartment Therapy, Citified

Citrus
Lemons, limes, oranges, kumquats--use them all for decorations that also make your home smell delicious.

Clockwise from top left: via Real Simple, Mary Ruffle, Elle Decor, Oh Happy Day

Hearts
It's a little early to start decorating for Valentine's Day, but hearts made out of cozy materials or papers in colors other than pink and red can definitely make an early appearance.

Clockwise from top left: lovefromchloe, bookity, Between the Lines

We hope these ideas keep your home feeling warm and cheery all winter long.

xo,
ME*

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Comments

[Pretty Mommy]

I've always wanted to make that twinkle light canvas! Great ideas girls ;) Hope y'all had a super lovely holiday and happy, happy (late) Birthday Miya!! (I've been meaning to chime in sooner but was happily unplugged for a couple of weeks!)